Harmonica Basics XL - 1st Position Blues Scale Blow Bend Workout

Thanks for watching Harmonica Basics 40 on how to learn to play the harmonica 1st position blues scale in the top octave and work on your blow bends. I am playing G harmonica for this harmonica lesson because it's easier execute blow bends in the lower keys. The harmonica tabs are listed below. But first, if you haven't yet....
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Here are the harmonica tabs for the 1st position blues scale:
7+ 8+(h) 9- 9+ 9(h) 9+ 10+(W) 10+
And descending, of course is just the reverse:
10+ 10+(W) 9+ 9+(h) 9- 8+(h) 7+
Next is the "quintessential blues lick." Here are the harmonica tabs:
9+ 9+(h) 8+(h) 7+
Or you can bend into it 9+(h) 9+ 9+(h) 8+(h) 7+
The trill: 9+(h) 9+ 10(W) (repeat)
By the way, the stuff I'm playing in the intro is something like this:
7+ 8+(h) 9+(h) 9+ 9- 8+(h) 9- 9+ 9+ 10+(W) 10+ 10+(W)
9+ 9+9(h) 8+(h) 7+ 8+(h) 7+ 9+(h) 9+ 9+(h) 8+(h) 7+
And that concludes this modern blues harmonica lesson, and hopefully gets your creative juices flowing and helps you learn to play harmonica 1st position blues licks on the harmonica.
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[@TomlinHarmonica]

Lucas, as always fantastic lesson! I hate playing blow bends, but you have inspired me to practice again!

[@FunkyHarp]

Right on Tomlin. Yeah, they can be tasty as the great Stevie Wonder so aptly proved to us with Boogie on Reggae Woman.

[@pixelvnce]

Playa T in da' house! Wonderful lesson as the high end of the harmonica has always eluded me. I really appreciate you showing us these killer licks as the high end of the harmonica helps make a really killer statement in any solo of any song. Grateful for you input. I'll show the love and get that album Vince from west va.

[@FunkyHarp]

Vince Farabaugh Good man, Vince! I'll have to come thru west va if I'm ever in the area! You going to SPAH?

[@pixelvnce]

nah. want to go though. cant afford it and too far away

Great video! It is really helpful, those bluesy riffs sound excellent.

[@FunkyHarp]

Glad you liked it José! Let me know if there are any other topics you'd like to see addressed....

[@FunkyHarp]

New lesson on working out your blow bends with the 1st position blues scale, top octave, on a G harmonica...

[@ravengangcharlie]

nice this is a good one thanks man

[@FunkyHarp]

Thanks, Raven! Glad you like it...

[@sonnyboymillion4563]

ありがとうございます！

[@barry0517]

I have two Harmonics. One is the Hohner Marine Band A which I was told is good for playing the blues.I also have a G Blues Harp made by Hohner. My question is I am a guitar and keyboard player and think Harmonica use the relative minors. Yes know? Help me please. Barry Arizona

[@FunkyHarp]

Barry Lewis If you want to play in the relative minor, that would be what's referred to as "4th Position." I have not done any videos on 4th position yet, but it's on my to-do list! But, yes, you can play say in E minor on a G harmonica. The 6 draw will be your root/home base/tonic.