Today we’re learning “Into the Great Wide Open” by Tom Petty—such a great tune with some sneaky chord moves that sound way more complex than they are.
This one's great for both electric and acoustic players, especially if you want to add some walk-down bass lines and colorful voicings into your rhythm playing. I’ll take you through the full structure, verse, chorus, and that signature Petty feel.
We’ll cover:
⦿ E minor walk-down chord sequence
⦿ A minor to F#7♭5 voicing
⦿ Easy ways to move between G, F, and C smoothly
⦿ The Dsus4/Dadd11 shape Petty sneaks into the chorus
⦿ Bonus: what to solo with over the whole thing!
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