Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
The Jimi Hendrix tune “Third Stone From The Sun” has a deceptively simple melody that can teach us much about improvising over a major chord.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the tune is Hendrix’s use of the ♭7 over a plain major harmony — creating a soulful, blues-infused colour without the chord itself directly supporting that note. This is an incredibly important sound for improvisers to hear, understand, and internalise.
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The Jimi Hendrix tune “Third Stone From The Sun” has a deceptively simple melody that can teach us much about improvising over a major chord.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the tune is Hendrix’s use of the ♭7 over a plain major harmony — creating a soulful, blues-infused colour without the chord itself directly supporting that note. This is an incredibly important sound for improvisers to hear, understand, and internalise.
✅ Get the 12 key mp3 on Jazzduets Patreon: / jazzduets
