Overblows in Blues. Part 1 (Six Hole)

[@jangohemmes352]

I'd love this as a full series. Not too many resources out there for those who know how to overblow but don't know how to use it

[@davidross1561]

Jason, I Can’t thank you enough for all your generous instruction and inspirational performances over the years..a national harmonica treasure!

[@darcykelly7515]

When I get around to getting into bending overblows I'll know it's all in the eyebrows!You help me get through the day.

[@jasonricci]

HAAAAAA!!!!!!

[@jonathanbouriaque9828]

Awesome. Been working hard on overblows. Finally got them working MOST of the time (puckered only; still cannot tongue-block any overblow, though I'm told it's possible). But then I said, "So what? How does this help my blues playing?" Seeing that the 6 overblow is the 3 1/2-step bend, opens up a whole world of work for me. Thanks for making more work for me HA!

[@jasonricci]

My pleasure and Thank you! I can still not tongue block overblows...however I have yet to hear someone who can display real control over them/bend them well. Not saying it cant be done just that that person hasn't really shown up yet. The only advantage I can see to that would be not having to switch embouchure.

[@jonathanbouriaque9828]

@@jasonricci Yeah, that's my only reason. Switching embouchure messes me up. I risk tripping over my tongue and swallowing my harmonica. It's worse than running with scissors.

[@tomasvasquez790]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and understanding of playing Blues harp. 🙏👍🎙🎶

[@harmonicamanrandy]

Yep, 4 overblow to start I think. This new series of videos go in the lessons file. You can go over them and practice as much as you want. Hey Jason, you're doing great things here for the community. Thanks man.

[@jasonricci]

Thank you! ]

[@loasidasortiz9716]

Thks God I beat this Covid19 now I can push myself to the next level thk u for this great teaching..Your the man!! My lil girl love watching u she tells is that Luna Gato..Lol I tell her no is Moon Cat.Your my hero for keeping it real bro!!!

[@jasonricci]

Thank you!

[@threedogracing]

Very good Moon Cat!

[@JSmith-mu3fq]

Great Great little lesson! Thanks bro for dedicating your time. Keep these coming, we all are flourishing from them.

[@GaryLehmann]

Spot on. Bending the OB up to the major third and adding vibrato is a lofty goal, but you gotta have the minor third in the second octave-IMHO.

[@jimreynolds7747]

Thank you so much Jason!! Your explanation of HOW to start using the 6 OB was huge for me.

[@erasmococo5593]

Thanks for sharing ! Appreciate it ! Cheers !

[@rodwylie3740]

I dont know when I could ever do this but I cant get enough of Jason's videos

[@jasonricci]

AWE! Appreciate you!

[@saschaschmidt1121]

🎶THANX, Jason🎵👍

[@AdrianWilsonjugglingmaths]

Brilliant. So helpful. Jamming to Blues Shuffle with 6ob root note really worked. As did shifting octaves. Dead chuffed, thank you.

[@WoozleEffect]

I'm definitely cheating. I usually play on PowerDraw tuned harps, so that 6-overblow note is available to me on 7-draw as a half-step bend. The phrasing you seem to come upon so naturally is just out of this world! Love it!

[@rolfr6662]

Thank you Jason. The theory combined with blues makes your teaching unique. I enjoyed your concert. The Leslie and a solid, pragmatic drummer made for an awesome rhythm. Your playing prowess and your smiles are a real joy.

[@koc188]

Thank you for the video

[@bluesideup007]

Thanks Jason!

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

I can play the 4 5 & 6 overblow on most well set up harps. I just come here to listen to Mr Ricci play some great overblow riffs much better than I can! Cheers y'all

[@olegivanov73]

Thank you so much👍

[@2bluBruce]

excellent teaching brother! THANK YOU

[@bluebossa54]

Thanks Jason! I learned three new techniques from this KZbin video.

[@bwmfstutz9962]

Your constant dedication is gonna get me to set up a patreon account. Love your stuff man, something for every level player! I've learned from you since single notes and scales. Thank you Jason

[@slimtimmcleanbluespower327]

Jason thanks for sharing your knowledge bro. When I try to do this its sounds like two alley cats. Your tone is so beautiful.

[@tim1942]

Can’t wait to play this at church Sunday morning

[@JawanBailey]

Awesome lesson! This gives some great context to using the 6 ob in a musical fashion. THANK YOU!

[@jasonricci]

Thank YOU!!!

[@captainmoretokin2172]

I can get there but its been a struggle forever seems like. Everybody has their own language from what i have noticed on planet KZbin. . I feel your vibe and dig it. Overdraws are no prob but the overblows test me a lot. A new harp would be a step up. the one i do is old as dirt, like 18. I' touch back in a minute after i try your methods. Thanks your Harpness . '' Future Peasant.'' C. M.

[@heiko6983]

Thanxx Sir. That helped a lot! I started to play the four overblow as a flat six getting a cool natural minor flavour mainly in the one chord. I am sure You do that also somewhere in Your Killer Repertoire. It would be fine, if You could mention this topic in one of Your next lessons. Thanxx so much Jason for all You have done for Blues and Music so far🙏🏻

[@jasonricci]

COMING UP NEXT WEEK!

[@heiko6983]

That‘s CRAZY🙏🏻Friday on my mind

[@OmniphonProductions]

I love that you address the 6OB as the vii of IV. I do it all the time with the 3D bend, so _of course_ I should be doing it with the 6OB, too! (It's especially fun to hold it over the changes between the IV and the I, letting the chord movement do the work while the note stands still.) Similarly, I love your idea of simply repeating themes at each octave. It fits perfectly within the Call & Response concept, AND alternating between the 6OB and the 7D allows exploration of your excellent lesson on the Angel/Devil conversation. Thanks for helping me to discover all these skills I already had...but didn't yet _realize_ I had. Time to hit the woodshed!!!

[@tonicasanovas1472]

Gràcies Jason! Moltes gràcies per la teva lliçó i el temps que dediques a la difussió dels teus coneixements! Thanks!!!

[@Amodia]

I've noticed that the 6 overblow is super useful for playing melodies in 3rd position. Natural minor scale. Greensleeves in 3rd position for example can be played if you have the 6 overblow

[@jasonricci]

Definitely! Gives you that the raised fifth on the 1 chord and becomes the minor 3rd on the IV.

[@jasonricci]

Also yes! St James, thrill is gone or Afro Blue or any aeolian, melodic or harmonic minor stuff. Tons and tons of songs!

[@vinsamson8061]

Another “golden nugget” from Jason👌🤘🎶thanks

[@Rickblues46]

Jason why don’t I like overblowns I’ve nailed them used them occasionally but always wished I hadn’t and every time I hear a piece being played in both modes I hate the overblown utilisation .. I appreciate the skill set but it always sounds like Mini Riperton just sang the blues and I don’t think the circle of Fifths works at its best there ... maybe I’m just not into jazz and never found it cool ??

[@paulcook68]

@@Rickblues46 I agree with you! I don't think they sound good either! I don't know why..

[@malstainkey]

Yeah, watching live!

[@ryanlea750]

Videos on the 4 and 5 overblow would be super cool

[@jasonricci]

Coming next week 4 overblow

[@TooleyPeter]

Thanks for the lesson, Jason.

[@raymondallanwing]

this has been a big help I can hit the over blow easy and bend it .was just putting in the right place that I was not getting right ,now getting it sounding better over backing tracks Big Thanks.

[@jhnnyboy100]

Cool vid great style man!

[@jasonricci]

appreciate you!~

[@jxtajxta2083]

Gracias Jason! Muy util el video, now i have to learn to overblow that hole :3

[@J.M.Stigner]

really reaally helpful thank you Jason! Needed some simple exercises to begin to apply this note and force me to figure out the mouth shape to jump to the note without screeching like wild fox orgy s/t i tend to make when getting there...

[@jasonricci]

HaaAaaaaaaa! Thanks!!!!!

[@harpman2009]

Hey Jason. Shame you not here in NewZealand; no Covid here bro! this video is awsome; maybe do some stuff on OB's in 3rdd position? Thanks :-)

[@jasonricci]

definitely thank you!!!

[@AdvancedLawn]

Watching live

[@Raulo707]

Still here J rich, the harp gets frustrating .. That back of your throat quote comes more and more to mind.. Overblows are coming along , just tricky knowin that im on the right hole when I move up to the higher octave.. Scales really suck to learn but a must at a minimum . To play in the scale sounds much more professional than the opposite. I had to change my embouchure , so I could keep even tone as I climb up from low to mid octave. Your the best and Im sure you can see my fruatration ; but I'll manage. Your throat says "93" , if I tatted mines , it would say 12/29/19 😂😂😂😂😂 stay solid bros and as always , Thx ! Your the shi!!!!!!

[@patrikduller8449]

Starting the day in Germany with the mooncat. What could possibly be better? Love you and please stay safe! We need you! :)

[@jasonricci]

Yes Sir!!! Thank you!!!!

[@giusepperesponte8077]

Damn man, I can overblow 6 really well and 5 and 4 I can do okay, but I just can’t bend the overblow for the life of me. Any time I change my mouth position at all, it stops the overblow. I didn’t even know you could bend overblows until I watched those old videos you did with Adam Gussow and he talked about how that 6 hole overbend is your trademark and then I heard you actually bend the overblow and I was excited to learn it. I’ve been trying all day and haven’t been able to make it bend even a little bit. I’ll keep trying though.

[@jasonricci]

GREAT news! You'll get those bends! A little reed curvature helps with that too!

[@norfolknwhey4787]

Well, did you ever get the ob bend? Ever learn the rest of the ob/od’s?

[@marybethhempel9101]

Awesome Jason!! Thank you again!! 😄🤗❤

[@jasonricci]

You are so welcome MBH! ❤️

[@marybethhempel9101]

@@jasonricci 💕

[@leandromartinmenendez9899]

Oh yeah!!!

[@catalinabelmar7967]

Good stuff Jason! Next week Overdraw 7? A lot of guys use the 4 draw bend way too much but never venture up to the 7 overdraw. I think it’s really kind of fun

[@jasonricci]

I think well do that one in About three weeks. Next week 4 OB the 5 then well hit the 7 OD. You right about everything you said!

[@jonascowan9888]

Isn't the 7 blowbend a flat 7? Or is it just a half step?

[@jonascowan9888]

And Jason, good advice but your language is fine. I spit the harp out one day when you started talking theory and said don't be scared it's just like using code in jail. You're a communicator man.

[@jasonricci]

@@jonascowan9888 awe thanks man!!! The 7 blow doesn't even bend a half step but the 7 over draw gives you a b5 on the 1 chord in cross harp.

[@denisivanov2522]

Woooww, what is that on 0:48 ? Do you have a lesson on this , Master❤?

[@TheRedgog22]

Thanks that helps me a lot

[@vancegodin4149]

Thanks, bro!

[@jasonricci]

You bet ! ❤️

[@GagiSvanidze]

Mr jason when I breakdown your solos there is 4 and 5 overblows too. I'm interest those two notes. Please help me 🙏

[@jasonricci]

Yes! We will we are taking it one week at a time. This is only part 1.

[@GagiSvanidze]

@@jasonricci thank you very very much... Especially 4 overblow is something unexplained for me. Because this note is similar to 1 overblow 🤔. Where and when can I use it? 🙄

[@jasonricci]

@@GagiSvanidze Next Friday! Till then try it on the 4 chord for now!

[@johnnyh112]

By jo Jason I think I got it thank you

[@williamhoughton1484]

Fantastic Jason . Just one question what’s the best harmonica for over blowing or is it just down to technique and practice. I use special 20 Rocket an seydel

[@jasonricci]

Really all of those will work well! You may need to lower the action/reed offset a bit though to make them easier. thats a good start there are other things you can do too but thats the best way to begin! Thank you!

[@smoothie2629]

Can you also do something on overDRAWS? Really not many resources available to use them

[@jasonricci]

Sure I will do the 7 overdraw in two weeks. I want tio return to something a little easier for next friday that can also be cool for advanced player too. But after that will talk about the 7 overdraw for sure! thank you!

[@smoothie2629]

@@jasonricci great! Thanks for your answer!

[@jasonricci]

@@smoothie2629 Sure Part 3 coming on Friday FINISHED!

[@smoothie2629]

@@jasonricci Nice, I'm excited for it!

[@AdvancedLawn]

Sup Jason. Nate Vance here! Is this the lesson I asked about overblow

[@jasonricci]

Part one! At your service Nate!!!!

[@AdvancedLawn]

@@jasonricci thanks buddy. I dug it! Glad your posting consistently. Do you my man!

[@derekfrost8991]

When I changed the action to make overblows easier it made the surrounding notes sticky, which I could not live with so I changed it back. I know how to play them but still not convinced by it, sorry.. :)

[@jasonricci]

Yes! That can happen. Theres a fine line you have to fing and also you have to learn to play softer in general!

[@edmulvey9458]

question on this. Is the over blow actually a blow note or is it just another draw? I cant for the life of me understand what you and others are doing. I dont really hear the difference. I have watched dozens of youtube videos and I still don't understand what I am trying to get to. I dont hear 2 differnt notes at all when I simply blow 6? Very confused man.

[@jasonricci]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHuumn-gd7-te9Esi=aOrnPTim0SPiM97x check this out and there's a lot more! Maybe I'll make a video called what are overblows.

[@harmonicaplayer100]

So, you’re telling me that the 6° is = 3’ ?

[@jasonricci]

@@harmonicaplayer100 yes 6 overblows is the same note as 3 draw half step bend! 💜

[@brandonleroux6059]

overblowing is such bullshit. seriously.

[@charliemunn5922]

All these tricks are great, I learn and practice as many as I can over the years, but I hardly use much of it in practice. It's good to know - but there really isn't much need to blow all of your guns at once. There's totally a thing about over playing. You can learn all this until you're blue in the face but there's usually not much need for it. Make what you do and indeed know count. No one wants to hear too much harmonica, such an annoying instrument - low tuned harps are much less annoying - I suppose playing in a band and playing on your own are very different things.

[@jasonricci]

The lesson teaches you how to play and use the same note as the 3 draw 1\2 step bend in the second octave (flat 3rd/minor 3rd). Its maybe the most important blue note as it enables you to play over either major or minor chords/songs. What you do with it is your art. However I would add that being able to play what your band plays by knowing how and where to hit this note is definitely not a "trick", has a definite need (did you make it to the "spoonful" reference?) and makes the harmonica less annoying....

[@johnvander8937]

The harmonica, annoying? Think maybe you have the wrong channel, pal.

[@charliemunn5922]

@@jasonricci yeah, I got that - and yeah, and annoying as any instrument for someone to have to listen to being practiced, but maybe more so as it's so shrill and it's difficult pitch, which is why I'm recommending lower and more mellow tunings. Your lessons are very intense and I'm recommending, or reminding, the importance of not playing and making what you do count. A little can go a very long way. I suppose a lesson which is difficult to teach.

[@charliemunn5922]

Like you explain at the beginning of this particular video; to explain all the over below stuff would take hours. Within that there's got to be an album's worth of stuff. I'm suggesting use what you've got to compliment the other musicians in your band, to make more than the sum of its parts - rather than hurtling ahead and expecting people to keep up... sorry, maybe I'm digressing through my own experience, being in a band and not a solo performer. Each to their own.

[@charliemunn5922]

... maybe I'm talking about production values over musicianship

[@2bluBruce]

excellent teaching brother! THANK YOU