Blues Jam
You now know where the choicest Blues notes are on harmonica, you've got the Blues progression under your belt and you have a great, versatile Blues rhythm guitar riff.
Let's put it all together.
Blues Harp Cheat Sheet for Harp N Guitar - Blues Jammin'
Lesson Info
Difficulty: This may take a bit of practice. Take it slow. Be patient.
Lesson Length: 10:24
Instructor: George Goodman
Let's jam the Blues in a couple of different keys.
Recommended Gear
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
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The C harmonica is required here.
I often play through a Shure Green Bullet microphone Model 5200 and Fender Super Champ amplifier
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
Practicing The Rhythm Guitar With The Harmonica
Be patient.
Get really good at the rhythm so that you can focus more on harmonica.
Break it down and keep it simple to start.
Let me know how you're making out.
Cheers,
George
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Hohner Harmonica Holder
The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long, has a nickel plated finish and fits any neck shape.
I have used a similar holder for over 25 years. This no-nonsense holder will work for you.
You are a good teacher what I need moreless for the harmonica ’cause I play guitar for some years. But it is like elsewhere you have to practice and be patient as well.
Thanks for your good stuff.
Stefan
Hey George I’ve just watched this series of Blues Chart and Cheat Sheet. It was like a light bulb had just been turned on. I’ve been playing guitar on my own for the past 40 years but all I’ve ever really done is heard something I like and spent all my time learning that before moving on. Never really thought about structure so I would know that in certain songs this followed that and then went back and forth. The cheat sheet was like finally remembering your online bank passcode. 👍🎼 Thanks HnG.
Hey MR IJ. That’s awesome. I’m really happy the lessons helped enlighten things.
Thank you for the wonderful comment.
Peace,
George
George really a great few lessons that as you correctly say “pulls it all together”.
It certainly does and I have visited many a harp sites and have not found any that explains this so well. I have to understand how all the parts fit together and work together for me to put stuff into practice. Parrot memorizing does not work for me. Thank you.
Excellent Andre. Set up a simple rhythm, keep it shuffling and jam away.
Peace Brother.
Hi I’m 65 years been practicing everyday.. I need to learn some more easy songs I did learn your.. knocking on heavens door.. I got a harmonic but it was cheap and play well… what is the cheat sheet?? Thanks so much
Hi Jill. The Cheat Sheet is linked above. Look under the Help Files tab just below the video.
It’s covered in the videos.
Thanks,
George