introduction to blues harmonica, cont'd (MBH.166)

Did somebody give you a harmonica for Christmas? Or did you make a New Year's resolution to learn how to play the blues? This video is for you: Part II of a two-part introduction to the joys of blues harmonica, hosted by Adam Gussow of Satan & Adam

Here are some links mentioned in the video, and others that may interest you:

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

"Blues Scale": Video: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1816389 Tab: http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/1816392

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

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: Harp key: C 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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[1JasonMraz]

excellent intro! intimidating tho ......

you don't mention which tongue style you use to hit one clear note. Cover 3, hit one, or rolled tongue?

[KudzuRunner]

Most of the time I lip-purse, which you call "hit one." Sometimes I tongue block, although I usually do that to his octave and chords in which I block the two middle notes; occasionally I'll block three--when I want the 5 draw with some percussive chord stuff below, for example. I never use rolled tongue technique.

[lvman101]

Adam, thank you for all your lessons. I got my first quality harmonica three months ago at the age of 45 and discovered you on youtube two months ago. I have watched all of your lessons from .000 to MBH.166 and I am so in debt to you for sharing all your knowlege and keeping me from getting fustrated. You have given away thousands of dolars of lessons away for free so I went to MBH and spent money. It is my way of saying more than just thank you but helping the cause.

[KudzuRunner]

Man, I can't imagine watching all those videos in two months! That is Gussow overload. Hopefully it has inspired you to kick some a-- in the woodshed.

[HazySpirit]

Happy new year !

Great video again, thx Adam. Is the slow blues in F at the end an improvisation ?

I'm learning it and it sounds cool even if im not used to the F harp. I just realized that the hands effects like the wha-wha's and also throat vibratos were a lot easier on this harp, dunno why !

[KudzuRunner]

Yes, it's an improvisation. Although I'm working in a familiar groove, I've certainly never played this exact solo. And although it utilizes a number of familiar licks, I also made some brand-new stuff up--stuff that I've never played before, or even thought to play.

[necke22]

my friend give me a harmonica to my birthday to do a band music, and i learning from youtube lessons for a while... thanks a lot for your dedication to this, you are a good teacher.

[joshbezemer]

hahaha video in the car.... genuine blues.

[AndonMie]

Sorry if this question has been asked already, but was that blues riff at 00:33 a Howlin' Wolf variation?

[dreamseeking]

WOW!! I wish I had internet 20 or so yes ago!!!! I'm addicted!!!!!! I have been playing for years ,,,,off key most times,,,,lol, But they all olved it..Friends,,,They said I could be good, I just want to play at parties!!!!

and my best bud gave me my first harmonica a year ago. Said I had the rythym//// I do love music, Blues especialy!! harmonica, I wish

[walnutspacecake]

Man that slow blues song is A m a z i n g. You really blew me away right there.

[toomasmoore]

i was given a harmonica for christmas about 3 years ago, but i only picked it up recently. I wonder how many people actually get into it by chance like that.

[LesYeuxDeDarius]

I understand it when you talk about the passion and work, I'm freaking happy with every note I play ( It is shit but I am happy ) ( happens to me the same stuff when i play tennis ). I gonna learn a lot *. *

[Broeseler]

WOW!!!!

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