Mary Jane's Last Dance Harmonica Solo
Third position is often used for songs in a minor key. Learn what that's about. Then learn the solo and play through it with the guitar accompaniment.
Difficulty: Easy
Lesson Length: 4:58
Instructor: George Goodman
This is a very simple harmonica solo that does not require single notes. In fact, bleeding notes is encouraged.
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 Diatonic Harmonica in G
A G harmonica played in third position works great on this. I am playing a Hohner Special 20 in this one.
The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and the harmonica tabs for Mary Jane’s Last Dance.
Mary Jane’s Last Dance Chords, Lyrics and Tabs download pdf link – for educational purposes only.
Mary Jane's Last Dance Harmonica Solo
Third Position
G Harmonica
The song is in the key of A minor.
This means that an A harmonica is not going to work here. That would be good for a song in A Major - totally different animal.
Playing in third position allows us to play the A minor chord as -4-5-6 on a G harmonica.
If A is first position, go up a fourth to D for second position (good for Blues) and then up another fourth to G for third position.
Harmonica Tabs
For third position we'll use a G harmonica.
Here's the best place I know of to get one on the internet - Musician's Friend
And here's the neck rack - Hohner Harmonica Holder
-6 6 -5 5 -5 5 -4 -4
-6-5 65 -5-4 54 -5-4 54 -4 -4
Run Through Rhythm and Harmonica
Here's a slow play through of the chords with the harmonica.
Let me know how you make out. Leave a comment below.
Stay In Tune. Peace.
George
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