Solo harmonica Just Jamming, 022.

[pixelvnce]

Love his phrasing. Really like his tone and his control-esp. On overblows

[lefosse1000]

owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww­wwwwwwooooo i like too

much

[somebobyinsomeplace]

That's awesome, just awesome!

[andy7807]

Yeah its ok......  ;-)

[zoomzoomj88]

is the first shuffle all lip pursing, all tongue blocking, or a combo of both?

[Tomgrandelf]

How did you customize this harp? What's the tuning?

[zoomzoomj88]

how are you getting the notes roughly from 0:57 to 1:07? lip pursing, tongue blocking or both? i'm a by ear player and don't have the slightest clue.

[jwake89]

Dude you are King

[speed007007]

Now, I'm going to fuck with you because you're so very good and I am so very full of awe that it frustrates me.

Write that little diddy out in tabs...............

Great little session!

[janixus]

increiblee

[osvassun]

Muito Bom... excelente...!

[Muzikman127]

those bent overblows are just beautiful

[WhyNotTheWhales]

And because of this, I will now buy a mouth harmonica, and learn how to play it.

We'll just call it a late new years resolution.

[peetie44]

Man...respect.

[peetie44]

Gotta say, as an old guy (58+), but fairly live-let-live, who started his blues career with the likes of T-Bonbe Walker, Joe Turner and George 'Harmonica Smith' (for harp ref), I will say the initial view at this cat was a little WTF...

Then I heard him blow...

Learn something new every day.

[killermodrul]

how do you jam like that man ?

[BobDenby]

Who clicks dislike after watching this? Seriously...

[theoriginalbillholt]

@BobDenby My sentiments precisely, Bob! I had no idea who Jason Ricci was until several clicks ago. I'm 'finding' the harp again since letting it lie as a kid. This has been one of those delightful "A-HA!" discoveries. I'm a musician, as I'm guessing most people who follow and respond to material like this are, and hearing Jason's playing truly provided that connection to something greater -- that indescribable gut feeling you get when you just know something's right. No 'dislike' button needed!

[whocrappedinmygarden]

Dude, you are it! Thanks! Miss hearing you rock Donahues in Springfield Ohio. Donahues is no more but the memories you gave us up here at our local dive off the highway Will last beyond the grave. Cheers to you.

[terry2141859]

Wow. You're good. One of the best I've ever heard. I know that took a lot of work to get that good. Thanks. I enjoyed your performance.

[darkages00]

Ricci, I have a very important question that I want to ask you. Can you bend while ur tongue blocking please! I need your help

p.s. Ur an ass if you dont answer this :p

[dickerandeal]

Holy crap!! That is sooo fuckin deep, I don't think a lot of the audience understands half of whats really going on to pull off some of those moves!! BRAVO!

Arguably, overall, one of the best harp players of all time!

[RendimientoNulostyle]

toma yaaaa menudo fiera

[DutchBMX4life]

Hey man you ROCK....

I wanna start playing harmonica as well thanks to you....

and i looked up some harmonicas... should i take a 10 holes one???

what's the smartest to begin with

[KoboldKaiser]

@DutchBMX4life It depends on what your going for. If you are into a bluesy kind of sound then a diatonic harp (10 hole) in the key of "C" is great for beginners. You can get a descent one within a $30 - $50 range.

[eosdelb]

I like those licks that seems like you dont end. Great timing

[pinkmoonmist]

i was juss gonna fav this video but then i saw all the others so i guess now ima jus sub:)

[ellelitellelit]

you're fucking amazing.

[jevonedbert]

damn it's cool

[thechangingcolors]

dang i bet its fun to play the harmonica well

[cosmicinsane]

@thechangingcolors Take it from me, it's even fun to play the harmonica not so well.

[Bassmann6String]

You are great! I love to here you playing. Greatings from Germany. André

[GloomFate]

I do not know if you have inspired me to keep playing or give up lol

[SoFarQAll]

Hello I have been thinking about starting to learn the harmonica and was wondering if you could recommend a starting harmonica for a beginner thx.

[mrKkarrma]

Jason!,,,,I love the way you play dude,,,when you come to the UK I got to come see you.

[jugerlash]

alright bud, quality playing, what harps do u use?

[maciejgrebowicz]

You need some language son, your shit is wack

[StSatanica]

Do you have any more of these jams? It's really great to listen to.

[FRoZenTaKKoParad3]

i jus started playin n ur tutorial vids have rlly helped...wat key is this in?n u shuld play at savage rock school in blackwood NJ soemtime

[flstf2k]

Jason, you rip that thing like it's no ones business!

[jasonrfivecoat]

i was thinking of starting to play the harmonica and u sound like u have been playin for awhile. do u think the harmonica is a hard instrument to learn how to play and actuslly become pretty good at it.i mean u sound like a master but i dont want to be tryin to figure out how to master it for like a couple years. i kinda wanna learn somewhat of the skills in like a week.

[canesin1]

parabens toca de Mais

pena que nao tem tradução em Portugues

Muito bom

tks

[kinks8585]

Hey, man, when will you come to Spain to offer us a concert?

[ThePublicToiletShow]

Just Jamming??? HOLY SHIT, my mouth was like this ......0 lol.

[vanityrivera]

I really want to learn to play the harmonica! What kind of Harmonica do you recommend I buy?

[GomesEnio]

Tocar gaita deixa o cabelo vermelho !

[19assassin63]

Damn that was good! I am 47 yrs old and just started to learn to play. So far I am..........crap! Any tips?

[Pittmail88]

Wow!

[pinkfoot08]

very good jason

[StaRxMovieS]

Woah, heavy metal!

[Gr8fulrocker]

Damn.... mutha fkah that was on! u r my nu groove!

Thanx

[Death18art666]

your so amazing you play what i feelm keep at it man you know what soul is..

[daveontehmoon]

JASON PWNS! *****

[compay789]

Fantastic performance

[chrishump1]

Jason I Just added you to my playlist NICE!

[chrishump1]

NICE!

[Pieribus]

you made that armonica cum!! great job dude!

[joch230]

Bb

The 8blow to 6overblow seems to be a trademark lick for Jason. Heard him call it his BB King lick if I remember correctly. Really cool.

[jasonricci]

YEAH! Wait....SHHHHH!

Thanks for listening so close....

[DanRidgeway]

@joch230 You're right on. The 8 blow to 6 overblow is most def a JR trademark, although I shamelessly use it all the time :)

[dynamic21150]

what key is this harp?

[speedy409]

i never would have thought a guy that looks like you would play a harmonica love it

[tmbergey]

wow you inspire me!

[bgl31698]

sounds so good its sounds fake!

[sn0ch]

epic ;)

[nazhiioow]

awesome!

[Allpacallpa]

Y'ar so cute...!

[matrixlord666]

bloody awesome man

[slimpickinses]

love the way you go from a 3-6 split to a 5 overblow and resolve on 5 draw at about 1:56. I just had to learn it. Now if I can pull it off as smooth as you did.

[noiwontmakeaname]

I LOVE your hair.

And you kinda complete my life with yo' playing.

[anthony9162]

i loved this, i wanna learn after watching what you did.

[MsGreeley]

can't stop listening or watching i'm totally addicted

[thedeviltroy]

very nice

[screaminone]

impeccable technique and seamless flow.

[patolagoanatom]

здорово

[gosiawoodman]

Just love the way he makes it work......

[brent78900]

Ah, correction, that's a Chicago type hold.

[brent78900]

Though, you cup it like there's a mic in there.

[brent78900]

Just watching you for five minutes taught me more than I've ever known about a harmonica. As in, I picked it up, put my hands the way you do, and wow, did my harmonica bend!

[OranjeWortel]

You don't bend with the way you set your hands moron, its done with your tongue. l2p lol.

[slimpickinses]

in combination with the back of your throat

[brent78900]

Dude.... You've got some style: DAMN!

[AlexIsonSanders]

what is lip pursing??? ur an ass if u dont tell me....

[jasonricci]

Lip pursing is using just your lips not your tongue to get one note at a time. Nice technique for getting me to answer btw. worked. Ha.

[AlexIsonSanders]

OkKool thx. say do you read notes?? or is harmonica just an exception for bn able to play badass without doin that shit? wats a good harp to get after a C? howYouBeenPlaying and thats all i wanna know

[jasonricci]

Either way is fine but knowledge will never hurt you and can only increase your chances of success. You don't have to lear everything over night but some simple scale/theory (Not reading) exercises will really help you think and develop independtly.Thanks

J

[Kondomi1337]

Pursed lip breathing is one of the simplest ways to control shortness of breath. It provides a quick and easy way to slow your pace of breathing, making each breath more effective. Google + 3 seconds .... F0.oL

but, awesome sounds :) keep on!

[AlexIsonSanders]

K thx for the reply, hey to really succeed in the harp, to you learn notes?? or do you just keep playn by ear???

[marlis44]

I have been listening to Lee Oskar, what is your opinion of him?

[jasonricci]

Love him!

[maxlima]

shit! i think i'll just go toss my harp in the river and just be a listener. THanks Jason. You're a genius. And a generous one at that.

[Hyphen288]

woah just chills XD

[cjsimon]

where do you people learned play harmonica like that? - bloody hell, I am learning but it's going very slow, can you tell me jason how long it took you play like that? and what's the best way to learn???

thx

[LeGoMaNiAMaN]

LOL I've just started and i can play the mario theme quite well.

[150504503]

oh putain !!! Jason t'es trop fort j'aimerai jouer comme toi!!

felicitations tres belle musique!!!

[ilpoppante]

JASON (paisa')I was joking...as I often do ,on you tube, simply to stir..a bit of trouble...in reality I ,like every body else,enjoy your music immensely.

.Italy has now discovered the blues and large crowd go to concerts...(e.g..BB king recentley played for 30000)I hope you 'll come on tour one day.

[jasonricci]

Now I'm the you tube idiot! I SO should have seen this coming with the ridiculous abundance of "Fake Calling"  you tubers. I suck, and I'm an idiot.

J

[jasonricci]

It is so sad that there are people that doubt even the most regular of achievements. Hey Check out some of my other 60 videos on this subject or any of my 300 day a year touring schedule.

Flattered I guess

J

[tonewheeler76]

You don't know shit about playing harp ! This man is one of the best, if not THE best harmonica players alive.

Stop posting bullshit and get inspired, man !

[PINKFLOYD7465]

ur an idiot

[MGFLY112]

PINK FLOYD THE BEST, MAN!

[dollybeeee]

you are the best!!!

[MUKERJEE70]

Don't be so modest my friend. I am just an amateur who is playing and loving Harmonica for last 21 years. I don't have the calibre or time to match you. Regards, Debasis

[bradsear]

you r so talented u should go on australias got talent!!!!!

[jasonricci]

Thank so so very much! The finger thing is to get them out of the way of my face when I go up high....I cover those holes when Im not playing them cause It makes the harp a little bassier...

[MUKERJEE70]

Jason-it's very sweet and touchy blues. Fantastic. What I like about you that you never get harsh on your harmonica reeds. That's great.

[jasonricci]

Thank you! That means a lot coming from a great player like you!

J

[SlyMcdoogal]

i bought a harp because of you

[jasonricci]

That is the coolest thing you could say! Thanks!

[landztranz]

Great! You're a real role model in this blues business.

[jasonricci]

LOL! Thanks some right wing Christians might disagree with you. You rule and Thanks again!!!

J

[roadharp]

best harp from u i like the slowblues now thats a harp player .

[jasonricci]

Thanks!

J

[remkloveye]

Really, really, really GREAT!!!

[jasonricci]

Thank you REALLY REALLY MUCH.

J

[anotheraoluser]

Jason...you have got to be the best harmonica player on this planet...

[jasonricci]

Thank you...I'm digging on Howard Levy!

J

[jaimanzer1]

whats the afination

[bloodredlarose]

wow man. now, that's rad.

[Hyphen288]

wow ur my inspiration to keep learning and not to give up^^! rock on!

[Cavemancaterac]

You are my hero! you are my inspirtation to start learning,

[gettybfree]

Don't quit yer night job!

[ShaneThompson94]

is your harmonica in c?

[gnrlies95]

nah i think that if its crossharp he must be in b flat

[miniGMgoit]

Something about the harmonica but when ever I hear it I always smile. Is it easy to learn?

[johnybb2000]

love your playing , blues meets jazz , iv been playing 3 years , you wouldnt wanna hear me , i salute you.

[ninja2001k]

I love it, my dad just gave me my first big river blues harp (homer). I am inspired, thank you

[joseeefus]

ok now you should all go and wash the shames fromyour bodies he is better then all of yous. skwisgaar/joseefus

[mossy500camo]

Dunno about that. I have been playing for 25 years and I could improve that.

[dodi4700]

G O D L I K E.

Really great. Keep it UP.

[anarchistcollins]

you are so great at this do you have any videos that teach just basic harmonica im trying to get better at harmonica and basically i suck but since i play piano guitar and trumpet i decided i wanted to learn harmonica becuse its a great soloing instrument. Great job again

[redibeaver]

Really a lot of jealous toads commenting here. Who cares if the guy blows goats? He can sure blow the harp a lot better than anybody watching or listening to this--guaranteed! I've been blowin since '61 in bands and for my own pleasure, and I'll tell you this boy's got many great licks to spare! Good work!! Just watch out for those throat issues, because, as my doctor says, you're eating every drop of air in the room, good and bad!

[tjmhaida]

Great playing, I really enjoyed it.

[dany55655]

i bet he learned in jail

[siegzumir]

awesome playing. you ever play with another instrument, or just alone?

[jasonricci]

Thanks man. and yeah just search my name and check out the videos of me with my band or go to jasonriccidotcom also our cds are in all the big record stores. Thanks again

J

[Gladoh]

ur great man, but i was just wondering, u don't happen 2 have any how-to vids on the E-Harp? i'm gonna by me a c, but meanwhile i wanna learn to play the E. Great job man!

[harpo10]

Im not a particularly religious man, but you just motivated me to pray that your ilk wont

procreate. Go back to your KKK, nazi, and Bush videos prick. Put your stupidity aside for a moment and open your ears.

[TheMightyShortBus]

Hey man, fine playing. Doing any clinics in the midwest anytime soon? ...say near Wisconsin? I can't imagine you've got the time... lol. Peace out.

[satanpeppe]

i must say that i really like your videos man....you gut talent...nice work

[urbansheepdog]

That's awesome! Incredible piece of playing! thanks!!

[jasonricci]

I know and so does everyone else...What the problem?

[harpo10]

And your ignorant.

[harpo10]

That was for hoekakes

[clubsoda69]

that was awesome!

[luismarquesoboe]

WOW!!

[superbluesman]

jason you are the god of harp!no words to say about this !thank you jason from sicily island!

[DamNationDiplomat]

Thats amazing mate, how long have you been playing

[jasonricci]

Twenty years. 15 real serious.

[tiktak25]

Twenty yrs? you don't look 25. Started young eh? btw, where could i buy one already set up like your custom?

[Newbyneon]

aweomseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee YO...you kick some major ass

[lurion]

Sir, you are absolutely amazing. I ceartainly wish you could come over to Europe some time! Sigh.

[MooJooBee]

.......WOW!

[kloijhi]

man! great!

[dgaadg]

what would be a good like starting harmonica??

[jasonricci]

special 20 hohner or golden melody key of c

[HarpChicken]

diatonic?

[hanezlind]

totally amazing !

[jasonricci]

Thanks!

[bongofarmer]

Jason you remind me when I was your age - - only better. nice work Jimmie Fadden

[jasonricci]

Thank you sir.

J

[billybob889900]

Dear Mr Ricci,

I love your excellent videos. I'm one of a small group of sad old gits just north of London, England who are attempting to learn blues harp and loving every minute of it. If ever you come over to England you'll have to drop by, say hello and show us how it's done! Totally superb!

[jasonricci]

Thanks so much! I want so badly to come to london and hang with all you guys!

[chromatonic]

Jason, your speed is so DAZZLING...but I really enjoyed hearing the slow blues. I have to admit (in spite of not being a fan of overblowing) I really appreciated your note choices. VERY Tasty stuff, man.

[jasonricci]

Thanks so much chromatatonic! I appreciate your open minded attention!

[pick112]

around how much do harmonicas cost? like a not so bad one?

[jasonricci]

about 25 bucks...

[ChinoC]

amazing!

[tygrr22]

holy shit dude, i love the harp, it's my fave and the the way you play made my heart hurt in a good way and no im not gay. ur INCREDIBLE!

[jasonricci]

Thank you very much. Peace

!

[Couldntdecide71]

dude he is awsome but his hair is wierd

[jasonricci]

It's gone now but I miss it.Thanks for watching...

[manguy93]

Grrr im currently just trying how to play one note at a time. I dont get it? the holes are so small how do you only play one at a time?

[jasonricci]

You'll get it!

[worldofnana1]

The greatest, is Jason related to Christina Ricci?

[jasonricci]

She's my older sister...

[elkriverharmonicas]

Until Sept. 11, I worked as a reservation agent for United Airlines and booked a flight for Christina. I think you may have mispoke Jason, I believe she is your younger sister.

[Knoxx01]

damn dude, I can kind of play but im no where that good

you got that second song written down?

I think I could probably play some of it if i practiced a good bit

[sbkynetik]

I notice you're not wearing a wedding ring...

... I'm sure we could change that fairly quickly....