JJ Cale - Call The Doctor
JJ Cale's album Naturally was one my older brother's favorite albums and became one of my favorites as well. Call The Doctor is from the Naturally album and has a haunting minor Blues feel to it. Sounds like a natural for Harp N Guitar.
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Learn to play J.J. Cale's Call the Doctor on Guitar and Harmonica
Call the Doctor - Lesson Info
Lesson Info
Difficulty: Medium
Lesson Length: 9:24
Instructor: George Goodman
Barre chords are needed for this one which is what increases the difficulty. Otherwise, there's only 3 chords and the harmonica melody is straight-forward
Help File
The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and the harmonica tabs for Call The Doctor.
Call The Doctor 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.
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.
Video Timeline
00:48 - Progressions
There are only 3 chords in the entire song. The difficult part is that they are all barre chords - F#m, G#m and A.
Each chord lasts for 2 beats forming a 2 bar pattern that repeats throughout the song.
2:07 - Rhythm and Feel
Call The Doctor employs a slow Bluesy swing feel.
3:22 - Harmonica
The song is in the key of F#m which is the relative minor to A Major so I have found that an A Major harmonica works well for this melody.
5:53 - Harmonica with Guitar
Run through the harmonica part with the guitar accompaniment.
6:35 - Full Song Play Along
Let's play through the whole song together.
That's it for Call The Doctor.
Stay In Tune. Peace.
George
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