offbeat blues rhythm

Offbeat Blues Rhythm With Harmonica Shots

Let's take the Offbeat Blues Rhythm and add harmonica shots on the bass drum beat.

Harp N Guitar Blues - Blues Rhythm in A with Harmonica

Lesson Info

Lesson Length: 4:06
Instructor: George Goodman

Concepts
* Offbeat
* Boom Chick
* 12 Bar Blues

Recommended Gear

takamine-eg541sc acoustic guitar

Takamine EG541SC
I am playing my black tak in this one.

This is a Takamine G Series EG541SC bought in North Carolina when I was playing in a band called Double Take.
Specs:
Top - Solid Spruce
Back - Nato
Sides - Nato
Finger Board - Rosewood
Electronics - TK40
Finish - Gloss Black
Check out more Takamine G Series Guitars

Hohner Specail 20

The D harmonica is required for second position Blues in A.
I often play through a Shure Green Bullet microphone Model 5200 and Fender Super Champ amplifier

Hohner Harmonica HolderHohner Harmonica Holder

The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long.

With a long-lasting nickel-plated finish, this harmonica rack is adjustable and fits any neck shape.

 

Help File

Offbeat Blues Comp in A With Harmonica Shots on 1 3&

Let's combine the Offbeat Blues Comp with the harmonica.

In this video, I'm going to keep it simple. The harmonica mimics where the kick drum sits and the guitar hits on the snare drum offbeats.

This is a standard 12 Bar Blues in the key of A.

The harmonica is played in second position so you'll need a harmonica in the key of D.

We're going to keep the harmonica simple for this one as well just playing root note shots on beat 1 and 3 &.
When on the I or A7 chord, play -2.
When on the IV or D7, play 1.
When on the V or E7, play -1.

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