fabulous Hooker boogie groove for harmonica!

Here are two beginner's packages that will help you build on what I've shown you in this video:
Modern Blues Harmonica beginner's special:
Modern Blues Harmonica beginner's deluxe:

Here's a more complicated 12-bar version of the boogie, when you're ready for it:

[TinSandwichUK]

On the note of less is better. My first band many years ago had a Jamaican bass player, it was a reggae come R & B band, and one night after a gig he asked me when and why I, the white harp player, got into Jamaican music. I told him it was Millie Small in '64 (I was 13) that stopped me in my tracks when that off beat syncopation kicked off on the first 'lollipop' and as the Ska slowed down then became Rock Steady and finally matured as Reggae, I explained how some of the bass lines hit me somewhere deep down. 'Ow ya mean' he asked, so I sang the bass line to 'Long shot kick the bucket' complete with the drum fills in the gaps (a few rums helped). He slapped his leg and laughed, 'Yeah mon, why ya tink me pick a bass? It's da notes ya nah play dat mek a good bass line g-r-e-a-t. Ya mek a lickle space fi someone else an when ya come a back in, BOOM, ya hit um'. Words of wisdom I've not forgotten.

[TimGreig]

The apparent simplicity of the harmonica is only overshadowed by's actual complexity. Thank goodness for people like you. 🙏

[ikust]

Agree with many comments :

You might not see this post but again: THANK YOU.

Splendid teacher .

[grizzled_yinzer]

Gussow, thank you for your lessons they are much appreciated. Grace and peace be multiplied

[locketmasterprod]

i really like this type of vids where you're explaining bases of a rythm and giving few riffs to use with the rythm

[jjboswell]

These videos are such a help. My mum died suddenly three years ago and she always had harmonicas about and so I’ve decided to learn to play recently with the last one she bought I’ve already got a decent amount of blues riffs down thanks to you and your natural teaching style. Sincerely and honestly, thank you.

[jaydjeffries]

I'm lovin Gusso's modern blues harmonica lessons.

[lolwhittingham]

I love your knowledge of the musical history around the Mississippi, you mention in your vids. A good background for a harmonica player ! Thanks for all your help !

[damonmavis]

I actually found this completely by accident while trying to imitate La Grange by ZZ top . Now i have more to do with it. Thankyou so much!

[randalllessnau]

Adam, you’re the best. Keep it coming. I learn more from you in 15 minutes then I do anybody else after an hour

[gastie]

I know that this is an old video and you may never see this comment, but I just wanted to say thank you! I've really started getting into harmonica recently and your videos have been brilliant. I love how you can both bring things down to a simple level that I can follow and that you can play other things to raise my excitement to improve. Your videos have been a real encouragement.

I also love how you have a bit of a chat about what you are doing and why as well as background info. It makes it feel more like I'm listening to a real person as I would if in person with a teacher/mentor. Makes it all more personal.

[ulnoohiker]

Thank you so much Adam, what makes me keep coming back to your videos is your passion for the harmonica and the music it can play. Thank you!

[alknauber]

This is so fun and informational that words do not do it justice.

[BornToMince]

Your love of playing harmonica - truly comes through. Like the zeal a kid would have. <giggles> Funny but admirable.

It IS a fun little instrument. Still marvel at its sound potentials.

Thanks for being here! Thanks for the teachings!
🎉Much obliged🎉

[maryanderson]

I have learned more from these videos than anything else. I plan on purchasing the rest to further improve my playing.

[thataussieblokemusicandmovies]

Thank you so much Adam for proving this great resource - you are unlocking things for me slowly as I begin to understand how to play things in order across the instrument. The harmonica can sound bluesy, but you help us all to sound bluesier, if we can take the time to stick with it. Regards from Melbourne, Australia.

[pjs-]

Adam is the Technical professor of the harmonica. The best teacher on YouTube. To really appreciate who is check out Satan and Adam on Netflix a very inspirational documentary

[darrellwhite]

Mate you are who I won’t to be . You are brilliant. Been trying to be like you all this week😀 not doing too good but I’m enjoying it i’ll be sticking with you mate

[kirkgombos]

Right on great lesson Adam ... John Lee Hooker was the man ....

[Huckleberry]

Gussow i just can’t get enough! seriously got me hooked