Amazing Harmonica Improvisation Idea

[@TomlinHarmonica]

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[@LittleJohn1a]

where?

[@Blue_3rd]

Thanks, Tomlin! You are absolutely right. A few years ago, a guitar teacher got me playing blues solos using just two notes, no bends, just two notes. After five minutes he allowed me three notes and so we progressed up to five notes. That was one of the best music lessons I ever had. It forced me to use timing, expression and groove. I am trying to apply that to harmonica now 🙂 Great video, mate!

[@jordanmoss3643]

Makes me much more aware of all the notes and everything you can do with the draws, blows, bends in a single hole and even more in two holes. Makes you more focused on the roles each note can play. Thanks as usual!

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Glad it helped, Jordan! :)

[@doubleh6062]

2 hole improv is definitely something I need to work on. Thanks for the reminder, Tomlin.

[@delbertnawyn]

Man. . . 4K views, only 371 Likes. . . You deserve a lot more!!! I rarely have time to watch, but when I do, I am so grateful!!! Thank you Tomlin!! You are amazing!! It's the little stuff that adds up! I hope you keep the weeklys going!! Hopefully I will have time in the near future to explore your site a lot deeper and get into some more lessons!! Cheers!!!

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Thanks Delbert :-) Im amazed that it got so many likes :-)

[@tonylegg5313]

Great tip Tomlin 👍 I enjoy all your videos your sharing with us

[@tnysteph]

A great idea and video. I think there is so much that you can do with just two holes and you just proved that.

[@danlaxer514]

This is great. It really forces you to explore the range of each hole. Awesome. Thanks, Tomlin.

[@johnrobinson7036]

Very useful, particularly for a beginner like me. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks

[@diegoespana225]

4 draw bend! you hit it right on the nail, that's one I always turn to when trying improvisation. I'll try this exercise for sure.

[@Bootsharmonica]

Tomlin, this is a fantastic idea. I did the same when I was having trouble with the 2 draw whole step bend. Once I learned to do it I would play over your 12 barblues backing track and alternate between the 1,2 and 2 whole step. Vast improvement! I'm going to apply this asap.

[@macdjerf7763]

Excellent, very good teaching!

[@philippinefandango2859]

In the States we have 10 digit phone numbers.. I was imaging the other day, the endless combinations of numbers in one area code.. Multiply a ten hole diatonic harp by two for blow, and draw, and it is mind blowing... Thanks for the lesson, Tomlin...

[@kdon8497]

Great lesson/idea gotta try it, thanks

[@marybethhempel9101]

Great! I will definitely be doing this! Thank you much Tomlin! :)

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Awesome, let me know how you get on! :-)

[@breederfly]

Thank You! A lot to unpack and do!

[@sunnyscott4876]

Like the yellow watch!

[@jameslewis9343]

That's pure Genius!! Thanks!!

[@CigarsOnTheAir]

I do this technique Tomlin. I discovered just recently and thank you very much for reinforcing it! Good stuff!

[@harmonicamanrandy]

I agree 100%. Thanks for elaborating on this rare topic.

[@vkazhdan]

Thank you!

[@paulotoole744]

Excellent-excellent

[@PlayoffOdessa]

Thanks for the fresh idea Tomlin, I'm definitely going to experiment with that! :-)

[@winstonchurchill624]

Definitely an interesting idea. I know that Guso has a lesson called blues harmonica rope a dope which pretty much only involves the bottom three holes. If you don't mind Tomlin, I have a few requests. First, I would love some more country blues stuff. And secondly, I would love to see if you could do the saxophone solo from Blue Moon by Frank Sinatra. I know it's a pretty strange request, but I would love to be able to play it on harmonica.

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson :-). Thanks for the lesson requests - I'll see what I can do but I am struggling to keep up with everything I get requested to do.

[@charliegregory4148]

Very insightful!!!🎶👍❤💥🎸😎😷🔥

[@holgerschwarz2416]

Great lesson! Thank you, Tomlin.

[@prasannashreesha5980]

Awesome as usual 👏👏

[@brucetheukuleleteacher9008]

Brilliant!

[@kevinmichael7218]

Good stuff!🍻

[@49684]

I always find less is better and like to keep it simple. That kind you.

[@ricardobauza4886]

Thanks for the practical ideas! BTW could U make a video with Ain´t no bluesman,by Guy Davis? Greetings from Argentina

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Hi Ricardo. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll the mentioned title to my list of requested tutorials! :)

[@MrSpanky2001]

"Tasty".........I love that term!

[@invinciblevettel5]

If this helps ..... Listen to BB KIng playing and mimic his style with the call and response approach.

[@davidskuce2988]

great lessen Tomlin. By the way, you look a lot better clean shaven

[@makakut]

I don't know if I understand this exercise. Should I use two holes olny in one bar and change holes in next bar?

[@danielfaller5617]

I think you use two holes all the way through the dozenz of continuous 12 bars that you play at a time. ( so no, 2 holes for 12 bars) You chose any two of the ten at the beginning of a practice session. Still i think your idea is also a good one.☺

[@jor_dasan1810]

Less is more!

[@marcusdahlstrom7558]

More about the similar great idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5CZcoKHhtWLY9U by Jason Ricci. I tried this today with hole 1 and 2 and it works great over the 12 bar blues. Thanks and keep it up!

[@janosrock]

this is an excersice by will wilde, man.

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Will Wilde is awesome! I didn't realise he did this one also :-)

[@johandegreef3846]

It is like David Barrets 1 hole changes. The next step....

[@danwilliams8695]

Sound advice 😅

[@ld73]

Looks like fun, to bad for me I'm horrible.

[@martrog3429]

still no clue what he was doing here, one two draw only or draw blow