Sonny Boy Williamson II tips on C harmonica

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    In this lesson I discuss a couple of ideas/riffs that help you capture a bit of that Sonny Boy feel. Here is the longer 4 chord lick that I broke down:
    4d, 4b, 3d, 3b, 3d, 4b, 4d, 4b, 3d4d together with a pinch of 3 bend (1/2step)

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  • @Harmonica123
    @Harmonica123  4 роки тому +3

    7:21 I meant to say 3 and 4 draw not 3 and 2 draw.

  • @therealaussieguy3025
    @therealaussieguy3025 2 роки тому +3

    Cant understand why anyonw would down thumb this. You play with passion and heart, love it.

  • @harpinKeith
    @harpinKeith 14 років тому +6

    Ronnie,
    That was an incredible jam man!! You have quite an arsenal at your disposal, i don't think i heard the same trick played more than once, and you played for what seemed like 4 or 5 minutes srtaight! I also heard some slick ass licks that i've never even heard Sonny boy play. And i KNOW Sonny Boy, he inspired me to pick up the harp, i've learned 95% of what i know from listening to his cd's over and over again. Outstanding bro! You've re-inspired me with just the kind of blues i love!

  • @stuffnuns
    @stuffnuns 6 років тому +14

    Your embouchure is really great, I can hear it in your tone, and you’re in the pocket. I thank you for your relaxed and straight up style of teaching. Learning from someone who plays with great technique is a gift.

  • @ciarankiely9827
    @ciarankiely9827 6 років тому +7

    I've probably watched this 600 times,thanks for all your lessons 🇮🇪

  • @dorian3260
    @dorian3260 4 роки тому +13

    Taught myself to play 50 years ago. I can't tell you the whys and hows of an overblow or any other named technique, but I can usually copy anything I hear from someone else's harp.

  • @christoph9159
    @christoph9159 4 роки тому +2

    Playing harmonica since years and watching your videos but your awesome full tone just give me goosebumps all the time , great stuff , greets from Germany and stay save

  • @adamwest6536
    @adamwest6536 4 роки тому +1

    so glad to have found this video again!

  • @panchosvillos
    @panchosvillos 4 роки тому +3

    Bro when you started playing my jaw hit the ground what a fantastic sound & style you have. Love this post. Much love from UK 👊👍✌

  • @Blue_3rd
    @Blue_3rd 4 роки тому +1

    I return to this video occasionally, it is always great!

  • @frankschumacheroderaccount5347
    @frankschumacheroderaccount5347 4 роки тому +1

    I Love it ! Sonny Boy Williamson , R.I.P

  • @bluebossa54
    @bluebossa54 2 роки тому

    Still great stuff 11years later! Thanks Ronnie! Digging Sonny Boy.

  • @Superfangelo
    @Superfangelo 10 років тому +1

    Best cover of this old classic I've heard yet. Dude, you've got some serious chops! I've been at it for much longer than you've been alive, and I wish I could play as well. Keep it up, you're REALLY GOOD!

  • @vernondee9545
    @vernondee9545 9 років тому +3

    Thank you I've been watching you over and over and I have a hohner hotmetal harmonica from a tuck stop lol its all I could get at the time but now its been 6 months and I can play very well blues,bends and over blows thanks to you and still watching old or new thank you dee

  • @frankschumacheroderaccount5347
    @frankschumacheroderaccount5347 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing, unbelievable genial,I love Sonny Boy Williamson!😊

  • @signofthebeast666
    @signofthebeast666 13 років тому

    Bookmarked! So crisp, clean and yet dirty and soulful.

  • @fezze0830
    @fezze0830 4 роки тому +1

    God damn! Excellent!

  • @oldhippypeace
    @oldhippypeace 9 років тому +1

    inspirational..what a superb musician

  • @necfarm80
    @necfarm80 7 років тому

    very smooth and nice melodic flow. UA-cam is so full of people with fancy little licks that are blown completely out of context. you are a master. this is coming from a frustrated amateur trying to find decent harmonica players to learn from.

  • @thiagosantos8674
    @thiagosantos8674 4 роки тому +1

    The best lesson video ever

  • @jamesmares4206
    @jamesmares4206 7 років тому

    Chanelling Sonny Boy.
    You really capture the essence.
    Thanks

  • @frankstidham1439
    @frankstidham1439 5 років тому +2

    Ronnie, kick Ass sound. Great player & teacher. Thanks

  • @garysellars8914
    @garysellars8914 7 років тому

    If i could thumbs up this a thousand times then i would! Just incredible playing.

  • @adrianaveni
    @adrianaveni 5 років тому +2

    YOU ARE A GREAT MUSICIAN, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR ART .... GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA !!!!

  • @blitzfultime
    @blitzfultime 7 років тому

    Love this dudes style one of the best fluent harp players on YT.

  • @BlackCrowOnTheDrums
    @BlackCrowOnTheDrums 10 років тому +6

    Sonny Boy Williamson is proud of you, pal! ;)

  • @durwinpocha
    @durwinpocha 10 років тому +18

    you gotta Help me, I can't do it all by myself,
    well played, thanks

  • @EIYH58
    @EIYH58 8 років тому +1

    I had a Seydel Blues Session on C. I loved funking harp.... Regard Ronnie !

  • @johnwmking
    @johnwmking 14 років тому

    Of the you tubers you get my vote tried the usual tutor books but failed until i found a 1965 copy of harmonica blues by tony little sun glover that just said go for it learn what your doing later Your style suits my learning best and has helped me sound like me. Early days but never too old to blow and too young to die. Cheers man

  • @jonbeckleymorrisblues
    @jonbeckleymorrisblues Рік тому

    You've got Sonny Boy 2 nailed.

  • @leenewman9637
    @leenewman9637 4 роки тому

    Mate your lessons are class I've been watching loads of your tutorials along with mr wilde you're both great instructors keep it up man

  • @rrgodgagge
    @rrgodgagge 13 років тому

    I've now watched many different people trying to teach me (and hopefully other people aswell) how to play the harmonica. Your and "dbigwalker" videos is by far the best, thanks alot for uploading these tutorials. I've learnt alot and i especially appreciate the sonny boy williamsson-technique revealings.
    Thank you! From Sweden

  • @thiagosantos8674
    @thiagosantos8674 4 роки тому +4

    You were inspired when you made this video.

    • @Harmonica123
      @Harmonica123  4 роки тому +2

      often feeling inspired when I think of my heroes.

  • @daoudlmajfi4161
    @daoudlmajfi4161 3 роки тому

    I see so much passion and character while harp playing. I pray, that i someday can even come a bit near to this performance. Got myself a Hohner 1896 C Harp and just mastered the blues scale on a metronom xD
    Greetings from Germany.

  • @mochalove1973
    @mochalove1973 11 років тому

    You sent chills all over my body

  • @TheRealDarthCosby
    @TheRealDarthCosby 9 років тому

    the part you did at 6:24... -3,4,-4,-3,-2 and repeating.. THAT was awesome!!

  • @11barber11
    @11barber11 14 років тому +1

    great lesson. i,ve been looking for that sonny boy sound for a while and this has really helped me. cheers mate

  • @A6Legit
    @A6Legit 14 років тому +2

    yeahhhh. Sonny boy is probably my favorite harp players (and one of the only ones i know)

  • @dpakholly
    @dpakholly 10 років тому +1

    That was just awesome.

  • @HandwhistlerBen
    @HandwhistlerBen 14 років тому

    You are fantastic! It is so interesting to listen to the different sound qualities that are produced by your right hand.

  • @Sidik-w7i
    @Sidik-w7i 5 років тому +1

    Tack så mycket

  • @lise-annedore8935
    @lise-annedore8935 4 роки тому +1

    So awesome!

  • @rufosduboislitleboyofkiev8328

    Cara sempre volto para ver esse video... tento copiar essas frases aqui muito bom mesmo!

  • @bikewreck85
    @bikewreck85 10 років тому

    More Sonny Boy Style Pleeease. That was just mind blowing.

  • @gobling5235
    @gobling5235 13 років тому

    Thank you Ronnie for that inspiring vid
    About that famous Sonny Boy 'Help Me' lick-
    First, from listening to the original rec i get the impression it is a longer, repetaitve one. every triplet-eights are played
    socond, i believe it is based on a draw-blow sequence, when he is repeating it, switching from playing the G note one time 3 blow , then the next time on the 2 draw, and so on, adding "ringing" effect pulling his tongue

  • @jamesdion2459
    @jamesdion2459 12 років тому +2

    hmm wow i love how you play man please keep up the dream my friend and have a great day

  • @Blinddogjax
    @Blinddogjax 14 років тому

    You kick ass Ronnie. Progression... Lmao. I miss playing at bluegrass yard parties with the fam and beach party acoustic blues w friends; I never get to use my hands for valving or tone anymore. I will try to get recorded to go on here some time though I am singing now; at long last. 33 - 33.5 yrs harp but I only began singing 3 yrs ago. Always had to play harp for others... Made a point to never be recorded. Until I was ready...

  • @Nounismisation
    @Nounismisation 9 років тому +1

    Thank you Ron.

  • @Harmonica123
    @Harmonica123  14 років тому +1

    I call it a tongue warble...try gong for an octave on 2/5 draw then move your tongue side to side and the notes I actually alternate are 3 draw and 5 draw. So, you only need to move the tongue a bit to produce that sound.

  • @sugengharmonika6273
    @sugengharmonika6273 6 років тому

    I like it so much you play... terima kasih banyak Ronnie Sheillist banyak masukan of harmonika...

  • @rubberdug1
    @rubberdug1 11 років тому

    I love to here you playing without this nervous note hopping, just by drawing and
    bending and slapping. Your marineband is well customized.
    I want to learn how to customize my harbs too!!
    Thanks for your advice!!

  • @steyeme
    @steyeme 12 років тому

    im glad i stumbled onto your video YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

  • @scaffolder12345
    @scaffolder12345 3 роки тому

    So cool .loving it .

  • @belleray2
    @belleray2 14 років тому

    Thank you Ronnie. You are always a great help for my inspiration. Nice playing again.

  • @alfieknowitall
    @alfieknowitall 12 років тому

    Awesome dude! :) I saw Sonny Boy back in the day & his Spirit lives on in your playing. Truly.

  • @MrMdevaney
    @MrMdevaney 10 років тому +1

    thanks ronnie that was real good im on it

  • @andydunn5673
    @andydunn5673 4 роки тому

    My favourite
    And one player that drew me to the Harmonica
    As bad as I am
    Great lesson Ronnie
    Thanks

  • @icibizzi
    @icibizzi 14 років тому +1

    Hey Ronnie, very coooooool, finally my favorite Player teaches me the Blues licks i love best !!!
    Many Thanks
    icibizzi

  • @lillymanci
    @lillymanci 7 років тому

    Incredible!!! Love your lesson videos.

  • @icibizzi
    @icibizzi 14 років тому

    Very nice Ronnie, please more of that, i have nearly everything you can get of Sonny Boy and i´d love to learn more licks from him.
    Greetings, icibizzi

  • @GregParker
    @GregParker 14 років тому

    Loved your Sonny 2 demo/lesson, Ronnie. Respect, Greg

  • @jean-charlespiano5402
    @jean-charlespiano5402 10 років тому +1

    Hello from somewhere in south of France, j am discovering your channel, you're a great bluesman, excellent! j like your way of playing, thank you for your videos .

  • @Lilsunshinebaby
    @Lilsunshinebaby 3 роки тому +1

    Praying I can get to this level

  • @waljarosz876
    @waljarosz876 6 років тому +1

    Bravo.

  • @pcufalo1
    @pcufalo1 11 років тому

    ronnie what can i say your great harp player. im in n.y. may come down in april for workshop been playing regular now about 6 months . i think im ok but have a long way to go very stressed but love it . will be downloading some tracks soon also wish i would have stuck to it 17 years ago

  • @steveraymond2298
    @steveraymond2298 8 років тому

    Hey Ronnie, First time I've listened to you... excellent, thank you. Plus, I've been looking for some jam tracks, so I'll check that out, too.

  • @droverboy1
    @droverboy1 12 років тому

    Awesome Ronnie!!! Thank's

  • @marylinethouvenin1397
    @marylinethouvenin1397 5 років тому +1

    To a lesson that is more good. Thank you. Maryline

  • @markinsacramento
    @markinsacramento 10 років тому +4

    IsNully. I think this is it from the description above, good luck. Here is the longer 4 chord lick that I broke down:
    4d, 4b, 3d, 3b, 3d, 4b, 4d, 4b, 3d4d together with a pinch of 3 bend (1/2step)

  • @cfreeman66
    @cfreeman66 14 років тому

    Hey Ronnie. Glad you posted a Sonny Boy video. I've been trying to learn some of those licks lately, but I haven't quite got the playing the harp with my nose like he did. HAHA

  • @brianjoseph2303
    @brianjoseph2303 9 років тому

    Props again my friend!

  • @victorioy405
    @victorioy405 5 років тому +1

    Que espectaculo!! Enhorabuena

  • @srrlIdl
    @srrlIdl 13 років тому

    @Dalsir1 on the recording, he used a harp in F (playing in C). but if you mean the live version on youtube: he's playing a D harp.

  • @pertwang
    @pertwang 14 років тому

    Great sound and very Sonny Boy. Really enjoyed your playing. Thanks.

  • @ColonelSnyder241
    @ColonelSnyder241 14 років тому

    You rock bro...if you're ever in Monmouth Co. NJ You can play with my band anytime!

  • @djordjeculafic1266
    @djordjeculafic1266 5 років тому

    Thank you Javier Bardem.. didn't know you've got the blues in you.

  • @waltperry5781
    @waltperry5781 7 років тому +1

    Great video. Thank you kindly.

  • @MrTheBlueshound
    @MrTheBlueshound 14 років тому

    Thanks Ronnie good stuff

  • @bladesaint21
    @bladesaint21 12 років тому

    Great lesson!

  • @xxxxharp
    @xxxxharp 14 років тому

    Great job Ronnie and a great post! Time, tone and taste Baby !!! Jay

  • @WASSBI82
    @WASSBI82 14 років тому

    awesome bro....you are an inspiration.

  • @Tomlateralus3
    @Tomlateralus3 14 років тому

    Awesome playing there ronnie! thanks a lot for the tips!

  • @MrSYL12
    @MrSYL12 5 років тому

    You are just gr8 Ronnie

  • @Harmonica123
    @Harmonica123  14 років тому

    Thanks Keith, I appreciate you tuning in. Sonny Boy was certainly a huge influence on me..wish I had spent more time really getting down all of his killer licks and nuances. I guess I try to capture the essence of his spirit/soul.

  • @WinSchutten
    @WinSchutten 14 років тому

    Ok, this is so awesome. I just bought a harmonica due to your videos ;). I had some as a kid, mainly as a toy. Had no idea you could make all these sounds with it. If I keep practicing I'll defiinately buy your lessons :).

  • @CONTEUDORAW
    @CONTEUDORAW 5 років тому

    Thank you for your as always informative straight up advanced perfect lessons

  • @OscarCommie
    @OscarCommie 14 років тому

    This is really wonderful! Thank you very much for posting it.

  • @freddybutterlips
    @freddybutterlips 12 років тому

    great job Ron, keep up the good work. thanks

  • @BlackSheepTruthMedia
    @BlackSheepTruthMedia 10 місяців тому

    Killer version Yaman!

  • @bobsyeruncle4841
    @bobsyeruncle4841 6 років тому

    That's a heck of a talent ya got man thanks

  • @stevesalisbury8206
    @stevesalisbury8206 10 років тому +1

    Nice playing!

  • @RasTuft
    @RasTuft 8 років тому

    Yowzaaa!!! That's rippin it good bro. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @Caps7th
    @Caps7th 10 років тому +1

    Ronnie your instruction is a gift of great worth for sure. The Hohner Rocket looks like a definite buy. Would you envision customizing them after you purchase them,... or are they out of the box good to go for your needs.

  • @elzevirpbarreto
    @elzevirpbarreto 14 років тому

    Hey doing Buddy,
    It was really awesome. You truly rock this thing. I'm a bigining blues harmonica player. can you please make out some more videos like this amazing one. Thanks buddy. You're 100% the best.

  • @elzevirpbarreto
    @elzevirpbarreto 14 років тому

    Umbelievable....Awesome....

  • @user-ct9xk1vb9o
    @user-ct9xk1vb9o 5 років тому

    Бомба просто красавиц. Снимаю шляпу.

  • @davelester1985
    @davelester1985 8 років тому

    very nice ideas

  • @elmestra
    @elmestra 9 років тому +1

    Wow men ! you are really good .

  • @Hahnuschi
    @Hahnuschi 8 років тому

    Dankefür diesen schönen Moment :-D

  • @number8pencil
    @number8pencil 11 років тому

    Wow! Blown away, man. You are awesome!