Three Easy Modes on One Harmonica!

[@michaelmccatty1341]

Coming from guitar, I knew this was possible, but haven't ventured to this yet on harmonica. Can't wait.

[@zachvanslyke4341]

Most excellent

[@vladimirantipin306]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@evandavies4049]

That's probably the best lesson I have ever had jason as the lager advert probably the best larger in the world you just hit it in harp Uk

[@OmniphonProductions]

4th Position (Aeolian Mode, AKA: Natural Minor) and 5th Position (Phrygian Mode) work great for Blues, too! Both offer relatively easy access to the Minor Pentatonic Scale, which you well know (and often brilliantly demonstrate) can be a Blues powerhouse! In 4th, the tonic note requires a 3D whole step bend, but otherwise all required notes are bend-free, AND unlike 3rd Position it allows access to the high tonic note. Similarly, 5th Position requires a 3D whole step bend for the low IV, but otherwise, it's all bend-free. Plus, adding the 3D half step bend and/or the 6 Overblow opens up the entire Blues scale. Thus, in addition to this GREAT lesson, one can add two more Blues-adjacent modes with relative ease.

[@Fulcro_]

very handy! Thanks a lot

[@vinsamson8061]

Happy Birthday superstar👌🤘👏🏻🎂🎁

[@jasonricci]

thanks bro!

[@josephascroft4774]

Jason, you really make things interesting and entertaining, easy to understand and follow, thanks 🙏🏻 so much, and God bless

[@jasonricci]

God Bless You Sir Joseph! 🙏 Thank ⚜️ You

[@1eddybee]

Absolutely the best lesson I've heard explained this way! the big bonus is , with repetition, the muscle memory gets conditioned, and becomes your strong silent partner. Always enjoy your improvised playing, you make it sound so achievable.Thank you.

[@chrishumphries1516]

well said bro :)

[@MrSpanky2001]

Ditto Irene and Chris! Note:.....practice scales till you 're blue in the face.

[@jasonricci]

You GOT IT

[@marybethhempel9101]

Yes! I agree with you entirely!👍😎

[@heiko6983]

Yes Sir!! Every single word You say makes perfect sense. Thanxx for Your Insight and Your beautyful music that is beyond any sense. Cheers from Blackwood Forest. Hope some day we‘ll have You here in Germany

[@thomasagormanphoto]

Thank you so much Jason. This lesson has unlocked the mystery of positions for me which I have been struggling with for so long. Just couldn’t make sense of it and now I suddenly do. This is easily the best harp lesson on KZbin. Thank you so so much. Wish you well - hope you’re doing good after your recent health issues. Stay well!

[@jasonricci]

That is AWESOME!!!!

[@MOzarkMike]

I’m unlearned when it comes to music, I am not a serious musician but I like to try to duplicate what I hear, However, I just realized that this approach of learning and practicing scales then using the scales as a framework for varying note patterns and tempo can be applied to jamming with any instrument. Fascinating. A real A HA! moment for me. Thank you, Jason.

[@jasonricci]

Thats right!!!!! Amazing isnt it!!!

[@cultivatelife]

Absolute superb demonstration! Every second here is pure gold.

[@chrishumphries1516]

Hear Hear !

[@paulyanuziello]

Excellent class, thank you. Must go buy one of your albums now.

[@marybethhempel9101]

Thank you for your inspiration to play these scales and patterns with jam tracks Jason! 👍🙏😎💕

[@williamhoughton1484]

Jason love your tutorials!Do you always toungue block even your scales?

[@jasonricci]

No! I lip purse much of the time. If I'm playing traditional 50's chicago blues I'm more likely to tongue block scales or not.

[@vinsamson8061]

Thanks to your teaching skills and your easy manner I have actually got this too. You are a star Jason! 👌🐈‍⬛

[@vinsamson8061]

Another “mega” video! Mind blown a little on this one!👌🤘🎶

[@rickycool100]

What a great instructional video lesson. Really clear explanation plus inspiring demonstrations. Thank you Jason.

[@DDubyah17]

Incredibly helpful lesson. Cheers again dude

[@ricketyrawddawg100]

Missed this one Jason hope to catch the next live one thanks keep bringing the content

[@adriancodrea2684]

can't wait for this Ricci!

[@wayneyeargain9064]

Hi Jason, great lesson, one question I have. Is a double bend the same as a whole step bend ? Thanks man, keep it coming.

[@jasonricci]

yes!

[@mosfet51]

Loved our last session last night. Great theory lesson and great discoveries. I'll be here at 12pm

[@jasonricci]

You rocked it! That was tough stuff too!

[@mosfet51]

@@jasonricci I only do what I do because I have been blessed with an awesome teacher. Oh and I got amazing grace. Need to blues it up a bit before our next session. See you then or sooner.

[@kaymueller2239]

This is an excellent explanation for something I have had a hard time learning. Thanks so much!!

[@jasonricci]

Thats awesome!!!! So happy to hear that!

[@threedogracing]

Excelente! Great class. ❤

[@J.M.Stigner]

yeah, the best man

[@norfolknwhey4787]

Help me understand when to use the 2nd position Mixolydian scale vs 2nd position blues scale. Does it depend on the tone or the chord structure of the song? I seem to grasp most of it, but still not 100%. I tend to get stuck playing the same pentatonic blues scale and I’m trying to branch out. Thanks in advance for the help! The fact that one scale can cover so many flavors of melody just by changing the starting/ending note is awesome!

[@jasonricci]

You can use either over a seventh chord/s but when you have Two chords that relate differently to the same major scale modal playing becomes especially fun!

[@williamhoughton1484]

Sorry miss spelt tongue 😛

[@adriancodrea2684]

Hey Ricci, on the Dorian mode you forgot to insert 7 B on the screen tab

[@jasonricci]

Good Catch!

[@adriancodrea2684]

@@jasonricci Now, that's a student that pays attention :)

[@chrishumphries1516]

WOW! Sure appreciate this! MC you' truly amazing and unbelievably unselfish' sharing your knowledge ! Your'e a beautiful person.. bro I mean that . :) Someday now I might (with practice) be able to jazz it up! I owe you so much ...man you know I care

[@jasonricci]

My pleasure Chris its fun connecting with all yall!

[@danwilliams8695]

Fantastic unfortunately my Bb fell out the car🎉

[@jjryan1352]

This is the content you were looking for.

[@jasonricci]

Whatchu talkin bout Willis?

[@jjryan1352]

@@jasonricci this content is the stuff harp players are looking for. I know you've done videos on this but this one looks like it brings it all together.

[@jasonricci]

@@jjryan1352 I hope so letme know ifI can help in any way if it doesnt !

[@davidwalsh8673]

Where can I find the backing tracks you use?

[@jasonricci]

Listed in the description below almost every video including this one.

[@vinsamson8061]

Wow this video really is the “ Golden nugget”👌🤘

[@arslongavitabrevis9032]

hi Jason. I have lee Oskar harmonica in C key. Is it a good harmonica for beginners? Thanks

[@jasonricci]

Yes!!!!

[@arslongavitabrevis9032]

@@jasonricci thanks. I have Marine Band harmonica also, but it's easier for me to play Lee Oskar because it has a plastic comb. I do not know...

[@pamalacrabtree1727]

Another amazing and awesome video. Thank you @jasonricci 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mosfet51]

James from Florida

[@anthonytaylor1965]

Hey Jason great lesson very informative. I would really like to learn some of your scale exercises, do i need to email you for a lesson? Best Wishes Tony

[@jasonricci]

Sure! Im at [e-mail] i should make an updated video on that too!

[@bigsanharmonica180]

Fantastic!...Do you use harmonicas in natural and harmonic minor sometime?

[@jasonricci]

I dont...but they can be good for an extra chord or too...but besides that you dont really need them if you can bend and know where. They can still be awesome unless the song goes from major to minor! HAAA!

[@NoirFan01]

So, mixolydian mode gives you a dominant seventh?

[@jasonricci]

Absolutely! 2d, 3d, 4d, 4d makes a dominant 7th chord.

[@ryanlea750]

YEAGHHHHHHHH!

[@lajudesjamesj7718]

Jason I really enjoyed THIS, doing scales. I usually practice on my G Harp for muscle strength. Can you please give share your email address ?? And will you do some videos using just your G Harp doing scales?

[@jasonricci]

[e-mail]