How to play "Spokey Dokey" (MBH.149)

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  • Опубліковано 9 жов 2024
  • Modern Blues Harmonica ace Adam Gussow pays homage to Japanese harp legend Ryuichiro Senoo and his soulful stylings on "Spokey Dokey," from the COWBOY BEBOP soundtrack. First in a series.
    If you want to learn how to play harmonica, please visit:
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    If you'd like an excellent FREE tab for "Spokey Dokey," courtesy of WatcherofCreation (Najee Lee), please hit this link:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 123

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  16 років тому +16

    I didn't realize that it was that important to younger players, but I'm delighted to know that. I've worked up a second video on the song but wasn't sure if I'd continue past that. Now I think I will.

  • @blooeagle5118
    @blooeagle5118 6 років тому +112

    R.I.P Weeping Harp Seno. He pretty recently passed away, December 17, 2017.

  • @radicaledward84
    @radicaledward84 16 років тому +12

    I must confess I'm a blues harp fan because of Cowboy Bebop. Then again, I must confess these are the only blues harp featuring CDs I got. Now that I've discovered your video lessons I'm surely going to widen my musical culture but still it's incredible how an anime could be so incisive in bringing a taste for good music to us young people.
    I wish to thank the whole CB project staff for making such things possible.
    Of course, thank you Adam for teaching us the way we like it!

  • @HamRadioCrashCourse
    @HamRadioCrashCourse 10 років тому +50

    I literally get chills listening to this song.

  • @camilo862
    @camilo862 16 років тому +2

    Adam, it´s awesone that you decided to look upon this song. You know, this song "alone" was the reason why many young harp players decided to pick a harmonica. It´so much important for the younger generation.
    Beleiveve me, this will make you very, very appreciated by the young crowd. Me included of course.
    Cheers and, Kuddoz!!! (and five stars of course)

  • @hubertcross1133
    @hubertcross1133 6 років тому +3

    i could never for the life of me learn harmonica. guitar, bass, piano no problem, but harmonica always got me. admirable to see someone who can play it so well

  • @Chris-cf2kp
    @Chris-cf2kp 9 років тому +17

    I recently started learning the harp, and playing this is one of my goals. Thanks for your help!

    • @thruntroll2983
      @thruntroll2983 2 роки тому

      Hey Chris! Are you able to play it now?

  • @TheTerrorUforgot
    @TheTerrorUforgot 14 років тому +4

    Rue-itch-ee-roe Sin-no is the pronunciation. I'm not a big blues ace, but this song gives me chills. Thank you very much for this video because I love Cowboy Bebop and this piece.

  • @frederickpasco7607
    @frederickpasco7607 10 років тому +32

    Ok. I'm definitely gonna buy a harmonica soon, now.

    • @denizkendirci
      @denizkendirci 7 років тому

      this ryuichiro senoh piece is the reason that i have a D major Suzuki Manji.

    • @DMSBrian24
      @DMSBrian24 5 років тому

      i just listened to this song, tried to learn it on my old shit harmonica i had as a kid, decided it was shit and immediately ordered a new one, a special 20 cause it's cheap and apparently very good for beginners (easy to bend with, hard to damage the reeds), i might upgrade and get harps in more keys once i learn not to suck and get my head around this song

    • @barnshnook
      @barnshnook 4 роки тому +1

      did you?

  • @verdatum
    @verdatum 13 років тому +4

    Oh bless you for posting this. I started playing harmonica a couple years before Cowboy Bebop, but I must admin, I didn't get really serious until I saw the show.
    I would gladly pay CASH MONEY to see you do the same treatment for the solo at the end of "Don't Bother None (Long version)". I'm already able to play (as you say) 90% of it. But I'd still love to hear you go through it.

  • @dmitriykorolevich2208
    @dmitriykorolevich2208 7 років тому +4

    Definitely check out the show itself if you have some spare time. It's a masterpiece, and has one of the best, diverse soundtracks in any show ever. P.S. Also, his last name is Senoh

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  16 років тому +3

    That's right: you are indeed the person who asked. I recognize your handle. It was a success, as you can see. Many people love this song. My feeble attempts at decoding it made that clear. I'll try to do a couple more videos soon.

  • @Peecamarke
    @Peecamarke 8 років тому +4

    Man, THANKS for making a video about this. I've been trying to elarn how to play this song for years! God bless the internet!

  • @Poppasan13
    @Poppasan13 13 років тому +2

    @Affael I've been playing Clarinet a lot longer than Harmonica (clarinet about 11 years, harmonica closer to 2 weeks). With any instrument, it greatly depends on how much time and effort you put into it. More practice usually translates to better technique. Just be sure to pay attention to what you do and learn from mistakes! It also doesn't hurt to have access to a teacher that knows the instrument well, and can provide one-on-one lessons.

  • @hessonr
    @hessonr 15 років тому

    Believe it or not I forgot you did a lesson on this. About a month ago I started watching the show, nothing to do with your post; I can't remember why I decided to watch this show.
    Anyway, I started downloading the soundtrack and instantly recognized the song name as a lesson you did and here it is!
    Cowboy Bebop has a lot of jazz and blues music within. I think the episode called Sympathy for the devil is about a guy who doesn't age and plays harmonica :D (of course he's a bounty).

  • @insanentity
    @insanentity 13 років тому +2

    This is a great video, and major kudos for the song! Cowboy Bebop is one of the most incredible animated shows ever created, with some of the most memorable music (such as this song!). Spokey Dokey is one of my favorite tracks. There's another harmonica piece played in episode 24, that wasn't included on any of the CD's, that I'm also curious about.

  • @sebastianmangeescobosa5194
    @sebastianmangeescobosa5194 2 роки тому

    Adaaaam!!!! i didnt knew you reiewed this amazing song!!!! I love it so so very much, BTW i loved you book!!!!

  • @Hambycomb
    @Hambycomb 15 років тому +2

    I love this song. And Cowboy Bebop is my favorite series ever! The Seatbelts are an awesome band.

  • @ImpGuardnut
    @ImpGuardnut 15 років тому +2

    There is also another version of this song that comes with the 3 disk cowboy bebop soundtrack. The title is called Spokey Dorkey (atternate take) on the album. Might be worth checking out.

  • @macraeolinger
    @macraeolinger 2 роки тому

    Yep. I may learn harp just because of this song, and your teaching! Great job!!!

  • @Ram7photo
    @Ram7photo 10 років тому +4

    HAHA the D harp is the only I don't have..... I'm definitely gonna buy one today !!!
    Thank you AG you're the best !!

  • @NostalgiaKing
    @NostalgiaKing 14 років тому +2

    Great video! The Seatbelts are one of my favorite bands these days, and this song really got me wanting to learn to play the harmonica. Definitely going to buy one at the beginning of the month!

  • @teodeutsch4132
    @teodeutsch4132 3 роки тому

    this show is amazing not sure if you have the time during the pandemic but the soundtrack and theme of the show is worth watching! thanks for inspiring me master gussow

  • @VaelVictus
    @VaelVictus 16 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot, man. I learned so much just from looking at this 6-minute video. I'll check out your website.

  • @danzinnyman
    @danzinnyman 15 років тому

    im so happy seeing people see how badass cowboy bebop is music and show wise

  • @jasemac88
    @jasemac88 16 років тому +1

    this is awesome. i didn't think something like this would pop up when i searched the song!

  • @KurtGulman
    @KurtGulman 16 років тому

    I can't believe you are doing a video on this, this is so awesome

  • @Rubatacchini
    @Rubatacchini 16 років тому +1

    Hey Adam, this is great! I love this song, I wasn't expecting you to do a clip on a piece from cowboy beebop soundtrack (great soundtrack, great cartoon too)... Thanks a lot. 5 stars

  • @spyralspyder
    @spyralspyder 7 років тому

    Thanks for bringing us all of this music Yokko Kanno!

  • @antwick7247
    @antwick7247 4 роки тому

    I know i am pretty late but i have been following you for awhile. i want to start taking your pointers on youtube

  • @menezes02
    @menezes02 9 років тому +1

    Thank you Adam you made my day!

  • @juanjoelruiz2667
    @juanjoelruiz2667 8 років тому +5

    Im using the short blues harmonica with 10 holes.... in D. there is one note I can't do ... I can see you are using a harmónica more long , sorry for my english you are awesome Im from Argentina :)

    • @fulanoide718
      @fulanoide718 4 роки тому

      Cómo va Juan, después de tantos años, ¿la lograste conseguir?

  • @mikkey246
    @mikkey246 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the harmonica tabs

  • @CkEOdimen
    @CkEOdimen 16 років тому +1

    I love this thanks for your videos no joke i've learned so much from your videos keep it up!!!

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  16 років тому +4

    "Pocket Rocket" is Kim Wilson at his best. I'll make a note of that. You've got good taste.

  • @dutchlinde9976
    @dutchlinde9976 4 роки тому

    Almost 12 years ago. Gold

  • @DownwardSlideBlues
    @DownwardSlideBlues 16 років тому

    Very cool stuff. Now I'm gonna have to check out this guy's stuff.

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  15 років тому +17

    Don't I say that I'm using a D harp?

  • @792slayer
    @792slayer 2 роки тому

    Legit favorite ost

  • @mrfamous333
    @mrfamous333 16 років тому

    !!! This song made me want to learn to play the harmonica!

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  14 років тому +2

    @Cloress1: I didn't know that, and I thank you for the correction. If you google "spokey dokey" you'll find that it's in the Urban Dictionary--which I didn't know--and I strongly suspect that folks who use it in the way discussed there (mis)pronounce it as I have, to rhyme with the familiar American phrase "okey dokey."

  • @Pappi1901
    @Pappi1901 13 років тому +1

    Great job man I'm going to learn this for sure tnx..

  • @wusangfu
    @wusangfu 15 років тому +1

    Wow, you break it down smooth.

  • @snstratton1
    @snstratton1 14 років тому

    Shame on you for not knowing cowboy bebop! I hope it got you watching a bit of the series. Good stuff. Actually is the reason I picked up the blues harp in the first place

  • @b2c095
    @b2c095 16 років тому

    Adam,
    American harp player here living in Japan. Correct way to say Japanese harp players name in Reeeuuuueeeeechiroooo-san.
    Just trying to help. Love your videos over here.

  • @aedwardsss
    @aedwardsss 11 років тому

    Trying to play this makes my lips hurt. I love it. If you don't feel it when and after your playing, you're not playing it right. I wish I could just remember the sequence.

  • @GreenEvanJ
    @GreenEvanJ 4 роки тому

    Thank you kindly sir

  • @bigtoe4344
    @bigtoe4344 6 років тому

    I drooled all over this damn harmonica....
    I need a bib

  • @planetoftheapez
    @planetoftheapez 11 років тому +1

    I was wondering if you could make a video of how to play the "Cowboy Bebop" opening song "Tank!" on harmonica I thought it would be pretty cool to be able to play that

  • @argueta1999
    @argueta1999 13 років тому +1

    I understand! that's awesome.

  • @jairorodriguez12
    @jairorodriguez12 12 років тому

    amazing info!! thanx a lot!

  • @billlupin8345
    @billlupin8345 7 років тому

    You should watch bebop. Their music is fantastic.

  • @chris41188
    @chris41188 16 років тому

    you proncounce his name fine "ruu ee chi ro, seh no" but in japanese the r's are not really pronuced as r's but a mixture of r and l rluu,
    Thanks for doin this, its the song that made me pick up the harmonica, another one he did is called diggin my potato

  • @insanentity
    @insanentity 13 років тому

    @insanentity **Correction, it's near the end of the LONG VERSION of "Don't Bother None." It's a seriously intense harmonica song if I've ever heard one!

  • @Badjinn
    @Badjinn 15 років тому

    awesome man kudos!

  • @Daichinoikari
    @Daichinoikari 7 років тому +1

    good job man would love to play along but i only have a C harp .... need get me d

  • @oscarv30
    @oscarv30 16 років тому

    that opening two note is the same opening lick to the song pretty baby. The 3draw-2draw (without a roll to the 1). I think the song pretty baby is in on an A harp.

  • @moloko0o
    @moloko0o 14 років тому +1

    god bless you man!
    everytime i learn a song i feel like i have another super power!
    and this song is powerful enough to make my wife cry in a romantic date!
    haha
    peaceout!

  • @madara222
    @madara222 14 років тому +1

    Hey do you think a Lee Oskar Major Diatonic Harmonica from guitar center would be appropiate for learning this?

  • @aaronmoritz9878
    @aaronmoritz9878 5 років тому

    This is definitely advanced. Kinda hard to know if it’s the right sound at the moment when I hear both sound the same and mine is different.

  • @Gentamoru
    @Gentamoru 8 років тому +14

    You need a key of "D"... well shit.

  • @worufualisu5706
    @worufualisu5706 10 років тому

    you make it look so easy

  • @toskito123
    @toskito123 10 років тому +6

    Damn, I bought a D harp today and it doesn't sound like your in ant way hahaha I guess I'm so noob yet

    • @jarijansma2953
      @jarijansma2953 10 років тому +3

      Guess you haven't been playing for 40 years like gussow has :p. Dont expect to sound like that on your first D harp!

  • @Qwante
    @Qwante 16 років тому

    sweet stuff

  • @rosenlogic
    @rosenlogic 3 роки тому

    beautiful! just got a subscription from me.

  • @ChristianLinnell
    @ChristianLinnell 14 років тому +1

    @Cloress1 I think if that was the case, it'd have been spelled like that.

  • @OpheliaImmortal
    @OpheliaImmortal 9 років тому +1

    this is sweet

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  16 років тому

    There's a long and detailed tab available through a quick Google search and/or UA-cam search. I've seen it; I don't like it. Like the great majority of tabs, it's useless unless you've actually got the recording right there with you. It doesn't offer any legible time-count for the licks it represents. But perhaps a few people will find it more useful than I do, and I encourage folks to search it out.

  • @joeharney135
    @joeharney135 9 років тому

    how to play Cowboy BeBop Spokey Dokey. Good job man

  • @09jake12
    @09jake12 15 років тому

    i like how u make ur videos

  • @cw7746
    @cw7746 7 років тому

    ok so I have a question. is it possible for someone without a soft palate to master the harmonica?

  • @bjkaboom
    @bjkaboom 14 років тому

    THE MAN!!

  • @vice134
    @vice134 10 років тому

    Please, whats type of armonica do you play in this video? Thanks man and nice video, I really love this song

    • @Nopp3
      @Nopp3 9 років тому

      vice134
      uh? he clearly states he has a marine band in the key of D.

  • @StrayCatMatt
    @StrayCatMatt 15 років тому +1

    is there any way you could do this over the chorus? i cant figure it out

  • @killalmostwise
    @killalmostwise 15 років тому

    That's my new favourite word!!!

  • @song32290
    @song32290 16 років тому

    Thank you ^_____^

  • @madara222
    @madara222 13 років тому

    @KudzuRunner Are you using a minor or major diatonic harp?, I'm a little new to learning

  • @blogcraft
    @blogcraft 15 років тому

    The Marine Band harmonica is key "D major" o the "Db major"???
    Please I want that harmonica!!!!

  • @chris41188
    @chris41188 16 років тому

    if its diggin my potato i think its a Eb not 100% shure tho, is it the one with the bongo drums?

  • @Konasium
    @Konasium 12 років тому +1

    wow you're good!

  • @andrei89
    @andrei89 15 років тому

    nope, you need a D harp, I'm looking for one but even on internet they are hard to find

  • @ChrisOsborn-Ozzy
    @ChrisOsborn-Ozzy 9 років тому +51

    Should be renamed to 'How to play the first few seconds of "Spokey Dokey"'

    • @revanthkolla
      @revanthkolla 4 роки тому +5

      Chris Osborn there’s a part 2

  • @liamacosta2879
    @liamacosta2879 Рік тому

    yeeey

  • @17negro
    @17negro 13 років тому

    WOW!!!! me dieron ganas de aprender a tocar armonica :O

  • @iplaythepotato698
    @iplaythepotato698 5 років тому

    Something... something... you’re gonna carry that weight

  • @Darkfuturee
    @Darkfuturee 3 роки тому

    Hich tipe of harmo do you need? Key of G?

  • @Modernbluesharmonica
    @Modernbluesharmonica  16 років тому

    It's Modern Blues Harmonica. Just put those words into google.

  • @2lionsofficiel
    @2lionsofficiel 2 роки тому

    WESH

  • @Monkeystalk
    @Monkeystalk 16 років тому

    Me too^^

  • @So-Kino
    @So-Kino 6 років тому

    Can we find a way to play it with C?

  • @rtocow
    @rtocow 15 років тому

    please do the chorus, thanks

  • @rigzag
    @rigzag 14 років тому

    yep^^ i'm learning right now, lol

  • @AndrewJ
    @AndrewJ 2 роки тому +1

    Seems like he might've been getting irritated because he couldn't do it like Weep did it.

  • @estrother
    @estrother 12 років тому

    what # hole should i get to play this?

  • @hermest99
    @hermest99 12 років тому +1

    Why is there so much pimple popping action going on in the suggested videos O__O

  • @ArcYT
    @ArcYT 11 років тому +1

    any may

  • @kuatsimoto
    @kuatsimoto 15 років тому

    what key is this in???

  • @09jake12
    @09jake12 15 років тому

    so i wouldnt be able to play this song at all on a 10 hole in c?

  • @bmans1
    @bmans1 15 років тому

    really go into your random guitar shop their like 30 bucks special 20s though

  • @gironae86
    @gironae86 13 років тому

    can this be played in C?

    • @WAGYUUU_
      @WAGYUUU_ 7 років тому

      gironae86 No