In this video
This lesson provides a complete toolkit for open E tuning, including how to play Jumpin' Jack Flash as it was recorded on the original – in open E rather than the open G live version.
What You Will Learn:
How to tune to open E and the relationship to open G
Translating Keith Richards shapes up one string
The Can't Always Get What You Want riff foundation
Gimme Shelter chord voicings in context
The original Jumpin' Jack Flash arrangement
Major scale navigation for chord building
Open G vs Open E
The Keith Richards shapes from open G work in open E – just move everything up one string. The signature chord voicing, the power chord shapes, the embellishment patterns – they all translate directly.
The Original Jumpin' Jack Flash
The original recording is believed to be acoustic guitar in open E, distorted through an old tape machine. The intro uses B-E-A-open-5-7 pattern, then the main riff at frets 0-2-3 on strings 5-4 with that signature descending line.
The Chorus in Open E
The chorus chords (D at fret 10, A at fret 5, E open, B at fret 7) can all use the signature riff embellishment. The stretch at fret 10 requires a flat first finger – keep your elbow in and fingers relaxed.
Building Your Vocabulary
Now you can play along to the original recording authentically – or use these tools on acoustic or electric guitar for any song in open E tuning.