Purple Haze
IntermediateJimi Hendrix
Classic Rock · 3 chords
Hendrix's explosive debut single built on a tritone riff. The E7#9 "Hendrix chord" is named after this song.
Chords used in this song
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About the chords in "Purple Haze"
"Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix uses the chords E7, G, A. This is a intermediate difficulty classic rock song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.