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Little Walter-Boom Boom Intro

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Tue, 08/01/2017 - 23:23
Dave Prez
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Hi Dave, 

Do you think Little Walter is using some kind of different technique or accent when he starts out the intro to Boom Boom?

I've listened to it slowed down and played along at regular speed but my rendition does'nt sound quite right.  I was 

starting off with the 4 hole draw, then 4 blow for first two notes, but it seems he's doing more.  What do you think?

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Wed, 08/02/2017 - 09:36
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David Barrett
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Hello Dave. He's slapping the

Hello Dave. He's slapping the 4, then playing 5+, then a 3 dip (sometimes a 3 draw/4 draw shake) and then slapping a 2.

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Thu, 08/03/2017 - 23:13
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Thanks Dave I'll try that.

Thanks Dave I'll try that.

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