Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Required String Notes:Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb
Tune to Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Tuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | Eb2 | 77.78 Hz |
| String 5 | Ab2 | 103.83 Hz |
| String 4 | Db3 | 138.59 Hz |
| String 3 | Gb3 | 185.00 Hz |
| String 2 | Bb3 | 233.08 Hz |
| String 1 | Eb4 | 311.13 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Jimi Hendrix standardized Eb tuning for rock guitarists. The lowered tension made his extreme pitch bends and wah-wah embellishments feel supple and expressive.
Key Chord Voicings:
E7#9 (x-7-6-7-8-x)G5 (3-5-5-x-x-x)A5 (5-7-7-x-x-x)
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More Songs by Jimi Hendrix
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Jimi Hendrix:
Half-Step Down / Eb StandardIntermediate
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Other Songs in Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)
Once tuned to Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb, try playing these tracks next:
Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Advanced
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)Beginner
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo