Bye Bye Bird (Part 1) - Sonny Boy Williamson harmonica lesson

[@Learntheharmonica]

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[@davidcarroll2035]

I am SO thankful for your support and generosity in laying this out for me. I’ve bought a Suzuki Manji Low C just to try to learn this piece of art. Please keep up the amazing work

[@Learntheharmonica]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching and commenting! 😎

[@sargfowler9603]

This must be the most accurate guide to playing this great piece of music by a legend. I've seen other videos, but they just don't sound right. Thanks again Liam!

[@Learntheharmonica]

You're welcome Kevin :)

[@philcollins3290]

@@Learntheharmonica dear liam could u please tell me what's the best low c harmonica to use as the one I use is a cheap sydel and I find it really hard going with the breath control thank u love the lessons brilliant

[@franksalazar7266]

Excellent tutorial lesson for me so much fun..👏👏👏

[@Learntheharmonica]

Glad to hear that!

[@billpresing5568]

Thank you Liam for having the right harp for the job....I use a 365 Marine band harmonica 14 hole that works great.

[@Learntheharmonica]

That's great!

[@Doctor.T.46]

Excellent lesson as always Liam. It really is useful, as you do, to have the tabs at the side as you are playing and talking. Thank you

[@Learntheharmonica]

You're welcome Terry :)

[@acidcrab4215]

Getting myself a Hohner 364/24 in the mail tomorrow can’t wait to learn this one on it! Got it on the regular C but it’s not the same.

[@cyounesful]

I love love your lesson❤❤❤

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoy them!

[@andydunn5673]

I’m back
Feel I can do this justice now (!)
Got my Low C thunderbird in hand
Good tab
Great lesson
Thank you master

[@Learntheharmonica]

Nice one Andy!

[@Blue_3rd]

Great stuff, Liam. Cheers! Those 12 hole harmonicas are very tempting 😎

[@Learntheharmonica]

Do it! ;)

[@davidebeltrami3477]

Potrei suonarla all'infinito 💪🏻👍🏻
Grazie

[@robsoneduardodrakho3204]

Congratulations on the lesson Liam, but I'm still starting to play the harmonica, I love listening to SBW ll, I'm still training bend, but with you the class becomes more interesting, congratulations on the channel, I'm already subscribed !!

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thanks Robson!

[@LuvBlues64]

Thanks for this lesson...I've seen the video where he plays it with the harmonica length ways on, he was something else...I love the version he did with the Yardbirds as well...

[@Learntheharmonica]

Haha, I wish I could've seen him live. Although you wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alleyway. Heard rumours he was a nasty piece of work!

[@LuvBlues64]

LearnTheHarmonica.com Lol,I can't imagine him being very patient,he did say the English want to play the blues so badly and they do play it so badly.From what I've read he taught Howlin' Wolf to play harp...

[@sorinpetrescu200]

Thank you so much, Liam! Excellent lesson, as usual. P.S. Perfect pronunciation. :)

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thanks Sorin, I really appreciate your support :) Cheers. Liam

[@waxogen]

Hi, My name is William Nelson and have been working on the William Tell for 55 years on the key of C. Was hoping you could give me a few tips on how to better it. thx

[@Learntheharmonica]

Hi William, thanks for watching and commenting. I'll definitely add the William Tell Overture to my to-do list, so watch this space. Cheers. Liam

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

How and what is slapping . How did u do the notes and chords on 2nd line ? Ty

[@braiansandoval4785]

muy bueno.. No entiendo mucho el idioma por que me cuesta.. Pero me ayuda mucho. gracias

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thank you Braian Sandoval!

[@chinthanawaduge5813]

👍

[@dovlandzbaum5036]

Great lesson, Liam! You're lip pursing here, right, using the tongue to articulate (slap, etc.)?

[@Learntheharmonica]

Hi Dov Landzbaum, I think I did a bit of both. Sometimes I tongue block the lower notes, sometimes not. I have a little video I did as part of a live stream where I talk about tongue blocking the lower notes, you may find it interesting: ua-cam.com/video/2VXGsHTahGQ/v-deo.html

[@dovlandzbaum5036]

@@Learntheharmonica Thanks, Liam!

[@jonathanstanners1789]

Hi Liam. Great lesson thanks man, I’m working hard on it and I’m determined to get this down. Have you got any links to the original that’s played this way please? Or have you recorded a full version of it yourself?
You said it’s on an album called ‘Bring it on Home’ but there’s no ‘Bye Bye Bird’ on the SB Album of that name.

[@norfolknwhey4787]

I’ve seen it’s shown as a Low C harp, and other sites list it as a Low D harp… can anyone clarify what key it is? I don’t want to buy the wrong key.

[@Learntheharmonica]

You can play it on either, I love the sound of a low C. You only need a specific key if you’re playing along to a backing track or other musicians. If they are playing in G, you want a low C. If they are in A, you want a low D.

[@michaelchristensen4776]

Hello Liam. Very cool lesson, sounds really cool. Is it a 364 harmonica you're playing? I am about to buy one, but I cant figure out the difference between a marine band 364 and a marine band 364 soloist. Is it the same harpe? BR Michael from Denmark.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Hi Michael, this is a Marine Band 364. The Soloist has a different note layout, like a chromatic without the button (theharmonicacompany.com/product/marine-band-364-soloist-harmonica/?v=79cba1185463). Hope this makes sense :) Cheers. Liam

[@dionisissaloupis3258]

Hey Liam, do you have any videos where you play with an A-harmonica?

[@Learntheharmonica]

Yes: ua-cam.com/play/PLKONji9dlomSTpQUpgylP8STwqpSNbU5o.html

[@dionisissaloupis3258]

@@Learntheharmonica thank you very much!!

[@danehart2783]

the missing teeth was a why he sounded so great the air flow was stronger and help make his great sound as he needed to make a point his playing .. btw your no were near the guy lol but guy your great .. i saw the post and was pissed to claim to play like the guy is insane :) but i see your just like me a big fan of the guy

[@carloscollins6592]

Hi liam , what harmonica are u using is it a low c and what make is it , great video liam thank you.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Hi Carlos - skip to around 2:30 where I explain what harmonica I'm using. Thanks!

[@carloscollins6592]

@@Learntheharmonica thank u liam great vid