THIS GOT ME STARTED!

[@sirant]

Ahh Juzzie, you are the king mate! Thanks for your awesome videos! True story: At 15 years old, I was sitting in a biker bar I should not have been sitting in. I had a beat up old second hand harmonica in front of my that I had just picked up at a thrift shop. And enormous hand clapped down on my shoulder and the epitome of all that is biker stoood above me and asked me if I knew how to play. I very meakly said "no sir". He then gave me a lesson whichj was: "Go out and get yourself an old lady. When she dumps you and leaves you for another man, you pick that thing up and you will be playing the blues." Still bending those notes 35 years later!

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Haha. That’s great. Love the story 😁

[@70bluesville]

That is the start of a blues life for sure. Great story

[@sebastians2232]

Thanks so much for beeing like you are . Sooo symphatic and relaxed . Great musician

[@gracemakeslace]

Love the story man, it made me smile, glad you're still playing! ❤

[@adityakulkarni2006]

Ohhhhh mannn

[@rodfredericks1939]

There are plenty of good Harp teachers on youtube , but your outstanding and by far the coolest. How the f%#k do you concentrate on all of it . BLOODY BEAUTIFUL

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks. Just practice and having fun 😁

[@rodparker6530]

Hey, this is off the Press play and blow away lessons from way back. Wife just listening in the background “Hey, you used to play this when you were learning” Yerp, the best fun is playing that riff at the round table, friends/everyone getting a go at throwing lyrics in between.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Yeah such a fun groove 👍

[@justinwilliamson9037]

Love it👌👌 old school👍

[@ИванПопов-л6х6т]

Super, super, super!!!

[@flavioserci6046]

Your lessons are absolutely the best on KZbin. You are a great teacher.

[@SusithWaas]

Hello, Smith,I'm Stephen from Srilanka. I'm watching your mouthorgan music lesson 's.thous are wery good. You are a very honest person. I'm also like to play mouthorgan. We will contact later. Bay

[@surgepro322able]

Juzzie, you break it down soo easily for us! Your the best!

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks 😊

[@TattooBull]

I love the videos and the music that you make it is awesome and I really enjoy this video as a matter of fact it made me buy a harmonica holder so that I can try to learn how to play the harmonica while playing the cigar box guitar.. I am not that experience at playing either the harmonica or the cigar box guitar and to tell you the truth wasn't really interested in trying to play them both at the same time until I watched this video.. You make it look so easy and sound so beautiful I said man I gotta give it a try.. I gotta say it's a little harder than it looks and I am having some problems with keeping the rhythm on two instruments at the same time but with practice I'm sure I will improve.. Man I really enjoy your videos and music ..

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Great you’re trying harmonica and cigar box guitar. If you ever need more lessons and more support I have some great lessons for this on Patreon www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial keep having fun 😊

[@tnysteph]

Love the stuff you give us to learn. I believe I head you say “If You Can Say It You Can Play It.” I love that statement and there is a lot of truth in that saying. You rock brother.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks. I learnt that in India when playing Sitar. Teacher would say you can only play it once you can say it 👍

[@h_ngm_n7225]

You have to be one of the best teachers I've ever had 😅

[@RyanTreasure-yb6js]

Awesome lessons thank you mate 👍👍👍👍

[@Loke905]

Gotta love this, thanks for sharing Juzzie Smith 🙂🤠 peace & love from Norway ✌💚

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks 😊

[@loadwiseaustralia8736]

Hey Juzzie, great lesson - loved the added CBG tuition 🙏🙏🙏

[@XRP-369]

Awesome Juzzie. I have several harmonicas. I need to immerse myself to understand. At this point I am a fabulous appreciator of your talents making me part of a great audience! I would love to believe that I could make beautiful music, but accept that I can help support and promote all that is great about musicians and their passions to provide us access to their form of expression!! Fuck’n Fabulous!! 😊🙏

[@angiegeis3944]

That sounds great

[@streetpixel]

Hi Juzzie! Another great riff. Thank you.

[@theo9219]

I got it I got it 🎉🎉🎉🎉 finally I could do the bending. Thank you so much ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@grgaminic2683]

Istinski majstor,bravo😊

[@rachbeth86]

I been playing the harmonica since I was 9 and I am 37 now, nearing 40 and literally just learned note bending from your videos a couple months ago! And now I’m obsessed and ready to actually invest in a better harmonica! ❤ thank you soo much for your videos! You are absolutely incredible!!

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

That’s so great. I have really good harmonicas if you are interested. This is the best deal - juzziesmith.com/store/juzzie-smith-blues-harmonica-key-a-c/ Have fun!

[@mattredfern1339]

killer lesson mate

[@WolfsBlues]

Juzzie my man, you are an inspiration every time you post a video! Thank you. 🤘

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks, your welcome 😊

[@karlcasa888casa6]

It's the artist who is creating the music.... Thanks for your advices, we all want to be like you ❤ Always been a big fan. Waiting for you in the Costa Blanca Spain😅

[@healerondemand3464]

Great great video. Thanks you 😊

[@alexgarza6195]

Great Stuff Juzzie, and a great teacher I love it.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks 😊

[@stucati78]

Came looking for harmonica lesson and found a legend. Waltzing Matlida at sunset and Simple Road, awesome just ain't the word absolutely amazing.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks mate 😊

[@briangately8104]

Juzzie, you are an outstanding teacher! Plus, of course, the coolest one-man band ever!

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks 😊

[@robertmcpheron8489]

Thank you very much for this video. I learned a lot. I appreciate all your videos.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks. You’re welcome. If you would like more lessons and backing tracks to jam with please check out my Patreon. I think you will love it! www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial

[@ruthnash8486]

My sis is a harmonica player and she says you're really good❤

[@alangil40]

Just got a harmonica, loving these lessons. For regular guitar if I got this right (just the sliding part), I believe you can play the G and B strings open (G chord), then slide on G and B strings from 3rd fret (B flat) to 5th fret (C), then back to the open G and B. Or you can play a power chord on the 3rd fret (G) (root note on low E) and slide that shape from the 6th fret (B flat) to the 8th fret (C) and back to the 3rd fret (G). I'm no musician, so take that as a disclaimer.

[@ralphtorres8974]

Holy crap the whistling backward thing is awesome. I've never been able to whistle any other way. I never thought it would come in handy lol

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

That’s great, so glad it worked for you 😊

[@ralphtorres8974]

@@JuzzieSmithKZbin you're awesome! I'm having a hard time putting the harp down because of your videos. I just started, and I'm having a blast. Thank you SO MUCH.

[@davidluck4608]

My late Father was the “only” person I ever heard say “OUCH!” breathing inwards…… (try it😉)

[@colossus5752]

Awesome, you are the best, and thank you 🙏

[@gigioliverthor6756]

juzzie sei un grande!! sei il blues fatto a persona!!!! sei top!!!!!! un mito!

[@TaraJoBean29]

Love it

[@ruthcasement5844]

A brilliant lesson easy to follow best on iTunes 😊

[@joeking2961]

brother your like a magnet your energy just pulls me right in and man i can watch you for hours on end playing just so damn awesome always a pleasure man keep up the great playing and ill be here watching😉

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks mate 😊

[@markieproductions22]

Great lesson!

[@garynivault5983]

Thanks for single note riff! So catchy! Gotta practice to make it smooth as you!

[@jimpeterson897]

I keep on tryin', thanks for the advice. Need all the help I can get.

[@MehdiMovassaghi-f2k]

Juzzei you are a good teacher…👏👌😍

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks 😊

[@jdrs1910]

Yo this guy makes me happy haha!🎉

[@Surfacingdark]

Listening and reading,…if you visiting Japan ?…gonna pick you up from “Narita”…;)!!!…🎉🎉🎉…Harmonica is changing my life …dude!!

[@briang5586]

Thanks Juzzie. These sessions are so inspiring. That suck 2 is it a double flat to F?

[@terrysilverback8604]

You do an awesome work 👏 😀 🙌

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks mate, thanks also for joining Patreon 👍

[@terrysilverback8604]

I just got my membership a few minutes ago. A new journey at 65yrs young . VERY excited

[@pesadilla01002]

More tabs please!! I love you music I am a starter whit armonica, and is amazing more and more I am learning. I am from Argentina hungs and kiss for your talent bye-bye. Thanks.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks. I started a Patreon page where I teach more with tabs and give backing tracks if that helps. Here is the link. www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial

[@N2Yeshua777]

Hey Juzzie Sir can you plz cover vamping ??

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

I’ll look into it 😊

[@theon5334]

I just started playing for 2 days i bought a book but i must say this is alot more fun than playing twinkle twinkle little star ... I will use the book for practice but the easy version of this riff to make some fun and to keep it fun

[@philippebillod4514]

On t aime trop fort en France

[@MOBStreet83]

Juzzie, I Love these lessons! Thank you for filming them. Could you show us how to play Amazing Grace with that Blues feel?!?

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Yeah that would be a good lesson. I’ll work on it 👍

[@MOBStreet83]

@@JuzzieSmithKZbin Awesome!! Thank you! I'm looking forward to it.

[@joshuaweatherwex5787]

Yes sirrrrr

[@mikegreer9041]

You are music 😊

[@mosfet51]

Like you I was inspired by the Gap Jeans commercial with Aerosmith. Bro can I request you show us ZZ Tops La Grange on the cigar box guitar and harmonica? Please.

[@samuelkek]

Amazing man!!

[@runopevets5464]

Спасибо!

[@Jib230181]

Another awesome video. Love it and love listening to you play. Shame I’ve lost my hormonic, can’t find it anywhere I put it somewhere but now can’t find it lol so will have to look into getting another one. I had a Hohner Blues G chord I think not sure if it’s any good. Well awesome 👏 video. Stay safe.

[@gracemakeslace]

I've only told a small handful of people I got a harmonica and am learning, my aunt, grandmas, and my male bestie who LOVES jamming. I haven't told my boyfriend yet and I just know he'll tease me about it(lovingly, but still) so I'm wondering when a good time to break out and suprise him with it is. 😂 I feel like 10 years with loads of practice during lunch breaks outside at work, in the automatic car wash, a few extra minutes in the parking lot between errands, would be hilarious. Get snowed in and can't go anywhere easily, powrr goes out, finally get a fire going in the fireplace, and I just start playing the dopest riffs, that'd be hella fun(and funny. I have "secrets" but nothing serious. This could become the biggest one, depending on how long I keep it 😂).

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

That’s great. Keep practicing until you feel the time is right to share. Keep having fun!

[@gracemakeslace]

@@JuzzieSmithKZbin thanks! And I'll definitely wait until it's peak comedic timing 😁

[@charlesfreitas2092]

Fantástico, cara continue com esses vídeos por favor, ajuda muito nós iniciantes

[@AlaskanAssassinAdventures]

I saw your videos a while back and played some of your songs in our talent shows. You made me want to be a one man band like you. I play alot of the same instruments you do and have made a few of my own.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

That’s great. Keep having fun 🎶

[@MonolithMike]

Hole 2 is a tricky hole to get, indeed!

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Sure is. Just yawn when inhaling and this helps 😊

[@perfectmatch-harmonicas-CBG]

Wow, Juzzie Smith harmonicas ! Sounds great !! Awesome video as always,thanks a lot ! 💪🏻🙌🏻 I just ordered my first CBG, your lessons inspired me so much that I felt in love of this instrument. I can’t wait to start making my backing tracks on it ! Thanks again , Juzzie ! You are a huge inspiration to me. Best regards from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil 🇧🇷! 🙌🏻🎼

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

That’s great. Have fun learning 👍

[@charlesfreitas2092]

Olá Brazuca! Cara por causa deste vídeo resolvi construir minha CBG. Onde você comprou a sua?

[@perfectmatch-harmonicas-CBG]

@@charlesfreitas2092 Boa tarde! De onde vc é?

[@mohsen.mohajer]

you are really Great ! 😉🎶👍🏻🔥❤

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks 😊

[@gilmaralbino4623]

Aí é fera....👏👏👏👏

[@vladvagabundo5883]

good class,please master class 'Rise and Shine' my favorite song

[@bsslll2688]

Hello Juzzie, I'm Samet, a follower from Turkey. What I want to ask you is that I decided to play my harmonica that I bought a few months ago. I'm very new to this, but I can feel its rhythm and flow with the instrument even from here, thank you for these beautiful lessons. What I want to ask you is, even though I do whatever you tell me to do on the C harmonica, I always have problems with the tone and output. Is there a trick to this?

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Hi Samet, You might need a better quality harmonica. Just focus on relaxing throat for tone. Start slow and with practice you will get better. Have fun!

[@thorstenbiehl7090]

Hey Juzzie! What kind of crazy thing do you have around the harmonica? Your teaching is great! Thx 🙏

[@paulbookwood6410]

I'm starting to think that Australia is the best place to go for authentic blues harmonica...😎

[@bobcragle8124]

how come?

[@laurnadoyle6046]

You are absolutely talented, I seen a video of you on TikTok last year of you playing 6 instruments at once the harmonica won me over and I had to follow you , my friend got me one for Christmas, I’ve not grasped it yet 😅 I don’t think it’s for me but I’m not giving up 😅 but you are awesome 👏🏻

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks. Just a little practice each day and you will get there 😊

[@JohnW-k1f]

Nice! Juzzie! Could you please give me the three chords needed on a standard tuned Hummingbird acoustic to match the harmonica riff? Thanks -- Def Johnny

[@ernestturchi3954]

What's up jazzy Yeah I wanna get 1 of them harmonicas

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

I have these really great harmonicas which I love to play. Here is the link if you would like to check them out 😊 juzziesmith.com/store/juzzie-smith-blues-harmonica/

[@patriciawhite1936]

Love this lesson, thank you for sharing, any plans to teach this riff on the ukulele? ( don't have a guitar )

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

I’ll look into that 👍

[@patriciawhite1936]

Thank you

[@brandnewrelic9369]

Do you have a video on the rig you use for your harp? The tone is epic.

[@cmmbsnyder55]

Juzzie, thank you so much for these tutorials. Especially with harp, guitar and CBG. What's that red device? A looper? Just wondering what brand & model it is.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks, its a Roland SPDSX

[@gortagnan]

Great videos ! But what is that gear you play through for the amplified effect ? Please ! Love the sound you find in there !?

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks. I’m using a voice live 3 extreme pedal.

[@mikeclark2896]

What harp and mic are you using? Starting to feel confident with my inexpensive Blues Harp and ready to expand! Definitely want to get a mic as well. Thanks so much for your videos! I'm officially hooked!

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Just made this KZbin showing my gear. Hope it helps m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3LHeaOMZ9Nsjc0

[@RichardShepherd-ch2em]

Hey Juzzie, you are awesome mate, I’m just starting on the harmonica, I’ve looked for your press play & blow away course but can’t find it, where can I find it.?

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Hi Richard. Great your starting. Here is a link to the course. Have fun! juzziesmith.com/store/67-harmonica-lessons-mp3/

[@james.iremonger]

I've never heard of the whistling backwards tip before! That would have had me bending way before I finally figured it. I'm sure this'll help people.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks for the feedback. Bending is a tricky one but amazing when you’ve got it 👍

[@MPOnTheRoad1]

Please, GDG the cigar box and the harmonica tone? Thanks so much in advance!

[@mosfet51]

Open G would use a C harp.

[@MPOnTheRoad1]

​@@mosfet51thanks a lot!

[@mosfet51]

@MPOnTheRoad1 No worries. I would practice this in open G first. Then try an open E with an A harp. It will change your soul.

[@artprintvisual]

Can you tell me the brand of your harmonica holder? Looks great.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Check out Gecko harmonica holder. There great. Top quality 👍

[@bloodshotgaming7]

Patroen helps it bit too

[@Voyageurhorsdutemps]

Thank you what camera did you use ? The video's color is beautiful ✨

[@franksmith652]

Beautiful,1 question is that a maton ukulele in the background 😊

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Thanks, ukulele is a Kala

[@bigpapi2658]

I struggle with the harmonica holder. It’s hard to sing with the holder on. My chin hits it and so can’t get to the vocal mic. Got any tips?

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Have you tried the gecko holder. It has lots of adjustable parts to suit your shape. There great.

[@gortagnan]

Blimey ! I just got almost jammin with you ! (Basic yeah- but something happened there ! Many Thanks ...can move on up a bit !!!!!

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Awesome 😊

[@attilasipeki1418]

Gerat Lesson! May I ask what kind of amp and pedal do you use? Greetings form Hungary! :)

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

I get all my sounds from a voice live 3 extreme pedal.

[@mrwirrall]

I was beginning to think I was nearly there till I wached this

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Always fun things to learn 👍

[@tatianasvetlana3973]

❤❤❤

[@andrewcurrie3484]

Hi Juzzie, when using a rack, does this alter where the harmonica sits in your lips? I find its near impossible to get the harmonica to sit right back into my lips as it does when hand holding. Is this something that just takes practice to get right, or you need to compromise your embouchure when in a rack?

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

The rack is tricky. I’ve found the Gecko is the best as it is adjustable in so many ways. I’ll make a video soon to teach some tips 👍

[@OldDirtGuy]

I have always wondered what key that harmonica is in. I was given a harmonica. But it's in some weird key that sounds awful.

[@ozgurdugmeci6071]

cool cool cool, i will give the needed time for -1-2'' -1 -2''-2 as long as it takes. cheers from istanbul to downunder juzzie mate

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Awesome so great when you get the 2’’ 👍

[@remb9614]

Can I get one of those same cigar box guitars here in America?

[@Nazareth434]

Juzzie- i can't quite get a distinctive enough sound difference when bending the -2- can it be played as -1, 2, -1, 2, -2 Instead? My bend then straight just sound too similar - I get a little bend, but not enough.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

You can play like this. Bending -2 takes time so just be patient 😊

[@Nazareth434]

@JuzzieSmithKZbin thanks- I can get a different sound/tone or whatever, but to my ear, it just doesn't sound different enough on the 2 hole.

[@mathieudeschatelets7299]

❤

[@keithcastleberry3993]

I SUCK at the draw two. I can't seem to get Any good sound or volume at all. I feel I am getting the bends down but draw 2 can't be that difficult without the bend. It's a Hohner Rocket. I sent back the East Top 008k due to drawc1 reed sticking on the plate. Help with draw 2??? Trying to yawn and ok but zero volume.

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Maybe try inhaling air in nose at same time. You will fill up quick but this will give you the clarity and feeling. Hope this helps.

[@synonym2115]

but what is the song name?

[@willmorris3214]

Hi Juzzie, thanks for another great lesson. Could you please do a lesson or help me with this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooe3oqaKbdqmiZofeature=shared because I can’t figure out the breathing for the life of me!!

[@JuzzieSmithYoutube]

Bob Dylan is a tricky one to teach as he just blows and sucks in his own way. I’ll look into a video how to play like Bob Dylan 😁

[@willmorris3214]

@@JuzzieSmithKZbin thanks for getting back to me, any help is appreciated. Yes agreed haha but usually I can figure it out, this one is just way too fast for me though!

[@StevenGorum]

This man is fascinating to watch ......I know because I'm a world class professional guitarist,bassist,vocalist playing mostly current top 40 Rock for many decades on a circuit in La,PHX,Nashville,Chicago, Lucian Islands Bering Sea Alution Islands and back ....and he taught me how to play a mean harp 😀 So hats off to this ball of talent ... Oh did I mention key largo Aruba Jamaica Montego, or Texas or Las Vegas 7 nights solid for let's go juicy I'll play basin be the bad guy and you be the good guy ....Cruz Ships Ugh or unless it's BIG $$$$$$$$$$😀😀😀❤❤❤🇺🇸 ... Juicy for president juicy for president of the blue society One Man band he plays the drums the guitar harmonica a nd tambourine with his pecker at the same time 😳😳 Lol ❤❤❤ ...😂😂😂