(027) Life, Love and Blues Harmonica Licks (Little Walter Lick)

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An ongoing series. Part video blog, part harmonica lesson, part self-therapy.

I'm playing a G harmonica in second position. The backing track is in the key of D.

The basic tab for the lick I’m highlighting is:

3+ 3^ 4 5+ 5 4 5+ 4
3^ 4 5 4 5+ 4

However, I’m most likely doing variations and adding textures and techniques not amenable to a basic tab. I have other videos on technique and obviously, I can do private lessons if you want to get into the real nitty gritty on this stuff.

I’m using an adapted version of David Barrett’s tab system, which is annoying for some people but is easy to read and very efficient once learned. I like it and I ain’t changing. You can always transcribe into your favoured system if you like.

Thumbnail from the cover of George Harmonica Smith’s album Now You Can Talk About Me

[normanmundy]

Hi Kev Thanks for the free lesson on this lick. I’ll get this off pat by next lesson I Hope ha ha Thanks again 👏👏👍

[stompinsteve]

Love any cross harp licks in D so this is right up my street! Thanks for sharing, ATB Steve
ps Always thought/found lower harps harder to bend, but I've also been told that's wrong - there actually easier! What's your take?