Modern Blues Harmonica - beginning harmony (AG.14)

[KenaTekela]

hey I like your lessons a lot ! can you tell me exactly what harmonica u are using ?

I have a blues harp ms from Hohner !!! Thanks a lot 4 everything...

[droverboy1]

Thank you so much for this great lesson Sir!

[paseaf]

Thanks a lot Adam! You're the best teacher I've ever seen online!!

[Aminharp]

i like that tune at the begining especially the Chromatic backing down

[tictoctictoc07]

Do you tape lessons in your car because its more peaceful or what because it is really unique and i think that, other than your harp genius, makes you the best teacher on youtube. Thanks a ton!

[KudzuRunner]

@tictoctictoc07: Thanks for your generous assessment! Actually, I started taping lessons in my car because my wife didn't want me to wake the baby. (The baby is now 4 years old.) But I like the "venue," since it reminds me of many late-night exchanges of information that I had outside blues clubs in New York City during the 1980s.

[hootchieman5]

@tkudzrunner - when you refer to the 7th note or chord tone - As in the 5 draw , do you mean the flat 7th. As in the G scale? would it form a dominant 7th chord played together and not regular maj 7th chord?

[hootchieman5]

@tkudzrunner - when you refer to the 7th note or chord tone - As in the 5 draw , do you mean the flat 7th. As in the G scale? would it form a dominant 7th chord played together and not regular maj 7th chord?

[hootchieman5]

@tkudzrunner - when you refer to the 7th note or chord tone  - As in the 5 draw , do you mean the flat 7th. As in the G scale? would it form a dominant 7th chord played together and not regular maj 7th chord?

[hootchieman5]

@tkudzrunner - when you refer to the 7th note or chord tone - As in the 5 draw , do you mean the flat 7th. As in the G scale? would it form a dominant 7th chord played together and not regular maj 7th chord?

[hootchieman5]

@tkudzrunner - when you refer to the 7th note or chord tone - As in the 5 draw , do you mean the flat 7th. As in the G scale? would it form a dominant 7th chord played together and not regular maj 7th chord?

[VoltureOfHell]

@hootchieman5

On a C-harp, the 5D is F - 7th note in a G Mixolydian (Which is the scale you're playing, if playing 2nd position C-harp).

The difference between the Major scale and the Mixolydian is that the 7th note is lowered half a step (In G from F# to F).

So yeah, the 7 is flat when playing 2nd position.

If you were playing 1st position on a G-harp, the 7 would be F#, but it wouldn't be located on 5D. - Hope this answers your question.

[hootchieman5]

@VoltureOfHell - yes , thanks for reachin out. but how does the mixolydian scale connect with the blues scale is sometihng that id like to know

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[VoltureOfHell]

@hootchieman5

The Blues scale in G is following: G-Bb-C-Db-D-F

G mixolydian is: G-A-B-C-D-E-F

On a C-harp, to be able to reach Bb and Db, you'll have to bend.

To get Bb you'll have to bend the 3D, and Db you'll have to bend 4D.

I often play a mix of the two, using both Bb and Db of the blues scale as well as A, B and E of the mixolydian.

[MufftiHat]

@VoltureOfHell

Still VoltureOfHell speaking, now with less retarded name:

When talking of the "Flat 7th", that is actually not a question of mixolydian vs. blues scale. Because they both use the minor (flat) 7th in their scales, also known from Minor scales where the major 7th (F# instead of F) is found in Major scales.

So the way of finding the tones of a mixolydian scale, you simply take the major scale and lower the 7th (F# -> F).

[MufftiHat]

@MufftiHat

What I would recommend every harmonica-player on this earth to do, is simply to check out these Musical Modes.

They'll allow you to play with the 7 different root notes of that scale, on one single harmonica.

This is also what different positions is all about. The seven musical modes is taking the tones of a Major (Ionian) scale, and changing the root note, without changing the notes, thus creating new interval patterns. G as root would be mixolydian and D would become Dorian.

[whataburgerWrestler]

great lesson. i have been playing the harp for a couple years. i have a little music theory background and i never thought to try to play the same riffs on the IV and V cords.

[Bugside]

thank you very much

[asiltda]

muy buen profesor de verdad aprecio tus lecciones e aprendido mucho

[andrey34rus]

Всегда полезно возвращаться к истокам.

[thutchblu13]

Got to love Dr. Gussow...just can't quit teaching...Good stuff!!!!! T Hutch

[ejayerik]

that's an E harp. Ha! I tried to follow on my A and it didn't work.

[ejayerik]

@ejayerik funny, some of it works on my E and others work on my A

[hskdondada]

Adam, i watch ur channel from time to time and i just wanted to drop by and let you know your an AWSOME teacher...... your really passing down your art and skill the way it should be passed down.......and your willingness to share what you know is comendable.......these videos if followed from beginning to end is like an oral tradition on blues harp thank you

and let me know if you plan on any shows in the sonoma county/ SF area!!

[JoeJesseMagician]

Peaked my interest. Can't wait for the next. :)

[rpoe123]

Thanks Adam. Very important lesson. David Barrett's book on improvising has a chart that is perfect for this series.

[hugleberthumperdink]

Mr Gussow, that intro reminded me of that clip you have of Nat Riddles for Blues TV. Do you have any more videos of his unique playing?

Cheers

[SwampBluesTed]

@hugleberthumperdink

I have some Nat Riddles tunes on my channel.

[TwistedMentality089]

Why are u playing in ur car?

[Aikenan]

@TwistedMentality089 Cause he probably doesn't want to bother his wife and kid or kids.

[Bugside]

@TwistedMentality089 They say cars have great acoustic

[sunsetloungejc]

Great video! I'm a guitar player(jazz), teach guitar, and love the blues,too! I picked up the harp about 3 years ago (THNX to your channel), and this is a subject that my inner-nerd was always curious about: translating theory to this little piece 'o'metal! I know the importance of teaching a basic, PRACTICAL, working knowledge of theory, and really appreciate this lesson (and the next one coming) because it is harmonica-specific & just what I needed. THNX!!!!

[19KyzerSosa75]

I wish I had some book smarts about it all, Adam. I know it would help. You defined my status or 'plateau' in this vid, and have thought similarly about picking up a book or two, for a few months. Look forward to your thoughts on that matter in Hill Country.

[REDHOT34]

I love it I love it I love it Please continue.

[1kingconan]

WISH I COULD PLAY LIKE YOU :)

[MrDannydo]

ok i have a big gap! only been playing any kind of music since jan. 09 thank for peaking my intrist in music theory. thank you gratfullly dan bower p.s. only play the harp everyday need to try to learn the guitar too. i'm 45 tears old it;s never bever to late!!!!!

[cypher951]

Ok,,,,I love these snippets of your brain...I think you know I do because I have followed you for many, many, many lessons....however, I was just thinking....do you get many looks....you know the looks I'm talkinga about.....the looks that say, "what is that crazy white man doing in a car...all by himself in the woods wearing a black t-shirt and black leather jacket seemingly talking to himself......I'm just sayin'

love ya man

bf

[KudzuRunner]

@cypher951

Good question. I know a couple of places where nobody bothers me.

[eurydiceissonice]

@cypher951 dude.. what is he doing.. looks like hes waiting for a friend at the rest area in the delta

[Kenneth1944]

I'm a beginner on the harmonica. This is the level and direction I feel I am at.

I'll be looking forward to more of this basic theory. I think it will help me a lot.

[TheEttingoff]

Thanks

[TheEttingoff]

Thanks

[jodanchudan]

Fantastic stuff! Please keep it coming, and the outro music sounds great. Will definitely be getting the new album.

[Chrizzy77]

bleep... more input, I need more input!!

Would be great to see a MBH instruction video on this subject.

*basic harmony and improvising*

=]

[TzzX78]

wow you are a great ilnstructor, so easy to follow and so rich of pertinent info I am here glued to your video and paying attention like a mad man...thanks allen for you vids and god bless you .I love your classes.

[isuckharp]

interest peaked,thanks

[amsterdamob]

Really great stuff Adam!

[CrimsonTraveller]

Adam...

Once more you are showing us beginners that REAL harpers are only human.

BUT, you also find time to teach us the theory who are still infants in the jungle of all the, so called, "basic" stuff being thrown at us all the time by players not considering we aren't familiar with the terms.

Btw, the video u are tired of mails about people wanting to be Sonny Terry in a week... Thumbs up =D

best regards

Crimsontraveller

[camilo862]

Great lesson adam. I´m trying as you suggested to play the same lick in the IV and V chord. I think that practice will help. That´s what I did also to "comprehend" the upper register of the harp, by searching the equivalent and playing the same lick in the upper register. I'm looking forward to this. Thanks a lot man!!

[SianReynolds]

Will the upcoming S&A CD be sold via iTunes?

[KudzuRunner]

@SianReynolds

I have no idea. First we have to get a deal with a record company.

[HarmonicaDylan]

Thanks Adam

[Tsutsomu]

Thanks a lot Adam.

STeph.

[DanRidgeway]

Establishing a relationship between ones own voice and ones harmonica playing is incredibly important. I often start singing tones and then translate that into harmonica.

[Mirachu]

Yay! Thanks for doing this, Adam.

[william1theguitarwah]

omg first comment :D, ur awesome man, great licks