Iron Harp Challenge 1 - Lee Sankey (Gussow.113)

First in a series of blues harmonica challenge matches in which Adam Gussow of Satan and Adam goes head to head with particularly challenging tracks by contemporary harp players. Here, he takes on a dazzlng Sonny Terry style rhythm track by British blues-soul master Lee Sankey.

For more about Lee Sankey, visit:

http://www.myspace.com/leesankey

...and check out the way he kicks out an uptempo harp boogie in this YouTube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0c3WYs4MpA

For a series of skill-graded blues harmonica video tutorials and tab sheets focused on specific songs by Sonny Terry, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and many others, visit:

http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Lee
• Sankey
• Adam
• Gussow
• blues
• harmonica
• harp
• Sonny
• Terry
• Iron
• Harp
• Challenge

[Harpfreak69]

I'm from Germany. while a Session I heard a Harp player with much Variations and a nice Vibrato. I just wanted to see whats goin on at You Tube...I did the whole day with sitting in front the Lap see 133 of your Videos and all time I said: this is what I felt but didn't had the Information I needed to get it into words to learn the Stuff. Really Really really Thanks to You. Now I practice - included the 9 bend (thats a book in a tresor) - and I hope to give you a Video back soon

[KudzuRunner]

You deserve a medal for watching 133 of my videos. Glad you picked up on that 9 draw bend; yes, it's a neat little trick, and I'm happy to have shared it.

[ollyhock]

the thing i like best adam is your utter enthusiasm and passion for the harp it really shows in your whole attitude and demeanor.

im 38 and picked the harp up every year since the age of 17 and then threw it back down because it just wasnt happening, since watching your vids its working now and ill never put it down again

[KudzuRunner]

The interesting thing is, I was bored with the instrument until I began uploading these lessons. Sharing what I know became a mission, and now I'm filled with THAT energy. Thanks for letting me know.

[sonyboybluespower]

great video!

i really like what you do...

i know i asked you before, but if you have the time can you check out my videos and give me some advice????

thanks,

Dusan

[KudzuRunner]

My advice is: slow down a little, dig in a little harder, and work on those blues pitches. Otherwise you're headed in the right direction.

[DannyFackinRay]

you rock! that's all I know to say....and thanks alot for these videos. You made this easy for me. thank you

[MrDavymax]

At 9:47 of this video you do something incredible. I think of it like a machine gun. What the heck do you call it and how do you do that? To cool for school.

[chlions]

Adam, you're just totally amazing !

[compudoll]

he's putting a low "woing" in there when you do it slow you have it.

[xraylax]

@KudzuRunner

R.E.S.P.E.C.T

[Ledvolta]

thanks, to Adam and Lee. Inspiring.