Tom Petty - Mary Jane's Last Dance
The rhythm guitar part to this can definitely be tricky to get but I break the beat down so you know exactly where the downstrokes and upstrokes are.
Plus there's a great harmonica riff.
Learn to play Tom Petty's Mary Jane's Last Dance
Lesson Info
Difficulty: Medium
Lesson Length: 15:45
Instructor: George Goodman
The rhythm of the guitar is what makes this one tricky.
Help File
The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and the harmonica tabs for Mary Jane's Last Dance.
Mary Jane's Last Dance 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
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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.
Hohner Special 20 Diatonic Harmonica in G
A G harmonica played in first position works great on this. I am playing a Hohner Special 20 in this one.
Video Timeline
00:45 - Guitar Chords
Verse, Harmonica Break
Am G Dsus2 D
Chorus
Em7 A G
1:23 - Guitar Rhythm
It's a bit of a complicated syncopated 16th rhythm with palm mutes going on so I go into some detail about how to get it right.
10:20 - Harmonica Solos
The key of the song is Am.
We'll use third position for this.
A would be first position, D would be second position and G is third position.
Third position puts us in G and so we'll use a G harmonica.
Harmonica Tabs
-6 6 -5 5 -5 5 -4 -4
-6-5 65 -5-4 54 -5-4 54 -4 -4
13:38 - Run Through Rhythm and Harmonica
Here's a slow play through of the chords with the harmonica.
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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Great Sound, Smooth Comb, Responsive to Bending - but not loose, Affordable. I play Special 20s more than any other model.
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.
Martin Acoustic Guitar Strings
If it's been a while since you've changed your strings, you won't believe the difference in the sound. These are some excellent Martin strings. Need I say more? Totally affordable.
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