Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child (Slight Return) Guitar Lesson + Tutorial

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Back today and jammin' out to Voodoo Child (Slight Return) by Jimi Hendrix on the electric guitar. Let's do it!
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[@MartyMusic]

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[@bigcartoonyIIV]

ive been trying to play this song sober and it is impossible. a person has to be high as a kite to really dig into this song.

[@quojii2798]

bro fr

[@MUCKFOOT399]

acid man

[@Reasonably-Dumb-Person]

That’s why srv did it so well. He was high af on coke all the time

[@J0hofas399]

That’s what I thought , I double dropped some tabs and I swear I was raking the guitar for an hour didn’t play a single note😂

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

@@J0hofas399 LOL. Yep..

[@jeffreystark435]

My son was working at Sweetwater and met you briefly. I bought a Gretsch G5220 paired with a Marshall MG15FX. Learning this Voodoo Child and am in hog heaven. Thank you Marty Music. Rock on. You have immeasurably made a difference in this old man and his new relationship with music,

[@Bairov]

Right on time! I just got my Fulltone wah

[@flyingv29]

This is a great lesson, Marty. You really capture the rhythm of the song and I think that’s most important with this song in particular.

[@5highkcaj]

I kid you not I wanted to learn how to play this for about 4 days. Thinking Marty surely has a lesson. And now delivered! Subscribe! Subscribe!

[@joshuawoodyard7556]

I’ve learned more from you than any other

[@darko714]

I appreciated the attention you paid to the wah technique. It’s an essential part of the tune and let’s face it, it’s a really cool toy to eff around with.

[@nickcorless3704]

Nice lesson Marty, a jam in E Minor. There is another you might consider teaching. Ronnie Montrose, Rock Candy where the intro is " just as many Eminor pentatonic licks as you know ". Two great intros along similar lines. You've infiltrated us in Northern Ireland for which we are grateful Marty!!

[@emilygrace1960]

Crazy chance we could get a tutorial on Alison Krauss - "Ghost In This House"? I absolutely LOVE this song but it's not just simple strumming and most of us will need help - I for sure will!! LOL! I think you would really like it though... it's a good one!

[@TheThejpmshow]

Marty, you are a MASTER!

[@MartyMusic]

I try

[@brandondavidson2200]

I watched this whole video hoping youd explain the turn around/chorus whatever its called. I cant figure it out. Oh well. Great video as always. Thanks marty. Stay hydrated ❤

[@SurelyGaming]

This is it right here!!! Thanks Marty

[@MartyMusic]

You bet!

[@anasattar6545]

Amazing man, just amazing❤️ Brother you are the best guitar teacher i ever saw. god bless you and keep going doing what you love, which is inspiring us to the limit. Can you please do a tutorial for "Rory Gallagher - i am not awake yet"? Would be awesome Bro🙏

[@HyLifeSociety]

Holy shit Marty, you nailed this one.

[@splashesin8]

Back again for the reanimation❣️🤣

[@stanphillips7277]

Guitar doesn't get more fun than playing Voodoo Child (slight return) and it's not super complicated but Hendrix had to write it. Such an inspired song to just jam in pentatonic (even if you don't have a wah peddle it can be fun! ) which is how I have to play it ...for now 😂 Marty, thanks for showing your foot and for everything you do including not making me feel like a loser because I don't know much about theory! Nearly every channel except Marty Music makes pentatonic scales sound as if you suck because you don't know how to play all scales and modes.... Or if you want to learn a song without understanding everything about it is a shortcut so you suck! I feel better about myself when I watch Marty because he's not telling me how much I should know. I'm not anti theory but I've practiced a lot and it can be discouraging listening to the 5 million things I haven't learned...yet. Marty keeps it fun, there's zero judgement plus he's got charisma right? He's a character! Take Marty out of the KZbin guitar community and it becomes a lesson in how far behind you are from seemingly everyone else! If pentatonic scales were alright for Hendrix or Page or Clapton, Gilmore then why do I suck if I don't yet no lydian from mixolydian? I'll get there in time. Let me jam out sometimes without feeling like a lousy guitar player...I'm pretty good and working to get better? I know some stuff and I don't know some stuff. I know this! I stand right next to a mountain, chop it down with the edge of my hand! 😂 Thanks Marty, you da' man ✌️❤️🎸🎶🤣🙏

[@pontakornkladniam637]

Thanks you ❤️❤️

[@floatingshoppinglist5193]

Hey I was wondering. I just got a silversky se and it sounds and plays amazing... BUT! It came with all 3 knobs cracked. I sent a request to the seller and they sent me back standard knobs that didn't come with the guitar. I honestly could give 2 shits less cuz it sounds amazing but I think that's pretty shitty and wondered if it happened to anyone else?

[@gnawbabygnaw]

Yep. “It’s in there… ya know…”

[@Tinituzzer]

More fuzz

[@GoldenPommes]

Does Marty really read all comments?

[@MartyMusic]

most of them

[@tedfitzgerald3153]

Which Wah Pedal are you using?

[@furyiiiplate]

Jimi stole part of the riff from Randy California. I bet!

[@tdcdragon8379]

am i the only one that can’t understand anything in this video

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

I'm glad that I forced myself to learn to fret with my thumb years back just like Hendrix did. I still predominantly use barre chords the standard way but having the ability to fret chords with your thumb is INCREDIBLY POWERFUL. It allows you to free up one, two or maybe 3 of your digits for embellishments or licks without having the bass string become muted. Any beginners should try to learn as much different styles as possible, even if you don't see how it would help you in your style, learn it anyways and I promise you'll discover a way to incorporate it into your playing.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Good advice Bilb Ono. I never bothered to learn the G chord with pinky, middle and ring. Every once in a while I find I need it in a fast progression. I've gradually gotten so I can play it on a guitar with a narrow neck, at least.

[@hey___alright8444]

thanks for the advice

[@mrbreadsticks6195]

I appreciate that you are re doing your old tutorials to make them even better! Keep it up

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks, will do!

[@gaziibabaa]

@@MartyMusic Please do Hey Joe with all the embellishments like this great video! thanks again

[@GaryBook]

Jimi’s masterpiece!

[@kerwynwilliams]

One of many

[@KristopherDubya]

One of em lmao

[@tylerdurden5122]

Ever heard of a little known track called LITTLE WING??!!

[@GaryBook]

@@tylerdurden5122 Another masterpiece, but Voodoo Child is one of his defining song. Everyone knows Purple Haze, Foxy Lady and All Along the Watchtower, but Voodoo Child is his definite signature piece as Eric Clapton’s Crossroads.

[@Qixo_]

​​@@GaryBook Voodoo Child is just as well known as those, I'd say his true unappreciated masterpiece is probably 1983

[@brendenkucken9117]

I will never get tired of “Hey what’s up you guys, it’s Marty Schwartz here”

[@luigidgp9491]

I just bought a wah wah pedal, coincidence? I think not

[@TheNobody15_17]

WHERE IS THE TAB ?!!

[@luvreapsoul]

i jus want to say thanks marty. i bet it’s hard to really understand the impact you’ve made on guitar players all over the world cause we all are just in each others screens at the end of the day but you’ve made an impression on a countless amount of people and inspired those young and old to pick up this awesome instrument. love the positive attitude and attention to detail. keep rockin man ❤️🎸

[@maxrockley4543]

Thought I was having de ja vu then realised this is the Hendrix version not the SRV- easy in theory but still getting my head around muting / scratching / picking individual notes from first vid! Art in itself ! what guitar is that couldnt see in the collection ?

[@basketcase7550]

I like the waka waka or chicki chicki.

[@garyeggleton1142]

nice lesson Marty....but I wish ya'll teachers would do Hendrix and SRV in standard lol, too lazy to tune down for a lesson

[@Joshplaysguitar69]

Sometimes you put the exact song up that I'm learning. It just blows my mind

[@ArtByMrChris]

Jimi Hendrix classic, but this will always remind me of Hulk Hogan and NWO more lol

[@pinklogic8161]

Love your videos i've been watching since 2012

[@pinklogic8161]

OMG Marty Saw my comment! How awesome is that?! 😁😁😁

[@major-Mihailo-Madzarevic]

*Hello mister Marty, can you write down your boss katana panel settings PLEASE ( like what's your gain , bass, mids, treble knob positions etc ? That would mean a lot to people I'm sure.*

[@solomon_1390]

Hey marty ive been a fan since i was little, i was trying to learn a song the other day for my dad, but i couldnt find any tutorials anywhere. Is it possible you could make a tutorial for "Requiem for a dying song" By Flogging Molly

[@EdgarEmigholz]

Awesome tutorial! I bought the same amp after watching your videos but what settings are you using? Sounds so good. Thanks!

[@jordanwilliams25328]

Can you please do a “Jump” by Van Halen video?

[@tc98rocks]

Dang this will be my next project right now I'm working on money by pink Floyd! Right on!

[@darko714]

I never learn a new tune anymore without first checking out Marty. If he has a lesson on it, his take is always a great stepping off point. Then I like to learn the bass line and look for other versions if they’re out there. Yeah I forget shit if I haven’t played it in a few months, but I can always come back here for a refresher.

[@frankdeitsch6869]

What settings and amp choice + pedals did you use with the Katana?

[@5finger4head53]

So hyped for your Hendrix course…I’m sure my neighbors will hate me but I wanna make some noise

[@MustafaYoussef]

That’s some voodoo right there! I was just starting to learn this and you posted it!

[@liveliferusty734]

I have played on and off for many years, but seriously picked it up a year ago. I play everyday now for several hours, and when I learn a new song, 90% of the time it’s from you. Thank you!!! By the way - just turned 65. I will never stop learning!

[@elijahkleinhenz4246]

good job man :))) keep it up. Music is alive!!!!!

[@soothingsounds70]

That's awesome 💯

[@potato-wc5hw]

Thanks for the tutorial marty! Can you specify the pedals you're using? Also, some polyphia tutorials are highly requested! Thanks a lot, much love :)

[@robinnewton1482]

I love it...lessons on wah!!! Could you teach Junior's Eyes by Black Sabbath?

[@Tinituzzer]

Great magic

[@vinniekay0967]

This is as GREAT as it seems Funny cause hardly anybody thinks about Wha Wha Technique.. 👍

[@Scerrystory]

A blues solo lesson?

[@vinniekay0967]

Your Wha Sounds' Crazy acurate ! I must've missed the Type/Brand?

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Well presented, Marty! You corrected a couple of mistakes I have been making in this song! Still have my vinyl recording of this landmark album! We could not believe the sounds we were hearing from Jimi on Electric Ladyland. Cheeck out "House Burning Down" You can hear the fire at the end!

[@MartyMusic]

I don't think he ever played it the same way twice and the SRV version has differences as well. I tried to replicate the original Hendrix recording.

[@MDG-EDITZ]

Can you please please please do look me in the eye sister by groove Amanda it's the best!!!!!!!

[@tanmaymahesh7548]

Yeeeeessss! (even tho I don't have a wah pedal)

[@itsGewch]

Well I stop right next to the thumbs up button and I chop it down with the edge of my hand

[@eydenbyrd]

Whenever i hear this riff...there comes a smile on my face 🔥🔥🤘😈

[@Zodska]

fuck the tabs... with you im learning faster than ever... great teacher... all i can say and do is to thank you, and subscribe ;)

[@name-ni3jc]

one of the best to do it. been playing for almost 7 years and he's the best yt guitar teacher for sure

[@theycallme_jennie]

My favourite Jimi song

[@joshnorko5586]

Awesome song and lesson! Thanks Marty!

[@MartyMusic]

Rock on!

[@thegaps35]

Greetings from Italy Marty! Thanks to you I improved so much in one year!

[@MartyMusic]

Great to hear!

[@ogreatone1365]

Thanks a lot Marty, I loved learning and playing this, just need a WAH pedal now. Brilliant playing btw 🤙

[@yihaoyue6681]

Hi Marty, big fan! Great video tutorials! I wonder if you can do a tutorial for Getting You Home by Chris Young. The chord has some variations and I struggle with the strumming! Hope you can see this and thank you!

[@racerman9452]

Ngl that puckup selector bend thing actually blew my mind, I fell off my bed I was that blown away, I guess that's why he was the goat

[@aidenfernandes6977]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcmarc4776]

You are honestly the best guitar teacher on KZbin. I've watched multiple tutorials for a massive amount of songs I love...and you 1) always have the song I'm looking for 2) make it easy for beginners to understand, and 3) sound a lot better than anyone else. Serisoul, I WATCH ALL THE VIDEOS...and you're the best!

[@raypawlak6460]

Excellant job again !!!!

[@daggercatz7297]

Woah you should do a cover of that song.. Sounded just like the real deal!

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@daggercatz7297]

@@MartyMusic Thank you for teaching the song so well!

[@uelisgold]

Can't wait for your new Hendrix course!!! Thanks Marty! Supa-wah.

[@MartyMusic]

This FRIDAY!

[@uelisgold]

@@MartyMusic Thank You. I been Voodooed Child!!!

[@sebastianfiggieroa3327]

I just started lessons yesterday thank you Marty for teaching me so much and putting myself in a good spot to be able to learn things so much easier. The guy asked me how I was teaching myself for the past 3 years I said if you know Marty then you would understand

[@ReizokoRyu]

Thank you Marty for another banger of a video! I wish I could like this 69,420 times . . .

[@emiliodorta6546]

I've waited for this moment. 🙌

[@gimmezamore]

Marty taught me my first jazz guitar lick that I have been playing for over 13 years since. Really glad to see him still putting out new tutorials

[@Rickdoesshotokan]

This is why I call Marty the beard of knowledge when it comes to guitar

[@wesleyalan9179]

Vibey McViberson, the vibiest guy in all of VibeTown.😄

[@Will-sh8kl]

My favorite Hendrix tune. Thanks!

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks for listening

[@shannonhondo260]

Hulk Hogans intro song

[@stephendavis5530]

I liken the latter part of this sounding like two wild animals having a fight! It's a truly amazing noise he gets out of that guitar. There's also a part where, just after he sings "I just wanna say one last thing", I think, where there is three great muted slides. Those sound absolutely awesome and I would love to copy that sound.....if only I had one clue as to how he did it. Hendrix did a lot of slides on the thick strings. He was the king of the slides. He could just about make a guitar talk, which he almost did on the track Rainy Day, Dream Away from Electric Ladyland. 54 years after this song was brought out, it is without doubt still one of the heaviest songs I have ever heard. 😎🎸🎸

[@gsxroyce256]

I leaned this when I was 14 years old and though I was such a bad azz. That’s been 26 years ago now smh 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Taylorsdumbvids]

You taught me the SRV version now your teaching me the Hendrix version your the absolute best

[@justinwalker4506]

There's guitar teachers, guitar players. Then there's Marty. Thank you so much for all the lessons

[@KnowlesBradford]

I just broke my thumb I never went to get it looked at and it’s almost healed now n I was never able to thumb the e but now at 50 something after playing since I was in 4th grade And now I got that sumbitch no problem and it’s been awesome these past few weeks of healing I can finally put some pressure on my thumb and it hangs over for a really nice fretting .broke riding dirt bike about 4 weeks ago .

[@handselreid7065]

I'm glad you're having fun playing this but you just completely stopped teaching it at 15:10 lol. So many great tutorials so I have to say thank you! Just kind of stopped teaching on this one and was just like "yeah do whatever now"

[@willg9840]

“I’m making time!”

[@CatBlackGuitars]

Voodoo Chile or Voodoo Child? Anyway love your tutorials, if you haven't seen Withnail & I please give it a watch.

[@clamchowder5635]

I swear, Marty's a god, once I want to learn something it's like "poof" and it's on yt lol

[@kyodapt1052]

thank me later: 1:00

[@lowgpu1687]

This sounds so fricking awesome

[@mikefinley4367]

Marty, Marty, Marty ... Learn it right before you teach it wrong. Yeah, it's a free lesson, I get it but your screwing it up all over the place.

[@aidanbrowne3015]

everything was good about this tutorial except when you got to the E major/E7 chord breakdown.

[@Private.Portal]

Commenting Flowers on the wall by the statler brothers until you actually make a tutorial (because all the other tutorials on youtube are bad). Day 12

[@davidsmith6397]

grate video, could you do the blues brothers She got the katy.

[@ismanimal]

Finally!! You rock man

[@MathieuGingras]

Hey Marty ! Would love a tutorial on Love or Confusion by Hendrix , Great underrated solo. anyways keep up the good work

[@FrettyGuitar]

Why are all my notes one fret up?!?

[@ewanrichardson2151]

Because your guitar is tuned a full step down

[@davestrongman9519]

I hate fretting with my thumb. I’m too stubby. Feel like I’m gonna dislocate it!!

[@maxyne4432]

What pedals do you suggest I get? I’m not sure what a good brand would be and idk if I should get a set or individual pedals?

[@karma-xf1oy]

I swear the people who say guitar r the funniest ppl and rwlest ever this comment section is unreal😂