Modern Blues Harmonica: one-chord blues (AG.24)

[mrdannygb1606]

lately iv'e had broncitis, so I done a little homework extra credit!LOLthe african rythm you mentioned I"M finding the blues really started that way!ecking a living before and after the civil war workers used these songs to endure there hardships.I know that I cant compare to that though i;ve had my share i really feel related in a way now!digging up my own struggle.these im sure you are already are aware of.thanks for the journey!

[MrSireta]

This lesson was hard to do for me like 3 or 4, 5 months ago. Now I achieve it easy:) I'm glad that so, I have progressed. Thanks Adam for lessons you're a great man. :)

[dan32113]

@MrSireta hi, i was wondering if you could help, as you"ve achieved this lesson! Adam doesn"t explain the notes he plays for the rythym. 2 draw 2 bend, then 3 half bend, but then he plays 2 other notes, is it 3 draw 2 draw? I know its a 5 note beat, but cannot quite work it out! Can you explain, if possible!

[mrdannygb1606]

thanks Adam,it;s great that you still have these videos.

[papajoint1]

what notes

[imakyle1514]

Great teacher!



[MrDidjcripey]

Great lesson Adam, with many important applications as well as being a good excercise to work on the two and three hole bends.

[xRockinHippiex]

thats awsome, i need a Harp!!

[ArtofDreaming1]

With all do respect you should have a disclaimer that says "do not try this at home". ( because you have no idea how much I have put in to sounding this good)

[azmineur17]

ive been wondering that for so long

[petro062]

We used to call that the handjive beat. Back when I was playing drums.

[80552E1]

Super professor

[80552E1]

A(da)mazing! 

[sammcj2000]

Bloody great lesson Adam! Picked this one up straight away.

[jtripp56]

I only have one arm, how would you recommend holding the harp to get the right sound?

[sammcj2000]

@jtripp56 that is a good question!

[LRSe7eN]

Adam are you bending the 4 draw in between those warbles at 5:29 in this vid?

[KudzuRunner]

@LRSe7eN: Yes!

[MCHotline]

Great lesson Adam! Thanks for making it and putting it up for us. Really cool tune. I love the lessons where you teach stuff like this; just one harp, no backing music, solo harp... it's great! Please make more.

[drfrancov]

Great video Adam!. Your lessons are very clear and extremely informative. I love the bending videos and exercises offered at modern blues harmonica. I recommend them to anyone looking for good and clear instruction. Priceless. I own tons of books, videos, etc and by far yours are the best!

[OmniphonProductions]

I'm reminded of the scene in "Ray", when a young Ray Charles begins learning piano by simply starting with three notes (the same three starting notes given here, in fact). It's great to see truth present itself in many venues. Thanks, once again, Adam for another great lesson, reminding us to find strength in simplicity and milk even the simplest concept for all we can.

[JoRythem]

thanks your videos are great learning materials for learning to play the harp :D

[pinkushn2]

As always, your videos keep me learning, thinking, and having fun! Many thanks.

[benhodgson]

Talking of keeping the tempo - I just downloaded a free metronome app - neat.

[benhodgson]

There goes another great lesson - Just perfect for grabbing a harp, starting to mimic and building technique. Thanks for remembering that for beginners like me, what may seem simple to you, is in fact a masterclass!

[Atoms4Peace]

Excellent lesson, and great playing!

[bluesbrother4885]

was wondering if you can show a lesson on sonny terry blues from the lowlands it my favorite song for harp and i want to get it right

[TenPukaMan]

adam, your teaching, playing, insight, honesty, and teacher's heart have helped me immeasurably in unraveling the mystery of the "ten puka." this video of laying down the groove riff and then mutating it has refreshed my steps in this trek. also thanks for turning me on to a great tool, the "Amazing Slow Downer," to learn from the Jedi Harp Masters. Just started using trial version (on Butterfield) and will buy full version soon. It can go note for note super slow and has pitch adjuster. aloha

[belleray2]

thanks Adam. great.

[sheenalamb]

by the way you have made a huge diffrence in my style of playing no funds but your first on my list

[sheenalamb]

hey adam i am a pretty good harmonica player i am trying to become somthing with it i have been playing for 5 years you can youtube juan huertas harmonica and you can check me out. anyway i need to find a place where there are harmonica players so i can learn more i live near orlando a bit north. i kinda need the face to face speacialy with really good players

[filgueiraeduardo]

I like it !

I download now your album !

[kobac]

Adam,

if I've asked you what is the harmonica that bends easily and is for beginners, which one would you recommend?

[KudzuRunner]

@kobac: Take a look at the FAQs page on my website, Modern Blues Harmonica.

[CRunchy6614]

this video came at perfect time this is gunna help me grind though my studies for midterms thanks for the info and great riff

[eseaton99]

awesome stuff Mr Gussow, a pleasure to listen. Your defintely one of my fav harp players.

[strawwoodclaw]

Good to see you again ! :-)

[capt12b]

Repetition with variation = gold :-) Love it, great job.

[1RAVENGANG52]

wow nice thanks adam your are the man . i am so happy to hear you and mr satin will have a new cd out . that makes my day . you have help me so much . i have got to hear nat riddles / and other blues player becuse of you thanks so much. you are in the same group as those guys . i have bin trying to get your music played on the radio . bb king blues radio and radio hear in alabama. you still have a cd comeing out with mr shine ?

you are one of the best blues players around .

[50Martinmarkus]

Hahaha, welcome back...yet another great lesson :-)

[gorgabobby]

Stone Soup is one of my all time favorite stories and has been inspirational all my life. Thanks for the lessons. B

[belletain20]

Thanks, Adam, your posts keep me going! I agree with simplicity when it comes to the harp. As I listen to Sonny Boy W. and Slim Harpo their licks are simple and well placed. Got to feel it to make it real.

[TNFrank1]

This is exactly what I was trying to talk about on MBH forum. Simplicity in playing. Not all those fast and flashing things done to get attention but basic, simple songs that convey feelings and soul. I really think that you get what I was talking about. Thank you. Awesome lesson, talk to ya' later.

[willmatiq]

great lesson Adam!

[jodanchudan]

Cool lesson - thanks!

[gaijin134]

Stone soup blues!

[BluDajin]

Adam? You helped me with so much and everytime you show up I think I'm gettin better. Thanks man!

[marcofognog]

great!

[DesertRatDan]

For a novice like myself this is a great lesson. I think I'll be coming back to this one often. A perfect lesson for practicing. Thanks Adam.

[sjvdude]

Awesome!