After a little "free blowing" warm-up, Gussow (of Satan and Adam) puts his
harmonica under the spotlights and explains how to adjust and tune reeds for better playing.
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Part II of a two-part lesson on how to hold the harp. Gussow sings and plays a Muddy Waters tune to open, then demos and discusses his harp-grip--not the "reference standard" grip, but one with certain advantages.
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First installment of a two-part tutorial on tongue-blocking technique for the harp player who needs to learn, by Adam Gussow of Satan and Adam.
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More helpful hints, including vibrato on 4 hole draw.
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Final thoughts and some spirited playing from Satan and Adam harpist.
For a series of skill-graded video tutorials and tabs focusing on classic blues harmonica repertoire by Sonny Terry, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and others, please visit:
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Adam Gussow demos and dissects the Satan and Adam update of Ma Rainey's classic blues, from S&A's HARLEM BLUES (1991). For intermediate and advanced players.
For blues harmonica instructional materials focusing on classic repertoire, check out Modern Blues Harmonica:
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How to hold the harp. Gussow demos and discusses the "reference standard" grip. Also: a new harmonica instructional website in development.
For a series of skill-graded video tutorials and tabs focusing on classic blues harmonica repertoire by Sonny Terry, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and others, please visit:
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com
Adam Gussow (of Satan and Adam) explains the blues scale and offers practice tips and inspiration to the harp player in search of self-transformation< br />
For a series of skill-graded video tutorials and tabs focusing on classic blues harmonica repertoire by Sonny Terry, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and others, please visit:
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com
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