Cream - Spoonful
That spoon, that spoon, that spoonful.
This is a great riff for mastering that single bend draw 3. This riff is also found in other great riffs so getting it down will work for you in the future.
Spoonful of Riffs on Harmonica
Lesson Info
Difficulty: Bending Basics
Lesson Length: 6:37
Instructor: George Goodman
Gear Used
Blues Harp in A
In this video I'm playing a Hohner Blues Harp in the key of A. I often play through a Shure Green Bullet microphone Model 5200 and Fender Super Champ amplifier
Musical Challenges
Basically the main challenges harmonica players face - Single Notes, Bending and Air Support.
All three are covered in the Harmonica Essentials Harp N Guitar foundation course. Check out the course material here: Harmonica Essentials Course
Bent Harmonica
For help with bending, check out Bent Harmonica.
eBook and Video Get You Bending Like Crazy
* Wail Blues and Rock Riffs
* Graduate From Oh Suzanna to Sunshine of Your Love
* Enable the Warmth of the Bottom End
* Gain Confidence Soloing
BENT HARMONICA INCLUDES – Mechanics, Technique, Fine-tuning, and Exercises To Get You Bending the Heck Out of Your Harp
Video Timeline
Harmonica Tabs
This is a great lick for working on the target single bend on draw 3.
If you're not bending yet, check out Bent Harmonica.
Main Riff
-2 -3b -2 -3b -2 -3b -2
Secondary Riff
-2bb -2
Things To Note
This was recorded in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia in the fall of 2020.
I hope you enjoyed the video. Consider leaving a tip.
Right on. See you in the next one.
Peace,
George
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Hi George, really like your lessons. Started playing the harmonica about 9 months ago my grandson and I will enjoy jammin together. He is the guitar guy. Thanks for sharing
Spring
Hi Spring. Happy jammin.
Peace,
George