Jonathan Edwards - Shanty
Gonna sit back in the kitchen, fix me something good to eat. Make myself a little high, make the whole day complete.
The official Friday at 4:20 kick off the weekend song.
Shanty - Jonathan Edwards Lessons on Guitar and Harmonica
Lesson Info
Difficulty: A little trickier than some.
Lesson Length: 6:33
Instructor: George Goodman
Help File
Help File: The following link supplies the chords and lyrics for Shanty.
Shanty 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.
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Hohner Special 20 Diatonic Harmonica in C
A C harmonica played in second position works great on this.
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Musical Challenges
For Harmonica - Second Position and Bending: The harmonica solo is based on second position and incorporating bending especially a single bend on draw 3.
Bending on harmonica is covered in your membership video series Harp N Guitar Harmonica Essentials and Bent Harmonica
Guitar - Chords: There are quite a few and some may be new including C minor.
If you need help here, check out these video series: Harp N Guitar Guitar Essentials, Guitar Chords and Rhythm Guitar and Strumming.
Video Timeline
0:19 - Introduction
Guitar chords, pick out a harmonica and jam.
0:43 - Key of G = C Harmonica
Draw 2, 3, 4, 5 on a C harmonica produces the G7 chord.
1:02 - Guitar Chords
2:28 - Strumming Pattern
A couple of different rhythms with some synchopation.
3:35 - Harmonica Improvising
I am leaving this one up to you. Second position is how Edwards plays it. That's what I do too, but with my own take on things.
4:00 - Jamming It Out
Late at night, having too much fun. I hope you enjoy.
Things To Note
This was recorded in my studio in Nanaimo, British Columbia in February 2013.
The lyrics are "gonna lay around this shanty momma", not "hang".
Stay in tune my friend.
George
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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.
YouTube Comments
Great job! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
I just love this vid. My fav part is at about the 4 minute mark when George explains why one should play Shanty slower than the original. Hilarious!
Great tutorial and amazing job!
Love it. Thanks for the tutorial.
Great job as usual George. I get dizzy just watching you play both instruments at the same time.
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