In this video
The Last Time uses just three basic open chords – E, A, and D – making it perfect for beginners while offering plenty of strumming embellishments for more experienced players.
What You Will Learn:
• How to play the song with only E, A, and D major chords
• The signature swing/triplet strumming feel
• Strumming embellishments that mirror the lead guitar part rhythm
• The connection to Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve/Richard Ashcroft
• Chord timing for verses and chorus sections
• Finally, the awesome Electric guitar riff and main solo!
The Chord Progression
The verse uses E for a whole bar, then D for two beats and A for two beats. This creates a flowing progression that's also the foundation of The Verve's Bittersweet Symphony – Richard Ashcroft based his song on this and even used a sample, making this a nice two-for-one lesson!
The Strumming Feel
This song has a swing feel rather than a straight rhythm. The main pattern is D DUD DU with a bouncy/ swing quality.
The Guitar Weaving Introduction
You'll notice that by varying your strumming slightly, even instinctively, but always keeping the groove basically the same (keeping that right hand moving but not sticking to one rigid pattern) this is exactly what the Rolling Stones do. This is your introduction to their signature free-flowing style, between Ronnie and Keith, that makes them rock and roll-guitar icons!