Blues Harmonica Secrets Revealed (Gussow.044) Blues Harmonica Secrets Revealed (Gussow.044)
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Part II of a two-part lesson on how to hold the harp. Gussow sings and plays a Muddy Waters tune to open, then demos and discusses his harp-grip--not the "reference standard" grip, but one with certain advantages.
For blues harmonica instructional materials focusing on classic repertoire, check out Modern Blues Harmonica:
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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Modern Blues Harmonica - records 1 (Gussow.094) Modern Blues Harmonica - records 1 (Gussow.094)
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First in an extended series of conversations about the blues, jazz, and soul LPs that helped one harmonica player on his creative journey.
Referenced in this video:
Johnny Young, "Tighten Up On It," with Big Walter Horton on harp, THE GREAT BLUESMEN (Vanguard VSD-25/26)
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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Modern Blues Harmonica - records 2 (Gussow.095) Modern Blues Harmonica - records 2 (Gussow.095)
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Second in an extended series of conversations about the blues, jazz, and soul LPs that helped one harmonica player on his creative journey.
Referenced in this video: Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, "Key to the Highway," from THE GREAT BLUESMEN, and Houston Person, "Goodness," from THE BLUES TENOR SAX.
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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Blues Harmonica Secrets Revealed (Gussow.016) Blues Harmonica Secrets Revealed (Gussow.016)
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After a little "free blowing" warm-up, Gussow (of Satan and Adam) puts his
harmonica under the spotlights and explains how to adjust and tune reeds for better playing.
For blues harmonica instructional materials focusing on classic repertoire, check out Modern Blues Harmonica:
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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Modern Blues Harmonica - First Position 1 (Gussow.071) Modern Blues Harmonica - First Position 1 (Gussow.071)
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First in a series of four lessons on traditional and new approaches to first position blues playing (A harp in the key of A). Gussow explores the lowest octave here.
For a series of skill-graded video tutorials and tabs focusing on classic blues harmonica repertoire by Sonny Terry, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and others, please visit:
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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Blues Harp From the Crossroads (Gussow.026) Blues Harp From the Crossroads (Gussow.026)
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Another late night Mississippi conversation about the journey to be taken by any blues harmonica pilgrim in search of self-improvement: obsessional practice in the woodshed; which harp keys to start out with and which to add as you go; who to listen to and what to strive for. Brief examples from "Creeper Creeps Again" and "Key to the Highway."

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Modern Blues Harmonica - records 3 (Gussow.096) Modern Blues Harmonica - records 3 (Gussow.096)
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More cool blues harp stuff from the Gussow-guy. Houston Person's "Goodness," from THE BLUES TENOR SAX album.
For a series of skill-graded video tutorials and tabs focusing on classic blues harmonica repertoire by Sonny Terry, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and others, please visit:
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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Modern Blues Harmonica - 10 principles (Gussow.092) Modern Blues Harmonica - 10 principles (Gussow.092)
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Ten key principles for blues harmonica improvisation, offered by harpist Adam Gussow. The first 8 are discussed here; the final 2 will be discussed in a short second video.
For a series of skill-graded video tutorials and tabs focusing on classic blues harmonica repertoire by Sonny Terry, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield, and others, please visit:
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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Modern Blues Harmonica - records 3a (Gussow.096a) Modern Blues Harmonica - records 3a (Gussow.096a)
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Extra stuff that couldn't be fit into my last video: soloing on harp to Houston Person's "Goodness."
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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Modern Blues Harmonica - blue third 1 (Gussow.090) Modern Blues Harmonica - blue third 1 (Gussow.090)
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An intensive analysis of the "blue third," a key note in the blues scale. For harmonica players of all levels.
For additional video tutorials and new harp-intensive albums for instant download, please visit:
http://www.modern bluesharmonica.com

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