Jane's Love Theme Guitar Tutorial (Jane the Virgin)

Summary

In this guitar tutorial, the instructor breaks down Jane's Love Theme from *Jane the Virgin*, originally arranged by Zoe Lau. The tutorial covers detailed step-by-step instructions for playing the piece, including specific chord shapes, finger placements, and plucking techniques. The lesson highlights the use of a capo on the 5th fret and focuses on various sections of the song, such as the C, A minor, and G shapes. The tutorial also explores techniques like pulling the thumb over the neck and playing harmonics. Links to tabs and Zoe Lau's original arrangement are provided in the description.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start by tuning your guitar with a capo on the fifth fret.
• 😀 Focus on the guitar tabulature rather than the music notes above it, as the timing is not accurate in the sheet music.
• 😀 Begin with the first chord by placing your ring finger on the third fret of the bottom string and your middle finger on the third fret of the top string, then pluck both strings.
• 😀 After plucking the top and bottom strings, play the open third and second strings.
• 😀 Transition to a C shape and pluck strings five and bottom string, then strings three, two, and one.
• 😀 Move your pinky to the third fret of the second string, place your middle finger on the second fret of the fifth string, and pluck strings five and two.
• 😀 Switch to the A minor chord, pluck strings five, four, three, and two together, then pluck strings four, three, and two again.
• 😀 Move your middle finger to the third fret of the top string and pluck strings six and two, followed by four, three, two, and open string.
• 😀 Repeat the beginning section, but modify it by playing open third and second strings, followed by second fret on the bottom string.
• 😀 Use your thumb to reach over the neck for certain chord shapes, such as on the fourth string and top string, and slide your thumb as needed.
• 😀 For the final notes, play a harmonic on the seventh fret for strings five, four, three, and two, achieving the harmonic by lightly placing a finger above the fret and lifting it.

Q & A

What is the first step in playing Jane's Love Theme from *Jane the Virgin*?

The first step is to place the capo on the 5th fret. This affects the tuning of the guitar, so make sure the capo is positioned correctly before starting.

Which finger positions should you use to begin the first part of the song?

Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the bottom string and your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the top string. Pluck both strings, then pluck the 3rd string open, the 2nd string open, and the bottom string again while still holding the 3rd fret on the bottom string.

What chord shape is used after the initial finger placement in the first section?

After the initial finger placement, you need to transition to a C chord shape. This shape is held for several notes in the next part of the tutorial.

How should you pluck the strings when transitioning to the C shape?

For the C shape, pluck the 5th string and the bottom string together, then pluck strings 3, 2, and 1 in order.

What is the purpose of the pinky and middle finger placement in the C chord section?

You place your pinky on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string and your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string. This helps create a unique voicing of the C chord while plucking the 5th and 2nd strings and then the 4th string open.

What is the next chord shape used after the C chord in the tutorial?

After the C chord, you move to the A minor shape. You pluck strings 5, 4, 3, and 2 all together, followed by plucking the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd strings in sequence.

How do you play the A minor chord shape during this tutorial?

You play the A minor chord by plucking the 5th, 4th, 3rd, and 2nd strings together, then plucking the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd strings. Keep your A minor shape intact while transitioning between the notes.

What technique is suggested for reaching the top string in the next section of the tutorial?

The tutorial suggests using your thumb to reach over the top string. Alternatively, you can use your index or middle finger if it feels more comfortable.

How is the harmonic played in the final section of the song?

To play the harmonic, lightly place your finger above the 7th fret on strings 5, 4, 3, and 2 and pluck them. Make sure to lift your finger slightly to produce the harmonic sound.

What are some alternatives to playing the harmonic at the end of the song?

If you're not comfortable with harmonics, you can simply play the strings 5 through 2 open, though the harmonic provides a more fitting sound for the song.