Sandi Thom - Learn the 12-Bar Blues (Harmonica Lick of the Week)

Learn the three main components to the 12-Bar Blues on harmonica with these simple licks...To check out more of Sandi's music and where you can catch her live go to sandithommusic...
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[@bahons72]

For an [old] beginner like me this is fantastic. I think an appropriate analogy would be when you first learn three chords on a guitar, from this early stage you can, almost immediately enjoy playing music. The best video for beginners I've seen so far, thanks very much.

[@funguy4utube]

This is an epiphany …. thanks soooooo much … and hot damn you got talent … love your playing, your feeling, and your voice and how you teach and your personality … 10 out of 10 to me.

[@RAMBINI1]

Well done Sandi, Bravo! Bravo! Not only was the lesson short & simple for guys like me (beginner) but Your singing is Awesome!

[@PIPEHEAD]

I always wondered why it's called draw rather than the more obvious suck, but your pipe joke answered that question. I can't believe I hadn't noticed that ! I'm going to start calling my vaporiser Sandi. Great lesson too ...

[@bladesaint21mr]

Wow..Thanks..all these years..I've been kinda doing it ok but the way you laid it out in this riff works so well and makes so much sense to me.

[@marqueem1960]

After 44 years of guitar playing I've had to give up because of serious osteo arthritis in my left wrist. I've started learning harmonica and lap steel, and incidentally enjoyed myself more than I have in years. I love this video and had hours of fun playing around with these licks ... and I'm afraid I've fallen in love ... If I was 30 years younger ;-)

[@annodonno]

Excellent feature and......It's nice to know Sandi that you can take the time to show us non musical beings the rudimentary steps to learning basic music.....Thanks Keith

[@mikedukek5594]

I gotta say. I'm mighty impressed with your simple effective lesson. I've been playing for years and it took me a long time to figure out the I'm A Man Lick. Great lesson.

[@bronyabroad4399]

Greetings from New Zealand...thanks for your lessons, it's really helping me xxx

[@davidnoel73]

I am new at the harmonica, thank you for this video, I love it.

[@sandithom]

HI guys thank you for all the lovely comments and so sorry I've not responded in AGESSS!!!! Just shout me if you need any help with anything ok!! Big Love ST xx

[@sk22ng]

Of course you're giving lessons playing a Danniker Centruion. For a couple of hundred bucks they always sound fantastic. So envious.

[@nowirehangers2815]

Dont blame your instrument

[@sk22ng]

Not blaming the instrument but praising a higher quality instrument that will sound a little better with a little less effort. I enjoy playing what I can afford which are Hohner Rocket Aps and Hohner Crossovers that I adjust the reeds gaps for my style of playing before the first play. The reason I don't play Danneckers is the additional cost of repairing the damaged reeds that come along with frequent playing.

[@zossie5h]

Thanks Sandi. Really enjoy working on these riffs. You have a good blues voice. Wishing you the best.

[@wesleyadair9480]

Thanks a lot I really like your easy lessons on how to play the blues and blues riffs

[@husseinturabi4117]

ive watch so many guys taking about 12 bar blue they don't get to the point drag out for over 15 mins I still don't get point n lose instest but your vlog got me understand what you are saying n playing the blues thank you very much new subscriber I`ll ckeck out your .com to

[@totoole44095]

Damn! I almost have it! This is the best lesson I've seen on this! Practice, practice, practice. Thanks Sandi.

[@Docinaplane]

Love the blues, love the harmonica. Hoping for the best :-) Thank you! Dr. J

[@ErikVanRent]

I know this is not the video to post this. But I'm just filled with excitement to find you have your own personal youtube harmonica tutorial! I wish I was a punkrocker is one of my all time favorites, thanks for that!

[@sandithom]

Thanks Eric!!! : )

[@daviemcf]

Never knew you played the harp Sandi...great lessons!!

[@aiderousabdella4338]

I like blues playing with harmonica. 👌👌

[@ronniepurslow4077]

O it's in the Key of D on a G harp. It might be an idea to mention that if its for beginners.

[@grayaj23]

Yeah that took me a while to get used to. Playing "straight" (C on a C harp) isn't very interesting. You play in a different key, and bend the heck out of the reeds to fill in the tones missing from the scale. If you're playing in the right cross-key, this puts all of the "power" notes on draw, which is where the magic happens.

[@Michael-JT22]

Thanks so much... just a little of your time and boom... I'm playing blues riff on the harp. Niiiice 🙏🏻

[@maggieadams8600]

Thanks. This could be my pension plan with the way things are going. I've bought a decent harmonica and must now await it's arrival!

[@TheHappy1337]

+Maggie Adams Hows it going with that? :)

[@sndman60]

I yea, "On the day I was born, my momma threw me outta da howse, I had no place to go, went to the bus station and slep on the flow." Loved your lesson. Let's funk it up...

[@robertrostant6986]

Beautiful rendition off simple music love it 😊

[@jeffrey120763]

Finally, explained in a way I easily understand.

[@s.p.6414]

hey that was soo cool, I just started learning to play the harp and would love to learn this Blues. You are great, thank you for this tutorial.

[@swirljet4245]

Have you learned yet, just curious.

[@s.p.6414]

Yes, I learned a bit, the harp is cool, but now I'm learning to play ukulele.

[@DanConwayFairfaxVa]

These have been helping me out alot, thanks for uploading them.

[@K3NJ1K1]

Thanks a lot, very helpful. Beautiful voice, beautiful singer.

[@swirljet4245]

Thanks I enjoyed this, thank you for sharing. Xxx

[@stephanerichard6267]

great tips Sandi !

[@aiderousabdella4338]

I like it the way you teachings. 👍

[@Doctor.T.46]

Great instructions Sandi. Very clear, thank you.

[@MrTux62]

Nice guitar collection-

[@rubentrevino6288]

never seen your video before, but great job on the harmonica . . . very cool!

[@jameslowther772]

You wonderful to listen to you my favourite guitarist 🎸

[@larzhillbot1443]

Love this ...Great lesson/licks

[@RochestersGotTalentbyPaulRefic]

wow you can play and sing really good at both of them im just learming

[@tudormiller887]

Amazing video. Watching from London UK 🇬🇧

[@tudormiller887]

Beautiful guitars in the background. Do you tune into The Cerys Mathews Blues Show on BBC Radio 2 every Monday from 9pm-10pm ?

[@susanananananaa]

Sounds great! Harmonica is a fab instrument. :)

[@heathermitchell589]

Wow - Gotta get me a harmonica. Good Stuff.

[@nairosouzaartistaplastico5817]

Sem palavras fiquei mudo que tanto talento parabéns Deuses🎉

[@imranhack6591]

Very impressive Sandi. Great job.

[@barrettsmithrdroad5160]

I'm new at this but I cant wait! thanks!

[@davet4999]

My thanks for a really nice lesson presented very well by an obviously talented musician. In fact, before I watched the clip I never would have even thought that is were even possible to play 12-bar on a harmonica?

[@govel85]

Es mi primera vez escuchandola mil gracias por la clase !!!! saludos !!!

[@mikeb1617]

Dang thats nice

[@massimofenu243]

You're simply the best, better than all the rest Better than anyone, anyone I've ever met :)

[@DavidDorenfeld]

Thanks! ^^ this really helped me, so did just watching you play, and like your style. You're pretty awesome :)

[@kcribin5654]

Some woman for one woman. Talent so rare

[@gianninisim3894]

Great lesson 👍

[@FateStaySaged]

thanks a lot for these tips. good for casual playing

[@RayyanKhanRayyanKhan]

I wish that harmonica was my own harmonica

[@jeroenvanboxtel1704]

Hi Sandi, can you give us some more harmonica lessons and can you show us your harmonica collection? :D

[@mikerourick2083]

GREAT blues voice!!

[@carlosjorgefernandes1050]

Great job! you've got me all attention! Thanks Sandi :)

[@crismagic1981]

You are so talented Miss...

[@craigeydmann]

Love that...I do a completely different take on 12 bar..but actually prefer yours...thanks...gonna start to practice

[@marcuservin2167]

Sublime! Thank you so much for the lesson 💪🏽

[@mk00918]

Very great blues lesson

[@BillMTaylor]

I be lovin' me some Sandi Thom😊

[@akarunatillaka]

Thanks Sandi really helpful.....................

[@Ramiknow]

hey Sandi , all is great! try to look into the camera lens not to the screen . the lens as you know is in the top of your pc screen but you always forget to look into it and you look down to the screen itself

[@jean-paulmalacad2190]

Very Great! 😍

[@dennisandmargcunningham1995]

Getting Harp lessons from an Internationally acclaimed Artist - gotta love the Internet!

[@SolidRockBluesBand]

iDontbreakPS3 Like as if you ever played Carnegie Hall eh? Or had a #1 song, several albums released.. LOL.

[@nicksammut6406]

iDontbreakPS3 she is also the wife of Joe bonamassa and features in and co writes most of his songs.

[@PancakeBatterfly]

iDontbreakPS3 acclaimed does not mean famous

[@atodd22]

Thank you, you make it so easy.

[@berniecamberos4708]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@silvio76504]

Thanks very much

[@adorovivere1488]

Mega..... 💪💪💪👍👍👍👍 I like this!!! 💖❤️💖❤️💋💋💋💋

[@peterr.salajka4902]

You're a magnificent musician and have a lovely singing voice. This lesson is great, however, it would be helpful if some tabs were provided or you explained how you're transitioning between the components. I believe you start with the first, then go to the second, and then back to the first, but then when you go into and out of the third I get lost. I'll try to figure it out. Thanks though!!! Fun...!!!

[@sandithom]

Thanks for the feedback Peter!! I will look into doing that in the future for sure : )

[@robertandjanchartrand707]

@@sandithom Great because I had the same feedback. Stay safe and always remember that Love Trumps Hate.

[@sarahalina02]

Cool i cant wait till i get my harmonica

[@HelterSchecter]

I'm here for my lick of the week

[@inputnamehere1]

This has o be one of the most helpful videos I stumbled upon being a beginner! A little suggestion though, you should try adding a little visual help on screen, I would love being able to pause and practice !

[@christophersilva3281]

wow thanks

[@soulvaccination8679]

Sweet voice.Go for the top🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jimilundin3538]

love the singing would like to hear more . a little closer to the Mic. thank you for the lesson

[@jimmy59ca2001]

thanks for your help Sandi

[@frankschumacheroderaccount5347]

Not Bad.Peace from Germany ✌️😉

[@jim7684]

thank you its a thumbs up from me

[@terryclark3937]

Ty for the instruction very good

[@rubennavarro5623]

Tnk's I love your leccions 👍

[@georgemiggas9441]

Thanx for that.it helped a lot....cheers

[@barryhambly7711]

Thanks Sandi really great I'm just learning very helpful. "Wished you had kept singing though" One thing though I can't get enough volume can you turn something up for your voice because other than that it was good for me !! Thanks again!!

[@vinceamato1201]

Nice lesson. Thanks (PS - your hair looks good to the left or the right)

[@archiepennoh]

Thank you so much.

[@alvarojaimeloperarios4348]

Fantástico desde Venezuela exitos

[@pbthevlogs5561]

WOW! just too good! wow!

[@sandithom]

Thank you so much!! Please check out my music at www.sandithom.com : )

[@irwan1965]

Wow nice

[@sperguells]

i love you ...thanks for the lesson

[@larrykeesee1442]

THANKS SANDI..

[@Superfangelo]

You're very talented.

[@patrickkoh1056]

Very Nice!! she is certainly A musician and Singer. Got to learn this later. but i dont have a danneckar : ( i guess a crossover is ok.

[@GiniaMarie1]

I'm thinking I might try to pick this up :) Gotta find my grandpa's old harps B, B, D, B . . . NICE! thank you Sandi 3, 3, 4, 4. . . .

[@s.p.6414]

that was really cool!

[@WillieBeard]

This is a beginner lesson. Nearly all beginners have a C harp. This is how the lesson should be presented. Folks with full sets of harps usually have gotten past this sort of thing.

[@harmonicajohn]

not necessarily...

[@WillieBeard]

Hey, great response John. Well thought out with plenty of facts and ideas! You are obviously out of your realm here. Move along.

[@RaiyvanHeart]

Who is interested in the key of the harp, it is always the same. In songs you dont know it makes sense to have the same key of the original, but blues is always the same. If you are not able to hear a wrong tone in a shuffle you don't have the feeling for making music.

[@harmonicajohn]

What I am saying is that there are people that have a lot of keys of harmonica and yet are not even up to the level of this beginning lesson- yet they believe they are entertaining. Yes, I am out of my realm here.

[@markburrows1179]

Look, it is all a matter or relevance to preference. On the outset, the keys, types, styles, and even manufacture of any given instrument is based of the dynamics of personal preference. It is like the ancient adage or idiom of apples vs oranges. "Hey man, Oranges are the best fruit, like EVER." "No way Man! Apples are far superior to those lame oranges." Forgive the pun, but it is a fruitless argument. Take guitars, some will vouch for Gibson over Fender or maybe rally behind Gretsch or Rickenbaker. Hell, I love them all. But then what do musicians do anyway? They find what suits their needs for what they are going to play. In fact, a great many find pleasure in taking el cheapo guitars and modifying them with a variety of pickups, strings, and amplification techniques to get some really dirty and greasy sounds happening. One of the most creative player I've ever known was none other than Link Wray, the Godfather of distortion. Doesn't matter whether you loved or hated Link, (seems there is no middle ground), he was legendary and one of the forerunners in pioneering Heavy Metal and Punk Rock. Harp playing, players, instruments, keys of instruments, makes and models are in the exact same realm. Yet at the same time, it is far more diversified because all harmonica players have a certain sound that either their conscious or subconscious heard, and drew them into wanting to play the mouth harp. It takes ages to find the one that gives the wanton player the desired sound, in the right key. It is almost like searching for the mythical and mystical lost chord. Once the right "Tin Sandwich" is found, the player is sated, but once mastering the "Mississippi Saxophone", a new quest begins, and that is mastering the pile of "Reckless Trams'" and mastering those to suit different nuances, and riffs of blues, rock or whatever genre strikes your fancy. Note: Reckless Tram is actually another nickname or pseudonym for a mouth organ, harmonica. Not to confuse, but associate with the musical blues duo of Reckless Tram and the Frying Pan. Two performers, Link Neufeld and Steve Dueck from southern Manitoba Canada. These guys are real up and comers, who have somehow escaped the attention of recording studios. Then again, that could be their decision. Cheers! Your friendly international neighborhood musicologist. Dr. ScratchMB

[@robertburr9612]

LOVE IT!

[@Bobalouie49]

Something sexy bout a lady blues player. "Great job sis."

[@RobRocker1212]

Thank you for the very cool basic harmonica blues lesson. I am just beginning to play the harp and I get out of breath very very quickly, and light headed. Not fun. Any recommendations on how to stop the light headedness? Am I doing something wrong? Thank you. Rob

[@Paadamfilmcity]

Niiice one , really nice 👍

[@billnicholson9095]

dam! what a voice!!