How To Leave Space. Blues Harmonica

Leaving space? Less is more? Music is the space between the notes? All good and quaint phrases but HOW? Where? In this video we will explore some practical effective techniques using rhythm, counting and down beats for creating tension and power in your solos and ensemble work alike. We're using a Hohner Cross Over Harmonica in "A" here in the key of "E" Major. Check out the related videos linked below.
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[@mattbeckwith8570]

Loving where you're at the moment, as a human, as a teacher and a traveller. Europe's fun ain't it!? Great video and lesson. Thank you.

[@rustyharp2020]

God bless the down beat and the space in between.........

[@gaijin134]

Those percussive noises (and underlying groove connection), are so important! Thanks for the lesson and reminder. Your rock J.

[@jasonricci]

You're so welcome! 🐈

[@bryanclark201]

How did I miss this video omg...

[@patrickdunne450]

jason I love your videos- your arpeggio lessons and working with a lick in different phrasings is the next it of the road in my playing. Power to you sir, can't wait till you tour Scotland some time!

[@tuber1947]

Space is the place. All or your videos are instructive and in the best possible sense,, challenging. This one is no different but its seeming simplicity made me smile. Love the slower playing which makes it immediately more accessible for me to learn new phrases/licks. Thank- you. BTW I was fortunate to see Sun Ra ( and his Solar Infinity Cosmo Jetset Arkestra) here in Cleveland in 1988, and saw his legacy Arkestra here a few years before Covid hit. Big love to you and everyone in the band. Stay safe out there.

[@jasonricci]

@@tuber1947 Thank you! What a blessing seeing Ra!!!

[@rickomundson]

Very sweet, Thanks!

[@kyrenallen9382]

I needed this one. I've started to go to a lot more jam session and I find myself playing just a little too much with leaving space so thank you for this!

[@harmodan]

Jason you are a Genius...

[@patfouquart]

Another essential lesson and a great demonstration as always! Thank you so much for this generous sharing! 🦊❤️

[@rocketgirllise]

Wish you were coming to the UK. I can feel you’re hundreds of miles away and not thousands of miles away. 🤗🤗🤗Thought I could hear you playing. Play louder 📣💥💥💥💥❤ great lesson!!!

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

“ music is made by the spaces between the notes.” I can’t remember who told me this or who the quote is credited to but it’s so true. Another one I like is “there are no wrong notes, only pleasing and dissonant ones”.

[@lulushowjuly]

Beautiful!!!Good luck with the tour❤

[@nomadranger2455]

Brother man, I have had sooooo much fun with this lesson. I'm adding it to my practice playlist. Thanks for that, man. Hope we get a chance to talk soon. Ps. I'm still practicing at least 10 min a day.

[@JB-rw9xt]

BB King was the master of leaving space. He said you gotta leave room for the lick to breathe.

[@haldx]

Jason sounds great playing without even a backing track. Pretty cooi.

[@shi4377]

❤❤❤

[@kidmercury1111]

Thanks Jason, release the prisoner in the bathroom ☺️😂🚽. Love you, and feel your loss with Perkins.. Angels are helping.. Here in Montreal we just lost an amazing drummer and friend. I think of him now as a guardian angel.. But you know this.. Love you, great video and Juniour Wells is my Harmonica Hero 🙏🎶💙😎as are you

[@jasonricci]

❤️ 💙 💜

[@DavidWilson-vq7fl]

Great stuff...I feel convicted about leaving space to the point where I didn't want to watch this video. But I'm glad I did!

[@mattredfern1339]

happy fourth of July Brother, have a great time over there. 😊

[@bettypalm1353]

Best one ever. So needed this.

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

Beyond superb harmonica, I find your videos to be knowledgeable, insightful, and articulate.

[@jasonricci]

@@stephenbouchelle7706 thank you Stephen!

[@devilsboxcar3925]

Space is hugely underrated….especially when playing with others

[@sonamebel-fm9kl]

Jason Ricci is underrated ❤

[@peteaustin5327]

Moon Cat my old mentor Tall Richard always told me whatever happens stay on the beat he said if you lose the beat leave some space for yourself to get back on it. As always great lesson !! ALL HAIL FREE FRIDAY !! Austin- 3:17 🌜😺!!

[@maureenmaxwell9293]

[@davidgarner6736]

Thanks for this, Jason. Happy 4th to you in Europe! 🎊 Going to hang out at a Rougie Ray gig tonight😜 Safe travels!

[@jasonricci]

Rougie!!!!

[@richardherring8073]

Steve Guyger is the master of leavung space in my opinion...check out his version of Mighty Long Time. Great lesson, thanks

[@jasonricci]

@@richardherring8073 just like the original!!!

[@AdamWestUS]

The feet and bouncing basketball!

[@pamalacrabtree1727]

Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jamesgui3733]

A day early. Nice. Happy fourth J. Hope you're having a blast in Europe.

[@jasonricci]

@@jamesgui3733 it's FRIDAY here 🇩🇪!

[@harryh7605]

Thanks!!!

[@MrSpanky2001]

Speaking of leaving space...when my wife found out I swapped our bed for a trampoline, she shot through the ceiling like a rocket ship.

[@jasonricci]

@@MrSpanky2001 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@streetpixel]

Sad you don't come to Switzerland. Maybe someday?

[@jasonricci]

@@streetpixel As soon as a get an OK offer

[@31416]

I didn't watch it last night cause I thought it was about leaving space to return to planet Earth. 😂

[@jeffboyer4204]

Love this sh!t.

[@owenevans7038]

WARNING: Hey, this is hotel security. "Desist from foot stomping in your room after 11:00PM!" - Bwaaahhaaa. Hey Jay, thanks for the "time!" discussion.

[@jasonricci]

@@owenevans7038 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@bknight882]

"Leaving space on your records" is that what's known as THE VINYL FRONTIER? Soace geddit... sorry couldn't resist 😅😄🇬🇧

[@bknight882]

Meant space🙄

[@rocketgirllise]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jasonricci]

😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@pamalacrabtree1727]

🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@Human_Herbivore]

Today's free erm... Thursday is brought to you by a Mooncat trying not to just blow into the thing. Probably left too many spaces for the purists. 😂

[@jasonricci]

@@Human_Herbivore 😆 🤣 😂 😹 it's FRIDAY where I am now!

[@janpeters-jansongsproducti1010]

s p a c e b e t h e p l a c e 👽

[@ChocolateJesii]

If one were to leave space, where would they go?

[@jasonricci]

@@ChocolateJesii 😆

[@danwilliams8695]

Lmao

[@TanjaCaren]

The best things are free❤❤❤😂😂❤❤..tnx

[@jasonricci]

@@TanjaCaren you got it!

[@MoniqueCoutoBlog]

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