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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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It's very interesting to read this (from Wikipedia) and compare to Hendrix...
"The Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis once referred to Paganini as a phenomenon rather than a development. Though some of the techniques frequently employed by Paganini were already present, most accomplished violinists of the time focused on intonation and bowing techniques. Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713) was considered a pioneer in transforming the violin from an
ensemble instrument to a solo instrument. In the meantime, the polyphonic capability of the violin was firmly established hrough the Sonatas and Partitas BWV 1001–1006 of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). Other notable violinists included Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741) and Giuseppe Tartini (1692–1770), who, in their compositions, reflected the increasing technical and musical demands on the violinist. Although the role of the violin in music drastically changed through this period, progress in violin technique was steady but slow. Techniques requiring agility of the fingers and the bow were still considered unorthodox and discouraged by the established community of violinists.
Much of Paganini's playing (and his violin composition) was influenced by two violinists, Pietro Locatelli (1693–1746) and August Duranowski (1770–1834). During Paganini's study in Parma, he came across the 24 Caprices of Locatelli (entitled L'arte di nuova modulazione – Capricci enigmatici or The art of the new style – the enigmatic caprices). Published in the 1730s, they were shunned by the musical authorities for their technical innovations, and were forgotten by the musical community at large. Around the same time, Durand, a former student of Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755–1824), became a celebrated violinist. He was renowned for his use of harmonics and the left hand pizzicato in his performance. Paganini was impressed by Durand's innovations and showmanship, which later also became the hallmarks of the young violin virtuoso. Paganini was instrumental in the revival and popularization of these violinistic techniques, which are now incorporated into regular compositions.
Another aspect of Paganini's violin techniques concerned his flexibility. He had exceptionally long fingers and was capable ofplaying three octaves across four strings in a hand span, an extraordinary feat even by today's standards."
There's a lot there which goes along with what's been said about Hendrix not necessarily being a true innovator of all the things he did, but bringing them together in one package. Paganini is still by far the most famous non-contemporary violinist - probably the only one most people have heard of, in fact.
I think Hendrix will be remembered in 200 years as well.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
However, when I hear his rhythm fills and chops are utterly astounding and some of the best I have ever heard.
That's when I, personally, really 'get' Hendrix.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
I quite like Gary and I quite like Jimi but that show is bloody awful.
Given the state of casual bullying so prevalent on this forum, it was worth saying.
I have listened to his version of Johnny B Goode, and maybe people are right in how he influenced so many ( Pub guitar god wanna be's mainly ) guitarists.