Modern Blues Harmonica - Harlem riff 2 (Gussow.112)

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Unlocking the secrets of a really cool blues harp lick. With Adam Gussow of Satan and Adam. (Use an A harp.)
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[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Admittedly, it's a LOT of draw notes. So on that one out-chord, you've got to let the harp fall away slightly from your upper lip and get ALL the air back out. that will set you up for the many draw notes that follow. It's actually very easy: equilibrium must be achieved by any means necessary, so that you can play for days without drowning.

[@user-eo6cm2xb6j]

Let the sun of lslam shine in your heart

[@user-eo6cm2xb6j]

I bear witness that there is no god but god and that Muhammad is the messenger of god

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

I've played Hohner Marine Bands for more than 30 years and lately became an official endorser. To me, they're the reference standard. The quality is variable; I've always said that if you take 5 MB's, one will be fantastic, one will be unplayable, and three will be decent. I've bought and owned many hundreds of MB's in my career. That's about right. 4 out of 5 ain't bad.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Thanks! That's nice praise.

[@taxfree4]

I worked for the phone company in Harlem from 1990 to 2000 and I was based out of 125th and 5th for about 6 months and used to pass you guys all the time and even bought a cassette tape, you had the place rocking.

[@mxsinder1]

The reason the blues brothers version of sweet home Chicago is so well loved? The brass riff repietition that ties the song and all those long solos into one musical celebration.

[@atonalosprey]

Just downloaded... I love that this video is over 10 years old, the recording from 30 years ago, and the info is still as relevant as ever. Thank you, Adam, for sharing your harp wisdom!

[@detroitbluesguy]

Sharing your gift of the harmonica is a good thing..most people keep there skills to them self..you're class guy..and a damm good harp player!

[@xr650r01]

This groove is killer and a great tutorial as well. Thanks for posting!

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

It's you. I'm 100% certain of that. It's your embouchure. I've got a video on this at Modern Blues Harmonica: "tone clinic," on the page marked "the store." The riff is playable on any key harp.

[@dan32113]

i"ve had a lot of harps, just got a suzuki bluesmaster this morning, its got a beautiful sound. highly recommend. & not to expensive either! these videos are brilliant and such a help to people who seriously want to improve, adam is top man for helping everyone! bravo to you sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brendan78]

I like it when you said your giving us everything we need when we finally get the opp to play with a real street guitar blues man. And you have. Your the best Bro. Much thanks for what you do.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

I'm not sure what you mean. You can certainly play it on a C harp, in which case you'll be playing it in the key of G. (Cross harp.) It won't sound the same as if you were playing it on an A harp, as I am here, because you'll be playing it in a different key: E, rather than G.

[@hurleymcbrierty7286]

Dude, you're the best. I'm actually getting good because of you. Best teacher ever by far. And in my humble opinion one of the best harp players I have heard. Your top10 Bro. Outstanding. Thanks Adam for all you do. You give it away so unselfishly.

[@stuffallthetime]

I am going to go right out and buy a harmonica and learn to play. Thank you for articulating and conveying your lesson so well. You Rock!

[@dixielrf]

Thanks Adam. You've been a great help to people wanting to understand and play the blues harp.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Well, thanks. I've been a little overactive this past year, I'll admit. I get exhausted just thinking about it.

[@Maxime_L91]

Bought my first harmonica yesterday and this is the first thing i've learn. Think i'm gonne spend a lot of time and effort playing this instrument from then on!

[@ianjperry6772]

Hey Adam, I just wanted to say, from a sincere learner. that you inspired me to play the Harmonica. I heard your recording of Crossroads. And Then I started watching your videos. I was amazed at this Awesome professor that took it upon himself to help so many people learn such a fun, and historic cultural instrument. Sir, I tip my hat to you. Thank you for all you have given, to so many people.

[@heiko6983]

Yeaaaah😎Harlem in the house. Thanks Adam! And thanks Mr. Satan🙏🏻

[@MichaelConnellComedian]

Thanks Adam! One of my favourite lessons so far. I love it when you really break down riffs like this, it really helps me learn. Great stuff!!!

[@njgl2010]

I don't know why but I naturally learned vibrato because of this video. when I go back down to 2 draw I heard it and was like, WOW! it all makes sense now, thank you

[@woutertron]

Bought a set of cheap harps on a whim and wouldn't you know it's much harder than I thought... glad I found your videos, great groove to practice!

[@michaeljwalter1]

Thanks Adam for all your tricks to the craft, I've been playing for years and I get the best inspiration from your videos. Thanks!!!!

[@ledu88]

no wonder this video has 100% 5 stars .. txn for this lick.... simply awsome

[@mxsinder1]

If you're ever in Chicago, I used to fill in for this street musician down by the pump house on a battery powered pignose and a cheap mic. Chicago would dig you man.

[@Supakumo]

Adam, Thanks for all your work making these videos and for leaving them up. As a way of saying thanks I donated $20 bucks to your site.

[@Deemoid76]

The most difficult thing in this riff is the breathing. I'm sucking in so much air that I eventually feel like I'm going to burst!

[@J.M.Stigner]

@@wsligter yep, the brief 123 blow before 3, 2 in the first phrase lets it all out, i've found it enough exhale to keep on a roll for about 8 bars before needing a break

[@J.M.Stigner]

and, throwing in that 1 2"2 32 quick one in between helps too

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Good question. Most R&B and funk is played cross harp or third position--or chromatic, with Stevie Wonder being the final answer on all that. Some country is played cross and some is played first position. I don't know about Latin. Check out Randy Singer on ALL these styles. No, I almost never play chromatic, don't bring one to gigs, and have never recorded on one. I play a little, but very little.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Thanks, man. Those are good words for a Thursday night.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Yes, "Listen to the Music" will DEFINITELY be on that album, along with several other tracks from that session.

[@quicktothe4]

Love this riff - thanks for all your classes- I saw you on Channel 4 UK last week - playing a solo (there is only one hat like that!!) with a freaky backing didnt have time to record it. Sounded awesome. Greetings from the Scottish Borders

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Charlie Hilbert and I are about to release a jam tracks album. I'll let everybody know when it's actually available.

[@GustavGoober]

This is probably my favorite song on the album.

[@spw959k9]

Thanks Adam! I bit of practice and I got it! I greatly appreciate your articulate explanation and I love everything about your contribution to the blues! Scott

[@Oneofthetwelve]

todler sleeping, wife sleeping, Wild Turkey, Gussow112 and time in the woodshed. Man I can't wait for the album Adam. When is it going to be ready?

[@QuanYin71]

I really enjoy your vids , hence i subscribed to your channel . If i could only reach half your level , i would be very happy playing the harp :) Thanks a lot for posting mate ! Cheers !

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

I hope that's a compliment. If it's not, you're critiquing the job I've done as a sound tech, and that would depress me.

You are a great teacher and better musician. Thanks so much for this stuff you upload, this riff is just great. I couldn't have get it just by ear.

[@harpdoodle]

totally terrific lesson. Thanks Adam.

[@Alucard20871]

Hey I'm originally from Mississippi I live in nyc now n I'm buying a key c harmonica soon and I will be looking and studying your videos hope I be good as you one day ..

[@crazypianolady]

You have a really good sounding voice, it'd be good for radio!

[@darkdave25]

I can play this!!! Woo hoo!! Thanks for another great lesson

[@BlakcNinja]

@EyCesar be sure its an A harp and you have your 2hole bend down pat. 1 2 1 2 (123) (234) 3 2 all draws except for the (234) which is a blow

[@Rudzaki20]

The best lesson so far

[@OneManBluesConspiracy]

This is as cool as it gets. Thanks for sharing such a great riff. Rock ON!

[@veliliukas]

Tanks again adam! Cool riff! I'll work that out and I'll send a video response. Cool runnings!

[@JohnL9013]

This is usually caused by a misaligned or stuck reed in my experience. Crack it open and see if there's anything wrong. Might be a little piece of skin or something in there making it stick. When starting to play harmonica, getting the right amount of air is the hard part. I solved my problem by learning to selectively draw air through my nose, especially with the two draw. Try drawing with your nose open.

[@Blueslounge]

Well, only one choice left. Keep on playin'!

[@Electrified00]

actualy after this lesson i can now bend my 2 draw cleanly and make it sound like a note and not a duck! i guess i just needed practice on the A! YAY

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

There's a 123 draw chord, tongued, in between the 2 draw no bend (the fourth note) and the 234 blow.

[@TomGeewhiskeytango15511meterDX]

Your like a Harmonica GOD wow love this stuff!!!!

[@darkdave25]

Me too. I get that on the 2 draw bend on my D harp, and the 3 draw bend on my G harp. It's a nasty metallic ring

[@Copharp9226]

Thanks, Adam, great tutorial as always.

[@GermanHarpist]

Gussow, your the man!

[@aanglero]

125th St., Harlem 1989.....Whoa! those were some rough times.

[@Redshift313]

Another one of your great Riffs... thanks Brother

[@TzzX78]

Love u Gusso man how I wish i live close to u I would pay u to teach me.

[@SatisfiedOutside]

great work. peace brother

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Right! Thanks for the clarification.

[@Danmlever]

Hi Adam, loving the videos - the best instrumental instructionals I've seen on here by a long shot. I was wondering if there was a video that dealt specifically with the more difficult bends - I can't get a satisfactory 1 hole draw bend on any harp, and can only get whole tone bends on a Bb or higher. Tried imagining the draw point coming from further back the tongue, didn't help much - is it just a case of dumb perseverance? Just dead frustrating, Harlem Riff 2 and CC Rider are ace

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

No. I mean you can play the same riff, but it will be three half steps higher and so it won't sound anything like the riff on the video. Let me be blunt: my KZbin channel is NOT for players who have only one harmonica! It's for players who are serious enough about the instrument that they make the committment to purchase at least three harps, however cheap: A, B-flat, and C. Although I occasionally play a D-flat, D, E-flat, and F harp, those aren't mandatory. The other three are.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

It's called google. Try using it. "Sterling Magee."

[@orozart]

GRACIAS POR INSTRUIR LA ARMONICA

[@superariosto]

Thanks, I will keep that in mind

[@SpiritualFingers]

I will stop praying east to Allah 5 times a day and instead pray to the genius that is Adam Gussow

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

It's a warble. Google gussow youtube warble and you'll find a video about it.

[@Nisga55]

Adam how do the different harp positions(1,2,3,and scales relate to different styles of music? such as R&B ,Funk,Latin, Country, etc. Also do you ever play a chromatic? Thanx for all the giving, you're a true guru of the harp

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

I use Hohner Marine Band harps, model 1896. Key of A, here, I think.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

It's definitely a tongue-blocking thing. I think I'm rapidly flicking my tongue at the comb and pulling it away. The other possibility is that I'm swishing it from side to side.

[@hollandziek]

wow that vibrato! I stil can t do it..Vibrato is my problem. Sometimes its there but its hard. Il keep on trying cause y know someday you get it. Thanks Ad am

[@bubi8]

Hi Adam, the last couple of days I have watched plenty of your vids and its great, but I still dont know HOW TO START playing the harp. Im an absolute beginner, just got a harp. I want to practice, but I have no idea what to practice, ya know :)))

[@korenamit75]

Hi Adam. Love this riff - it sounds really great and "heavy" with the amp. I manage to play both parts (rather slowly), but after 2 or 3 repetitions I am left without oxygen. I think I'm inhaling too much or exhaling too little, or maybe it is the other way around... Could you please give Your advice on how to maintain and manage the air flow ? Or perhaps give a reference to another video ? Thanks, Amit.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

My Gussow ancestors came from Kharkov and from Pumpenai, Lithuania. Long live Russia!

[@TzzX78]

Love u Gusso man how I wish i live close to u I would pay u to teach me. personal lessons I can learn faster.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Hohner Marine Band. Key of A, as I recall.

[@xBARHOOMx]

Thank you alot adam ... cool video

[@mrmacharp]

Very helpfull again, Thanks Adam..:)

[@anderszoekutffuit]

Great riff Adam!! and thanks for all the other online lessons ! I'm trying to hear the riff in Love Supreme... but i dont understand.. where is that kinda riff in Love Supreme from Coltrane ?

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

I use a Shure PE5-H microphone and a Kay 703 amp.

[@Modernbluesharmonica]

Some time this spring or early summer.

[@jamesjonesrocket]

i know what you're thinking- did he play a 5 draw or a 6 blow? :)

[@strawwoodclaw]

that will be good, do you know of any good backing/back ground music CDS to play along with Harp, I love your clips it makes life more interesting, more or less any one can afford a Harp too

[@elshisu]

I bought a hohner diatonic in G Why a G? because I am assuming is the best suited to play melodies and to be able to play melodies is the easiest to me, I have very good ear. Now I am trying to learn the basics, blue style, and then I am playing melodies in a blues way. Well I bought my first harp yesterday, so what I am playing today is not too much, but already something! I will be following advice before I get my second harp... maybe a C or a D... I don't know yet, but I got a G!!!! wow!!

[@superariosto]

That's Great Adam! I have a Question! Do I need a Harmonica in A, in order to follow your instructions, or can I do it using one in C??

[@guloguloguy]

What key harp are you using here? What Microphone?, What amp?, What "effects"?.... Often it's knowing about some of the details like these, that can inspire One to strive to achieve the next level of effort! Now I've GOT TO check out more about "Satan and Adam"!!!..... ; D

[@herbster22]

Another great player!

[@bjkaboom]

BLESS YOU MAN! Thanks BJKABOOM

[@deadlifteveryday]

Hey Adam, great video - What are you playing the harmonica through to get that awesome sound when amplified? amp?/pedal?

[@arthurbissolotti]

Hey, what's up satan? Brotha, i've been playing harmonica for some time now, however i never got the breathing right..... you know, the diafragm thing that allows you to play "forever" without choking or grasping for air? any tips on that? Hey great job man, great tips and lessons, i was stuck till i watched some of your vids.

[@darkdave25]

I've got a Marine Band and a Pro Harp in D and I have the same problem with the 3 hole bend on both! I can nail that bend on other keys but D gives me some problems

[@TuviaGering]

I'm playing the harmonica so much that my face is faliing off. I don't want to stop playing even for a day. what should I do? Thanks, Tuvia

[@LesStereotypes]

in what tone is the harp that you playin'????

[@Crashoverall]

thank you so much!

[@bobert1337]

I have a problem with my 1 hole on my Marine Band G harp. When I draw, it makes a metallic rattling noise. I've never had this problem before and I have no idea how to fix it. Any ideas anyone?

[@aedwardsss]

I'm getting better, but danged if I can't figure out how you get that CHORD. I'll get it I'm sure.

[@darkdave25]

That riff is red hot

[@andyperlow961]

Mr. G. how do you come back to the beginning of the rift and make it sound so smooth.. like a loop without that little pause- ?

[@andahazy]

@KudzuRunner Sounded like that genetic can you do it flutter tongue thing, controlled to tempo. Ya, control.

[@manuel7407]

seria bueno que alguien pudiera hacer el favor de traducir estos tutoriales

[@Krooks44]

For the life of me I cant get the 2 hole bend... any tips??? Thanks.