Minor Blues on the harmonica/www.Harmonica123.com

[nicobottema]

Say Ronnie, what people have inspired you for the licks in the first part of this video?

[RonnieShellist]

I have just released "3rd Position Blues Licks" download available at Harmonica123

[amcroos]

soul is speaking....and we lissen big fan here!!!!!!!! greets Holland

[boulijee]

Thank you very very much Ronnie, I now finally understand and be able to play the third. Awesome. Thank you! You rock.

[boulijee]

Thanks mate, thanks mate. I have seen the light. Since seeing this video, I understand and can play third position. Thanks again!

[Marzo2277]

Loved that ninth note you dropped in the ending!

Wow...

[leelee50p]

ive been playing blues guitar for 20 years, this guy is Amazing. Compare this to the X factor shite. lol I think the world needs a blues comeback who's with me?

[DistantSoul13]

@leelee50p I truly believe it.

[ColonelPedantic]

Wish I could play like you man, unbelievably good.

[detroitbluesguy]

I mean are in a band or putting out an album..nice blues from the heart. JC

[detroitbluesguy]

Now what?

[ranchosdancingbull]

I'm gonna try that track from my video response again using a G harmonica. Minor never crossed my mind the first run.

[bdsmawd]

Your videos have inspired me to get a harmonica. Thanks for all the great vids and your lessons are so helpful! Your playing is so soulful and expresive! What you play from :20 to about :50 is amazing!! Keep it up please.

[bdsmawd]

I absolutely love it! I think this is probably my favorite jam of yours! You are THE MAN Ronnie!

[wheresrossy]

Inspirational playing and techniques Ronnie. A masterful and passionate performance...all the best from down under.

[BluezBro604]

there's a band? where they based outta? what state/town?

[oloriun]

Pierre LaCoque fan?

[the0nion]

hey ronnie! the link to "ultimatejamtracks" is dead. do you happen to know where else i'm able to get this back track? it sounds amazing with you playing along! i would really like to get a hold of this track so i can practice with it.

thanks so much! keep up the good work :)

[brettsbluesharp]

Thanks Ronnie, you opened up some new perspective for me on 3rd position!

[nisa06]

man, this guy made me buy a harmonica. thnx for ur vids.

how long have u been playin the harmonica and from who did u learn?

greetings from berlin.

[NotSoUniversal]

respek

[abuligi]

i couldn't find the jamtrack on ultimatejamtracks

could someoen post a direct link to the track please

[jaypee1701]

Wow...

[augustk22]

WOW flawless, i luv how you came back w/ such an amazing melody after u said "dont be afraid to play etc." lol

-luved it

[DistantSoul13]

man ive been trying for weeks to figure on my own and it doesnt sound the same, that warble you do at 1:40 is it 4,5 draw, to a 4,5 blow back to a draw? its killin me or is my technique badly flawed....

[Electrified00]

I think its an octave warble

[Electrified00]

I only heard it once and I could be wrong but I heard a 2nd sound in there. It wasn't the note beside it so im presuming he had his tongue on the harmonica while warbaling.

[DistantSoul13]

thanks for yyour help I finally figured it out it is a 456 warble draw then blow......

[DistantSoul13]

thanks for yyour help I finally figured it out it is a 456 warble draw then blow......

[Electrified00]

whoa that sounds heaps hard. I wouldnt have thought that would work. It'd be to blury for me but he pulled it off pritty good

[Electrified00]

whoa that sounds heaps hard. I wouldnt have thought that would work. It'd be to blury for me but he pulled it off pritty good

[Electrified00]

whoa that sounds heaps hard. I wouldnt have thought that would work. It'd be to blury for me but he pulled it off pritty good

[DistantSoul13]

awesome i picked up on this vid how to perform some vibratos

[sisumatom]

Genius.....pure and simple!

[vpota]

Sei davvero ma davvero un grande!!!!

[guitargirlohio]

You are amazing man....just insanely amazing.

[flimflam0069]

man you rock

[BlindBob1]

Agreed Ronnie. 3rd is almost easier than 2nd. This backing track sounds familiar. Where did it come from?

[OcheevaSithis]

waow

[bushmasterfan]

yes he plays it in one of his vids look for that

[anocan73]

I just received Ronnie's "Beginners Blues Licks - Volume 1". Great stuff. Especially for the money. With no formal lessons, these licks are perfect. Good explaination and easy to follow along. I popped it in my car and practice while I'm driving. Can't wait for Volume II.

[AshleyStorey89]

Is that a bushman delta frost???

[orthomorph]

Soemone was asking what the song was. It is "I got a Mind to Give Up Living" by Paul Butterfield Blues Band on their East-West album.

[marshyelloh]

very kind. thank you!

[nazareth4372]

it sounds like led zepps sinse iv,e been loving you to me.give it a listen bro.

[orthomorph]

yeah...not really, bro. Believe me, it is Paul Butterfield and not Led Zep.  Why don't you give the Paul Butterfield song a listen, bro.

[nazareth4372]

will do.

but i was only saying ut sounded like zepp.

not that it was.

whatever there 2 great tunes.

[1legmidget]

its butterfeild man. i think its off of East West. not sure though

[nazareth4372]

agreed

[marshyelloh]

Could you please tell us how the song is called? I coulndt find it tho I tried.

[silotte81]

Nice music... nothing like a good harmonica... Thank you.

How did you learn to play.

Charlotte

[ellen22111963]

WOW you're awesome! I love you!

[66rich66]

positions with harp refer to where your root note is ... cross harp root is two draw .... third position your one hole draw is the root.....playing minor blues in third (band in d minor use c harp)one hole draw and four draw and eight draw is your root note....

[jd366]

waht are the positions? it seems confusing?

[pshisbey]

Incredible! I love it! I wish it could be combined with hard guitar, bass & drums (like Led Zep).

[farnsworth81]

amp it up dude!!!!

[swamper60]

harp jocks or should i say jockstraps?

[superchucker77]

This is sweeter than grandmas lemonaid. Really great man.

[swamper60]

with minors, i should say.

[swamper60]

kinda' look like izor but he don't play minors!

[tisenderbluesman]

if you just ask for -1 in a music-store you can choose between diffrent stiles of -1's (play along traks)

[melman]

You're brilliant, but I think your style would more suit ampilified harmonica. It just has that raw style.

[undrtkn]

Ronnie, you rock!!

Do you by chance have a cd of your harmonica abilities?

if so how can I get one? If not You need to get one!!!

[RonnieShellist]

Funny you should ask. While i have recorded on a handful of other peoples cds, I don't have my own. Next month Jeremy Vasquez:guitar and I are flying to Chicago to record an album of our own with Nick Moss and the Fliptops. I don't know when it'll be ready, but it's going to be killer. Google his name or watch some of his clips here on youtube. WC Handy winners!

[Quakeserver149]

Are you going to play any shows while in Chicago?

[synergie2]

truly inspirational.give us some more please

[Thaqib]

You're the best!!!

[djannias]

seriously nice work, minor pentatonic is my favorite scale of all time. you ripped it apart and put it back together nicely, keep jammin, later

[jslater83]

Thanks for your advice Ronnie. Cheers.

[89bavaro89]

like always, you totally rip it up!

hey, can you make a video of you playing the theme song to the sitcom Roseanne? :~)

[jslater83]

Awesome mate. I am wanting to start playing, and was wondering what the best harp would be to buy, and in what key.  Thanks in advance

[RonnieShellist]

try a C first, Hohner Special 20 works well for me.

there's a lot of instruction that uses a C harmonica.

[gozoblue]

just ace. thanks for posting. i don't play but watching you makes me want to. superb.

[Quakeserver149]

What does it mean, 2nd position, 3rd position, etc? What is a position and what does it mean to move a position?

[thesuperlee]

definitely gonna try 3rd. great video. you are a source of amazement and inspiration.

[haim001]

again the great ronnie.

Ronnie, please if you can post a video for bending... that will be besttt!!

[RonnieShellist]

i'm saving that for the next dvd i'm putting out.

in the meantime pretend you're drinking a thick milkshake through a straw when trying to get a bend.

Ronnie

[haim001]

Thanks, ill try it.

[thebuddybud]

too awesome

[DERECOLA]

SWEEEEEEETTTTTT

[nhe00]

maaaan thank you for the inspiration, you won't let me quit them harmonicas so soon (got to make my first bends yesterday, btw, dammn i'm so happy! :D)

[sebasrs]

ronnie youve got a great feeling

[Euerlek]

Thank you. I've become a much better player because of these videos. Your skill is amazing.

[danielraney]

Perfect!

[pagmatic]

I'm still working on single notes; with the scales. Your stuff is awesome! Thanks for all your vids.