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Position Understanding (Part 8)

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Sun, 08/28/2011 - 08:32
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Let's now talk about your new lick in each position...

D Harmonica (2nd Position): 3' 3" 2 1 2 = This is very doable... standard bluesy bends on the harmonica... all draw notes to achieve maximum bluesy potential with bending... your skill level in bending needs to be high though

G Harmonica (3rd Position): 5 5+ 4 3" 4 = This is a very cool sounding lick in 3rd Position. The 5 replacing the 3' in 2nd and 5+ the 3" in 2nd makes this a much more easy lick to play. The 3" is problematic... that's a tough bend to hit between 4 draws.

A Harmonica (1st Position): 8'+ 8 7+ 6+ 7+ = The only place on the harmonica the lick is playable is on the high end. Though not overly complicated, it's not easy to play and this very high-note approach will not be appropriate for all songs.

What might you change in this lick to make it easier to play, but still keep its bluesy nature?

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