J.J. Cale's Cocaine - Guitar, Harmonica, Performance
J.J. Cale wrote it and Eric Clapton made it famous. Here's three videos and downloadable help file to help you sound great.
Cocaine - Rhythm Guitar
This first video demonstrates the chords and rhythm on acoustic guitar. Grab the Help File above and follow along.
Cocaine - Harmonica
This second video provides ideas for coming up with solos and fills on harmonica for songs that don't have any harmonica.
Chord tones, scales, melodies, Blues scale all offer inspiration for solos.
Cocaine - Guitar and Harmonica Performance
Let's jam this one together.
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- Guitar - Harmonica - Jam Along
Learn to play J.J. Cale's Cocaine on Guitar and Harmonica
Cocaine - Lesson Info
Lesson Info
Difficulty: The guitar chords are straight forward but the rhythm can cause trouble. As for the harmonica, 2nd position blues playing is in order. Bending sounds great here.
Lesson Length: 3 videos; 16+ minutes
Instructor: George Goodman
Help File
The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and the harmonica tabs for Cocaine. Cocaine 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
Hohner Special 20 Diatonic Harmonica in A
Blues in E requires an A harmonica. I am playing a Hohner Special 20 in this one.
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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.
Musical Challenges
The harmonica challenge here includes Bending. Check out Bent Harmonica for help with that.
The Guitar Essentials, Harmonica Essentials, and Rhythm Guitar and Strumming courses can help get you up to speed if you're having troubles.
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.
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.
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.
Hi George!
Great stuff! Good work. Saw your add for the Sonny Boy Williamson song but cannot find it. I am supposed to have a life-time log in…. What to do?
Keep up the good work and thank you for contributions to the harmonica community!
Paul (Flanders, Belgium)
http://harpnguitar.com/course-list/song-lessons/sonny-boy-williamson-bring-it-on-home/
Peace.
George