Why Hendrix Played "Like A Rolling Stone" In B

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Lefty

May 21st, 2025

In this lesson, we examine Jimi Hendrix's decision to cover "Like a Rolling Stone" in the key of B instead of Bb. This choice allows him to use the open G string when embellishing the IV chord, which he plays as an E form at the first fret.

Key:	B
Tuning:	E-Flat
Topics:	Blues Chords
Difficulties:	Intermediate
Artist:	Hendrix
Songs:	Like A Rolling Stone

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