5 more cool riffs for blues harmonica beginners

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  • Here are five more simple blues harp licks on a key of C harmonica, clearly explained. No bends required on the first three! With Adam Gussow of Modern Blues Harmonica.
    Here are two beginner's packages that will help you build on what I've shown you in this video:
    Modern Blues Harmonica beginner's special:
    www.tradebit.c...
    Modern Blues Harmonica beginner's deluxe:
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  • @fnds64
    @fnds64 3 роки тому +155

    Riff #1 - 1:30 - 2D 3D 2D 2D
    Riff #2 - 4:40 - 3D 4D 5B 5D 4D 5B 4D
    Riff #3 - 7:49 - 3D 3D 2D 3D 3D 2D 2B 2D 123D 123D 123B 123B 123D
    Riff #4 - 13:39 - 4D 4D' 3D 2D
    Riff #5 - 15:45 - 4D' 4D 5D
    Thank you for the video!
    I hope this helps people find their way around it.

    • @richardtarantino2601
      @richardtarantino2601 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks!

    • @Cgarcia5410
      @Cgarcia5410 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much

    • @gmtgsong4635
      @gmtgsong4635 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks fnds!! Very useful.

    • @nerad1994
      @nerad1994 3 роки тому +1

      1:33
      4:55
      8:05
      14:15
      16:10
      For those who don’t want the explanation beforehand

    • @gordonliu7951
      @gordonliu7951 2 роки тому +2

      I think there might be an error with riff #3; I think it goes 3D 3D 2D 3D 3D 2D 2B 2D

  • @arthurwarner9276
    @arthurwarner9276 4 роки тому +59

    GREAT LESSONS! At age 75 and just starting I’m glad I have a “pause” button so I can work at each item that is taught. Very condensed.

    • @congerscott6064
      @congerscott6064 3 роки тому +8

      Im 57 and just started playing, it's fun isn't it 👍🇺🇸.

    • @shehamore
      @shehamore 3 роки тому +5

      I’m also 75 and am expecting my harmonic to arrive in the post any day now.

    • @emilflorinpaun
      @emilflorinpaun 3 роки тому +3

      Nice! How's your progress, Arthur?

    • @simonmitchell9274
      @simonmitchell9274 3 роки тому +3

      I thought I was old at 71 and it looks like I'm the youngster haha. Got my new harp yesterday and I am loving this guy Adam. Can't get the bending yet but I am working on it. Good luck Arthur.

    • @jasneskis
      @jasneskis 2 роки тому +4

      I am 78 and just starting. Good for my lungs.

  • @danlaxer514
    @danlaxer514 5 років тому +29

    It's funny, I'm looking at the 101 likes (one of them mine) vs. the 5 dislikes, and I'm thinking Who the heck felt that this was enough of a waste of their time to actually click the "thumbs down"? Whatever. I find your tutorials immensely helpful.

    • @danlaxer514
      @danlaxer514 5 років тому

      And entertaining!

    • @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726
      @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726  5 років тому +16

      It is surprising, isn't it? My hunch is that some people are still angry at a recent video I did in which I pushed back, gently and respectfully, but also firmly and directly, against our current president's comment that four duly elected members of the U.S. Congress, three of whom were born in America, should "go back where they came from." So they've now decided to vote thumbs down--even in the face of something helpful and briskly paced like this. It's funny! I have an image of Clint Eastwood in GRAN TORINO growling "Rrrrrrrrrrghhhhh!" at the whole world.

    • @FFelix-vt8qd
      @FFelix-vt8qd 5 років тому

      @@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 Yes, Man!

    • @faustoodilon
      @faustoodilon 5 років тому +1

      Maybe somebody that does not like music anyway...

  • @thiagoioth5633
    @thiagoioth5633 5 років тому +10

    I'm from Brazil,
    You give life to harmonica, thanks for sharing it

  • @lilzach666
    @lilzach666 4 роки тому +1

    New to the hermonica not music and this is by far the best man on the tube to view for getting up and running im so glad he teaches in a way that will make u think listen and try !!!

  • @ionutaurelian8164
    @ionutaurelian8164 3 роки тому +1

    I started to learn harmonica one year ago..and now,i'm an addict.Greetings from Romania Adam Gussow.

  • @gasperbregar630
    @gasperbregar630 2 роки тому +4

    thank you so much for these lessons. I played clarinet and bass clarinet for almost 10 years and because I live in a flat now clarinet really is too loud to practice, thus I started practicing harmonica. One thing that I missed in these beginner lectures is how to do a proper embouchure and once I lowered my jaw and pressed tongue on the bottom of my mouth, that 2 draw finally sounded like a note and not a seal crying. Thank you once again for the knowledge you are sharing

  • @b-rj1171
    @b-rj1171 Рік тому +3

    Dear mister Gussow,
    I am soo glad to learn from you.
    I watch your videos almost everyday, and really learn a lot!
    Thank you for doing this. You’re such a great teacher! 😎👍🏻

  • @danielhenderson6811
    @danielhenderson6811 4 роки тому +13

    I've been playing for years but going back to basic stuff I always seem to learn something new, keep up the good work

  • @eddiebear34
    @eddiebear34 3 роки тому +1

    I got a harmonica 2 weeks ago. I must watch about half an hour of your videos a day.
    Your personality and clarity of instructions are second to none on UA-cam.
    I'll definitely be buying lessons off your site when I get paid

  • @paulatkinson346
    @paulatkinson346 4 роки тому +1

    Got me a harmonica just cheap from local supermarket and following your videos and I'm hooked. My grandfather played years ago and I have no idea why I didnt show interest when I was younger. Regret it soo much now. Love the videos and I'm taking notes. Thank you so much for putting the 40 years effort in so I can play catch up now.

  • @shamsam69
    @shamsam69 4 роки тому +1

    I love the way you teach.... "I'm not sure you can do that... I'm not sure I can't teach you that..." to me just means "I'M LEARING THAT!"

  • @clydesimmons2588
    @clydesimmons2588 Рік тому

    Priceless for beginners

  • @Aname550
    @Aname550 5 років тому +2

    Just picked up my old harp again, and decided to check out some of the new tutorials around. Cant believe you're still around Adam, that's some serious dedication

  • @leandroesc1
    @leandroesc1 5 років тому +23

    Just bought my harmonica yesterday and, after following your videos, I can follow most of the beginner ones. Keep them coming mate! Cheers from Australia

    • @aleksahadzic9302
      @aleksahadzic9302 4 роки тому +1

      Hows the progress so far?

    • @KP-fy5bf
      @KP-fy5bf 3 роки тому +1

      Harmonica is one of those instruments that people have the easiest time to play and pick-up initially making lots of progress from the time they pick up the instrument but drastically tapering in improvement thereafter. Hope you stuck with it and continue to improve!

    • @shaespear407
      @shaespear407 Рік тому +1

      K P
      That is so interesting! TG I have the adhd super power and must fiddle around with something. Constantly.
      Maybe I am over zealous bc my memory left for lunch 5 years ago and has never clocked back in.
      Now don't you be telling everyone I return to the same lessons over and over like we are both brand new again.
      See ya in 6 months!

  • @unvraisemblant
    @unvraisemblant 5 років тому +2

    Adam, you do good in the mind as much as in music, you are a humanist as much as a teacher, you transmit a point of view as much as a technique. Thank you, from Brussels

  • @LapsofMaps
    @LapsofMaps 2 роки тому +2

    This is brilliant! Thank you for being our harmonica teacher, you really know how to bring the passion out!

  • @urbexmedium1878
    @urbexmedium1878 5 років тому +8

    great tutorial Adam!
    iv watched since your first ever vid
    since i was 15 years old i played elwood blues and my dad played jake around uk then 10 years in spain doin the blues brothers
    now im 31 years old and still playing
    You have given me lots of inspiration over the years
    thank you so much and i want to come and meet you one day
    im in belgium at the moment
    take care, be safe and Godbless

  • @AldenLangert
    @AldenLangert 2 роки тому

    Just started, again. Awesome lessons. I will persevere.....

  • @219deadheadsrewind5
    @219deadheadsrewind5 4 роки тому +3

    I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for doing these videos and really breaking things down. Between your videos and a friend who’s been playing for 20-30 years I’m well on my way to playing the blues. You’re the man brotha!!!

  • @trekkerclubtula9433
    @trekkerclubtula9433 3 роки тому

    Adam, thank you very much. Simple and clear, from Russia with love

  • @letstalkbrutenelson8024
    @letstalkbrutenelson8024 5 років тому +4

    Just want to say how much of an inspiration you are to me. Thank you soooo much for uploading this video it is a great help

  • @shelmi_rc
    @shelmi_rc 4 роки тому +9

    You might be one of the best teachers and harmonica players I've ever listened !!! I've learned so much ! You're the best!

    • @y4nsp4cem4n
      @y4nsp4cem4n 4 роки тому

      Yep, my favorite too. Detailed explanations without getting boring, which is a talent in itself.

  • @MrMarkIs100PercentC
    @MrMarkIs100PercentC 5 років тому +10

    Great tutorials and a big thank you for making them available to average Joes, like me. I might actually get competent at playing a musical instrument one day. The harmonica is definitely a versatile and convenient tool and I was lucky to find your works to get inspired. Again Thanks !!

  • @slimturnpike
    @slimturnpike 4 роки тому +6

    "Can you find those notes on your harp?" The Mr Rogers of harmonica instruction.

  • @kierantighe9225
    @kierantighe9225 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Adam-you are my guru!

  • @maxginn1051
    @maxginn1051 4 роки тому +2

    New player here, your vids are super informative and just bought my first blues harp because of you. Haven't even got it yet but enjoy learning from your vids

  • @lucassilvamiranda4694
    @lucassilvamiranda4694 Рік тому +1

    Very cool! You're the best harmonica teacher on youtube, by far.

    • @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726
      @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726  Рік тому +2

      I appreciate that. At this point I've been doing it for 16 years--which is frightening, since death is surely just around the corner. ;)

    • @lucassilvamiranda4694
      @lucassilvamiranda4694 Рік тому

      @@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 Well, for sure you'll be living through the lifes of the people you taught and left something good to them.

  • @thoughtspiller
    @thoughtspiller 3 роки тому +1

    Been playing for some months now and I’m so thankful for finding your videos.. I love the style and just not having the tabs is nice bc when you play something I pause and try to learn it first and idk your videos are really getting me to just play for fun and not get so serious with tabs and stuff to follow . I mean I still like that you tell us what your doing though ahaha

  • @kristym9396
    @kristym9396 4 роки тому +1

    I learn by sound so i find the way you teach easier to learn. Thanks!

  • @dfcii8149
    @dfcii8149 4 роки тому +2

    Great lesson Adam. The last two are ones I really need to practice and use.
    Thanks,
    Don.

  • @shamshermann
    @shamshermann 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video. Went through the riffs, loved them. Good fun playing for the weekend. Thank you for sharing

  • @dandruff4462
    @dandruff4462 2 роки тому

    Thank you Adam!

  • @jaciobe
    @jaciobe 7 місяців тому

    Thank you.. just came across your channel.. i got myselg a lee oskar key of c for Christmas

  • @scottjagodzinski9593
    @scottjagodzinski9593 3 роки тому

    Thanks Teach! Playin riffs daily and practicing .....so much to learn.....

  • @prabinprabin5490
    @prabinprabin5490 2 роки тому +1

    Hello there
    I really appreciate what you said about training your ears and how harmonica legends played harmonica. Really inspired me. I subscribed immediately. I’m looking forward to progress in playing harmonica. Thank you.

  • @jeffreese4194
    @jeffreese4194 5 років тому +1

    I like the bendy riffs . So soulful! 👍

  • @KarmaDonyo
    @KarmaDonyo 4 роки тому +1

    I've been watching your videos for awhile now, and recently just saw this one. I've been plaving harp on and off since the 70's when after seeing James Cotton live, I bought that Folkways Blue Harp instruction album you have behind you- what a coincidence. Thanks for the video's Adam, you've help me regain the groove.

  • @TheWagoneer88
    @TheWagoneer88 Рік тому

    I’ve learn more from watching your videos…especially on the draw notes …thanks

  • @caroljames3853
    @caroljames3853 4 роки тому +2

    Love it - more fuel for practice, Carol from Sydney, Australia

  • @pedrohuevon8844
    @pedrohuevon8844 3 місяці тому

    Great lesson 👍

  • @macielsilva651
    @macielsilva651 5 років тому +2

    Excelente! Sou iniciante mas gosto muito de seus videos. I like very much your tutorial. Thanks for your videos. God bless you, and a hello from Brasil.

  • @fromtheblindside5975
    @fromtheblindside5975 2 роки тому

    Love the history stuff

  • @lowend337
    @lowend337 3 роки тому

    Gussow your a legend man. i hope you get your props man because your stone cold on the harp baby. toooooooo GROOVY! so much soul i can feel it rattle my bones brother.

  • @SnakeBitesTattoo
    @SnakeBitesTattoo 5 років тому +1

    , you didn't mess up you're doing fine job teaching like always

  • @reflexflow9088
    @reflexflow9088 2 роки тому

    Your Videos are very helpful and easy to follow! Thank You!

  • @OnTheClockTV
    @OnTheClockTV 5 років тому

    Another great lesson Adam. I have been learning from you for 4 yrs now. Really enjoyed The Netflix Doc. Thanks - Angelo from Tampa.

  • @debbieduggan3948
    @debbieduggan3948 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks Adam! I love that your videos are not polished, like telling your kid to knock it off with the flute! HAHA

  • @robertjrobicheau8456
    @robertjrobicheau8456 4 роки тому

    Thank you for giving your time and doing this.

  • @jor_dasan1810
    @jor_dasan1810 5 років тому

    Great approach! Appreciate your support. The greatest did not read music at all!

  • @miguelangelgtzz
    @miguelangelgtzz 5 років тому

    Hi! I'm from México City, I learn so much whit your videos! Thanks 👍

  • @57raytay
    @57raytay Рік тому

    thanks adam always fun only 4 riffs you said 5

  • @omprakashchandna9206
    @omprakashchandna9206 4 роки тому

    Superb teaching!

  • @lawts78
    @lawts78 4 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant video.

  • @WolfsBlues
    @WolfsBlues 5 років тому

    Another awesome lesson Adam...Thank you!!

  • @ikust007
    @ikust007 5 років тому

    Again the Master teaching ! Thank you

  • @stephmax3124
    @stephmax3124 2 роки тому

    👍🏾Thank you for sharing

  • @Ivy_1057
    @Ivy_1057 3 роки тому

    Thank you 👍

  • @billwells2922
    @billwells2922 3 роки тому

    Hey, I'm 75 also and sing in a blues band in Indy and looking to add harp to my performance. I'll get there. Singing developed your ear.

  • @faustoodilon
    @faustoodilon 5 років тому

    Fantastic! Really cool! I will practice this a LOT! Thanks!

  • @deeschore5436
    @deeschore5436 5 років тому

    Most excellent as always! Thanks, Adam.

  • @elgizeliyev8305
    @elgizeliyev8305 2 роки тому

    Exellent perfomance

  • @yoschieschmitt1929
    @yoschieschmitt1929 4 роки тому

    Thanks, Adam!

  • @iancosgrove
    @iancosgrove 3 роки тому

    Your son is pretty good, you should do some flute and harmonica songs

  • @javierf55
    @javierf55 5 місяців тому

    Just got my first harmonica which is a Fender Blues Deluxe in C, a Hohner Crossover is on the way, but single note has been a challenge for me... patience and practice...

  • @davixavier3261
    @davixavier3261 5 років тому

    Great tips and lesson! Thank you for sharing!

  • @jlhcornwall
    @jlhcornwall 4 роки тому

    Just watched Satan & Adam. Super-fantastic-stupendously-cool!

  • @arthurwarner9276
    @arthurwarner9276 4 роки тому

    Cardinals often peck at windows as a defensive instinct action. They see their reflections in a window thinking their reflection is another bird in their territory so they attack that seemingly other bird.

  • @lise-annedore8935
    @lise-annedore8935 5 років тому

    Great. Thank you, Adam.

  • @robgilbert6976
    @robgilbert6976 4 роки тому

    Loved the video, thank you Adam

  • @Isma1306
    @Isma1306 5 років тому

    Excellent videos, I am learning a lot thank you so much!

  • @mickarben5448
    @mickarben5448 4 роки тому

    Great stuff Adam just bought the harmonica i,m sixty two might be a bit slow picking it up but love trying keep the lesson coming cheers Mick Nottingham UK

  • @irishrose89775
    @irishrose89775 5 років тому

    Awesome video as always Adam. Thanks for sharing! Finally getting bends down haven’t managed a full step bend on 10 but have gotten consistent on the others. Love to find new ways to incorporate them!!

  • @josiah1583
    @josiah1583 5 років тому

    Great instructional video as always.

  • @bwmfstutz9962
    @bwmfstutz9962 4 роки тому

    I was the 666th thumbs up! Love ya man, ive learned so much and gained even more by hearing your interviews on bluesharmonica.com.
    Heres to you inspiring a generation of harp players!

  • @TheWaveydee
    @TheWaveydee 4 роки тому +1

    That's a great lesson - a tutorial perhaps better describes it. I have your blues scale pdf and video - and this lesson/video extends melodically some patterns which makes sense to me. Hope there are more available.

  • @robinnorwood2958
    @robinnorwood2958 5 років тому

    Notwithstanding Mr. Gussow's advice about learning it by ear and not needing tabs, I found it useful to have them.
    Note: I'm not sure about Lick #3; it's not clear to me how he's switching between the draws and blows. I hope someone can correct me if it's not right.
    "~" means "bend"
    Lick #1: -2 -3 -2 -2
    Lick #2: -3 -4 5 -5 -4 5 -4
    Lick #3: -3 -3 -2 -3 -3 -2 2 -2 -123 -123 123 123 -123
    Lick #4: -4 ~4 -3 -2
    Lick #5: ~4 -4 -5

  • @botvenikmikail-qv6od
    @botvenikmikail-qv6od 4 місяці тому

    Yes

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 4 роки тому

    Good lesson! Thanks.

  • @jamesmayo8594
    @jamesmayo8594 5 років тому

    Awesome videos. Much love, Keep it up.

  • @MHTHINK
    @MHTHINK 4 роки тому

    Great sounds.

  • @andydunn5673
    @andydunn5673 5 років тому

    Great stuff
    As always
    Thanks for sharing

  • @craigpenton6167
    @craigpenton6167 2 роки тому

    thanks

  • @alabbasjadkarim
    @alabbasjadkarim 5 років тому

    Love your videos

  • @rodrigodelrio3822
    @rodrigodelrio3822 4 роки тому

    your the man! thank you!

  • @davelynas5561
    @davelynas5561 3 роки тому

    Hey I’m 75 also. Great stuff huh ! Thanks Adam.

  • @alanperry7706
    @alanperry7706 5 років тому

    Please more more more gusto that's ACE stuff for us beginners thanks

  • @whocaresafooc
    @whocaresafooc 4 роки тому

    Brilliant for me

  • @triciacampbell1869
    @triciacampbell1869 3 роки тому

    watch this like a good breakfast

  • @tomaya2
    @tomaya2 5 років тому

    thanks prof !

  • @alexburt5791
    @alexburt5791 6 місяців тому

    Hi Gussow, I’m totally new to the Harmonica world, please email your first lesson. Alex

  • @lwinlwin8995
    @lwinlwin8995 Рік тому

    You can play blues playing creation on blues harmonica

  • @worm2464
    @worm2464 Рік тому

    damn i wish i could be ur apprentice nothin but music to the ears

  • @lindajones49
    @lindajones49 2 роки тому

    Yes 👍 you have to train your ears 👂

  • @rubenpieters122
    @rubenpieters122 5 років тому +3

    Question. Is there somebody familiar with peg leg sam rhytmhes? Can't hear what he is doing. Or somebody who has the same style. Sonny terry maby. Too difficult for me. Just a beginner😅
    Sound a lot like fox chase, but with a twist

  • @yashaggr
    @yashaggr 5 років тому +1

    I love your videos, can you please do a video on your song whistling the blues?
    I can't seem to find a recording of it in its original for me to compare myself too.

    • @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726
      @gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726  5 років тому +3

      I'm making a note and will do that.

    • @yashaggr
      @yashaggr 5 років тому +1

      @@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 this makes me so happy!
      Much love from India :)

  • @MegaBoomer666
    @MegaBoomer666 5 років тому +1

    Hallo Herr Gussow,s
    Ich kann das immer noch nicht verstehen das sie keine Probleme haben mit dem Holz- Kamm der Marine Band.
    Bei uns in Deutschland quellen die Holz- Kämme immer auf so das man die Harps nicht spielen kann.
    Sind die Marine Bands in denn Staaten anders ?
    Oder lackieren sie die Harps selber nach ?
    Würde mich über eine Antwort freuen oder ein Video dazu
    Alles gute aus Deutschland

    • @nuri2449
      @nuri2449 4 роки тому

      "Hey Mr. Gussow!
      I still cannot fathom how you dont have any problems with the Marine Bands' Comb.
      Here In Germany the wood-combs of the Marine Band always swell up so you cant play the harps anymore.
      Are the Marine Bands different in the US? Or do you "repair" them yourself?
      Greetings from Germany!! :)

  • @federicoteso2692
    @federicoteso2692 3 роки тому

    So ive just bought myself a C special 20 harp by Hohner and if i do the first riff it sounds so insanely different than what you do haha

  • @NateWilson922
    @NateWilson922 3 роки тому

    Awesome licks to learn thanks. Im 3 months in and digging my new instrument! On the last lick is it okay to just shift only your lower jaw to the next reed rather than the whole mouth? Both work for me. Just curious if one sounds better or is more advantageous.

  • @SnakeBitesTattoo
    @SnakeBitesTattoo 5 років тому

    Great to see a some stuff from u.. you been hiding out lately...