Who is better Jimi Hendrix or Andres Segovia?

Answer 1

If this question is referring to simple technical ability of the guitar, it is without question Andreas Segovia. However, in terms of music itself, the question really doesn't make much sense.

These two guitarists are of completely different genres of music for several reasons:

Equipment:

• Hendrix played music with an Electric Guitar, the aid of amplification, and distortion pedals which alter the sound of the instrument.
• Segovia used a classical guitar with nylon strings. He worked diligently with top luthiers of the day to select the best woods and accessories to create a louder, more robust classical guitar that can be heard in concert halls. These choices have practically re-invented the way the modern classical guitar is built today.

Performance:

• Hendrix was known for interesting but unorthodox methods of performing with the guitar on stage. Simulated sex with the instrument and amplifiers, plucking the strings with his teeth, hoisting the guitar over and behind his head to play, even setting his guitar on fire; his ability to captivate an audience was a great display of showmanship.
• Segovia captured the minds and hearts of millions around the world with his technical ability to play multiple tones and timbres with the classical guitar. He often compared the guitar to a complete orchestra, demonstrating the ability to produce various sounds that imitated anything from a brass section to an oboe.

Musicianship:

• Hendrix was a known supporter of newer musicians, as well as the established. He once promoted the (then) new release of The Beatles "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" by performing the title track within days of its release to several crowds; one of which had John Lennon and Paul McCartney in attendance.
• Also a supporter of new musicians, Segovia additionally established a lofty repertoire for future guitarists. He created a new way of practicing scales for the guitar that taught proper positioning as well as exercises for development. His transcriptions for guitar are still used today, and the many composers that wrote pieces specifically for him are a constant source of inspiration for post-modern composers.

Although they both played instruments with six strings on it, a comparison isn't really necessary. As one can see, there is a lot to gain from listening to and learning from both of these fine musicians.

Answer 2

Segovia is easily the better guitarist.

Answer 3

segovia is a much better guitar player than hendrix because segovia played with refinement, hendrix just used rubber band thin strings and just played all the notes for no reason, speed alone does not make a good guitar player, anyone can play fast without style or sound quality