What Is the "Hendrix Chord"? And, How Do We Use It - Guitar Lesson

Explore the iconic "Hendrix Chord" (7#9) in this informative guitar lesson. Discover the chord's composition, its place in music theory, and practical applications in your playing. Learn how to construct, reverse engineer, and effectively use the 7#9 chord in various musical contexts. Dive into examples, including its role in blues progressions, and gain insights on incorporating this distinctive sound into your guitar solos and rhythm work. Enhance your understanding of chord theory and expand your musical vocabulary with this in-depth exploration of the 7#9 chord, famously associated with Jimi Hendrix's innovative guitar style.

Intro
E9 Chord
Root Note
Extra Tension
Placement
Reverse Engineer
The 5 Chord
Another Example
Examples
The Blues Trick
Just Ideas