Tangled Up In Blue - Lesson on Guitar and Harmonica

Difficulty: There's an F# minor chord that might give trouble.

Lesson Length: 20:00

Instructor: George Goodman

Help File: The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and harmonica tabs for Tangled Up In Blue.
Tangled Up In Blue download pdf link - for educational purposes only.

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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Hohner Harmonica Holder

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 in A

I am playing Tangled Up In Blue in first position, key of A. This the key that Dylan plays it in on the Blood on the Tracks album.

You can grab a Hohner Special 20 in A here:
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For Harmonica: Learning where the notes are on the harmonica that make up the chord can take time to learn but there are some blow and draw generalities that will help.

The Harmonica Cheat Sheets video course demonstrates where all the notes are for every chord in every key on the harmonica.

For Guitar - The F# minor chord may give you some trouble. There is also a cool syncopated rhythm in the intro and break sections.

Chords and strumming and making sense of the 'down up' is covered in Guitar Essentials, Guitar Chords and Rhythm Guitar And Strumming.

0:30 - Introduction

Taken from the Blood on the Tracks album of 1975, Tangled Up In Blue was recorded in the key of A. So let's learn the guitar chords, strumming rhythm, pick out a harmonica and figure out where the notes of the melody and chords are on the harmonica.

Since the song is in the key of A and we'll play in first position, the harmonica key is also A.

1:40 - Intro/ Break Chords and Rhythm Guitar Part

The intro starts alternating between A and Asus4. Not sure what a sus4 chord is all about? We got that covered.

The intro/break section has an interesting rhythm that incorporates syncopation.

3:44 - Ramifications of Playing Harmonica with a Beard

4:27 - Main Progression

A | G6 | A | G6 | A | G6 | D

A | G6 | A | G6 | A | G6 | D

E | F#m | A | D

E | F#m | A | D | E

G D | A

7:51 - Let's Put Some Harmonica To This

A = I chord: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

G6: -4 -5

D = IV chord: 4 -5 -6 7 -9 -10

E = V chord: -2 -3 -4 6 -7 -8 9

F#m = iv chord: 4 5 -6 7 8 -10

15:00 - Let's Run This Thing a Couple Times

The link for the chords and harmonica tabs is above. Use that to follow along.

Things To Note

This was recorded in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia in February 2019.

Dylan likes to experiment with his songs, often changing key and using alternate chord progressions. Tangled Up In Blue was also played live in the key of G.

Let me know how it goes, leave a message below.

Peace. Stay in tune my friend.

George