27 page PDF with intro my solo 1st pass only and all the relevant scales, chords and arpeggios. How to play Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix. I also take you through how to improvise over the changes using many different soloing strategies. I do a solo and also show you how to play some cool alternate chords to add some new harmonic ideas to the progression. A nice fresh approach thanks to Eric Gales and Greg Koch!
About
“Little Wing” is one of Jimi Hendrix’s most beloved and iconic songs—short, soulful, and full of emotion. It originally appeared on the 1967 album Axis: Bold as Love by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Even though it clocks in at just under 2 and a half minutes, it’s considered one of Hendrix’s masterpieces. Here’s a breakdown of what makes it so special:
🎸 The Music:
- The song features lush, clean guitar tones, achieved through a mix of studio effects like Leslie speakers and reverb.
- The intro guitar part is legendary—fluid, melodic, and expressive, blending chords and lead lines in a seamless flow.
- Hendrix uses a technique that almost sounds like he’s playing both rhythm and lead guitar at the same time. It’s now known as a classic “Hendrix style” approach.
- The solo is short but incredibly emotive.
📝 The Lyrics:
The lyrics are poetic and dreamy, with Hendrix describing a mystical, comforting feminine figure—sometimes interpreted as an angel, a muse, or even a motherly figure.
“Well, she’s walking through the clouds / With a circus mind that’s running wild…”
It’s one of the few songs where you can really feel Hendrix’s tender and introspective side.
🎧 Production:
- The track was produced by Chas Chandler.
- Hendrix reportedly record
🎤 Covers:
It’s been covered by many artists—Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Sting, and even Metallica in a live setting. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s instrumental version is especially revered.