General Discussion

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

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

Hi Alan,

Can you read this?

Eddy

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?

OMG!! - what the two of you do here is wicked!!!

And then I watched to two Improvising videos - absolutely great!! And what a display of over the top playing!!

I really enjoyed lesson 10 on improvising. Great finishing touch on this set of lessons. If you're like me, with a day job and a busy life, then maybe you've jumped around a bit in these lessons. David summarizes all of the lessons really nicely, so you can get a sense of what you've missed, and whets your appetite a bit to try them. He also puts the information in context, so you get an idea of where it's best to put your energies for your level. Very inspiring, because you feel you're on track for where you're headed with, what I think, is the ultimate promised land for blues harmonica. continue reading...

Any resource for chromatic harmonica blues licks would be welcomed.

Thanks in advance.

I haven't had problems with diatonics but tongue blocking while using the chromatic is different.
A 4 holes embouchure only cover three holes in the chromatic and I have to change my mouth feelings in order to achieve a four holes embouchure.
I put this post in General because I think is better for recalling answers from David, WInslow or forum members.

When I play diatonic (tongue blocking) the note I play is aimed slightly at the right from my mouth center. continue reading...

Does anyone have a list of "Sonny Boy Williamson must learn songs" ??

I'm trying to get a small group of harp players in the area together to jam, talk harp gear, share etc. Any tips to help us get going? Most of us are intermediate at best but interested in learning and improving. Thoughts on size, frequency of get togethers, backing tracks or 'live' guitar, just play or agenda?? I think we want to keep it casual at this point but recognize that the only time we see each other is at the local jams which tend to be guitar, vocals and band focussed. All ideas welcome.

Thanks in advance