Not Fade Away - Guitar and Harmonica Lessons + Album Cover Video
The Rolling Stones did a cover of Buddy Holly's Not Fade Away.
I did a cover of Not Fade Away too.
Learn it here on guitar and harmonica.
NOT FADE AWAY - Rhythm Guitar Lesson
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This first video demonstrates the chords and rhythm on acoustic guitar. Grab the Help File below and follow along.
The lesson starts with the intro - 4 shots over 2 bars that repeat.
That's followed by the rhythm part, the Bo Diddley Beat, for the main section of the song. Getting this rhythm right and comfortable is the key to Not Fade Away.
Then we'll finish up by looking at the guitar solo. I'll show you how to make a movable D bar chord and how we use that in the solo.
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NOT FADE AWAY - Harmonica
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Brian Jones plays two harmonicas in the recording. I show you how that's done and then I demonstrate how you can get by with a single harmonica if you're going to be playing in a rack.
NOT FADE AWAY - George Goodman Group
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I have recorded my own version of Not Fade Away that I am very proud of.
I used my Takamine for all guitars and am playing harmonica into a Shure Green Bullet mic, through a Fender Super Champ amplifier. The amplifier was then mic'ed with a Shure 57. I love that sound.
George Goodman Releases
Not Fade Away
Teach a Man to Fish
The Only Thing
From a Mile Away
Not Fade Away - Lesson Info
Difficulty: The guitar chords are easy. It's all about the rhythm. As for the harmonica, 2nd position blues playing is in order. Bending is required to play Brian Jones' solo.
Lesson Length: 2 videos; 17+ minutes
Instructor: George Goodman
Help File
The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and the harmonica tabs for Not Fade Away.
Not Fade Away chords, lyrics and harmonica 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 D
Brian Jones is using an A harmonica and a D harmonica. I am playing both an A Hohner Special 20 and a D Hohner Blues Harp. I am playing a Hohner Special 20 in this one.
Buy a Hohner Special 20 - Key A here
Not Fade Away - Song Info
Not Fade Away is a Buddy Holly classic that was covered by the Stones on their England's Newest Hitmakers album.
Keith is rocking out the Bo Diddley beat on guitar and Brian Jones is blowing two different harmonicas.
So the trick is to put Keith's part together with Brian's, utilize the rack and play the song with a single harmonica.
It starts with the intro.
That's followed with the guitar rhythm which is closely following the beat made famous by Bo Diddley. This incorporate 5 shots over a 2 bar progression.
Keith's guitar solo is next. Learn how to play the typical D chord as a barre chord and move it up the neck to play in different keys. The guitar is simply playing the chords of the song but up the neck to give it the higher treble sound.
Brian's harmonica parts and solo are covered in the second video.
He actually plays two harmonicas in the recording. When the guitar is playing rhythm in E, Brian is using an A harmonica. When the progression goes to A, he switches to a D harmonica.
An A harmonica is the second position harmonica for the key of E and a D harmonica is the second position harmonica for the key of A.
You can get by with a single harmonica, the D, but you'll have to make some consolations.
It's all in the videos.
Have fun.
Let me know how you make out with it - leave a comment below.
Peace,
George
George Goodman's Tip Jar
If you've been enjoying the lessons and can spare some change, click the link above.
5 Pack Case of Hohner Special 20s
What do I like about the Special 20s?
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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