Beginner Blues Harp Launch Pad Lick

This is a short lick for blues harp to use as a starting point for improvisation. I'm using a Hohner Special 20 in the key of C played in 2nd position (cross harp style). For more info about playing cross harp, check out my dvd "Dynamic Blues Harp" available on my website.
http://www.harmonicasongs.net

Here's how I am playing it: hole 1D, 2B, 2D, 3D with a scoop or bend into the draw 3, 2D. That's it. 6 notes to blues harp freedom!
Have fun with it and make some videos using it and attach to this video. That would be fun to watch and listen!
Jam On!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• harmonica
• blues
• harp
• improvisation
• little
• walter
• gussow
• joe
• stoebenau
• hohner

[HipD]

I find it way easier to 3B instead of the last 2D. Is there a significant difference sound-wise or can I keep going the way I think is easier to use?

[resojoe]

I agree with Mick, the 2 draw is way better sounding than 3 blow. It has more of a muscular sound.

There are times to play the 3 blow but if you can, use the 2 draw and it is also easier to shape the sound with a pre bend and vibrato.

thanks! Reso

[overthemountain67]

cool dude love the harp hey check out hobostubs Ashlocks harp on my song concrete pillow comment and rate plzzzzzz

[resojoe]

Glad you like it, I'll check it out.

[darkelf829]

great lesson for a beginner like me, especially how it can build from that one starting riff,thanks a lot,brilliant

[resojoe]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[mistiklavesanta]

it's Bend time! Fuck Yeah, thanks, i luv that, tarararara........

[KoushAcalledKukA]

thank you! nice lick!

[69justin69]

Thank you for the description of the 3D bend as a "scoop"! That term really got my bend sounding bluesy for the first time.

[aldeharp]

an alternative to the last draw 2 would be blow 3 as it is the same note and wont leave you so breathless using three draws in a row.