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Safe & passing notes in blues during I,IV & V chords?

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Sun, 01/30/2022 - 11:15
duganderson
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David,

My improvising and soloing continues to get better as I watch your videos and practice your lessons.  Thank you!

I saw an article online which had this image (see below) that clarified safe notes, safer passing notes and passing notes in 2nd position on the major scale. 

2nd position harmonica notes

Do you have images or discussions that show the safe, safer passing notes and passing notes while playing blues (instead of major scale) while playing in the I, IV and V progressions?  

If not, would you be willing to create this or make a video about it IF you feel like that would be valuable?  

If this is not possible or valuable, what are the best sources that help outline the safe, safer passing and passig notes for blues in 2nd position?

Thank you very much!  Doug

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Sun, 01/30/2022 - 12:15
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David Barrett
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Hello Doug. I teach this in

Hello Doug. I teach this in the Music Theory and Improvising lessons. Music Theory lessons 4 and 5 deal with exactly what you're looking for.

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Sun, 01/30/2022 - 12:23
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Peferct!!!  Thank you!

Peferct!!!  Thank you!  Wow.....I'm always impressed with how quickly you respond;  I don't expect it but appreicate your responsiveness!!!!  

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