Harmonica Tongue Blocking Lesson Three - Chicago Blues And Swinging Grooves

Hey Everybody! The third lesson in this harmonica tongue blocking series focuses on how to use tongue blocking to lay down a Chicago blues style swing rhythm. This skill is crucial for playing with others, especially guitarists who need a steady groove to solo over.
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[@dennismorgan3481]

This is the first of hearing You: thank Your a good teacher. I play mostly straight harp … I’m now open to cross harp.

[@carlhenriksvedberg9148]

Thanks for the lesson ! - I use U-blocking, and I will try this- I like to learn more chugging, and mix solo phrases in between 😉

[@amapolapoppy9188]

Good tutorial, thanks for sharing...i"m practising it now

[@ivansaric33]

Nice!

[@tnysteph]

This is very cool information. I like all of your video lessons. I try to catch everyone you post. Please keep them coming

[@GrantDermody]

Thank you tony! I will!

[@matthewmiriammcmahonortega9579]

Grant Dermody ..... A Seattle Legend!! I`ve always loved your Harp playing & singing . I have seen you a few times out in Port Townsend ....Great shows !! Thanks for keeping the '' Real Blues " alive & kicking !! Are you still in the Seattle Area ?
Thank you , Matt

[@5Inked]

Thank you Man! Please more fat sound, more TB, more Chicago!

[@GrantDermody]

Right on! more to come

[@rolandpotter479]

You playing that harmonica upside down!!.

[@grizzled_yinzer]

Thanks I think the chords sound great between the notes of the walking bassline. I never thought do it like that.

[@GrantDermody]

Awesome! Glad to hear you found it useful

[@denisivanov2522]

Thank you sir. Cool video. Superb lesson

[@GrantDermody]

My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@PITOCAMPOS]

Gracias, great tips!

[@GrantDermody]

De nada! Thanks for tuning in

[@PITOCAMPOS]

@@GrantDermody Always!

[@evandavies4049]

Just seen your video that who's sweet just subscribed whot have I bieng missing look forward to seeing you on your next video tuition UK

[@paxxmortis]

1:40 Mark.
tongue block the 2 hold draw and then get the cord that follows it?
Are we literally just blocking the 2 with out tongue then letting off and drawing over 123?

[@user-fn8rp3hh6r]

Thank you for the lesson!
Could you explain to us how you manage, from 2:55 to 3:04, not to inflate yourself like a balloon?

[@joelwhitworth9097]

that’s a good hat

[@DavidNance-gn2ly]

That sounds good, now I just need to go get my harp and try it hmm key of A you said? Okay

[@theogarneau]

When do you exhale?😮