Sonny Boy Williamson II tips on C harmonica

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In this lesson I discuss a couple of ideas/riffs that help you capture a bit of that Sonny Boy feel. Here is the longer 4 chord lick that I broke down:
4d, 4b, 3d, 3b, 3d, 4b, 4d, 4b, 3d4d together with a pinch of 3 bend (1/2step)

[@Harmonica123]

7:21 I meant to say 3 and 4 draw not 3 and 2 draw.

[@dorian3260]

Taught myself to play 50 years ago. I can't tell you the whys and hows of an overblow or any other named technique, but I can usually copy anything I hear from someone else's harp.

[@therealaussieguy3025]

Cant understand why anyonw would down thumb this. You play with passion and heart, love it.

[@harpinKeith]

Ronnie, That was an incredible jam man!! You have quite an arsenal at your disposal, i don't think i heard the same trick played more than once, and you played for what seemed like 4 or 5 minutes srtaight! I also heard some slick ass licks that i've never even heard Sonny boy play. And i KNOW Sonny Boy, he inspired me to pick up the harp, i've learned 95% of what i know from listening to his cd's over and over again. Outstanding bro! You've re-inspired me with just the kind of blues i love!

[@Harmonica123]

thanks!

[@stuffnuns]

Your embouchure is really great, I can hear it in your tone, and you’re in the pocket. I thank you for your relaxed and straight up style of teaching. Learning from someone who plays with great technique is a gift.

[@Harmonica123]

:)

[@ciarankiely9827]

I've probably watched this 600 times,thanks for all your lessons 🇮🇪

[@Harmonica123]

and thank YOU for tuning in

[@jerrycohencohen8901]

The man was born to play the harmonica

[@christoph9159]

Playing harmonica since years and watching your videos but your awesome full tone just give me goosebumps all the time , great stuff , greets from Germany and stay save

[@panchosvillos]

Bro when you started playing my jaw hit the ground what a fantastic sound & style you have. Love this post. Much love from UK 👊👍✌

[@Blue_3rd]

I return to this video occasionally, it is always great!

[@bluebossa54]

Still great stuff 11years later! Thanks Ronnie! Digging Sonny Boy.

[@adamwest6536]

so glad to have found this video again!

[@vernondee9545]

Thank you I've been watching you over and over and I have a hohner hotmetal harmonica from a tuck stop lol its all I could get at the time but now its been 6 months and I can play very well blues,bends and over blows thanks to you and still watching old or new thank you dee

[@Superfangelo]

Best cover of this old classic I've heard yet. Dude, you've got some serious chops! I've been at it for much longer than you've been alive, and I wish I could play as well. Keep it up, you're REALLY GOOD!

[@Harmonica123]

thanks

[@rrgodgagge]

I've now watched many different people trying to teach me (and hopefully other people aswell) how to play the harmonica. Your and "dbigwalker" videos is by far the best, thanks alot for uploading these tutorials. I've learnt alot and i especially appreciate the sonny boy williamsson-technique revealings. Thank you! From Sweden

[@HandwhistlerBen]

You are fantastic! It is so interesting to listen to the different sound qualities that are produced by your right hand.

[@signofthebeast666]

Bookmarked! So crisp, clean and yet dirty and soulful.

[@11barber11]

great lesson. i,ve been looking for that sonny boy sound for a while and this has really helped me. cheers mate

[@leenewman9637]

Mate your lessons are class I've been watching loads of your tutorials along with mr wilde you're both great instructors keep it up man

[@Harmonica123]

I call it a tongue warble...try gong for an octave on 2/5 draw then move your tongue side to side and the notes I actually alternate are 3 draw and 5 draw. So, you only need to move the tongue a bit to produce that sound.

[@adrianaveni]

YOU ARE A GREAT MUSICIAN, THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR ART .... GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA !!!!

[@Harmonica123]

gracias!!

[@frankschumacheroderaccount5347]

Amazing, unbelievable genial,I love Sonny Boy Williamson!😊

[@frankschumacheroderaccount5347]

I Love it ! Sonny Boy Williamson , R.I.P

[@durwinpocha]

you gotta Help me, I can't do it all by myself, well played, thanks

[@stonehand49]

Durwin Pocha ...Roller coaster

[@juangaribello5701]

best comment in youtube today!!!!

[@johnwmking]

Of the you tubers you get my vote tried the usual tutor books but failed until i found a 1965 copy of harmonica blues by tony little sun glover that just said go for it learn what your doing later Your style suits my learning best and has helped me sound like me. Early days but never too old to blow and too young to die. Cheers man

[@frankstidham1439]

Ronnie, kick Ass sound. Great player & teacher. Thanks

[@Harmonica123]

thanks

[@jamesmares4206]

Chanelling Sonny Boy. You really capture the essence. Thanks

[@oldhippypeace]

inspirational..what a superb musician

[@Harmonica123]

appreciate it

[@thiagosantos8674]

The best lesson video ever

[@belleray2]

Thank you Ronnie. You are always a great help for my inspiration. Nice playing again.

[@necfarm80]

very smooth and nice melodic flow. KZbin is so full of people with fancy little licks that are blown completely out of context. you are a master. this is coming from a frustrated amateur trying to find decent harmonica players to learn from.

[@Harmonica123]

much appreciated!

[@BlackCrowOnTheDrums]

Sonny Boy Williamson is proud of you, pal! ;)

[@Harmonica123]

thank you

[@jamesdion2459]

hmm wow i love how you play man please keep up the dream my friend and have a great day

[@rubberdug1]

I love to here you playing without this nervous note hopping, just by drawing and bending and slapping. Your marineband is well customized. I want to learn how to customize my harbs too!! Thanks for your advice!!

[@daoudlmajfi4161]

I see so much passion and character while harp playing. I pray, that i someday can even come a bit near to this performance. Got myself a Hohner 1896 C Harp and just mastered the blues scale on a metronom xD Greetings from Germany.

[@GregParker]

Loved your Sonny 2 demo/lesson, Ronnie. Respect, Greg

[@blitzfultime]

Love this dudes style one of the best fluent harp players on YT.

[@Harmonica123]

thank you

[@EIYH58]

I had a Seydel Blues Session on C. I loved funking harp.... Regard Ronnie !

[@A6Legit]

yeahhhh. Sonny boy is probably my favorite harp players (and one of the only ones i know)

[@icibizzi]

Very nice Ronnie, please more of that, i have nearly everything you can get of Sonny Boy and i´d love to learn more licks from him. Greetings, icibizzi

[@TheRealDarthCosby]

the part you did at 6:24... -3,4,-4,-3,-2 and repeating.. THAT was awesome!!

[@pcufalo1]

ronnie what can i say your great harp player. im in n.y. may come down in april for workshop been playing regular now about 6 months . i think im ok but have a long way to go very stressed but love it . will be downloading some tracks soon also wish i would have stuck to it 17 years ago

[@gobling5235]

Thank you Ronnie for that inspiring vid About that famous Sonny Boy 'Help Me' lick- First, from listening to the original rec i get the impression it is a longer, repetaitve one. every triplet-eights are played socond, i believe it is based on a draw-blow sequence, when he is repeating it, switching from playing the G note one time 3 blow , then the next time on the 2 draw, and so on, adding "ringing" effect pulling his tongue

[@mochalove1973]

You sent chills all over my body

[@alfieknowitall]

Awesome dude! :) I saw Sonny Boy back in the day & his Spirit lives on in your playing. Truly.

[@bikewreck85]

More Sonny Boy Style Pleeease. That was just mind blowing.

[@garysellars8914]

If i could thumbs up this a thousand times then i would! Just incredible playing.

[@Harmonica123]

:)

[@Blinddogjax]

You kick ass Ronnie. Progression... Lmao. I miss playing at bluegrass yard parties with the fam and beach party acoustic blues w friends; I never get to use my hands for valving or tone anymore. I will try to get recorded to go on here some time though I am singing now; at long last. 33 - 33.5 yrs harp but I only began singing 3 yrs ago. Always had to play harp for others... Made a point to never be recorded. Until I was ready...

[@sugengharmonika6273]

I like it so much you play... terima kasih banyak Ronnie Sheillist banyak masukan of harmonika...

[@icibizzi]

Hey Ronnie, very coooooool, finally my favorite Player teaches me the Blues licks i love best !!! Many Thanks icibizzi

[@fezze0830]

God damn! Excellent!

[@lillymanci]

Incredible!!! Love your lesson videos.

[@steveraymond2298]

Hey Ronnie, First time I've listened to you... excellent, thank you. Plus, I've been looking for some jam tracks, so I'll check that out, too.

[@pertwang]

Great sound and very Sonny Boy. Really enjoyed your playing. Thanks.

[@elzevirpbarreto]

Hey doing Buddy, It was really awesome. You truly rock this thing. I'm a bigining blues harmonica player. can you please make out some more videos like this amazing one. Thanks buddy. You're 100% the best.

[@srrlIdl]

@Dalsir1 on the recording, he used a harp in F (playing in C). but if you mean the live version on youtube: he's playing a D harp.

[@thiagosantos8674]

You were inspired when you made this video.

[@Harmonica123]

often feeling inspired when I think of my heroes.

[@Tomlateralus3]

Awesome playing there ronnie! thanks a lot for the tips!

[@WinSchutten]

Ok, this is so awesome. I just bought a harmonica due to your videos ;). I had some as a kid, mainly as a toy. Had no idea you could make all these sounds with it. If I keep practicing I'll defiinately buy your lessons :).

[@jonbeckleymorrisblues]

You've got Sonny Boy 2 nailed.

[@dpakholly]

That was just awesome.

[@cfreeman66]

Hey Ronnie. Glad you posted a Sonny Boy video. I've been trying to learn some of those licks lately, but I haven't quite got the playing the harp with my nose like he did. HAHA

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

That's a heck of a talent ya got man thanks

[@lise-annedore8935]

So awesome!

[@steyeme]

im glad i stumbled onto your video YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

[@MrMdevaney]

thanks ronnie that was real good im on it

[@freddybutterlips]

great job Ron, keep up the good work. thanks

[@Nounismisation]

Thank you Ron.

[@victorioy405]

Que espectaculo!! Enhorabuena

[@xxxxharp]

Great job Ronnie and a great post! Time, tone and taste Baby !!! Jay

[@OscarCommie]

This is really wonderful! Thank you very much for posting it.

[@number8pencil]

Wow! Blown away, man. You are awesome!

[@johncallaghan8854]

Quality mate, I'm a huge SBII fan, loved it!!!

[@Lilsunshinebaby]

Praying I can get to this level

[@rufosduboislitleboyofkiev8328]

Cara sempre volto para ver esse video... tento copiar essas frases aqui muito bom mesmo!

[@andydunn5673]

My favourite And one player that drew me to the Harmonica As bad as I am Great lesson Ronnie Thanks

[@Harmonica123]

thank you

[@jean-charlespiano5402]

Hello from somewhere in south of France, j am discovering your channel, you're a great bluesman, excellent! j like your way of playing, thank you for your videos .

[@ColonelSnyder241]

You rock bro...if you're ever in Monmouth Co. NJ You can play with my band anytime!

[@stevesalisbury8206]

Nice playing!

[@vra456]

This is absolutely brilliant!!!!

[@PapaHarp88]

this vid helps out a lot thank you Mr. Shellist and amazing harp blowin as well!!!!

[@Harmonica123]

thanks

[@markinsacramento]

IsNully. I think this is it from the description above, good luck. Here is the longer 4 chord lick that I broke down: 4d, 4b, 3d, 3b, 3d, 4b, 4d, 4b, 3d4d together with a pinch of 3 bend (1/2step)

[@Harmonica123]

yup

[@Caps7th]

Ronnie your instruction is a gift of great worth for sure. The Hohner Rocket looks like a definite buy. Would you envision customizing them after you purchase them,... or are they out of the box good to go for your needs.

[@Harmonica123]

usually good to go

[@scaffolder12345]

So cool .loving it .

[@bladesaint21]

Great lesson!

[@WASSBI82]

awesome bro....you are an inspiration.

[@nikolastevanovic5094]

WOAAAAAAOOO this is amazing! You Amazing Ronnie, Plizz Tabs for this song?

[@waltperry5781]

Great video. Thank you kindly.

[@stoelefj]

Amazing harp playing! Great tone and phrasing hha.

[@RasTuft]

Yowzaaa!!! That's rippin it good bro. Thanks for sharing :)

[@droverboy1]

Awesome Ronnie!!! Thank's

[@CONTEUDORAW]

Thank you for your as always informative straight up advanced perfect lessons

[@brianjoseph2303]

Props again my friend!

[@Harmonica123]

Thanks Tony. I've put on one workshop in Atlanta so far and would love to come back. In the meantime, keep checkin out my emails..I have some big news coming that I think a lot of folks will be interested in. If anyone has not done so, sign up at Harmonica123 to stay posted on what I'm up to and where I'll be next.

[@Videodude1939]

@MrDidjcripey He is playing a "C" harp in second position.

[@Sidik-w7i]

Tack så mycket

[@Harmonica123]

tongue warble..side to side after you get the 2/5 draw octave position

[@presskopp]

Ha,I got it now! 3 years later...

[@christophsteiner60]

Great Great sound Ronnie!

[@MrTheBlueshound]

Thanks Ronnie good stuff

[@djordjeculafic1266]

Thank you Javier Bardem.. didn't know you've got the blues in you.

[@elmestra]

Wow men ! you are really good .