Harmonica Lesson: Another Box Shuffle

C Diatonic Harmonica




The music of the lesson is in the key of G, played on a C harmonica. The end of the video uses a G harmonica, playing the key of D.

In this video I attempt to teach a different box shuffle 12 bar blues pattern. Box shuffles are very common in the blues, and I thought this lesson would compliment my first box shuffle lesson ("Playing a Box Shuffle"). I encourage you to use both videos together, for the best results.

The tab: (Key: D = Draw, B=Blow, "b" = 1/2 step bend, "bb" = 1 whole step bend)

I Chord: 2D, 2D, 4D, 4D, 5D, 5D, 6B, 6B
IV Chord: 1B, 1B, 2D, 2D, 3Db, 3Db, 4B, 4B
V Chord: 1D, 1D, 3Dbb, 3Dbb, 4B, 4B, 4D, 4D

Each note is played 2X.
Simplified Tab:

IChord: 2D, 4D, 5D, 6B
IV Chord: 1B, 2D, 3Db, 4B
V Chord: 1D, 3Dbb, 4B, 4D

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Harmonica Lesson
• Intermediate
• Box Shuffle
• Blues
• 12-bar
• shuffle
• Dan Gage
• Diatonic Harmonica
• Mundharmonica
• Mouth Organ
• Pentatonic Box
• Harp
• 12gagedan

[bbeddick]

Mr. Gage

I just wanna say thank you for all of the free lessons that you have posted on utube But i noticed in you video that you said you recently moved to NC. I live in NC also and I just wanted to know if there was any way that I could possibly meet you and get a lesson from you. that would be awesome. I completely understand if you can't, but the only reason I ask is because I have never met anyone that plays. Either way thanks again for the lessons.

From Winston-Salem NC

"Drunk Heart"

[12gagedan]

@bbeddick I'm thinking about starting up some Skype lessons. I'll put word out when i get that together.

[oscarv30]

SD misses 12 gauge... 

[12gagedan]

@oscarv30 I miss you and Pete.

[BluesDfender]

Very Cool !

Please explain the turnaround and ending riffs.

Thanks

Marc

[12gagedan]

@BluesDfender check out my first box shuffle video. The turnaround is V, IV, I, and a short lick. The caption of the other video tabs it all out for you.

[droverboy1]

Hey Dan, your the best man i really appreciate your hard work and dedication to us harp players that need help.. Your a great insperation and a great harp player. Thanks Dan, Rusty Bergandine

[Geetar2112]

Hi Dan, thanks for another great video which I have watched several times. I know you are busy, but a lesson on the turnaround that you do at about 6:50 would be great. It sounds really cool! Thanks man.

[bourkey2007]

dan, im looking to buy my first harmonica and want to get a good one in key of c $30-$50,what should i go for lee oskar or hohner or other??? thanks

[Geetar2112]

Hi Dan, just caught the new vids on Box shuffles. Thanks for opening another door for a frustrated newbie!

[RicaBert1995]

is it a hohner bluesband?

besides, nice vid dude

[BrounWright]

Dan Gage - you're the man. For real. I know going West to East's tough (it was for me anyway) but I hope it suits you well. Please remember, y'all, not ya'll.

[smokencoffee]

Ah moving and boxes, moved from Wisconsin to Indiana the end of Sep. Still working on the new place and things in boxes. I know the feeling. Take care and have a great holiday season.