The Rolling Stones - Wild Horses
The original recording had a number of layered guitars throughout so let's pick out some of these parts and incorporate them a single guitar and harmonica version.
Learn to play The Rolling Stones Wild Horses
Lesson Info
Difficulty: Medium
Lesson Length: 29:49
Instructor: George Goodman
Great acoustic rhythm throughout. Mick Taylor plays a great guitar solo on the original recording so let's lift some of his licks and apply them to the harmonica.
Help File
The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and the harmonica tabs for Wild Horses.
Wild Horses Chords, Lyrics and Tabs download pdf link - for educational purposes only.
Recommended Gear
Takamine EG541SC
I am playing my black tak in this one.
This is a Takamine G Series EG541SC bought in North Carolina when I was playing in a band called Double Take.
Specs:
Top - Solid Spruce
Back - Nato
Sides - Nato
Finger Board - Rosewood
Electronics - TK40
Finish - Gloss Black
Check out more Takamine G Series Guitars
The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long.
With a long-lasting nickel-plated finish, this harmonica rack is adjustable and fits any neck shape.
A F harmonica played in second position is required on this one. I'm playing a Hohner Special 20.
Musical Challenges
The Guitar Essentials, Harmonica Essentials, and Rhythm Guitar and Strumming courses can help with any difficulties you're having.
Video Timeline
00:52 - Intro
The intro is interesting in that it is five measures long.
Typically you would expect an introduction to be 4 bars or some multiple of four bars but here it is 5 bars which adds a little interest for the player.
Two chords are used here - G and Am7.
7:00 - Verse
Bm G Gsus4 G
Bm G Gsus4 G
Am C D
G D C
Bm G Gsus4 G
Bm G Gsus4 G
Am C D
G D
13:50 - Chorus
Am C D
G F C Bm
Am C D
G F C
16:10 - Bridge Harmonica Solo
The bridge section features a harmonica solo which lifts licks from Mick Taylor's guitar solo.
I am using a F harmonica for this.
21:51 - Full Song Play Along
Let's play through the whole song together.
I hope that helps learn Wild Horses.
Let me know if there's a favorite song of yours that you would like to see covered.
Stay In Tune. Peace.
George
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Hohner Harmonica Holder
The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long, has a nickel plated finish and fits any neck shape.
I have used a similar holder for over 25 years. This no-nonsense holder will work for you.
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