7 Easy Blues Harmonica Licks - C Harmonica Lesson + Free harp tab

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  • čas přidán 26. 04. 2016
  • It is important to build up a repertoire of harmonica licks so that you have some ideas when you improvise. Here are 7 to get you started! Click here to get the tab and audio - tomlinharmonicalessons.com/you...
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    0:08 7 Easy Blues Harmonica Licks
    0:35 Lick 1
    1:06 Lick 2
    1:42 Lick 3
    2:37 Lick 4
    3:36 Lick 5
    4:25 Lick 6
    5:40 Lick 7
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  • @TomlinHarmonica
    @TomlinHarmonica  Před 4 měsíci +3

    📝Get your FREE harmonica tab PDF here 👉 foxly.link/ZpoLQc

  • @jasnabozicic1717
    @jasnabozicic1717 Před 7 lety +90

    I was practicing my harmonica for 2 weeks and now I can play all of this licks along with you. I just want to thank you, you are an amazing instructor.

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 7 lety +7

      +Aleksa Bozicic thanks Aleksa - it's you did the practice though ;-)

  • @tomblake850
    @tomblake850 Před 8 lety +398

    I love the way u have the proper music sheets with the hole numbers along with the sound graphs. Makes it very easy for a musical beginner like myself.

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 8 lety +22

      +Tom Blake Tom, that is excellent to hear, I'm glad it is helpful for you :-)

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      @kannonmoshe2287 Před 2 lety +1

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  • @LeonAllanDavis
    @LeonAllanDavis Před 7 lety +1105

    So this is what happened to Macaulay Culkin? Sounds great!

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 7 lety +144

      +Leon Davis it's true but keep it to yourself ;-)

    • @LeonAllanDavis
      @LeonAllanDavis Před 7 lety +32

      Couldn't resist...it was just a particular angle in one shot...
      My best...

    • @dennycrane2938
      @dennycrane2938 Před 4 lety +8

      I actually came here to say the same thing lol

    • @cezanniemelchor7099
      @cezanniemelchor7099 Před 4 lety +2

      LoL

    • @justinhall2117
      @justinhall2117 Před 4 lety +11

      I was about to say the same thing but you had me beat by 3 years. Cocaine is hell of drug

  • @shobey6710
    @shobey6710 Před 3 lety +21

    This video just turned my day around. I’ve got the blues bad today. Thank you for your time in doing this ♥️ Now I can play and sing.

  • @amandarinosa
    @amandarinosa Před 3 lety +16

    Hey Tom, just got back on track with my harmonica self taught lessons and finding you and your amazing talent and will to teach for the mere joy of sharing and expanding this amazing musical community just made my day. You are an amazing person, I am so grateful that I found your lessons. Thank you so much for your dedication. Greetings from Chile!

  • @lestrum
    @lestrum Před 4 lety +5

    His are unquestionably the best cut to the chase video method for playing blues harmonica I have seen on this site. I echo the praise of others regarding the accompanying tablature. Perfect.

  • @johnmesser3990
    @johnmesser3990 Před 3 lety +3

    Absolute genius, you say what key harp is being used and then you go step by step to help those in need, I am adding new licks to my JAM, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.....

  • @jessicalightfoot3738
    @jessicalightfoot3738 Před 2 lety +5

    You are an amazing teacher. No small talk; straight to the point. Great voice, handsome, & just the right amount of instruction. And I like the way you show, explain, then ask audience to play with you. That works for me. Thanks so much. You’re da bomb

  • @dancofield3510
    @dancofield3510 Před 2 lety +3

    I've been playing straight for 64 yrs and learned solely by air. I play Folk, Irish, Jigs and Reels, all kinds of stuff aaaaaand well. Now I am learning the blues and I find you are one of a few on line that make sense. Thank you. I will be playing blues....well....soon.

  • @MeneerHerculePoirot
    @MeneerHerculePoirot Před 2 lety +3

    Simplest, most concise, cleanest breakdown of blues licks I've seen anywhere. De-mistifies the entire process. Those note combinations strung together in differing ways and well played can give one a solid base. Sugar Blue started the same way. lol

  • @mikebrooks4395
    @mikebrooks4395 Před 3 lety +6

    Some nice graded confidence building exercises combined with an excellent practical demonstration of how to read music notation. I learned a lot. Many thanks!

  • @user-zg1qz8oz2u
    @user-zg1qz8oz2u Před 4 lety +7

    Excellent instruction! Love that you included the tab & music too.

  • @ricochetrabbit4618
    @ricochetrabbit4618 Před 7 lety +9

    thanks for the lesson. what I like about the way you teach is how you dive right into the good stuff that we all want to play and let us work out the "minor" details of trying to make it sound good.

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 7 lety

      +Confuzus I'm glad you like the lessons. Let me know if you want help with any of the details :-)

  • @SoulTouchathePoet
    @SoulTouchathePoet Před 3 lety +4

    Just picked up a harmonica two weeks ago and I think your tutorial is the best I've found so far

  • @dongpozhao2698
    @dongpozhao2698 Před 5 lety +9

    Thank you, Tomlin. Your lessons are so amazing. Greeting from China!

  • @callumfoote7933
    @callumfoote7933 Před 8 lety +14

    Cheers. Finally found a video that gets straight to the pointl

  • @rjp63vip
    @rjp63vip Před 3 lety +1

    Mr T your lesson bring me such Gratitude and Glee! I thank thee PROFUSELY 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @donovanw.2943
    @donovanw.2943 Před 7 lety +14

    You're a great teacher! Thanks for all the lessons :)

  • @ankurchatterjee2133
    @ankurchatterjee2133 Před 4 lety +8

    Love these lessons... Specially with the staff notations

  • @callumfoote7933
    @callumfoote7933 Před 8 lety +98

    Cheers. Finally found a video that gets straight to the point

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 8 lety +10

      +Callum Foote we aim to please Callum. No excess fat :-)

    • @ellahkengatdula4961
      @ellahkengatdula4961 Před 3 lety

      Sir Iam sure you are aware of the harmonica soloist with Victor Young's orchestra of the 60's Richard Hayman. I don't hear the sou nd of the current harmonica players of the day sound like Richard Hayman. Please comment this query thanks

    • @Fbjas
      @Fbjas Před 3 lety

      same thing to me

  • @bahons72
    @bahons72 Před 7 lety +2

    Instead of giving us beginners a lot of time wasting, egocentric talk and impossible to achieve- for us- examples of playing like some instructors , you provide easy to follow, practical lessons that get us playing quickly, thank you.

  • @teachermarny6078
    @teachermarny6078 Před rokem +2

    I'm a newbie and I'm super enjoying this Tomlin!!!! I am learning. Slowly but learning. Thanks so much!

  • @spinobolt7322
    @spinobolt7322 Před 3 lety +3

    I learnt so much so quick in a few minutes amazing thx so much man for spending your time especially when you make these free

  • @anthonyangelis1094
    @anthonyangelis1094 Před 3 lety +2

    I’ve been looking for a good harmonica teacher that can make things simple I think I found that person. Thank you!

  • @johnryan4104
    @johnryan4104 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic you are set up for a great life with no only the talent for music but also a powerful way to Communicate it clearly love what you share.

  • @tommykenny4018
    @tommykenny4018 Před 2 lety +1

    Just found you,, Im 75 years old = and a musician = and it is a great pleasure to see how you explain, and make it so simple to understand,, well done..

  • @benmuluc
    @benmuluc Před 7 lety +8

    Thanks again grandmaster Tomlin-mate. Your teachings are very clear and make me practice every day (and smile). Kees from the Netherlands.

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 7 lety +1

      +Kees Dol thank you for continuing to watch Kees :-)

  • @adrianoantunesferraro7279
    @adrianoantunesferraro7279 Před 7 lety +12

    Thanks Pal... I'm just returning to my blue roots lessons... and you helped a lot.
    Great hug from Brazil!

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 7 lety +1

      +Adriano Antunes Ferraro awesome thank you! Big hug from Scotland :-)

  • @Veloce2000
    @Veloce2000 Před 3 lety +2

    Ahaa. 1st time here as a beginner & i'm doin fine with my C harp. You're a good teacher and i appreciate this. Music is meant to be shared😀

  • @aadarshthomasraj5018
    @aadarshthomasraj5018 Před 4 lety +57

    I'm a guitarist trying to get into harmonica and this video is absolute gold.
    Thank you my man 🤘

    • @stix3179
      @stix3179 Před 3 lety +2

      Same dude, got a harmonica a few days ago, trying to learn some nice blues licks for when out on the road.

    • @albertfobian846
      @albertfobian846 Před 3 lety

      @@stix3179 Same! Just bought it today online, so i'll get ut in a couple days. Is it easier to learn if you have guitar experience?

    • @stix3179
      @stix3179 Před 3 lety

      @@albertfobian846 Oh yeah its a lot easier if you do fingerstyle in my opinion due to like understanding tabs and stuff. Good luck bro

    • @albertfobian846
      @albertfobian846 Před 3 lety

      @@stix3179 Oh nice! And good luck to you too!

    • @kevinmendez8443
      @kevinmendez8443 Před 2 lety +1

      Same. I found a old harmonica and cleaned it up and now want to play it

  • @BrendanMurrayJubana
    @BrendanMurrayJubana Před 3 lety +4

    I’ve always wanted to learn the harmonica and after watching this I’m going out to buy one! Thank you CZcams algorithm and thank you Tomlinson 👍👏

  • @eddiekent1997
    @eddiekent1997 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks Tom I love the Blues even more with your help.

  • @surajthombre923
    @surajthombre923 Před 4 lety +2

    You are really good at this.
    Keep posting your harmonica lessons.

  • @morenarojas09
    @morenarojas09 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the free lessons Tomlin! Super helpful

  • @edfox1334
    @edfox1334 Před 3 lety +3

    Best harmonica lessons I’ve found on you tube

  • @benjgold
    @benjgold Před 5 lety +5

    Man, your videos are the best. A must for any harmonica enthusiast. Keep 'em coming!

  • @timkilleen8590
    @timkilleen8590 Před 3 lety +2

    love ya work man!you actually got me playing something.well done.

  • @jrguarita
    @jrguarita Před 4 lety +1

    Love this guy! He really teaches!!!

  • @AmberCrowley
    @AmberCrowley Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks this is awesome! I am playing hands free with guitar so it a bit different but I am able to apply your lesson. Thanks.

  • @heikkikervinen8018
    @heikkikervinen8018 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks again or wonderful teachings ! I have played harmonica for decades but just few weeks been going round with these CZcams siten. Nice to get boost for playing!

  • @GnashvilleUK
    @GnashvilleUK Před rokem

    Loving learning these licks. had so much fun. Now many hours nailing them. Thanks

  • @Kod1515
    @Kod1515 Před rokem +1

    This was amazing! I learned so quick and I just bought it! Good teaching

  • @cleandawg
    @cleandawg Před 2 lety

    Good job, I am 67 and learning the harp your lessons makes sense the way you teach.

  • @darrylespeland4824
    @darrylespeland4824 Před 3 lety +2

    Appreciate the help tomlin, really great tutorial, thanks!!!

  • @rogeriocardoso3386
    @rogeriocardoso3386 Před 7 lety +6

    Aqui do Brasil estou aprendendo muito com você obrigado!!!!

  • @SuperMrsLucy
    @SuperMrsLucy Před 7 lety +3

    A very inspiring lesson, thanks a bunch 😍

  • @cincinnatipedalsteel4347
    @cincinnatipedalsteel4347 Před 2 měsíci

    Great stuff to build on and to use as puzzle pieces and put them together, add/ subtract notes…. Add nuances like volume swells, dynamics and trills.
    Possibilities are endless. Great stuff

  • @gizemgencosman2549
    @gizemgencosman2549 Před 2 lety +1

    This is literally brilliant! Thank you!

  • @beo7929
    @beo7929 Před 6 lety +11

    I'm finnally learning, you're the best teacher dude, top notch work!

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 6 lety +2

      +Alberto Harres Rocha cheers Alberto - I'm so pleased that you are learning.

  • @SmileFreestyle-hx2rc
    @SmileFreestyle-hx2rc Před 7 měsíci

    I'm definitely playing it in the right timing but that rich sound you make and your smooth lead ins are indicative of expert rather than newbie. You're a black belt

  • @IjukeYOUout
    @IjukeYOUout Před 4 lety +5

    liiiiit bro appreciate it just got my harmonica delivered today and damn this helps

  • @uncleneal5892
    @uncleneal5892 Před 8 lety +6

    thanks Tomlin - i'm always liking the format in which you teach -AWESOME!

  • @jimkozak6623
    @jimkozak6623 Před 4 lety +1

    My man Tomlin, you be a great teacher! If I can pick it up...(and I am pickin) then anyone can. Notice I am even startin ta speak the lingo. I am lookin forward to more of your lessons. Nuff of those old slow classics like Amazing Grace... and Moon River...
    kickin butt an bendin notes* thanks

  • @mariansalisbury4975
    @mariansalisbury4975 Před 4 lety +33

    This is really good. Love having the music and the tabs as well as the instruction. Easy to follow, I just need a lot of practice!

  • @sc1915
    @sc1915 Před 2 lety +1

    Very clear lessons, easy to follow along with.

  • @willyruger7895
    @willyruger7895 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video. I haven't played in years. I stumbled across your video, watched a bit and then went to get my harmonica. I forgot how much fun playing was.

  • @thewalkingquadriplegic7857

    Thanks bro I started playing during lockdown and your classes been awesome

  • @jeffreykazulin39
    @jeffreykazulin39 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you so much my friend how gracious of you to spend your time 8:07

  • @HarmonyStephen
    @HarmonyStephen Před 2 lety +1

    You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for sharing. I accidental found your channel and I am your fan. I am a retiree beginner and will follow your advice and learn steadily in my comfortable speed.

  • @rikfranks2933
    @rikfranks2933 Před 3 lety +1

    Just what I've been looking for, thanks greatly 👍🏻

  • @MaxEberle
    @MaxEberle Před 2 měsíci

    Bravo! This is what I needed! Some actionable licks! Thanks man!!

  • @HatchdownMP
    @HatchdownMP Před 6 lety +5

    Thank you so much for these. I feel like you have broken my harmonica deadlock!

  • @thelegendarygunner
    @thelegendarygunner Před 3 lety +1

    I am learning so much from these.

  • @ruffastoast8570
    @ruffastoast8570 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is the cowboy bepop tone i was looking for, without having to buy another harmonica

  • @vealthemusic5787
    @vealthemusic5787 Před 3 lety +1

    thank you I needed an instrument I could carry everywhere and you teach it nicely

  • @MsMusicman56
    @MsMusicman56 Před 2 lety

    These are great easy lessons. The harp is such a cool instrument ...Tks Tomlin

  • @gordonmiller1690
    @gordonmiller1690 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful and extremely useful to have the tabs AND the music - thank you!

  • @Andreykrupin
    @Andreykrupin Před 2 lety

    This is the best ever lesson and tutor I have seen. Notes scale is very helpful!

  • @jsdrdz
    @jsdrdz Před rokem +1

    Simples e eficiente, obrigado por sua generosidade

  • @rafapomykaa4104
    @rafapomykaa4104 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you very much! It is just Great! Good Job.

  • @memyselfandi9684
    @memyselfandi9684 Před 2 lety

    I love how he gets right to it and begins teaching and makes it really simple although I still can't get it but I feel like I will

  • @NomDeGrrr
    @NomDeGrrr Před 7 lety +7

    You are my favorite teacher.

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 7 lety

      +Catherine Wachs aw thank you Catherine :-) that is a lovely thing to read on a Monday morning. Set me up for the week!

  • @marksedor6865
    @marksedor6865 Před 8 lety +2

    Thanks for free lessons. The way you teach is very helpful and easy to follow. I'm having trouble downloading your tabs but will keep trying.
    Thanks again!

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 8 lety

      +Mark Sedor hi Mark, I'm sorry you are having trouble with the tabs, send me an email tomlin@tomlinharmonicalessons.com

  • @sithadyanti7901
    @sithadyanti7901 Před 3 lety

    You are a very patient teacher! Thumbs up! Hi from Indonesia.

  • @DP-ey7wp
    @DP-ey7wp Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome explanation. Thank you!

  • @88Irishlad
    @88Irishlad Před 4 měsíci

    Love the sheet music with the tabs!

  • @markjackson2960
    @markjackson2960 Před 4 lety +2

    Great Lesson Thank You!

  • @fernandocriadocuadra2412
    @fernandocriadocuadra2412 Před 9 měsíci

    You are an amazing teacher, thank you so much!!

  • @jesusliebtdich8571
    @jesusliebtdich8571 Před 3 lety

    I love the bend sound on 4 hole. In my opinion it's the most bluesy note on harmonica

  • @calebcavazos8411
    @calebcavazos8411 Před 3 lety +1

    bloody hell at 1:55 you sounded absolutely brilliant mate

  • @PrettyCoolFriend
    @PrettyCoolFriend Před 2 lety

    I just got a harmonica as a gift. I watched this video and I already sound like I know what I’m doing! Subscribed.

  • @alasdairhalliday6792
    @alasdairhalliday6792 Před rokem

    Awesome video - thank you so much!

  • @herpderp297
    @herpderp297 Před 3 lety +1

    I had been trying just the 1st Lick @0:36 for a while and wasnt sounding anything like in the video
    Then I just tried most of the draws and blows in the same breath and it actually sounded close to the video, thanks Tomlin for sharing an easy to start lesson

  • @pablomauricioaguilera611

    From Patagonia Chile, I said Thank you !!!! por free lesson. We need more people like you. Thanks.

  • @flumgodus4419
    @flumgodus4419 Před 2 lety

    really helped me, its a lotz of fun. thanks!

  • @joshspaven7761
    @joshspaven7761 Před 6 lety +1

    Never commented or reviewed or rated anyone or anything in my life until now.... There's alot of good tutor's/tutorials and free lessons on CZcams (gussows being my own go-to guy generally) but this lesson has been the 1st one where I "think" I actually just jammed for the 1st time ..... Many thanks my friend keep on going 👌👍

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  Před 6 lety

      Thank you so much Josh - Adam is the man so I really appreciate you spending a little time with me too :-)

  • @oneman49instruments
    @oneman49instruments Před 3 lety +1

    Interesting licks man! I was able to do one and I'm happy!

  • @ppalarcon3618
    @ppalarcon3618 Před 2 lety

    love your channel man, congrats

  • @DontKeeptheFaith
    @DontKeeptheFaith Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, man. I needed this!

  • @stasiso
    @stasiso Před 7 lety +1

    Subscribed and liked videos. Bought a Big River Harp C for my dad, but he's not seeing it much, since it's in my hands constantly. :) And after watching all videos on CZcams on bending notes, I was bending within 15 minutes after your video. Thank you man!! Keep up the good work.

  • @garyadamsgma1495
    @garyadamsgma1495 Před 8 lety +1

    As usual.... SUPERB! And welcome home!

  • @luisfernandoponce
    @luisfernandoponce Před 3 lety

    very easy and very straight to the point

  • @josueramosmarquez1410
    @josueramosmarquez1410 Před 4 lety +1

    This is awesome!!!!! Really simple!

  • @topmantommo
    @topmantommo Před 3 lety

    Absolutely brilliant and awesome lessons 👏👌 Thank You So Much ... 😃😃😃❤

  • @awaken77
    @awaken77 Před 5 lety +2

    you have the best harp tutorials! subscribed

  • @misterflannery3192
    @misterflannery3192 Před 5 měsíci

    Good stuff man. Appreciate you

  • @johndean9108
    @johndean9108 Před 2 lety

    Great lessons for a real biginner, Thanks.

  • @jingleskhanaudioproductions

    these are super duper great

  • @young-arneypictures.4026

    I love and you are awesome, you make it so easy to learn.