Modern Blues Harmonica - blue third 2 (Gussow.091)

Second in a series on the mysteries of the "blue third," a quarter-tone that lies somewhere between the major and minor third and is a key constituent of the blues scale that all harmonica players must master. With Satan & Adam harpist Adam Gussow.

For a series of instantly-downloadable video tutorials focused on key songs in the modern harp player's repertoire, see:

http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• blues
• harmonica
• harp
• lesson
• blue
• third
• Adam
• Gussow

[alderk]

Thanks for all the videos Adam, it's amazing how you've covered almost every topic I have doubts about, I just look for it on YT and there's a video explaining it. It's amazing how much more there is to learn, after you learn the basics and don't know what else to do. So thanks again Adam!

And about spoonful, Stefaon, it's a song by Cream.

[KudzuRunner]

Thanks! You've really understood where I'm coming from. As for "Spoonful," it's actually a song by Howlin' Wolf, but the version that I learned from was indeed by Cream. LIVE CREAM VOL. II, I think.

[germanharp]

Thanks Adam so much for posting such great videos. If you ever decide to come to Europe for vacation please let me know. Maybe we can setup a blues harp workshop or something.

Great work!

[KudzuRunner]

I've received a formal invitation from the Mundtharmonica Festival at the Seydel factory (castle!) in Germany in mid-September 2008. Email me and we'll talk.

[Monkeystalk]

I just played my first overblow!!! :D :D :D

(Just wanted to tell someone...)

[ksink74]

@KudzuRunner There's a great Wolf version on YouTube.

[andahazy]

Oh yeah! Thank you. I dunno if you know but somebody like me "touching down" on the runway from video to video and flying on, gets so very much from each and every contact. Thanks again, I'll be back again thru and thru. You are creating a wonderful example for all teachers. I also love your books. Does linguistic talent crossover to musicianship? I conclude that it must.

[blaqsparrow]

Hey, I don't play harmonica, but as soon as I bent that third on the guitar (which you do with your pinky, and isn't a totally comfortable feeling at first) I felt like it added a whole new layer of authenticity to my blues playing. Thanks for making this video.

[discjockeyOk]

Thanks Kuszu , you have a new friend in Barna.

[ArtofDreaming1]

someone posted paul butterfield on the show to tell the truth. You probably have seen it but if you haven't it's priceless

[MrDannydo]

ahhh! you said can;t bend can;t teach ya. contria ! you have taught to bend. thank you adam see ya in miss. in may

[gussowclone]

hi adam

[Stefaon]

Hello !

Is somebody know what is this song "spoon full off" ? I suppose it's an american song ?