How To Play Blues Harmonica - Absolute Beginner | Day 1
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- Have you always wanted to play blues harmonica? Begin here, with a harmonica in the key of C. Your host is Adam Gussow of Modern Blues Harmonica. Gussow also appears in "Satan & Adam," a documentary about his longtime blues duo currently screening on Netflix. The harmonica is a Hohner Marine Band.
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:
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Modern Blues Harmonica beginner's deluxe:
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Any new people - Adam is a wonderful teacher - stay with him if you really want to learn the harp.
I'm a guitar player playing fingerpicking blues guitar for awhile, I just got a harp I gave a friend back over a year ago since they didn't play it an now that it's back in my hands an I've already had a interest in playing an messed around on before ima trust you an I feel you are right because so far he's the only one I've learned something from an I'm getting the hang of it. I wanna be chillin on a bench somewhere like him
Stay I will thank you!
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Damn I love him. I pulled mine out I bought years ago and aged with him. Exciting
And who knows... One day YOU could be an old man sat in your car in a deserted car park talking to his phone.
I was wondering why were you playing inside your car, then I bought a harmonica and my girlfriend keeps nagging at me. The struggle is real.
I to play alot away from others.I feel ya man.🤣
My husband is deaf
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Also probably resonates really good in the car
Mine stays in the car for the same reason. 😆
My husband... Where do I start. Being retired, he's been trying to find something to do to fill his hours of "him time". God save us all, he's found music. He's tried trumpet. That found it's way into the trash one day. He bought a violin that "fell behind a cabinet and is currently still "missing". Then he some friends gave him their Marlboro codes and he got a harmonica through the mail las week... I nearly drove it up his ass with my foot last week until I came across this tutorial. I sat him down in front of the laptop with that horrible noise maker of his. Well, it's a week later now. He's no maestro, but then again, his playing is far better than something that sounds like a cat with it's nuts in a vice, so thank you very much for the video! His playing sounds allot better and he continues to improve daily. Good job! :)
Be glad he didn’t take up drumming. 😂
This cracked me up.
How is he a year on?
My dad was a master with his guitar and Harmonica at c the same time. I'm the only onenof his kids that plays more than 1 instrument... my beloved Daddy passed before I could get to learning this one. I will be playing it at his services in 3 weeks. Thank you for the assist here. You are a fantastic teacher. It would thrill my dad to no end to see me learn this. Thank you
I hope it went amazing and was an awesome send off
Adam, I have had my blues harp for 25 years and played it briefly at the start. Coincidentally, it is a Hohner in 'C'. I hung.on to it because I knew one day I would pick it up again. Now, at the age of 61, you have inspired me to get started. Thanks for starting me on this journey.
You're welcome!
Ha your comment made me chuckle. Bought my hohner C harp in 88. Then about 4 or 5 other keys. And played all of them rarely and badly off and on for a while an gave up. Then realized that youtube could probably provide the teacher I always wished I had!
@@greggusan ain't nothing wrong with playing badly long as your having fun. That's why people in the wild west had them in the 1800s.
So how did that go? You dabble for a few weeks and forget about it or are you quite competent now?
I was just about to write this, I’m 61 and the last time I picked up my harp was about 25 year ago
The best sign of a great music teacher, is when the person cant help but have a good time while teaching you. I picked up most of what he was teaching before the video was over just playing along, if this rate continues ill be able to make believe I’m an actual musician in no time 😂 😂
Thanks for that discerning comment! I won't weigh in on whether I'm a great teacher, but I'll agree that I'm having fun while sharing knowledge. Hopefully some of that fun is contagious.
@@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 you were amazing for me brother
Alright so how are you getting on with your harmonica playing
This lesson brought me so much joy! Literally got my harmonica for Christmas 😁thank you for leading me through the first lesson 👏 greetings from Ukraine
Ive been a bass player for years and i play a bit of guitar too but ive never played an instrument involving breathing. Last year i had a collasped lung so ive decided to learn the blues harmonica now to practice breathing and encourage myself to practice breathing.
this is so awesome. my dad passed years ago and he left me his harmonica . now in my 40s I want to learn and play for the people
Thank for this. I honestly just want to play some music from “Cowboy Bebop” just for myself. I got a harmonica as a gift but it has no letters or numbers. I did learn from this video and have a direction and how to go from here. Thank you
Theres no better reason to play harmonica
That is my reason to bud
Lmao been rewatching it and I have had a harmonica for years that I had never tried to learn so I figured why not learn it!
For me it was the Travelers song from Outer Wilds
Sitting here with a c-key harmonica from the 80’s laughing my ass off as you tell me that it’s going to change my life, but with all the passion ya got I can’t help but believe ya. Great video lol
You just wait! Or just sit on a park bench and noodle for a while. You will be surprised by the people who pause and make conversation. Everybody has a grandpa or uncle who used to play.
Dusted off a harmonica I got YEARS ago. Thought it was easy then but hard to find lessons. Stumbled across this while drinking coffee this morning...15 min and I'm playing something that sounds like music!!! Thank you Adam!
My dad left me his Hohner C harmonicas and I've recently decided to give it a go, this is the first video to start learning the basics.
Where you at now ?
@@antoinebrun1459 prolly slammed those harmonicas at the wall
Any updates?
Same here. Been sitting in my bedside table for 14 years. Time's a wastin'.
Hey Brotha, With all these comments, I know you won't even see this... but I just have to say, I watched this video and went straight to the music store and bought a Horner Special 20 in C. Then I bought your lesson package... That was yesterday... I'm now on day 1 of your course and I can't believe I'm already making progress. This is such a gift and I'm so inspired. Thank you Brotha. I'm a veteran of 2 wars... this is medicine for the soul and I'm so grateful. You put this all together as a business because it's your passion. Now it's mine too... Keep rockin in the free world🤙
I am a 26 year old girl from Minnesota & I feel that I am an old soul. I love blues & 60’s/70’s/80’s rock. I just purchased a Hohner harmonica & i just wanna say thank you Adam, for sharing your hard earned knowledge with the internet. This type of knowledge is priceless. I’ll be practicing with what I have learned from your videos so far.
I happened on your channel, because my Granddaughters have been playing around with a harmonica someone gave them. They were so excited and enthused after watching your lesson. Thank you so much.
My dad could play honky tonk on the harmonica and piano. He taught himself, couldn't read music but had an ear for it.. He was a country boy brought up on a farm in Cleburne Texas. Listening to you brought back memories of my dad playing his harmonica 😊
Love it brova. From the UK. My brother recently passed away. Only 35 years old but he played the harmonica, and I happened to be left the ones he owned. .I feel like I want to learn and give it a go, so thankyou buddy, for your insight. I'm going to give it a whirl. ..
I had the extreme pleasure of mixing the audio for Satan and Adam in Kenora Ontario, Canada many years ago at the now defunct "Elk's Hall". Man what a great raucous night that was. Those two guys tore up the stage. It was unforgettable. Thank you Adam for sharing your gift with us. Cheers from Canada!
If those guys both play harp i highly recom chuck jackson and donny walsh from downchild blues band
Adam, just watched your Netflix movie last week and was scrolling though TH-cam and here you are giving me a lesson. I enjoyed everything. Thanks
What is the movie name? Mark
@@ammarkhan5921 Satan and Adam on Netflix,powerful and heartbreaking documentary
A born teacher and great on the harp too. What a great combo. Thanks Adam! Much appreciated…
Man I just love how happy and encouraging you are. You have the best videos around. Harp has always been an interest of mine and I just picked one up finally. Can't wait to see where this journey leads with the help of your videos and lessons. You're an inspiration to all of us harp newcomers.
It's 2 in the morning, and I can't really bring out my harmonica to play along, but boy am I having a relaxing time listening to your while I try to sleep. This is just so soothing... I love it!
You´re an inspiration, Adam; thanks a lot for doing those videos. Your lessons are so much more fun than all those dry, theoretical, not funny other “lessons”. This is not getting boring!
I looooove this. Got me so excited being able to repeat this simple rhythm. Very nice to practice the fundamentals.
Damn man, this is the best musical related video I've ever watched on TH-cam. I'm laughing and enjoying it to the max. It's so simple but damn it's great.
Thanks! That's extremely generous praise and I appreciate it.
That was great man. I've been playing guitar for 32 years, many of those on the road in the early days, but now I'm pretty much working from home and I always wanted to get into the harp. You had me getting a single note and bending and grooving right away, much love 😎❤💙💖....looking forward to my harp journey from here.
I've had a harmonica for years and always wanted to play it but couldn't find that 'thing' to enable me. I just found your videos and this single lesson has enabled me to understand and begin to play my harmonica tunefully and purposefully making wonderful bluesy sounds that I have chased down for years. Thank you so much for posting these lessons you have opened a new avenue for my music.
Adam, thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and beautiful music with harmonica, you're a joy and inspiration to us all, God Bless!
Thank you for you're time and commitment to music. I play guitar piano and drums, just watching you're videos I can easily say You are a great teacher. Learning an instrument is always difficult at first but you make it more fun which in turn makes it easier
Adam, thanks for keeping the light on this past 2020.
Thanks a lot for this lesson adam! In 15 minutes you gave me some tools in order to get a real kick out of playing the harp!Not many people are able to do that online but you are very straightforward and clear on what you try to teach!
I just love what you do. I always come back to you and listen to your beginning lessons and practice them. It helps me and I find it very helpful and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your videos.
Appreciate you Adam taking the time to share with us others that have a drive and desire to learn harp.I’m no musician but got the drive and can play guitar and drums a lil.When that guy is playing his guitar at the campfire be nice to pull out the harp and play along.Thanks again.
Adam, I am not a beginner. But I am subscribed to your channel. When this came up, I decided to watch. Perhaps get some good reminders of the basics. I love the humor in this one, man! After the hell of a year we've all had, the good chuckle was needed.
You are a wonderful teacher. I’ve played for years, but didn’t know or learn any of these important techniques. Thank you so much for doing this. I just may actually get good at it one day soon.
That's the type of feeling lessons that I was looking for. Thank you, Sir!
Just got my first Harmonica yesterday and I can't wait to one day be able to play like this. Practice makes perfect, as the old saying goes!
personally, I'm hoping this becomes a series that takes us from here to the ability to create our own "gussied up" version! As a newer player who can do single notes and can somewhat bend, I am glsd I found your channel. Thanks for thinking about us beginners!!!
Was already subscribed to you as a newer harp player, but this video is without a doubt the best "first" lesson of any instrument I've ever learned. Teach the student just enough to get them feeling music and having some fun, without overwhelming them. Also, students now probably have on average much lower attention span vs 30 yrs ago, and this fits that very well.
Looking forward to this adventure!
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Love the pure joy in this tutorial. Having some fun following along!
I picked this sucker up after seeing it a Cracker Barrel restaurant by the register on a whim. You listen to someone play a snappy tune on a mouth harp and you can't help but smile. I'm in. Love your video. Thank you.
I started play because of you.😁im getting better an better cause of these lessons!
Thanks for all the great tips on this and your other videos - I'm really enjoying learning this small but mighty instrument! Also the tabs on your website are very clear and reasonably priced, thanks for making them
SO Well edited! - A joy to watch;
Many thanks for the time you’ve put into these dear Chap, it truly means the world…not only for entertainment value but for inspired education!
My very best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧- Sam…I’m looking forward to playing my first notes and riffs soon! Cheers!
Sir! I remember you were sitting in your car in NYC playing harmonica in the morning. I was so astonished by it and remembered that moment. I just bought a harmonica on Amazon this week because I finally wanted to play an instrument. I come to find this video of you and now I’m getting that cool lesson that I wanted when I first encountered you that day. Thank you.
I just ordered in the note of C can't wait to get my harmonica been a drummer and a keyboard that's all my life now I'm ready for the h a r p Blues thank you my friend love your video
Thank you soooooo much for this video it really got me started and motivated to play and you’re a really good teacher
Adam, you rock brother! Thank you for your tutorial!
You are the teaching miracle! Thank you for your wisdom.
Just caught me!
After playing trombone from elementary school - high school (shout-out class of 2012) I found myself missing being in a jazz band. Now I found a new instrument to learn and for once I get to carry the melody not just support it with a random solo. Thank you for posting this video!
Bought myself a harmonica for Christmas this year. It arrived today and this is the first video I watched and played along to. Thank you for making the video and you're welcome for showing up 😁
I ordered mine for Christmas too. It's in transit arriving tomorrow. Too stoked, hence I am here!
Adam, Thank you for the lessons and for sharing Satan & Adam. It is a really enjoyable and memorable film on so many levels.
Perfect timing! thanks for giving us your time!
This is a brilliant intro. Always wanted to learn the harmonica. Had a go before so this has re-inthused me. Getting my c Marine Band out....and going to the car!
I can't keep up with most of your quick lessons, so thank you for a easy one.
This is my kind of learning. Love it. Playing already. Thank you so much.
I absolutely love your method of teaching. Can't wait to get better.
got one for christmas this is perfect thank you!
You have been the ONLY individual that has gone straight to the point with what we NEED to get started.
1. You clearly demonstrated what the "right" harmonica looks like and what the "wrong" one looks like.
2. You explained what diatonic means and what chromatic means.
My good sir, hats of to you! You stand out above the rest and you've earned my immediate respect. I've subscribed and am sticking with you to learn how to play the harp.
Hats of what?
You’re a great teacher Adam. Thanks!
Just saw the film on Netflix! Love Satan and Adam! I had a huge smile on my face the entire time! Thank you!!!!!!!
So I got my harmonica and it was a C. I was excited... I did what you said to do and when you went crazy I kept doing it and it sounded like we were in a duet I've never thought I'd have it inside me .. you said it or your video that you were going to unlock something inside Many of us... Wow 😳 I'm actually proud of myself.. and thankful for you
Thank you for the video i recently lost my grandfather and he played i recieved both his harmonica i work security and find i have lots of spare time alone and decided i would like to put lots of time to learn this amazing instrument
Thank you so much for this video! I am going to watch it when I get my harmonica soon. Hope you continue this tutorial in order from beginner to advanced. That would be awesome!
Its been a year every day on the harmonica your lessons are the bomb...
I had to just get out here and leave a comment! Bought my eight year old daughter her first harmonica, and we are using this as our beginning video. Not only is he so relatable but he’s also funny! So fun and enjoyable. THANK YOU!
Excellent! I'm glad that my video was there when you went looking.
I love how he shows off the cool things he can do scattered throughout the tips 😂 I asked for a harmonica for my birthday (which is this Friday) it will be my second instrument (because I really want to play like Neil young) so excited to start learning!!!
Any news? You got it? Gooing well learning ? Just curious as I ordered one today. I just to get it :D
@@marianoliver8285 my boyfriend got me one! I SUCK so far, but im trying
@@eve8082 Lol, it's normal at the beginning I bet. At least now you can use it to stress him up all time :))
Thanks for the input.
Good luck learning ! Cheers !
Many thanks Adam, I just tuned into your beginners blues video. Fabulous, you have got me hooked. Thank you for your generous tips👍
I bought a C blues harmonica about a year ago and I just found it and found your video. This was extremely helpful and I will be watching more of your videos. Thank you.
I just watched "Satan and Adam". Thank you. One of the biggest troubles in life, in my mind, is that one can never hear it all.... I am not terribly religious in the literal sense, but I suppose it feels like what I feel when I hear the music that moves me. Thank you for the insight and inspiration that you afforded us with the window that is the documentary. I was truly moved
2022 and going strong. Day one for a 51 year old. Thank you!
Thank you so much for posting this video, after three days of practice I have this down tight, I love how you explain how to play and make it fun in the learning, I'm well and truly hooked on playing the harmonica and look forward to learning from you're other videos.
This was awesome. The memes, The lesson, the whole video is perfect & brought me joy, thank you💙⚡️
You hit the nail on the head 😂 got a harmonica for Xmas, time to get learning! Thanks for the lesson 🙌
I'm that second example who bought one for myself lol
SUPER INSPIRING! I was jamming along with you! - albeit messily :)
As an absolute beginner, i can say that there are a lot of gems packed into this relatively short video, and i will definitely be practicing!
Totally enjoyed it. Thank you so much Gussow!
Sir....you definitely unlocked something..... I've had my marine band C in an box.... time to take it out and give it a major try again!!!! Thanks again!!!!
maybe give it a minor try as well?
Sir, where is day 2? You're fantastic and I need more, please!
I love your teaching style!
I have had my Hohner C for quite a long time. I am very good at it. I can play many notes all at the same time! I also practice while I am driving. I go about 60mph and hold it out the window; people think I am waving, but the harp sounds amazing. With the help of this tutorial, I may even be able to play actual harmonic notes and make identifiable music. Very instrumental (no pun) and easy to follow. Thank you for keeping it fun, simple, and learnable.
I ordered my first harmonica today lee oskar major Diatonic C. Newer play any instrument but want to learn something new. So I sub your channel and start the learning.
@Abe Garfield and one reason why I picked oskar is that they have repair parts.
@@Sbacek86 You should've gotten a special 20s
@@BzBlade I flip a coin about those two and Oscar wins, 😄
By far the best instructions on playing the blues on harmonica. I was ripping it up once he said 4 is an important note and the draw and ta ta. Amazing video! I had one question though will leading the blues on the harmonica make learning the blues on 🎸 a bit easier..... I have 15 + years playing and still can't play the blues like I want. That's why I picked up the harmonica in the first place..
Such a great instructor !
Would be easy to learn anything with such an experimented person.
Thanks for sharing
When you showed the F key harmonica and played that little riff on it I felt it through my entire body.
So funny Adam can't stop breaking out into a riff lol Love it! I've been watching a few blues tutorials and this is the first one that's working for me. I play a bunch of other instruments but when I got hold of a harmonica all I could play was major scale tunes. So of course I had to figure out how to play the Wizard (I grew up on Sabbath in the 70s) but you really can't learn that riff without knowing how to play blues on this thing, so here I am. Thanks Adam!
Wow, what a great lesson and a great cool teacher, I loved the way you play at a high level while teaching, Thanks so much Adam. Music was always no. 1.
A natural teacher....Best I've ever seen...
I have gone back to this video so many times! Thank you for making this and for learning so much about the harmonica to be able to share this
I'm glad to have helped in that way. I suspect that when you go back over it, you suddenly find yourself understanding small but important things that you couldn't hear or understand during previous viewings. That's a sign that real learning is going on. Trust those insights! That's right where your edge is.
I absolutely loved your style, this is my first time ever owning and playing one .. I got goose bumps listening to you make the harmonica cry . Good stuff ...
I didn't have the harmonica in my hands when I was watching your video but I know I could do that as a beginner. I feel music inside of me. It's hard to explain but you know what I'm saying... anyway, I'll be seeing more of your videos. Let me get my harmonica.
This is like an ancient harmonica master being revived after 2000 years: he’s eager to share the knowledge but would like to play and show off a little
You are one hell of a teacher. Probably 20 mins in with pauses and I'm doing that groove and absorbing the relationship between a simple shift of the harmonica between my lips and drawing and blowing.
I have been wanting to learn blues harp. You make it look pretty easy. Good video!
Wife says, "Go do that in the car!"
I’m literally reading this and watching this well doing in the car
3 mins in the vid...this guy is clearly flexing on every noob that came here to learn 😂... Man's mad good tho
I dont remember how I came across Adam about 10-13 years ago on youtube, watching harmonica vids being envious of the talent. Now Im 26 and wanna commit, i look up howto vids and Im glad I found Adam Gussow again, and even happier Ill actually be participating in the lessons lol
Thanks and Happy New Year!
Adam: Smashes a blues riff on an F
Adam: That's not what you want
Me: :O
my first lesson is today!!! watch me where i'll be in a year.
That's the right spirit! I'm glad I helped light the fire.
@@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 thanka man! You're an inspiration
@@basharalhaj9005are you still playing?
You are the best in explaining the different sounds and bending. I have watched several videos and you made me realize I can bend! I'm bending and having fun and you are giving me things I didn't know my tongue can do to get the sounds I want. I'm not a chicken, I'm 73. My Sicilian family played some harmonica. I feel and love the blues and only started playing a few years ago. I have not been able to play without hearing some blues background and you....YOU are giving me what I need to create music I can play solo. I get a bit winded and have to rest here and there. I am so happy. And you are so generous to give this free info. I understand that. I'm and artist, not a con and I've been giving away much art, so when I die, it doesn't have to be thrown away LOL. YOU ARE MY HARMONICA ANGEL. Thank you.
Awesome. For real. Such a great way to lay it out for a new prospect. Thanks for your contribution