Video Tip 4 - The Tub

Today's tip comes from the fourth song of my concert set at Steve Baker's Harmonica Masters Workshop.

"The Tub" is in G and played on the G Harmonica in 1st Position to start and then goes to 2nd Position on the C Harmonica at 2:45. This is one of your 1st Position Study songs by the way (Study #1).
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxHiJTRl3wg

Your tip...

As in the previous song "Left Overs," the head is played on one harmonica and then for further soloing I switch to another harmonica (in another position, so the output key remains the same) for added interest. This is a very effective way to change things up.

The other point I want to bring up is the drop in volume after the guitar solo at 2:45. Notice how effective it is in drawing attention to the subtle lines played on the harp... THIS TECHNIQUE IS ESSENTIAL TO HARMONICA PLAYERS. Bands will bury you with volume... this is your main tool to get across well and not feel like you're blowing your head off to be heard all of the time.

Last thing... I should have signaled that ending MUCH better! ;-)