Posts

Many of you will be using jam tracks for your backing for the King of Swing. Jimi Lee's GrooveTrax - Every Groove a Bluesman Needs To Know 2xCD Set is a good example of what can be used. This can be purchased in the US at: http://www.harmonicamasterclass.com/groove_trax.htm and outside of the US at http://jimileeband.com/

Jimmy, a student on the site, needed some clarification on the V-IV-I. Here it is for you as well. Let's start from the top so that there's no confusion.

When we speak of theory on the site we use a C Major Diatonic Harmonica. This harmonica produces the notes: C D E F G A B C. For blues we commonly play in 2nd Position, so we play in the Key of G. The key of G uses the following notes for its construction: G A B C D E F# (F-sharp) G.

If playing by ourselves, we can play those G A B C D E F# G notes in any order, in any rhythm, we wish, to create what we feel sounds good. continue reading...

Shoji Naito has been providing harmonica-specific jam tracks of famous harmonica songs for years and has just added more to his available list for purchase. Here's just a sampling of the titles available: Baby Scratch My Back, Big Boss Man, Don't Have to Hurt No More, Please Throw This Poor Dog A Bone, Bye Bye Byrd, Key to the Highway, I've Got Love If You Want It, Good Morning School Girl, Evening Sun, Ends & Odds, Juicy Harmonica, Honest I Do, Boogie, Juke, Just your Fool, Keep It To Yourself, Last Night, Ludella, My Babe, and many more. continue reading...

Andy Just is one of the great rockin' blues harmonica players in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have a full interview with Andy at bluesharmonica.com, so make sure to check that out. In this Artist Study we dig into "Misery," a great shuffle in the key of A that really showcases his rockin'-fast style. This study is for advanced skill level players. You'll need a D Harmonica for this study. continue reading...