The Rolling Stones - Miss You
Learn some classic Stones rhythm guitar, add an awesome harp lick and sound great on Harp N Guitar!
Miss You - The Rolling Stones Lessons on Guitar and Harmonica
Lesson Info
Difficulty: There's plenty of challenges with barre chords and bending in the original version but can be simplified for the beginner.
Lesson Length: 15:35
Instructor: George Goodman
Help File: The following link supplies the chords and lyrics for Miss You.
Miss You Chords and Lyrics download pdf link - for educational purposes only.
Gear Used
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 Blues Harp in D, Hohner Special 20 in G
The original recording from Some Girls is played in second position with a D harmonica. You can also play in third position with a G harmonica.
I am playing both a Hohner Special 20 and Blues Harp in this one.
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Musical Challenges
For Harmonica - Second Position and Bending: The harmonica riff requires bending in second position but can also be played easier in third position.
Bending on harmonica is covered in the series Harp N Guitar Harmonica Essentials and Bent Harmonica
Guitar - Barre Chords: This is a great work out for your Barring. You can simplify it, however.
Video Timeline
0:19 - Introduction
Barre chords are the norm for this but open chords can be substituted if need be.
A couple of different strumming patterns will be demonstrated to add enjoyment.
The harmonic is played in second position on the album requiring a mastery of bending. That's covered.
I will also show you how to play this without any bending by going to third position.
0:57 - Key of Am
The majority of this song alternates between Am and Dm7 barred up on the fifth fret.
1:42 - Rhythm
1 (2) & (3 4) | 1 (2) & (3 4)
Use muting to capture the rhythm.
3:00 - Alternate Chord Voicings
An easier version can be achieved with familiar open chords.
4:00 - Additional Rhythms
There's a couple of riffs we can add including using a 16th note rhythm and a triplet rhythm.
6:25 - 2nd Position D Harmonica
Second Position - use a D harmonica.
-2bb -2 4 -3b -2 -2bb -2
-2bb -2 4 -3b -2 -2bb -2
-2bb -2 -3b -2
9:26 - Match Melody on Guitar and Harmonica
Pick the song out on the guitar and play along with the harmonica.
10:50 3rd Position - G Harmonica
Third Position - use a G harmonica.
4 -4 6 -5 -4 4 -4
4 -4 6 -5 -4 4 -4
4 -4 -5 -4
13:49 - Bridge
F Em7 Dm7 (C#m7 Dm7 C#m7 Dm7)
F Em7 Dm7 E7 E7
Things To Note
This was recorded in my studio in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia in November 2018.
Stay in tune my friend.
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.
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Wow, I can’t believe how good the G harp version without the awkward bends sounds. I can’t stop playing this riff whenever I pick up my harmonica.
Thanks for all your great work.
PS, not sure about the beard though!
Right on Richard.
PS. The wife loves the beard.
Thanks George! Great lesson.
(Would be great to be able to order the The HarpArm® EZ-Rack Pro from your site.)