Amazing Grace Harmonica Blues (Lesson on C Harmonica, Cross-harp)
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- In this free Amazing Grace Harmonica Lesson, I demonstrate how to play a harmonica version of Amazing Grace, in 2nd position (cross harp.) I'm using a C harmonica, so the key of this Amazing Grace harmonica song would be G.
In a previous video, I showed how to play the easy harmonica songs Amazing Grace in it's easiest form on the harmonica, which would be first position in the top octave (Key of C.) In this video we can play more blues harmonica riffs with the song, because we are in 2nd position.
Here are the harmonica tabs in c:
1- 2- 2-
3- 3-(W) 3+ 3-
3-(W) 34+ 23+ 12-
1- 2- 2-
3- 3-(W) 3+ 3-
3-(W) 4- (insert blues lick such as trilling 4-5- or doing a 3rd position lick)
3- 4- 4- (oi oi oi)
3- 3-(W) 3+ 3-
3-(W) 34+ 23+ 12-
1- 2- 2-
3- 3-(W) 3+ 3- 3-(W)
2- 2-
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Thanks again for tuning in to watch How to Play Harmonica Songs, Amazing Grace, C Harmonica, 2nd position (Key of G.)
Blessings,
Luke Clebsch - Hudba
Thanks!! Very beautful version.
Oh my goodness gracious thank you so much for existing 🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍 what an inspiration
Lol. This made my day.
Wow! That blew me away! Best harmonica version of this song I've ever heard. I'm sure your grandma would have been honored.
Thanks, Jay.
Dunno if anyone cares but if you're stoned like me atm then you can stream all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend these days =)
@Emilio Blaine yup, I've been using instaflixxer for since november myself :D
I vowed last night to pickup the harmonica every day for a month for practice and performance when the opportunity presents itself. Just had knee surgery 3 wks ago and I've been watching too much television and its taking away the most important thing we take for granted. TIME! (Water is up there, too. But let's focus on time) I have to relearn alot of songs and riffs because of my laziness! Help me help myself! I'm glad I found your channel!
Your grandma would be super proud of ya. Good video! Keep up the great work.
Sweet! This is what I was looking forward too. Thank you Luke.
Lucas, your teaching style is really awesome, emphasizing learning by ear... it's just a very useful and accessible technique for me. Thanks!
Dude I love playing this! Using different techniques is really good and the girl loves it too! Keep the lessons coming Yew!
you're awesome and u taught me a lot tonight. The bends and blows i can figure out.. thanks man.
Fantastic lesson!!! So much fun.
Thank you Luke. Just trying to learn.. its just great
breathtaking!!! you are so talented ❤💙💛🎶
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I accidentally figured out how to play Amazing Grace about a year back while trying to learn "What a Wonderful World." go figure.. :) However; you just showed me some really nice touches (and a few notes that are now obvious I was missing) that I'll be adding to my own version immediately.
One really nice technique that grabbed my attention was the percussive attack you gave to the (34)(23)(-1-2) sequence. I can't listen to that without seeing a big pipe organ in the background (sweet).. Your use of flutters and unbelievable vibrato add so much to this. Another nice touch is that you at least went into a brief explanation of the alternate blues runs you were adding. So many other artists throw things like that in their instructional video's but leave us 'students' at a total loss for what just happened. At least I know you're using 3rd position riffs and you have another tutorial on those.. and yes I've been digging already. I do have to admit I'd love to see the tabs for those runs written out, but I'm already so grateful for what you've given us.
I am watching this video for thousands time !!! Man,I wanna play the way you do!
God bless you! Thanks for the note. Rock on!
I love that song awesome
much love brother. keep creating.
Ficou Bonito, congratulações do Rio de Janeiro 🟡🟢
Thanks for the Blessings! Tremendous talent!
Thanks a lot Lucas.
Your a good instructor! Thank you.
Such a beautiful lesson 💙🖤 thank you 😊 🙏
Best version ever! T
hanks Luke
Luke, great version, and instructions! Peace!
Thank you for putting this up on youtube. I stubbled across this tune practicing bending notes. Especially draw 3 over to draw 2 :). I have just brought a android app called bendometer, which I'm finding great to visually show what note you are hitting with the bend. It cost me around $16 NZD and has been worth all it's money. Like all the harmonica teachers on CZcams you are easy to follow. Thanks Luke. Regards, Brent
A moving rendition of "Amazing Grace." Thanks, Lucas. Robert
thanks for the note, Robert!
Thank you Luke. I played at my father's funeral here in Brazil two years ago, after learning from you. This song drew some tears from relatives and friends. Cheers and all the best for you.
Thank you for sharing this meu irmao
WOW.. GREAT LESSON AND YOU STYLE IS AMAZING...
Love your lessons, you present things in a way that is easy to understand. I also love your spirit, and your hat. (I have 3 like it, black, grey and green)
I'm almost 50 and just started to play about a month ago and I'm loving it. You have been very helpful. Your lesson on bending help me finally get the 3 draw. I've been working on that since day 1.
I started with a cheap Hohner Bluesband ($5 from a toy store) but just got a Hohner Special 20 Marine Band. WOW! What a difference.
Anyway, keep 'em coming.
Sweet, Allen. Yes, brother, it's all about the HAT!!! If you already own those hats, then you're already on your way to becoming a great bluesman! ;-) Good for you for learning something new. It's good for the soul, eh? Rock on!
fantastic!
Loved learning this version, very good teacher, God bless
Glad to hear it Keith. God bless you!
A harp in Lucas hands is amazing.
nice song. like the way this is played
LOVE IT!
Rock on, Liam.
Hey Luke !....You just put me off playing my harmonica....Been trying to play cross harp for .a few months now (instead of just melodies ,in first ) This is the tune I'm Using. and you know what ,? mine doesn't quite sound like yours, ha ha . Luke that sounds awesome mate .
Muito bom Gostei. Parabéns.
Very good. I like it. Congratulations.
Very good. Thank you. Will try to play it the way you do !
Rock on!
love it
Thanks Roland!
Great lesson! Thank you.
Glad it helped!
Great!
Amazing job with the amazing grace ❤️
Mahalo and Aloha!
かっこよすぎ！
So good! Thank You! Really nice that you honor your Grandparents!
Thanks Randy. 🙏🏼
You are doing a very great job to humankind man, jejeje!
firstly, LET ME AGREE WITH JOSH P IN SAYING I TOO THINK THIS IS THE BEST VERSION OF THIS WIDELY ALTERED TUNE I HAVE HEARD. SECONDLY, i NOW (THANKS TO YOU )LEARNT TO BEND MY 3 DRAW.....i KEPT 'LISTENING TO THE FIRST LINE OVER AND OVER AGAIN. UNTIL THE SOUND OF THAT NOTE 'A' STUCK IN MY MEMORY. SO NOW AS I BEND , I CAN 'FEEL' MY WAY TO THE PERFECT NOTE. AND AS THIS IS MAYBE THE HARDEST DRAW BEND, THE OTHERS FEEL EASY TO GET AND I JUST NEED TO PERFECT THEM........ALL DOWN TO YOU ! tHANKS LOLWIT
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words. Congrats on getting the -3 whole step bend. Perfecting bending is a life long pursuit. Happy harping! Aloha
this is a really great video; it shows how critical proper bends are...do a couple of videos showing just basic scales and intervals for daily practice to get the proper tone. Or, if not, just doing this tune every day for a year to get it perfect will make a huge difference. it will also train our ear to hear when you are out of tune...Great work!
True. Thanks!
W. 0. W.
👏👏👏
Lucas, I think that in the beginning of the video and at 6-30 you play differently last part. At the end of the video as it is written in the tabs, but in the beginning of the video is something like
1- 2- 2-
quickly (3-4-3-) 3-(w) 3+ 3- 3-(w)
3- 3- (w) 3+
2+ 2-
And it sounds more interesting
Thank you very much for your lessons! I like them a lot. I'm a beginner, but has already learned a few songs on your lessons.
Waouhhh waouhhh
Seriously digging your videos man. I'm just learning how to play!
Nice! Glad they're helping. Rock on!
Hello Lucas, thanks for this great lesson.
Would it be possible for you to write the tabs for the 3rd position riff that you beautifully added to the end of the song at the start of this video?
Lucas - as always an excellent lesson. Hopefully one day we'll get you over to Scotland for a jam!
For sure, Tomlin. Can't wait to link up in Scotland!
Great lesson, Luke...very inspiring...from
Vancouver Canada...
Awesome, thank you!
Fantastic job Luke do you give lessons other than on Facebook and what an honor to be able to play that at your grandma‘s passing
More video please with blues PLEASE!!!
Lucas you inspire me. You teach with such humility and humor together. J hope to meet you in person. Your Brother in Christ. Kelly
Right on Kelly. I hope so too! God bless you, and rock on, my brother!
@@FunkyHarp Lucas, Kelly here. Just FYI, I am 54 years old, only been playing harp for 2 years. Been told I'm close to being on stage! And, pretty much all because of you !! God bless you brother.
Hi Luke, I think you've done an amazing job with the channel. You've inspired me to play and go from not knowing a single note to being able to play Amazing Grace (plus a whole load of other stuff from other videos!). This means a lot to me - my grandfather played harmonica back in the day and I think of him when I play it now. Keep it going!
I have a special request - I would love a tutorial on how to play 'Trouble So Hard' by Vera Hall - it's a really atmospheric song and I heard it the other day for the first time in years while watching a documentary on BB King. If you could do a brief video on that, please, it would be amazing.
All best wishes from London!
Hey Chris - thanks for your comment. It means a lot to me. I just checked out "Trouble so Hard." What a great song! Thanks for introducing me to it. I'd be happy to do a video on it. But I'm going to have to ask your patience on getting it up! Keep that harmonica filling the London air! Peace, Luke
Thanks Lucas from Montreal i like the way you do your lessons your giving great tips and your such an inspiration to continu for me to play je vous adores Merci Beaucoup :)
+UNITY nathalie Beaulieu Thank you! I've only been to Nelson in Canada, and would love to come visit your city!
No problem wish to see u in our place your so so welcome here
FunkyHarp you would like it a lot .. come when is the Jazz festival ;)
I know it's a chanel to learn how to play, but maybe, It could be nice if you explained us how you do the maintenance of your harmonica.
Some of your tips and routine :)
I just started watching and learning a doubt or two from you. thanks! could you make a video playing"Come to Jesus" by Chris Rice. a piano song but maybe you could make it with the harmonica bi would love to learn that song
Hey Lucas! I've been learning loads from all your videos and I'd like to say thanks for that.
However, in the intro of this video, you ended with a beautiful symphony that isn't in the description. I would love to learn that instead as the 2 draws you have in the description feels bland to me.
Excellent video. It's extremely helpful. Can you please recommend some good (and relatively easy) songs to play in 2nd and 3rd position? Trying to break the habit of playing in 1st position and I want to develop my blues scale skills. Thanks.
+Dino Goldie Sorry for so late reply!
2nd position playlist:
czcams.com/play/PLyv42f0OGtPr6AYsNI5HT0CmtvyG7Q7eV.html
3rd position playlist:
czcams.com/play/PLyv42f0OGtPrn3sel7BPfpYExmBzmn49T.html
Still having trouble getting the second last phrase (-3 -3w +3 -3w) to sound right :(...
good stuff Maynard
Ha!
Another great video. I have been working this song for a while now and you just gave me some new ideas on making the song sound even better. Maybe you can make a video on how to play the star spangled banner in first position played on the low end of the harmonica next?
Hwy Jeremy - glad the vids are helping. I shot a Star Spangled Banner video as you requested. I'll try to get it up within the next couple weeks…Play on!
Thanks Bro looking forward to seeing it.
👍
Is it possible to get the real tab of your finnishing ?
Thanks for the detailed instruction Lucas. I do have a request.... please do a video on how to play the hymn 'Jesus keep me near the cross'.
Arun Sandhu Not familiar with that hymn. I've made a note to check it out!
Thanks Lucas...
i dont know anything about music, but can i learn how to do this?
I'm sticking with you mate, with this vid......I'll let you know how i get on........thanks for the vid !
Keep me posted....
@@FunkyHarp You said to keep you posted... well thanks to you Luke I can now bend the 3 draw down a full stop, by playing this familiar tune i know what the note should sound like . Making it easy to know when you've bent it correctly . Thanks !
Luke... amazing. Do you offer lessons? If I can play like that came Christmas 2020 with your tutelage... I'm all in
Yes, I do Skype lessons. You can email me luke@true-lp.com if interested...
can this be played on the marine band classic and could you please tell me some songs that can be played on the marine band harmonica key of c
HI Trevor... You can play this version (or any other song) on any diatonic (10 hole) harmonica in any key. All that happens is that you'll be playing in a different key. Sometimes a song sounds better or more familiar in specific keys, but that shouldn't stop you from playing them. Playing this (in 2nd position as is done here) on your C harmonica means you'll actually be playing it in the key of G.. handy to know if you've got a guitar or keyboard accompanying you. My harp of choice is in the key of G so I play this song in the key of D. Do a search on Cross Harp or 2nd position for better explanations. If you're really starting out you may find the 2 draw and all of the bends difficult. The 2 draw comes from experience (I have to really think back hard to remember having problems with it).. the same pretty much is true for the bends, although I have one brand of harmonica that squeals no matter what I try.. the important thing is.. don't give up and have a blast.
It never sounds like that when I play it.....
Oh yeah, I need to know how blues should go in the prayer of the one! 8:30
Hi! It´s a very cool version. But are´nt there missing a node in the tabs Line 2 ?
aaah you say it in the video. you put in an extra -4-3 . You should correct the tabs thoug. thx for the good videos. ;)
Wow you can be my teacher can
i just want to know Why not write the note on paper that's more easy for begining learn blue harmonica?....thanks.
Never had a harmonica lesson from a floating head before.....
With a cap
Ha!
@@FunkyHarp Great lesson by the way!
i know Guitar Tab but not Harmonica. Can you explain how to follow the Tabs you posted for this.. much appreciated/blessings.. Peace
+ means blow
- means bend
(h) means bend down a half step
(W) means bend down a whole step.
Hope this helps!
FunkyHarp
Yes sir.. that helps a lot. thanks for the feedback. you lessons are great.. i appreciate your attention to details.. Peace, God bless
What type of harmonica do you use
Lee Oskar
sir I'm a new subscriber , can you please Play a song ? the title is "How great though art"
Great idea. I'll work on it!
Just okay. I would go more for the organ sound. But good enough for beginners. Not a song one should go "bluesy" with.
OMG, I just realize the bend is absolutely not that hard.
Why not jut place the Tabs on the screen...it's easier to follow.
And more work to create, lol! You can check out my videos with Harmonica.com for better production value....
Who r u
owe let me slap you lol how do you do that? you make me sick, I wish I could play it like that,