introduction to blues harmonica (MBH.165)

Did somebody just give you a harmonica for Christmas? Or did you make a New Year's resolution to take the plunge and learn how to play the blues? Here's the video for you: a no-nonsense introduction to the joys of blues harmonica, hosted by Adam Gussow of Satan & Adam.

Here are some links mentioned in the video:

Instructional videos and tabs:
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/blues_harp_lessons.html

Modern Blues Harmonica Beginner's Special For BEGINNERS who want a quick immersion in blues harp basics, I've bundled four beginner's video tutorials into an easy-to-download zip file, with the tab sheets thrown in for free. You get "Floyd's Hotel," "Shuffle Blues Rhythm," "Stompin'," and "Basic Blues Harp: Bending the Four Draw," all for under $20.
Zip file: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/2819718-Documents-eBooks-Music-Tutorials

Frequently asked questions:
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/blues_harp_FAQs.html

Blues Harmonica tone clinic:
http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/3116794-blues-harmonica-tone-clinic-mov

"Put On Your Red Dress, Baby": Video: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1966808 Tab: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1966807

"Oh Suzannah": Video: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/2562615-Documents-eBooks-Music-Tutorials Tab (free!): http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/2562616-Documents-eBooks-Music-Tutorials

All-time harp greats:
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/blues_harp_gods.html

Bending the 4 Draw: Video: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/2724535-Documents-eBooks-Music-Tutorials Tab: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/2724536-Documents-eBooks-Music-Tutorials

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• beginner
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• modern

[theshank60]

You still have not given a sense of where to START. only once a person has a general idea of the mouth and tongue work, is this useful. does anyone know where there is a lesson for someone who has never TOUCHED a harmonica, and has no clue whatsoever what to do.

[KudzuRunner]

@theshank60: You might take a look at my most recent video. search the words: gussow instant naked brutal harmonica.

[ewalden22]

Adam,

How do you go about cleaning the reeds on your marine bands? and how often, if ever, do you clean the reeds?

[KudzuRunner]

I never clean the reeds.

[spec20dude]

Great vid, but...

Hey Adam, why are you doin' your videos in your car on a quiet country road?

[KudzuRunner]

With my whole family on vacation and at home, it was the only quiet place.

[NASCIMENTO5]

I think if someone is really driven and focused in following your advices and knowledge this person will be able to play with anyone in the world. I mean it, because I have reached a point that I know what I still must learn and I guarantee that everything is there on your lessons. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!

[NASCIMENTO5]

Mr. Adam, i have had a look on many of your lessons. I am a intermediate player who has a lot of work to do, as I am still young (i'm 51)... I have to say to you that your videos and comments are made as if I had ordered them. You make it simple and direct ex to explain easy and complex things of this incredible musical instrument.

[KU5HZILLA]

Sir you have inspired me to learn the harmonica and take it as far as I can go. Should we cross paths one day I hope I have the skill to maybe have a jam session with you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and pointing me in the right direction

[dgloria]

could someone give me a harmonica for xmas? :)

[SoldatSolutrea]

@Aeiden Gussow and myself do tb this way; put the rim of the harmonica to where it presses against your teeth and make sure you are only covering four holes for a chord (the bottom 4 for example,) then stick the tongue out to where it completely covers the two middle holes of the 4 only. Blow out and you should hear the highest and lowest notes together creating harmony.

[EyCesar]

tabs for the lil riff at 3:18 pleaseee

[ccaall0375]

just got my first harmonica! watched almost all videos without one lol. starting over now that i have one and cant wait to see where this journey takes me!