Sly Wagon Lessons
Sly Wagon Lessons
  • 78
  • 62 955
Sparkle And Shine (Steve Earle) Key of G, first position, so grab your G diatonic and let's go!
Steve Earle has included Sparkle and Shine on his recent live show recording, which you should find and purchase right now! It's a fun song to play...you can try out some easy Travis picking and of course I'll show you with colourful PictoTab® how to play some first position harmonica over the verse chord progression and another bit over the bridge chords.
Fun!
Переглядів: 109

Відео

Head Over Heels (Blue Rodeo) Harmonica Intro and Solo Tutorial. Key of A in first position
Переглядів 2394 місяці тому
0:00 Intro 4:00 Guitar intro lick 6:45 About that Gsus4 chord 9:00 Harmonica Intro with PictoTab 10:30 Chord progression for harmonica solo 12:45 Harmonica solo with PictoTab
When You Were Mine (Prince) Harmonica and Guitar Tutorial - use a capo and F (or low F) harmonica
Переглядів 1206 місяців тому
The original Prince version of When You Were Mine has the main hook by a synthesizer, so an acoustic guitar/harmonica version probably sounds more like the Mitch Ryder version from his 1983 album "Never Kick a Sleeping Dog". Great tune regardless of which version you like. Maybe even the Cyndi Lauper cover? In this video I demonstrate, with easy-to-follow PictoTab®, how to play the main hook as...
Fast Car (Tracy Chapman) Harmonica & Guitar Tutorial. Key of A on an A harp (first position).
Переглядів 2047 місяців тому
Learn how to do some easy finger-picking and easy harmonica to play Fast Car, by Tracy Chapman.
Atlantic City (Bruce Springsteen) Harmonica & Guitar Tutorial. In the key of A, with an A harmonica
Переглядів 3668 місяців тому
A loyal subscriber challenged me to come up with harmonica versions of the beautiful accordion breaks that Garth Hudson plays in The Band's version of Springsteen's Atlantic City. I don't come close! However, this tutorial will demonstrate how you can add a few harmonica breaks to your version of Atlantic City and the video includes handy PictoTab® to show you all the blow and draw notes to pla...
Nothing But A Child (Steve Earle) for guitar and harmonica. Song in "G", harp solo on a "G" diatonic
Переглядів 1329 місяців тому
Steve Earle's beautiful Christmas song "Nothing But a Child" is fairly easy to play on both the guitar and the harmonica. In this video I will demonstrate the simple chords (G, Gsus4, C, D, and Em) and how to add some solo harmonica bits. The video includes easy-to-follow "PictoTab®" harmonica tablature. Play in first position, on a G harmonica.
Girls in their Summer Clothes (Bruce Springsteen) Tutorial to add harmonica intro and solo. Key of C
Переглядів 383Рік тому
In this video I demonstrate how you can add some harmonica elements to your performance of Girls in their Summer Clothes. An intro portion, to replace the strings in the studio version original, and then a solo later on in the song to replace the saxophone solo that is included in live versions of the song. We play in the key of "C" and in first position on a C diatonic harmonica. Enjoy!
Can't Let Go (Lucinda Williams) Add EASY Blues Harp intro and solo riffs. A harp, 2nd pos'n, key=E
Переглядів 465Рік тому
In this video I demonstrate how you can play an easy intro riff over a simple 3-chord blues progression for Lucinda Williams' great tune Can't Let Go. You may also be familiar with the Robert Plant/Allison Krauss cover version. Easy-to-use PictoTab® will show you all of the blow-notes (blue) and all of the draw-notes (red) and one draw note that you need to bend. I spend a bit of time explainin...
DITMAS (Mumford & Sons) Add a harp solo! Song is in C, we'll play a G harmonica in 3rd position
Переглядів 85Рік тому
Your cover of the great song DITMAS, by Mumford & Sons, will be made greater still when you add some harmonica! In this video, I demonstrate with easy to follow PictoTab® how to add a harmonica solo, based on the verse melody, and a harmonica interlude right at the end of the song (mimics the instrumental bit at the end of the original). 0:00 Sample of my cover of DITMAS 0:57 the harmonica solo...
Goodbye - Steve Earle. Harmonica & Guitar Tutorial. First position in key of "C", grab your C harp
Переглядів 991Рік тому
Goodbye, by Steve Earle, is a beautiful song featuring some fine finger- picking. In this video I demonstrate how you can replace some of the finger-picking elements with some easy single-note riffs on the harmonica. Of course, if you can finger pick you should 100% finger-pick this one. But if you would rather add some harmonica, this will show you how, with handy PictoTab ® coloured tablature...
(Ghost) Riders in the Sky - Harmonica & Guitar Tutorial
Переглядів 352Рік тому
It's a classic cowboy tune! Ghost Riders in the Sky has been recorded by just about everybody since the original was released by Stan Jones in 1949 or so. It's a great tune and easy to play on the harmonica and guitar together. Here's a link to my favourite version of the song, by Handsome Ned: ua-cam.com/video/Ln03nAQeiu8/v-deo.html In this tutorial, I quickly run through the three chords you ...
Guitar Town (Steve Earle) Harmonica & Guitar Tutorial -- key of G, with a G harmonica (1st position)
Переглядів 214Рік тому
This video demonstrates, with handy PictoTab tablature, how to replace the iconic guitar riff from Guitar Town with an awesome harmonica riff!
Wednesday's Dance song -- Goo Goo Muck by the Cramps. Non-slider chromatic and guitar tutorial
Переглядів 191Рік тому
The very catchy riff that characterizes Goo Goo Muck, by the Cramps, is difficult, perhaps impossible to play on a 10-hole diatonic harmonica. But it is pretty simple to play on a non-slider chromatic harmonica, which also leaves your hands free to play guitar at the same time. Sweet! In this video I will show you how to play it on the guitar and non-slider chromatic harmonica, with handy Picto...
Land of Hope and Dreams (Springsteen) Harmonica & Guitar Tutorial and my must-see E Street audition!
Переглядів 812Рік тому
In this video I will demonstrate how you can play Land of Hope and Dreams, by Bruce Springsteen, on the guitar and harmonica. There's a harmonica bit that goes in the intro and in between verses and the chorus and there's also a simple harmonica solo that I've worked out to replace the sax solo. The harmonica tutorial includes PictoTab to show you the harmonica blow and draw notes in easy-to-fo...
God Save The King - Harmonica & Guitar Tutorial. Key of "C", first position. Use your C harp.
Переглядів 160Рік тому
Amaze your friends and family!! Watch this quick lesson and learn to play God Save the King on harmonica and guitar!
Home For A Rest (Spirit of the West) Add some harmonica! Tutorial in G with a G harp.
Переглядів 75Рік тому
Home For A Rest (Spirit of the West) Add some harmonica! Tutorial in G with a G harp.
Love Me Do - Nonslider Chromatic Harmonica and Guitar Tutorial -- play the impossible riff!
Переглядів 1,8 тис.Рік тому
Love Me Do - Nonslider Chromatic Harmonica and Guitar Tutorial play the impossible riff!
Jambalaya (Blue Ridge Rangers) Tutorial on adding a harmonica solo. Play in key of "C" with a C harp
Переглядів 350Рік тому
Jambalaya (Blue Ridge Rangers) Tutorial on adding a harmonica solo. Play in key of "C" with a C harp
Champagne Corolla (Justin Townes Earle) Add a harmonica break + guitar tutorial. Key of G, 2nd pos'n
Переглядів 565Рік тому
Champagne Corolla (Justin Townes Earle) Add a harmonica break guitar tutorial. Key of G, 2nd pos'n
Wagon Wheel - learn to play the fiddle break on an harmonica. Key of A, first position, w/ PictoTab
Переглядів 1,6 тис.Рік тому
Wagon Wheel - learn to play the fiddle break on an harmonica. Key of A, first position, w/ PictoTab
Mr. Bojangles (Jerry Jeff Walker) Add an easy harmonica solo! First position in "C" with PictoTab™
Переглядів 656Рік тому
Mr. Bojangles (Jerry Jeff Walker) Add an easy harmonica solo! First position in "C" with PictoTab™
Blue Rodeo Blow-Out! Learn all harmonica intros from Five Days in July LP. Use an A and G harmonica
Переглядів 2,2 тис.Рік тому
Blue Rodeo Blow-Out! Learn all harmonica intros from Five Days in July LP. Use an A and G harmonica
3 Little Birds (Marley) Harmonica and Guitar tutorial with PictoTab! Key of A; first position-A harp
Переглядів 358Рік тому
3 Little Birds (Marley) Harmonica and Guitar tutorial with PictoTab! Key of A; first position-A harp
After The Gold Rush (Neil Young) Harmonica Solo and Guitar Tutorial. 3 different ways in key of D
Переглядів 6922 роки тому
After The Gold Rush (Neil Young) Harmonica Solo and Guitar Tutorial. 3 different ways in key of D
Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash) Harmonica solo lesson! Key of E on an A harp (cross)
Переглядів 1,8 тис.2 роки тому
Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash) Harmonica solo lesson! Key of E on an A harp (cross)
I Need A Lover (John Mellencamp) Harmonica and Guitar Tutorial. Key of G with a G harmonica
Переглядів 1842 роки тому
I Need A Lover (John Mellencamp) Harmonica and Guitar Tutorial. Key of G with a G harmonica
Take The Long Way Home (Supertramp) Harmonica intro & guitar lesson in key of C with an F harmonica
Переглядів 2,2 тис.2 роки тому
Take The Long Way Home (Supertramp) Harmonica intro & guitar lesson in key of C with an F harmonica
Darkness On The Edge of Town (Springsteen) Harp Solo+Guitar lesson. In G, first position on a G harp
Переглядів 1862 роки тому
Darkness On The Edge of Town (Springsteen) Harp Solo Guitar lesson. In G, first position on a G harp
Star Spangled Banner - Quick lesson to add a harmonica intro. Key of "C" with a "C" harmonica
Переглядів 542 роки тому
Star Spangled Banner - Quick lesson to add a harmonica intro. Key of "C" with a "C" harmonica
O Canada! Quick lesson to add a harmonica intro for Canada's anthem. Key of C with a C harmonica.
Переглядів 1892 роки тому
O Canada! Quick lesson to add a harmonica intro for Canada's anthem. Key of C with a C harmonica.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @evqs6934
    @evqs6934 18 днів тому

    Thank you for the video!

  • @scottbaker9301
    @scottbaker9301 25 днів тому

    Solid arrangement. Looking forward to learning myself.

  • @kevinmasta61217
    @kevinmasta61217 Місяць тому

    Excellent!

  • @blaineburnie6890
    @blaineburnie6890 Місяць тому

    Too long. Get into it

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 Місяць тому

      Yeah, that was the very first video I ever did. I think I’ve tightened things up a bit since then.

    • @blaineburnie6890
      @blaineburnie6890 Місяць тому

      @@slywagonlessons7935good to hear

  • @logicnotfeelings3835
    @logicnotfeelings3835 Місяць тому

    Looks exhausting

  • @deanallent4831
    @deanallent4831 2 місяці тому

    Good stuff. Thank you!

  • @katthome
    @katthome 2 місяці тому

    What key is your harmonica it sounds awesome

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 2 місяці тому

      Hi there. In this video I sometimes play a harmonica in the key of G, sometimes in the key of A. All these intros are played in first position (key of harmonica is the same as the key of the song). Five Days in May - key of G Bad Timing - key of A Photograph - key of A English Bay - key of G Head Over Heels - key of A The G harmonica I play here is a Seydel Session Steel, whereas the A is a Hohner Special 20. Hope this helps!

  • @gilcastro2086
    @gilcastro2086 2 місяці тому

    I would dare to say the Seydel copied the nonslider chromatic harmonica from the Tombo Chromatic S-50. I have been playing the Tombo chromatic harmonica for some years now. In the Tombo the top line has the C# sequence, versus the Seydel which is in the bottom line. Another detail is that the Tombo is way much cheaper...

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for letting me know, I had no idea. Cheaper is a very good detail!

  • @niteshades_promise
    @niteshades_promise 2 місяці тому

    awesome build and playing. 🍻

  • @stratocaster2206
    @stratocaster2206 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this. My band recorded this song and we were planning to put a keyboard solo over the last verse. However, I have bought a "D" harmonica and am gradually learning to play it and the solo.

  • @donaldcameron2454
    @donaldcameron2454 3 місяці тому

    Hi

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 3 місяці тому

      Hi there! Was great to meet you today. Thank you for subscribing.

    • @donaldcameron2454
      @donaldcameron2454 3 місяці тому

      @@slywagonlessons7935your welcome :)

    • @donaldcameron2454
      @donaldcameron2454 3 місяці тому

      @@slywagonlessons7935i don’t play the guitar and the floot I think that’s what it’s called but it seem very helpful!

  • @irarubinson9471
    @irarubinson9471 3 місяці тому

    23:20

  • @felixjciprian
    @felixjciprian 3 місяці тому

    What harmonica do you use, could it be one in key A? I have one in C, and it sounds louder, thank you for your answer m

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 3 місяці тому

      Hi there. In this video I do use a harmonica (a Hohner Special 20) that is in the key of A.

  • @irarubinson9471
    @irarubinson9471 3 місяці тому

    14:28

  • @MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA
    @MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA 3 місяці тому

    Thank you ❤️🎶good explanation! Keep up the good work!

  • @danwilliams8695
    @danwilliams8695 3 місяці тому

    Ever play the damn thing? Too late im gone

  • @buddhabeach9666
    @buddhabeach9666 3 місяці тому

    Best and clearest explanation in over 2 Decades, and to edit an additional comment. Just like a Voice you can manipulate or make it sound just a little different.

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 3 місяці тому

      Hey, thank you for the feedback. Love the harmonica for its expressiveness.

  • @cherchmouse
    @cherchmouse 3 місяці тому

    OMG, this is mostly draws?? I'm going to pass out!! lol

  • @fredhundy1155
    @fredhundy1155 4 місяці тому

    This is great mate - thanks so much!

  • @jmack619
    @jmack619 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful . Thank you !

  • @markmckernon1941
    @markmckernon1941 4 місяці тому

    Hey Sly! Thanks for the lesson. I was one of the ...... 3 :), wanting to learn the harmonica solo towards the end of the song. Have to admit I was struggling with the tabs you provided but then I am a slow learner. This is going to help so much. Thanks again...can't wait to get started!!

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 4 місяці тому

      Best to just forget that previous tab altogether! Sorry bout that. I think I may have put a 7Blow every time I should have put an 8Blow, somehow. Anyway, the new lesson is much closer to reality and should help rather than harm.

  • @JohnnyCocksnott
    @JohnnyCocksnott 4 місяці тому

    Man you like the same damn stuff as me hahahah ACE !!!

  • @JohnnyCocksnott
    @JohnnyCocksnott 4 місяці тому

    John Mellencamp AWESOME !!!!!!

  • @JohnnyCocksnott
    @JohnnyCocksnott 4 місяці тому

    Excellent my friend I have soem thing similar like this over in the UK !!! Keepin The One Man Band ALIVE Hell Yeah !!!

  • @pedrodelaluna4326
    @pedrodelaluna4326 4 місяці тому

    Very cool I have a A. 🤟🎶🤟

  • @douginny
    @douginny 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. Subscribed!

  • @RamPamParam
    @RamPamParam 5 місяців тому

    Was on the lookout for a guitar version of the song and came across this one 😄 It’s so good!!! And your flawless coordination is admirable buddy! Thank you for this cool version 😊

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 5 місяців тому

      Well thank you for reaching out, I really appreciate it. 👍

  • @slycat778
    @slycat778 6 місяців тому

    👍

  • @rdstroud1
    @rdstroud1 6 місяців тому

    Outstanding lesson! Thank you so much. What brand and style harp do you use? i.e. Marine Band Blues. I can't get the same sound unless I know which harp to use. I am a fan now.

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 6 місяців тому

      Thank you! The main harmonica I mostly play, including on this lesson, is the Hohner Marine Band Special 20. The plastic comb is nice and smooth and the brass reeds are responsive and bendable.

    • @buddhabeach9666
      @buddhabeach9666 3 місяці тому

      @@slywagonlessons7935 Bruce is known to use Marine Band.....But Sly Wagon just simplified what so many never could in more than 27 years.....

  • @icepick9289
    @icepick9289 6 місяців тому

    Could you do a video for head over heels by blue rodeo. You’ve taught the intro for it a while back in a old video but there’s an awesome harp solo at the end of the song and I’d like to learn it. Thanks

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 6 місяців тому

      That’s a good idea, I do enjoy that solo. Might take me a bit of time, but I’ll get to it for sure. In the meantime, I did tab the solo out a while ago…believe this is pretty close to the studio version (in reviewing some live versions on UA-cam, Cuddy seems to play it quite differently). You will need to work out the rhythm and timing and which notes get emphasis. There are some notes that are pick-up notes played quickly before the start of a measure that are hard to represent...I've put them in round brackets. Generally, this should just get you in the right neighbourhood, and then you can make it up from there. 🙂 Also, I'm providing single note tab here, but you could play it looser/messier (like original) by adding in the neighbouring holes. "B" means blow "D" means draw "D~" means with some bend for inflection. "...I love the way you come to me...." [rest measure] rest half measure, then 6D~ 6D 6B 6D 6B (hold) for measure rest half measure, then 6D~ 6D 6B 6D 5B 6B 6B 6D 5B 5B 8D 7B 7D.....7B 8D 7D 7B....... (6D 6B) 6D~ 6D~ 6D~ 6B..... (6D 6B) 8D 7B 7D.......7B 7D....8D 7B 8D....7D 7B 7B 6D~ 6D~ 6D~ 6D 6B...... (6D 6B) 6D 7B 6D 6B 6D 5B 4D~ 4D~ 4B [end] But I will do a video for this too. Thank you for the suggestion!

    • @icepick9289
      @icepick9289 6 місяців тому

      @@slywagonlessons7935 Wow thanks for putting the tab up for me I’ll have fun learning that. I look forward to the video. Thanks man.

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 4 місяці тому

      Hello again -- in retrospect, I think the tab I provided above is pretty poor! Sorry about that. However, I've now posted a video for Head Over Heels that covers the intro and the solo. Still not perfect, but it's closer! ua-cam.com/video/v56ha5W2MvY/v-deo.html

  • @allanloane7100
    @allanloane7100 6 місяців тому

    OUT f%$n'🙌🙌 STANDING 🙌!!!ua-cam.com/users/sgaming/emoji/7ff574f2/emoji_u1f64c.pngua-cam.com/users/sgaming/emoji/7ff574f2/emoji_u1f64c.png

  • @cozmickid80
    @cozmickid80 6 місяців тому

    I played along to this performance several times today. Good stuff. Thanks for bringing this long forgotten gem back to me. Cheers mate.

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 6 місяців тому

      That is great to hear - thank you for getting in touch!

  • @jasoncharrette2972
    @jasoncharrette2972 6 місяців тому

    Brings me back to the quarantunes!

  • @oscarcalles4117
    @oscarcalles4117 7 місяців тому

    What kind of drum is that? I’m making my own and I’m having a hard time finding a drum similar to that. Any help would be greatly appreciate.

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 7 місяців тому

      Hi there - that one is a Remo 10-inch Pinstripe Coated drum head.

  • @wiscgaloot
    @wiscgaloot 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for this! I've been wondering whether to play it straight harp or cross harp. Straight harp sounds fine so I'll go with that. I can learn it by ear. One time through at 75% speed and I've almost got it! ETA: I decided to do it in 2nd position on a larger D harp, I heard someone do it that way and it sounds better. I've always covered fiddle solos in first position on harp before, so this will be a good challenge! Playing along on guitar of course.

  • @RockPopMandolin
    @RockPopMandolin 9 місяців тому

    Another nice one, Dano!

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 9 місяців тому

      Thank you, long-time friend (not “old”, long-time). Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a holiday season filled with love and family!

    • @RockPopMandolin
      @RockPopMandolin 9 місяців тому

      @@slywagonlessons7935 You too, bro. And I you.

  • @normannoriega9557
    @normannoriega9557 9 місяців тому

    This sounds fantastic sir. You made your arrangement work. ✌️🥂

  • @ng256
    @ng256 9 місяців тому

    Very impresive

  • @bobbymcdee7881
    @bobbymcdee7881 9 місяців тому

    Good stuff!

  • @francoiskern9904
    @francoiskern9904 9 місяців тому

    I would recommend to show them the song in D. The under blow is a bit tricky and I can see why you did it this way. Maybe part II would be good in the major key. Well done!

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 9 місяців тому

      Prolly best if you do that one. I’ll watch and learn!

  • @theodenkingofbrohan
    @theodenkingofbrohan 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! This is one of my favorite songs.

  • @chrismengos8379
    @chrismengos8379 10 місяців тому

    Is this the gecko holder? thanks

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 10 місяців тому

      Yes, that’s the gecko. Works well with the non-slider chromatic, giving good access to both rows.

  • @iamtuskhead
    @iamtuskhead 10 місяців тому

    Nice one! One of my fav songs!

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 10 місяців тому

      Thank you - it’s a great song! I keep it in high rotation.

  • @KarenAlvarezaka
    @KarenAlvarezaka 10 місяців тому

    I'm in a pretenders tribute and have not taken on this challenge yet because I could not figure it out and I need it perfect. Thank you so much I am committing to play it next gig and not telling my band mates! Will be great to see their expressions

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 10 місяців тому

      That is going to be an excellent surprise for the band! Good plan. Thank you for letting me know!

  • @housecoatcowboy
    @housecoatcowboy 10 місяців тому

    Cool stuff , here is what the drummer is doing now from the Headstones, ua-cam.com/video/lZ8TGFVFvxM/v-deo.htmlsi=w2zDU6ltmw6CcIMq

  • @norbitcleaverhook5040
    @norbitcleaverhook5040 11 місяців тому

    Good stuff, great songwriter.

  • @cuyesterday
    @cuyesterday 11 місяців тому

    Sound on this video is too quiet

  • @denisb3807
    @denisb3807 11 місяців тому

    Would you consider posting actual tabs in the comments instead of the pictotabs? Its difficult to follow for me

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 11 місяців тому

      Sure, here you go: B=blow D=draw Intro: 7B 8B 8D 7B 8D 8B 7B 8B 8D 7B 8D 8B 9D 8B 8D 8B 9D 9D 8B 8D 8B 7B 8B 8D 7B 8D 8B 7B 8B 8D 7B 8D 8B 9D 8B 8D 8D Solo: 6B 6D 7D 7B 6B 7B 7D 6D 6B 6B 6B 6D 7D 7B 6B 7B 7D 6D 6B 6D 6B 4D 6B 6D 7D 7B 6B 7B 7D 6D 6B 6B 6B 6D 7D 7B 6B 7B 7D 6D 6B 6D 6B 4D Solo Extension Option: (6D-7D-8D) 9D 8B 8D 7B 6B 6B 6B (6D-7D-8D) 9D 8B 8D 7B 6B 9D 8B 8D 7B 6B 5B 6B Have fun with it!

  • @denisb3807
    @denisb3807 11 місяців тому

    Awesome! Going to give this a try

  • @JimmyV007
    @JimmyV007 Рік тому

    I prefer the song with harp in G myself. Good job using different tools for the job. Easily can be looped ,to play alone.

    • @slywagonlessons7935
      @slywagonlessons7935 Рік тому

      I hadn’t thought of using the looper, but that would be good! Could lay down the guitar, then swap in the mandolin and play with harmonica to get all three in there. Thanks for the tip!