5 cool riffs for beginning blues harmonica players

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  • čas přidán 12. 02. 2018
  • Here are five simple blues harp riffs, clearly explained. No bends required!
    www.modernbluesharmonica.com/b...
    With Adam Gussow of Modern Blues Harmonica
    "Oh Susanna": a classic American folk song, adapted for harp.
    Video: www.tradebit.com/filedetail.ph...
    Tab (free!): www.tradebit.com/filedetail.ph...
    "Whistlin' the Blues": an original 12-bar blues head, appropriate for ADVANCED BEGINNERS and BEGINNERS ready for a stiff challenge.
    Video: www.tradebit.com/filedetail.ph...
    Tab: www.tradebit.com/filedetail.ph...
    "Same Old Blues": An original 12-bar blues for BEGINNERS and ADVANCED BEGINNERS. This is an excellent workout for developing players who don't bend much (or at all) and want to play something that is recognizably a blues. Good synthesis of single note melodies and chord rhythms. Serious blues harp begins here.
    Video: www.tradebit.com/filedetail.ph...
    Tab: www.tradebit.com/filedetail.ph...
    Here are two beginner's packages that will help you build on what I've shown you in this video:
    Modern Blues Harmonica beginner's special:
    www.tradebit.com/filedetail.p...
    Modern Blues Harmonica beginner's deluxe:
    www.tradebit.com/filedetail.p...
    Please follow me on Twitter (@AdamGussow) and Medium.
    / adamgussow
    / asgussow_69031
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Komentáře • 585

  • @goodday3185
    @goodday3185 Před 3 lety +1818

    Perfect for when I go to jail

  • @fnds64
    @fnds64 Před 2 lety +533

    Riff #1 - 0:50 - 1D 2B 2D
    Riff #2 - 3:10 - 5D 5B 4D 3D 2D
    Riff #3 - 5:07 - 4D 4D 4B 4D 3D 2D 2D
    Riff #4 - 6:15 - 3D 4D 3D 4D 2D 3D 4D 3D 2D
    Riff #5 - 7:31 - 2D 3D 4D 5B 6B
    Thank you for the lesson!
    Hope this helps.

  • @tonytoni1303
    @tonytoni1303 Před 5 lety +423

    My grandfather passed several years ago... and left me his vantage harmonica for me to learn how to play that he used for years even in the war.. But.. I never felt like i could get better no matter how much i tried.. Not very many harmonica players out here. Thanks for your great video, much help for me to learn steps

    • @dittowidow4160
      @dittowidow4160 Před 5 lety +2

      😥😥❤❤

    • @YourBeastRoy
      @YourBeastRoy Před 5 lety +16

      Glad you picked it up and Amazing story, Do Him Proud!
      Eric Weinstein has one of my Fav quotes all time.
      “Rule #0 - EVERYONE should learn to play Harmonica or know why they’re not. There’s so few that do, it’s so nice, so simple, few secrets, and easily bring it anywhere. You at least need a reason why you’re not.”

    • @Conesey
      @Conesey Před 4 lety +1

      search harptabs.com for some melodies super easy

    • @keiksolo
      @keiksolo Před 4 lety +4

      *passed away

    • @iamjimb
      @iamjimb Před 4 lety +15

      @@keiksolo go away

  • @sebastianfibes2126
    @sebastianfibes2126 Před 5 lety +59

    Finally. Someone who's all rock less talk. That's how you hold an audience attentive. Thanks Adam.

  • @billynomad4270
    @billynomad4270 Před 4 lety +85

    I’ve literally learned to play like a pro in 4 days thanks to you Adam. Had a bit of previous experience playing blues sax but otherwise this was all new to me at the weekend. Can’t believe how fun and easy the harp is to play. You sir are a hero x

  • @ickynugson
    @ickynugson Před 5 lety +69

    as soon as you said '...I'ma teach you old school style... so y'better listen" you've my full attention

  • @jacobacosta1818
    @jacobacosta1818 Před 2 lety +12

    My drunken friend was even able to follow this, and he has improved 70 fold. I approve of you, and encourage you to keep making such engaging, entertaining, and enlightening content. Good day, sir.

  • @AnSturbin
    @AnSturbin Před 5 lety +124

    5:39 anybody else notice that the video skips when he says lag

    • @Sam-dc9bg
      @Sam-dc9bg Před 5 lety +32

      ....glitch in the matrix.

    • @couldntbotherr4700
      @couldntbotherr4700 Před 4 lety +3

      Sam exactly what I was gonna say lol

    • @hunterdryden537
      @hunterdryden537 Před 4 lety +1

      AnSturbin I did actually it happend a lot

    • @AD-ij2wj
      @AD-ij2wj Před 2 lety

      He does state in another video that he’s an alien hybrid

  • @forever420j
    @forever420j Před 5 lety +7

    Got my first harmonica and I’m so thankful 🙏🏽 for your videos ! I’m learning and lots of practice,one day I’ll be able to play this decently. Thank you again.

  • @angelagordon1592
    @angelagordon1592 Před 2 lety +3

    You are so easy to follow !!! I’ve tried to watch videos for years ; YOU taught me more in 5 minutes than I’ve learned in years !!! Thank you !!!

  • @patriciawhite7853
    @patriciawhite7853 Před 4 lety +6

    I'm a beginner harp player and really getting the hang on the first riff with a swing and added 2 inhale 3 blow 3 inhale sounds great, thank you

  • @Atsizy
    @Atsizy Před 3 lety

    Old school always works the best! I’ve been searching for 2 weeks and found nothing good but then you come in and helped me so much!!! Thank you!!!

  • @lestrum
    @lestrum Před 4 lety

    This one of the best out there. Whether book, CD, DVD, streaming, what have you. Just jumps in straight away to give one a good starting point with serious licks.

  • @MrTimotijn
    @MrTimotijn Před 4 lety +1

    You are a great teacher! I have been teaching music myself for 15+ years and you are a true inspiration!!!

  • @darrinpennington
    @darrinpennington Před 6 lety +140

    Second riff sounded like the intro to love me do by the Beatles

    • @Djerov2
      @Djerov2 Před 6 lety +2

      Darrin Pennington thought the same thing!

    • @AnSturbin
      @AnSturbin Před 5 lety +1

      Hell yeah

    • @YourBeastRoy
      @YourBeastRoy Před 5 lety +5

      Darrin Pennington Am I seriously the only one that hears The Way To Sesame Street? Or am I a nut job... Haha

    • @jovemmagal7624
      @jovemmagal7624 Před 5 lety

      I think the same

    • @andyrock6481
      @andyrock6481 Před 5 lety

      It's sounded like War to me City country city

  • @kylekayser2291
    @kylekayser2291 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for posting this video just got my 3 year old grandson his first harp and he is loving watching you and playing along.

  • @giramrod
    @giramrod Před 5 lety +6

    I got busy in life and I put down the harmonica 2 years ago but I left it learning from you and here I am again it's really good to see you're still teaching I have to say I missed you man good to see you I subscribed and I'll be seeing you a lot more keep it up please

  • @cilies3369
    @cilies3369 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for this very useful tutorial! The hamonica is completely new acquaintance to me and these riffs are splendid to be introduced to breathing issues, rythm, playing single note aswell as chords. Thanks a lot.

  • @mightymurph3949
    @mightymurph3949 Před 4 lety +25

    I just got my harmonica today and have made you my instructor. Let’s rock out

  • @Joeforever69
    @Joeforever69 Před 4 lety +1

    You’re the best Gussow, thanks for all your help, wouldn’t be the harmonica player I am without you!

  • @lawrencebecker798
    @lawrencebecker798 Před 4 lety +2

    I loved the movie Satan & Adam. I just was it on Netflix. It was sweet and painful, introspective, vulnerable and inspirational, ... and more. Thanks for putting this story out into the world!

  • @sharontaylor9848
    @sharontaylor9848 Před 4 lety

    What a wonderfully empathetic style. Power to you Mr. Gussow - a big thumbs up!

  • @JavaRatusso
    @JavaRatusso Před 6 lety +5

    Liked and subscribed! I was born in '60 and was one of those kids who always had a harp in my pocket (amongst a rabbit's foot, pocket knife and some coins if lucky). At 10, I could easily play all the basic tunes.. But I never advanced to blues in any consistent or meaningful way. You really made this lesson fun! Thanks!

  • @holgerschwarz2416
    @holgerschwarz2416 Před 5 lety +4

    I am 58 years old. For a few months I play harmonica. I enjoy it and am happy about my learning success. Especially this video is very helpful.
    Thanks for that, Mr. Gussow.
    Greetings from Northern Germany

    • @dinaagha
      @dinaagha Před 5 lety

      Holger Schwarz do you have time to help me in practice my german !!

    • @holgerschwarz2416
      @holgerschwarz2416 Před 5 lety

      Donzy, I like to help. Do you have any idea how we can improve your German language skills? Are you already talking words or should we start all over again?
      Greetings from northern Germany, near the border with Denmark.

  • @valenterodrigues6881
    @valenterodrigues6881 Před 3 lety +15

    Thank you for your lesson you opened up my mind with this lesson on how to get hooked with harmonica.

  • @Franker217
    @Franker217 Před 2 lety +3

    Hey Adam, I just saw you in the Robert Johnson documentery. When I saw you I remembered that I had watched several of your tutorials as Adam and Evil. I Have been playing harp for over 40 years and you are just what I need to kick me up to the next level. Thanks for your dedication to the art. David Franks

  • @azertyquerty6072
    @azertyquerty6072 Před rokem

    Big thanks from France for this tuto.

  • @joseantonioromancastellano214

    Ty 4 everything, you are the reason why i started to play Harp 5yrs ago.
    Ty so much Adam, cheers from Chile

  • @gilbertrobles1374
    @gilbertrobles1374 Před 5 lety +3

    Wow!really liked the sound of the bended notes. Thanks Adam.
    Cheers from deep South Texas.

  • @jasperbillie3294
    @jasperbillie3294 Před 4 lety +11

    I'm just now getting back into playing the harmonica! You're a really friendly teacher, I love it. Right now I got a little 5 dollar one but it'll do for now.. it's fun. I used to play when I was 5 but I'd always lose it in my room hahaha. I subscribed! I LOVE the tunes. I'll be practicing with your guides. Thankyou for making this channel!

  • @juanolcese1555
    @juanolcese1555 Před 4 lety +2

    SOME YEARS AGO I BOUGHT ONE IN NY-NEVER PLAY AT MY 77 YEARS OLD I START WITH MARVELLOUS
    CLASS AND GREAT MASTER Gussow´s.THANKS A LOT NEVER IS LATE TO LEARN.REGARDS FROM BUENOS AIRES CITY IN ARGENTINA.

  • @harmonica2007
    @harmonica2007 Před 6 lety

    your comments about syncopation have done more for my understanding than anything else I've heard. Thanks Adam!

  • @btsss
    @btsss Před 6 lety

    Found a Hohner 64 Chromonica at a consignment shop last week. Took it apart, cleaned it out. Now I found your video and getting hooked on learning to play. Your lessons are great, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @thijs199
    @thijs199 Před 21 dnem

    Hey Gussow, you deserve a place in my sub list hall of fame. I learnt the solo of Chris Cornell and if it wasn't for you teaching me with great detail how to learn to play single notes and how to bend, I would've never. I get those bends now very clean, with nice full notes. Now I'm also trying to get the wah's rhythmically. But I'm hooked now ;)

  • @bodyguardik
    @bodyguardik Před 6 lety +194

    Brilliant teacher. Thank you. From Russia with love ;)

    • @clintonfines6935
      @clintonfines6935 Před 6 lety

      Hello

    • @robertcampbell1181
      @robertcampbell1181 Před 5 lety

      bodyguardik ok

    • @mizfour6680
      @mizfour6680 Před 5 lety +5

      тоже смотрю его уроки, на русском такого мало

    • @luisma5796
      @luisma5796 Před 5 lety

      laughing man

    • @marinasankina9027
      @marinasankina9027 Před 4 lety +1

      Я думала, я одна такая тут:)))
      Хороший преподаватель. И классный английский:)))

  • @yoschieschmitt1929
    @yoschieschmitt1929 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks once more, especially for Little Walter at the end.

  • @Papin47
    @Papin47 Před rokem

    Brilliant combining teaching and selling (by reference) while offering an authentically informative lesson.

  • @hanlinoo8897
    @hanlinoo8897 Před 10 měsíci

    Love your attitude and passion

  • @Aberration79
    @Aberration79 Před 2 lety

    I’m finding your videos incredibly helpful Adam - best instructor on the net. I’m going to go for your course when I get paid

  • @tebigman65
    @tebigman65 Před 4 lety +2

    Very simple and easy to learn the notes! Thanks Pal.

  • @Sam-dc9bg
    @Sam-dc9bg Před 5 lety +6

    After playing for a year, I realize that some simple rifts like this are what I should have been working more on.....and just practicing to make them sound better and better.

  • @agenfavo2903
    @agenfavo2903 Před 5 lety

    I have started my harmonica lessons from you. thanks alot for sharing your skills. You are my guru now.

  • @joseantonioromancastellano214

    Hi Guss... i learned to play harp from ur CZcams lessons years ago.... best teacher ever.

  • @stephenhay4878
    @stephenhay4878 Před rokem

    Thanks for these videos having so much fun and its really rewarding when I can actually repeat what it is your doing. Once again thank you sir.

  • @joelreynoso9601
    @joelreynoso9601 Před 5 lety +2

    I’ve been watching this guy Gus for years now wait for our jam session🤟🏼😎

  • @LiebeNachDland
    @LiebeNachDland Před 4 lety

    Thanks a ton. Just was recently inspired by Les Stroud again watching some Survivorman, as I love those licks out there in the woods. Found my old C Bluesband and gave this a try, and have been loving my 4 and 5 pulls. I love the second riff with a glissando now coming out of the basic shuffle rhythm.

  • @charchar256
    @charchar256 Před 3 lety

    I started with a sax and figured a harmonica would be a nice side instrament to learn, love the walkthrough your giving btw

  • @ikust007
    @ikust007 Před 5 lety

    What a good teacher he is. Splendide .

  • @joeholland4936
    @joeholland4936 Před 3 lety

    Adam you do a good job teaching. Thanks.

  • @runeshark22
    @runeshark22 Před 5 lety +3

    love these videos man, i spend a lot of time sitting at work waiting for a call, so i figured why not take up harmonica? Its a cool sounding instrument, its way easier to bring around than literally any other instrument, ive always loved bluegrass, country, blues, and the like, so i followed your advice, currently waiting on a hohner marines band key of C in the mail!

  • @nolansteele3882
    @nolansteele3882 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for these videos.

  • @ralphwalton6736
    @ralphwalton6736 Před 5 lety +1

    I have that same book that's behind you.....bought it in the early 70's for about a dollar and a half...thanx for the lessons

  • @nilsfearons4797
    @nilsfearons4797 Před 2 lety

    Awesome lesson, thanks Adam

  • @margarett.newman7574
    @margarett.newman7574 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you. Very enabling instruction.

  • @storballen4449
    @storballen4449 Před 6 lety +10

    This video inspired me to start playing the Harmonica

  • @gleicianosilva67
    @gleicianosilva67 Před 5 lety +5

    Cheers bro, brilliant charisma...

  • @ib1905
    @ib1905 Před 3 lety

    Cool stuff, thanks a lot, Adam! Especially liked combining first 3 and playing them round.

  • @josephmarshall3058
    @josephmarshall3058 Před 6 lety

    You're a great instructor - even for us OLD guys. Thanks for posting these.........

  • @thedelta2820
    @thedelta2820 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your advice !

  • @treefelastevens5905
    @treefelastevens5905 Před 6 lety

    I have just picked thing I really want to start playing. Thank you so much for your video

  • @danielbirch212
    @danielbirch212 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful.

  • @oDouglasss
    @oDouglasss Před 5 lety

    Thank u for this video! I'm from Brazil and watch your some years. Thank u so mutch.

  • @drew1693
    @drew1693 Před 5 lety

    Just letting you know you're videos are working. I purchased the beginner videos from your website. I've learned more in the last 2 hours from your videos than I have searching all afternoon on youtube. I look forward to buying the more advanced lessons when I'm ready.

  • @mr.shanno6245
    @mr.shanno6245 Před rokem

    Thank you for this one.

  • @malcolmday7882
    @malcolmday7882 Před 4 lety

    Really enjoyed that. Great instruction Sir. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @mainpem
    @mainpem Před 5 lety

    Very nice thanks! Appreciate your work for the public!

  • @christophermccarthy6889

    Nice One , such an important video , the licks are basic, but it's great to see how you add in keeping time ( your foot tapping really helped ! ),
    It's the difference between just playing the harmonica , and actually being a musician, thanks Adam .

  • @lezscott7786
    @lezscott7786 Před 6 lety

    Another super session Adam and the way you enthusiastically put stuff across, players have just got too follow. thanks mate

  • @persiaguitar
    @persiaguitar Před 6 lety

    Thank you very much for the time you spent to explain just one thing it could be good to hear in the beginning the whole music before learning so we know what we are going to learn. I mean the final

  • @guitargold100
    @guitargold100 Před 5 lety

    I’ll have to admit, I saw the Satan and Adam doc and now I am here. I play blues guitar and wanted to have some harmonica skills to go along with some singing. These beginner lessons are a great start for me as I am getting it and now need to practice!

  • @edlapins1306
    @edlapins1306 Před 6 lety

    Having a blast learning from you.a lot of fun Thanks

  • @lyesbelkacem-fissa7455

    Great tips. Thanks

  • @samuelc.shadman7154
    @samuelc.shadman7154 Před 5 lety +1

    Just watched your Doc Satan and Adam. Totally digged it, such a beautiful story. I play guit, but I'm going down to my music store and buying my first "mouth organ", as my dad would call it. See you tomorrow Adam!

  • @iswhatitiskiddo5155
    @iswhatitiskiddo5155 Před 5 lety

    I like the way you teach. Thanks.

  • @alexpino4164
    @alexpino4164 Před 5 lety +2

    cool, very helpful Adam, thanks for your time and good energy!

  • @charliesideshow8400
    @charliesideshow8400 Před 6 lety

    Great! Thank You, Adam!

  • @1957mhoffman
    @1957mhoffman Před 3 lety

    Excellent, thanks!

  • @dandruff4462
    @dandruff4462 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for your awesome lessons!

  • @jerrydelozier1706
    @jerrydelozier1706 Před 4 lety

    Very helpful , Thanks !

  • @valkeniolima6566
    @valkeniolima6566 Před 5 lety +5

    Congratulations, your vídeos are sensacional!!

  • @gertorrrrrr6
    @gertorrrrrr6 Před 5 lety

    Great teacher you are! Thanks from Spain!

  • @user-wb5pj7hy4y
    @user-wb5pj7hy4y Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you, Adam. You give a good skills and a positive mood. Greetings from Ukraine.

  • @user-tx3ru3eu4k
    @user-tx3ru3eu4k Před 6 lety

    Great lesson

  • @bkg257
    @bkg257 Před 6 lety

    I learn a lot with you all its clear

  • @twistyx808
    @twistyx808 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for this. Got bored and picked up a harmonica today, got a nice start with this video.

  • @minnesotakid9231
    @minnesotakid9231 Před 5 lety

    You are awesome sir

  • @SanjeevSinghTanwar
    @SanjeevSinghTanwar Před 4 lety

    Nice! I play tremolo but loved the beauty of blues ....nice cool riffs sir! Salutes from India...

  • @ARIAPOORI
    @ARIAPOORI Před 4 lety

    Very clear explanation of all, thanks ....greetings from Mazatlán......

  • @jameschicken7482
    @jameschicken7482 Před 5 lety

    Very well explained

  • @Atsizy
    @Atsizy Před 3 lety

    Thanks helped really much

  • @stevewoodcock3032
    @stevewoodcock3032 Před 3 lety

    Great help on my learning Thanks so much.

  • @gleicianosilva67
    @gleicianosilva67 Před 5 lety

    Good teacher, thanks

  • @nix8960
    @nix8960 Před rokem

    Very interesting and useful, thx a bunch

  • @daedaeolvera6116
    @daedaeolvera6116 Před 6 lety

    Helps a lot thank you man it really grooves

  • @user-xk8co1oc4p
    @user-xk8co1oc4p Před rokem

    Thanks, for lesson👍

  • @sunjamrblues
    @sunjamrblues Před 4 lety

    Good ones to add to my riff collection. Thanks!

  • @jameso8418
    @jameso8418 Před rokem

    Love it! Ty for the share!👍👍

  • @robertburns5309
    @robertburns5309 Před 2 lety

    Thumbs up Adam!

  • @garryprendergast6183
    @garryprendergast6183 Před 2 lety

    Great stuff, old school is the best, keep it coming Adam. 😉

  • @sidrogerherzig2968
    @sidrogerherzig2968 Před 5 lety

    Thx for the lession adam. Greetings from switzerland🤙