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Will Overblows Soon Be Outdated?

Posted Fri, 12/16/2011 - 13:10 by SOTB
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With the advancements of Valved Diatonics & Alternate Tunings
Why learn to overblow?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of these 3 options?

John Lee Lecture

Posted Mon, 12/05/2011 - 22:47 by Taylor Ward
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Here's a new lecture by Adam Gussow on Sonny Boy I
http://youtu.be/s-3DMDuoISg

Some Thoughts on Taking It All In

Posted Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:14 by phlenz
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SOME THOUGHTS ON TAKING IT ALL IN

Like many participants at BluesHarmonica.com, I am in awe that the skills and techniques needed to convincingly play blues on the harmonica are all in one place and are so thoroughly presented for the learner. I have, however, noted a somewhat perplexing theme in some of the recent comments reflected across the Forums…

"There are so many things that I want to get better at. What do I have to do to fit it all in now?" Answer: “You cannot fit it all in all at once." continue reading...

suggestions

Posted Sun, 11/27/2011 - 23:34 by Dave Hall
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hi i'm looking for song suggestions to build my band's list fairly quickly. 4 piece, bass, drum, guitar, harp/voc

all the band are kinda new to blues...the bass player is simply new, but the drummer and guitarist very capable. i have limited improv skills...(working on it!) but able to pick things up copycat style pretty well

i thought Brand New Cadillac could fit in...and maybe a jimmy reed number like 'bright lights...' or '...what you want me to do?'...(although those blow bends in bright lights will bug me)... continue reading...

Dennis Gruenling Little Walter Tribute

Posted Sun, 11/27/2011 - 11:11 by Spl20
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I've seen Dennis do the LW tribute before when he first started it and I've seen Dennis play many times, have had group and individual lessons with him. I've always thought Dennis was a brillant Harp master and very creative and have always enjoyed his concerts. I said all that to say this was someone that I wouldn't think could have gotten significantly better. continue reading...

harp tabs

Posted Wed, 11/23/2011 - 07:18 by russellrc
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Hello all
I am trying to workout the G harp tabs for the flute intro on "Goin up Country" by Canned Heat. Can anyone help?
....Russell

Simultaneously Bending and Tongue Block

Posted Wed, 11/23/2011 - 06:50 by klaus.lotz
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Dear friends,
i'm totally distressed :-(( trying "Take it easy now" chorus 1 to play 5 draw with slap and directly bending.
Is there an exercise for bending with simultaneously tongue block?

Best wishes
Klaus, the Beginner

Alan, can you read this ?

Posted Sun, 11/20/2011 - 04:18 by Eddy Vanschepdael
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Hi Alan,

Can you read this?

Eddy

Swing Suggestions

Posted Fri, 11/18/2011 - 02:25 by patricia mifsud
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Just wondering if any other Bluesharmonica.com subscribers or David would have some good suggestions of some classic swing tracks or youtube vids to watch or listen to in preparation for the King of Swing?