Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - Guitar Tab | Lesson | Cover | Tutorial

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Intro: 0:00
Inst. Break: 0:33
Verse: 1:05
Pre-Chorus: 1:32
Chorus: 1:43
Solo 1: 1:54
Interlude: 2:27
Bridge: 2:38
Pre-Chorus: 3:16
Solo 2: 3:38
Outro: 3:48
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[@reed311]

Maybe I am mistaken but it looks like there is a mistake in measure 16. After the bend on 14th fret, it should end on the 12th fret of G string not the 14th fret.

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

You are right 👍. I meant to type “12” in there and I must have missed the number when I proof read because 14 is still a scale tone. But I am playing 12th fret at top with the vibrato. So I will fix it for Music Notes as well. Thanks for pointing this out. And I will pin your comment.

[@easy9673]

I also picked up this song by ear once, but except for the final solo. It seems to me that after the first solo, there is no 7/8 before the second verse, everything is played in normal sizes, I managed to pick up this part well. I've heard recordings of this song that seem to have 7/8, but I think its bad mastering, I heard this song 1000 times in normal mastering and dont know, how this could be. I used a program to slow down playback and downloaded studio takes on torrents, picked them up by ear based on them. Thank you for this video, it's a great job, good luck to you

[@ClammyLake8919]

@@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons It’s okay, everyone makes mistakes sometimes.

[@horatiohoohaa3479]

If there’s one thing Hendrix loved, it was diligent tab corrections

[@LuckDay26]

@Mr. Tabs How to bend The 0:45 string bend?

[@ali965]

Man the more I get older the more I appreciate Hendrix’s genius

[@pro3gamer685]

thats true

[@johnraina4828]

I did that the first time I heard him..

[@pb12661]

and as many others have said, incredible that he'd only been playing guitar for 12 years before all of this stuff came out. definitely a genius.

[@user-yt9rv7mx2l]

ture dude

[@marions.120]

I was the same way! ✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Hey everyone. When I first heard this song, the guitars sounded to me like something just exploded. Hendrix is up there on my top influences list with Slash. This song really inspired me to learn lead guitar and the pentatonic scale. I automated the wah for this in Logic Pro because it would have honestly taken more work to get it to sound better with an actual wah pedal. There is just more going on in that intro after a few listens. So many subtleties that Hendrix himself didn’t play it like that when he ripped it out live. So I listened for everything I possibly could. In measure 7, on the original recording, it sounds like he’s doing a chromatic thing on the G string: 9 - 8 - 7 instead of a pull off between 9 and 7. You can hear it very very slightly and if you want to play it that way, go for it! I’ve always been feeling it the way I have it tabbed here and I could never get the chromatic thing to sound completely natural without it being a little “ugh, don’t do that again”. The studio take is an older recording so it is a little harder to pick out the subtleties in Hendrix’s strumming parts. Some parts may be a little hidden in the mix and you have to just know where to feel it out. This is not a song I would personally play note for note live because it’s more of a jam. But it certainly is fun to try and get it note for note. There are definitely more Hendrix songs out there worth learning. Do point them out below! And enjoy nailing this classic :)

[@andresarielgarcia]

genio!! está perfecto

[@EarthAltar]

Hear My Train A Comin' is a great one that doesn't get enough attention. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4mYoZt8oseli5o

[@random_an0n]

sounds decent to me man,gonna give the song a go

[@alsri2007]

Greatest cover I've ever seen, phenomenal job.

[@tymofiichernov6079]

YOU ARE GENIUS!

[@___Nate___]

The stereo sweeps during the first solo part are spot on, I love it.

[@benc4968]

Can you elaborate on stereo sweeps? Or rather, which specific part of the solo that is?

[@branniganfarnsworth3342]

@@benc4968right speaker then to left speaker. You can hear it

[@giulianofelipe3913]

Man, that guitar tone sounds immaculate. Probably the best Voodoo Child guitar cover in KZbin!

[@mnbv990]

agreed.

[@RelicOnMaui]

Best I've heard ANYWHERE, and trust me I've heard 10,000 attempts. I know as soon as I hear guys scrubbing away, instead of that creeping intro before the melodic lead in, what I'm in for. That caught MY attention. Totally faithful to "the Man" Bravo!

[@mrq6270]

That was really super accurate for sure. I thought Pilky27 pretty much nailed it too. But this might slightly edge Pilky27 out when it comes to the tone.

[@franciscorevuelta491]

I was thinking the same

[@stevenclarke5606]

This is absolute genius, to think that this was written in 1969/ 70 , Jimi Hendrix was so far ahead of his time, such a shame he was lost at 27 , RIP Jimi, your music lives on .

[@joonaskorhonen4266]

the fact that it wasn't even written, this was a jam session and improvised by jimi hendrix

[@Steven_Ray99]

1968

[@s.w.3604]

'68, The Electric Ladyland album was released in the fall of '68.

[@Ribbo]

No Jimi wasn't ahead of his time😂. The 70s was the PEAK of rock/metal. Jimi came at just the right era to appreciate his music. The 70s wasnt the middle ages. There was plenty of technology available for musicians to produce whatever they wanted.

[@s.w.3604]

Jimi was mostly in the '60s. He died in 1970. He took the electric guitar to places it hadn't been before. Using feedback and different sounds and effects that hadn't been explored before. He was arguably the most innovative guitar player of all time.@@Ribbo

[@victorymansions]

That wah toggle with the gradual release of bend tension just sounds so unique. Jimi truly was opening up the world of experimentation that created the new era of rock n roll. A lot of people roll their eyes when you say 'without this artist, a lot of others wouldn't exist', but it's actually true. It follows the same rules as organic evolution. You stand on the shoulders of giants.

[@user-lx8gk2lu2x]

Funny thing is, the only other example I can think of is Spirit in the Sky. That, and lame supervirtuoso Buckethead killswitch songs (I like him, but he's proof that it's always possible to have too much of a good thing).

[@07foxmulder]

This riff will never get old.

[@andrewdunn49ers]

1:55 the psychedelics 😂 great touch, well done.

[@nitroboy4342]

I love the way how Hendrix guitar fills every space in the song and you still can hear every note perfectly

[@ihavetowait90daystochangem67]

Jimi is so Good that if he used an Acoustic Guitar, I wouldn’t even be surprised if it sounded the same

[@LOCKFLINTWOOD420]

There's a video of Hendrix playing Hear My Train A'Comin on a 12 string acoustic...good stuff

[@Birtheater4545]

There only exist 2 recordings of Jimi Hendrix ever playing acoustic guitar! It’s absolutely insane how talented that man was

[@MrHelkish]

This guy does a really good acoustic version of Voodoo Child (slight return) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKjTmmmsoM50naM

[@debomb721]

@@Birtheater4545right! For real tho, when he does hound dog it still sounds electric

[@RelicOnMaui]

I actually play interpretations of almost all of his songs as a soloist on a Martin 000-10e.

[@marksoutherland7225]

Absolutely outstanding performance!!!!!

[@matdacat5289]

I've been looking around for videos of people playing this song note for note for about two years now and my heart exploded as soon as I saw the one and only Mr. Tabs just dropped a video on it. The best and most accurate one I've come across. Thank you for your service

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

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[@thepirhomancer9745]

If you haven't already, and although it's not note for note, check this out,it's ridiculous how Julijan nails Jimi's tone and style! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHObmX2IoNJ5a6c

[@jasonwojcik]

As a lefty who played with restrung righty guitars, people don't truly understand the struggle to play that way. The knobs, cable, tremolo bar, and contours make for a weird playing experience until you sort of get used to it. I definitely appreciate Mr. Tabs for doing this as a part of the great performance. For me, the SRV rendition got me excited about the guitar 😀

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

it'd definitely strange at first when you try to play the guitar this way! I guess back then it was even harder to find Lefty Strats. And yes... the SRV version is awesome as well. I love both!

[@edgarparada3946]

I agree.

[@tedlarson2078]

Could you play that on a les Paul while wearing a t shirt? Bet you can’t

[@rambodaog4040]

I can 😊

[@brownie4032]

Nope, I tried and my hand fell off immediately

[@2456tack]

😂😂😂

[@reaper3509]

Slash?

[@michaelskooma8537]

It's do-able but would sound like shit

[@jangeer418]

Dude it's not just the guitar part that's perfect, even the fuckin audio traveling is on point. Listen to the original and then this cover with headphones, you'd know what I'm talking about. This has to be your best cover yet.

[@otavio30]

You even included the wah pedal intesity, truly you're the best tabs channel!

[@JoshPillault]

Dude, every time you post a Jimi I get chills because you are so godly at encapsulating the style and emotion of these artists and Jimi is my favorite ever. I've probably left this comment a thousand times but THANK you for these faithful renditions!! This is HELLACIOUS guitar playing and I've worked on my Voodoo Child for years but never had it JUST right - now I know I can REALLY tighten it up just like I did with Welcome to the Jungle, More Than Words, Pride and Joy, and SO many others with small blistering riffs and nuances that tabs just can't express. I AM SO HYPED FOR THIS VIDEO!

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Thank you for the kind words. Nailing this song was quite a challenge but it was well worth the fine tuning. All these nice comments mean so much!

[@benc4968]

Your timing and feel for Hendrix is ungodly. Astounding work.

[@KM-pr5vd]

Lots of angel numbers in Jimi’s music. Very high frequency and high vibrational. He was definitely sent to us to heal people.

[@samudrakashyapdadhara181]

I listen to this song first time and I just realised that Jimi Hendrix is just playing what he is thinking.......... I mean all that playing is coming from his heart and he is feeling each and every note he is playing. Love this song and thank you Jimi for giving us this amazing song👍👍

[@1Keef]

Mr.Tabs you are one classy guy. Not only did you blow the roof off with your spot on playing of one of Jimi's greatest songs, you dress up in that cool jacket for the full effect! Kudos and fantastic lesson! Cheers! 👍👍

[@loufher284]

So simple...yet so complex... it's pure genius... Great job bring Jimmi to life.

[@jamesmc915]

On top of your awesome playing I love all the detail you put into things like your clothes and the wigs and accessories you wear depending on who you're covering, stringing a left handed strat the opposite way to play right handed was a nice touch 👌 officially the most accurate cover on the internet 🤟🎸

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

It's a labour of love, my friend. Its so worth the time and effort.

[@parisss01]

@@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons i think it really is the best cover and tab out there

[@fairfieldteague2706]

@@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons Yeah man, where did you get that shirt? I love it.

[@ahmedgomaa1912]

at 1:22 you can hear the guitar sing the lyrics. Jimi Hendrix was truly a musical genius and Mr Tabs is an awesome guitarist.

[@juana1483]

Mr. Tabs--------- You Rule!!!!! Thank you for helping us!!!!!

[@helyk]

Finally. I waited this song for very long time. Thank you very much Mr. Tabs!!!

[@MAG-INSTINCT]

I'm 47 years old and I got an electric guitar for my birthday. I won't die until I can play this way sometime :P

[@BillDominiack]

the best opening riff in the history of rock

[@megatonhammer4723]

Probably the sexiest song ever written. Thank you for sharing! Even the baseline and beats are a perfect compliment to the wizardry of the Iate legend.

[@ThatNerdyMetalhead]

Awesome job on playing a left-handed guitar right-handed

[@averyplaysguitar]

YESSS I've been wanting this one for years, amazing performance here, I'll finally try to learn it properly now

[@tristansmith2721]

That was quite simply flawless. The way you play exactly what is tabbed down to each note and pick scrape is so very impressive on a song like this, particularly where there's so many unique little flourishes and nuances in each bar. I know you're a huge SRV fan - would be great to see your take on his godlike cover of this song sometime soon too.

[@Paul-D]

Wow played that GREAT! And the tabs is brilliant along with the playing, this has to be the highest effort Slight Return tab ever made on KZbin and I salute you for it!

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Thank you! I have to say.. a lot of thought and effort went into this to capture Jimi's essence as best as i could. I wanted to present the most accurate tab available (as we always try to do) but with Jimi... there's just so much STANK on his playing. When you dig into it's just so much more that what meets the eye (or ears). Thank again for the kind words. It means a lot to us.

[@dr.p3637]

This is the best tabbed lesson on KZbin right here. Thank you, Mr. Tabs. You are the man!

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Rock on!

[@Anthony-wr2sm]

I swear I wanted to learn this just yesterday and checked to see if you have a tab up. My jaw dropped when I saw this uploaded today!

[@mojomanx1]

Where have you been all my life lol This version sounds as close to Hendrix's studio masterpiece as I've heard online. I've been playing this since I was 16 and I'll be 60 next year. You even got the wah wah mute string riff at the beginning next to perfect. I could follow all your fingerings and your helping me to put the finishing touches on my cover. Time to dust off the ol' strat. Outstanding job!!!! Thank you

[@cs5875]

He even holds the guitar upside down like Hendrix :D Excellent playing

[@walterholt2609]

Just ran across this, the fact you took a lefthanded guitar restrung it playing it the way Jimi did is a total credit to recreating his sound. I saw him more than a few times and spent time with him at Electric Ladyland when I was with RCA records NY. This is the truest recreation of his sound I have ever ran across, well done.

[@giroux2808]

I’ve been waiting for this one!Every single one you do is like listening to the original guitar track

[@CortexZero]

The greatest piece of psychedelic guitar work. Ever.

[@donutman8091]

nice attetion to detail about the left hand side guitar

[@ThrasherR81]

Hats off to this guy,manages to get the costumes and guitars very well

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Best tutorial on this I've ever seen

[@noreply-mp]

You are a legend brother, I don't know how to possibly thank you for sharing all these great songs

[@evert-jangerritsen3349]

Love the left handed strat upside down. Amazing job!

[@eddieh311]

Man I LOVE how you have the wah graphic. helps so much and i never see other youtube tutorials going into much detail with the wah parts on songs, and ive really been trying to work on my wah skills. Thank you so much

[@oldschoolm8]

Very nice. You captured the vibe nicely without sounding too...clinical, like so many Hendrix enthusiasts do. Jimi was all about vibe and feel, he never played this song the same way twice!

[@biagiodefalco2456]

Stupenda e meravigliosa MR.TABS number one.👍

[@Vanh2000]

Was wanting a voodoo child tab forever. Tysm

[@franciscodeassisribasribas1271]

Congratulations!!! The best version cover that i have seen.

[@brucek8934]

Great playing! & Though it goes without saying, I’m going to say it AGAIN… Hendrix was an incredible genius!

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Agreed!

[@zenheretic]

ive seen way more covers of this song than id like to admit, but this is the most accurate one on youtube by far. YOU SIR, HAVE GOT IT!

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Thank you! We really tried to capture most of the nuances which we felt were super important in Jimi's playing

[@rgerber]

this song really is legendary the way it switches between chords and melody and embellishments

[@mikuskirsons9282]

Aboslutely amazing! One of the best, if not the BEST guitar solo of all time! You did the song justice!

[@milankotevski1663]

Finally!!!! You're the man! I was hoping you would cover this timeless classic. Thank you!

[@stealyourfacekev]

Wow man you really play it exactly like the record. Great work!

[@user-lx8gk2lu2x]

Seeing those whammys tabbed out so well made my heart glow.

[@la.reaction]

Great work. Honestly one of the most accurate and great sounding cover I’ve ever seen. Well done

[@Red_Zacian]

I've been PRAYING for this cover!!!!

[@dazdaz713]

Been waiting for this one . Thank you so much . Hendrix was from another planet . Respect and love

[@SomeCanine]

I love that you used a lefty guitar just so you could upside down it for this video.

[@Juuuiiiccceeee]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the Great Mr. Jimi Hendrix and to this fine guitarist here for creating this well done cover. The tabs are so appreciated

[@julioclay]

Thank you Mr. Tabs for the consistent quality and accuracy of your tabs and performances! (This one in particular ! :) )

[@GratefulGrove]

Seeing this tabbed it really shows the mastery of Hendrix. Ty Mr Tabs

[@larryfilkoff124]

Mr. Tabs, that's some mighty fine playing, son. Extremely accurate. Back in highschool in the 1968-1970 era I remember having a disagree with my best buddy. We were both fanatics of JMH. I took the position that 50 or 55 years in the future (nowadays) we wouldn't be listening to Jimi anymore. I said there would be things to listen to that were beyond Hendrix. How WRONG was I ??? I'd say "Jimi 4-ever " but it's actually better'n that: JIMI 5-EVER !!! Very good playing, Sir Tabs. My hat is off to you.

[@guitarprism]

As an official Hendrix freak, I approve of this wholeheartedly. Amazing job, fantastic tutorial. Big, big UP’S. . !

[@Treeman9804]

YES! The legend listened and he delivered. This is THE best channel on KZbin no ifs no buts. Thank you!!!

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Wow! thanks! so glad to know you feel that way!

[@Buckethead.01]

Man the wah wah detail in 0:05 is nice tranks 🤟

[@Moony_Os]

Man, I used to listen to measure 49 in slow-mo trying to decipher the barrage of sonics, and it sounds like you actually nailed it. So cool lmao

[@victormeyer7313]

So good ! You take care of every details ! You re an amazing player ! Really appreciate to hear you ! 👏

[@echoes_echoes]

we can see how amazing Mr. Tabs is because in each video he has the guitar used by the author of the song. It makes me think, how many guitars does he have?

[@R0BERTMAY]

The best tone I've heard and the most accurate intro I've seen! Wow 👌🏻

[@SSSHASH]

This is the best cover of Voodoo Child I have ever heard and I have heard a lot of them!. Insanely good!

[@guitarjourneyguitar1215]

learned this in the 90's from a combination of the record, a (ropey) tab book, and blind enthusiasm. Never quite right, but enough to have a lot of fun with, probably got even sloppier over the years so this is just what i need to get back to it. absolutely spot on mr tabs thank you. and yes i liked the wee visual effect for the solo, great effort goes into this from you, the tabbing of it is borderline miraculous ! haha that's why you are mr tabs !

[@MrPrairigh]

You have mastered the master, beautiful job!

[@kinniecas9004]

love the upside down strat. great tone and great playing mr tabs

[@raymondfoerster6711]

This dude is amazing. Hendrix would be proud.

[@iforgotthenamemate]

reading the tabs, i get a feeling jimmi just played what he felt at the time and just they had a chance to record it, im pretty sure he would play this diffrently each time

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

Oh I have absolutely I doubt of that. Even the studio version is totally all feel. It was hard work to track it because it's just a pure example of Jimi's style and feel.

[@seektruth5074]

Mr. Tabs you make good videos. Seriously… not just good - the best. What a gift.

[@edwrd_s4926]

Damn I've been praying for this song to appear anytime on your channel and today it finally did! Jimmy Hendrix is the absolute god of guitars, and you are the god of tabs! Thank you for your effort

[@corynorell3686]

Always love a new Hendrix video, incredible that you included a visualization of the wah pedal too; that will help immensely. Greatly appreciated.

[@Mr.Tabs.Guitar.Lessons]

People say the guitar was an extension of Hendrix's body. I believe his wah pedal was too.

[@gitaaa7740]

Beautiful Mr Tabs! Always want to learn this! Thank you for loading 😊

[@johnraina4828]

Jimi is proud of you 🙏

[@marswabisabi8918]

Played taking into account the smallest details. That's what makes the difference ! Monster guitar player !

[@0finale]

Much respect man i know how much dedication this must’ve taken

[@chrisvanallsburg]

Mr. Tabs is one of my go-tos for lessons. Thank you!

[@darthrvan5349]

Yes!!! one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite channels ! gonna have a great time learning this

[@l3nage]

Such a treat on a Monday! Legend!

[@bilalattique]

I just smashed like without even playing the video cause this was a long time coming... You're the man, sir!!!

[@TheFaku97]

You 're an absolute genius!! Thanks for the transcription of this masterpiece!

[@roluusx]

I'll back here in some months 🔥🎸 and i'll say i finally did it!

[@ashblossom79]

AMAZING I love it your cover is so great BRAVO!!!

[@stevebadachmusic]

man did you ever nail it! in every way. Great playing.

[@jeffreyferenc3672]

Including the tabs with your lesson is golden man. Thanks so much. Gives me some hope to nail parts of this brilliant song anyway. God bless Jimi.

[@brianboyle3998]

Fantastic work.

[@71ibanez]

Touché sir!…thanks for taking the time to upload😊

[@verstarkt2192]

This is a godsend. Thank you Mr Tabs!

[@user-fb6qc3wz3l]

wow, no words. Amazingly done

[@LOCKFLINTWOOD420]

Hell yeah! Thanks for taking my request man! Great vid!