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Our next variation via deletion is not as common, but very cool. Delete the first note. Make sure to rest on the downbeat of beat 2, where the first note was.

I7 = 2 2" 2 > 2" 2

IV7 = 4+ 3' 4+ > 3' 4+

V7 = 4 4+ 4 > 4+ 4

Or on your Bb Harmonica in 3rd Position...

I7 = 4 4+ 4 > 4+ 4

IV7 = 6+ 5 6+ > 5 6+

V7 = 6 6+ 6 > 6+ 6

Now that you've played the hook as it's presented in the song and experimented with adding textures for variation, how about using deletion as a way to bring interest? Experiment with this and see what type of ideas you come up with. I'll share some of my thoughts tomorrow.

Now that you have the hook dialed in, experiment with changing the way you present the hook.

I7 = 2 2" 2 doesn't have many options, but 6+ 5 6+ does. Use slaps to present them. Try slaps on the 6+ and flutter on the 5 (this is a very common way to present this lick). Octaves are great (though 2/5 is not an octave, it's an acceptable dissonance). Maybe start the lick with a pull to give it a rhythmic change.

Experiment with the other chords to see what you come up with.

The first step in experimenting is to move your hook up or down an octave...

I7 = 2 2" 2 turns into 6+ 5 6+ (or 9+ 9 9+ in rare cases)

IV7 = 4+ 3' 4+

V7 = 4 4+ 4 turns into 8 7+ 8, but due to the IV7 not being able to be moved up an octave negates this option

And your Bb Harmonica in 3rd Position...

I7 = 4 4+ 4 turns into 1 1+ 1 or 8 7+ 8

IV7 = 6+ 5 6+ turns into 2 2" 2 or 9+ 9 9+

V7 = 6 6+ 6 turns into 3" 2 3" or 10 9+ 10 continue reading...