August 2009
Harping The Blues!
“Harping the Blues” …. you may have never associated that term with a harmonica. But a harmonica can be referred to as a blues harp. Folks who can play blues music on a harmonica are a fascinating bunch. The aim of this blog-site is to go on a little musical journey of discovery and see [...]
Where are the best blues bars in Chicago?
I’m really into playing blues harp and want to go to Chi-town to check it out. Where do they take blues music seriously? Guitar or harp playing is what I’m looking for- safe areas are preferred. B.L.U.E.S. 2519 N. Halsted http://www.chicagobluesbar.com Kingston Mines 2548 N. Halsted ( !/2 block away from B.L.U.E.S. – On Sundays [...]
History of the Hohner Blues Harp
As I learn more and more about the blues harp harmonica and blues music and some of the biggest and best players, the name Hohner, keeps popping up in ads and around the web. So, I thought I’d do a little research and learn some more about this company and its history and its mark [...]
How to Play the Harmonica : Playing the Train on Harmonica
Play the harmonica like a Blues Brother; learn a simple harmonica exercise known as “the train” in this free video harmonica lesson. Expert: Jim Luke Bio: Jim Luke has been a bandleader, harmonica player and singer for over 30 years. Duration : 0:2:6 addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpingtheblues.com%2F50%2Fhow-to-play-the-harmonica-playing-the-train-on-harmonica%2F’; addthis_title = ‘How+to+Play+the+Harmonica+%3A+Playing+the+Train+on+Harmonica’; addthis_pub = ”; Technorati Tags: blues, [...]
Which Hohner Harmonica should I buy?
Q: A Marine Band,Marine Band Special 20 or the Hohner Blues Harp harmonica? A: All the Hohner hand mades sound somewhat alike. The reeds are the same on the Marine Band, the Special 20, and the Golden Melody. If you are slick and can tune and repair a blues harp harmonica without problems then the [...]
Can anyone tell me the harmonica notes to Billy Joel’s Piano Man or where I can find them online for free?
Pianoman 6 6 6 6 -5 5 -5 5 4 Its nine o-clock on a Saturday 4 4 4 4 4 4 -4 -4 the regular crowd shuffles in 6 6 6 6 -5 5 -5 5 4 there’s an old man sitting next to me 3 3 3 -5 -5 -5 5 4 4 [...]
Put Your Blues Harp Harmonica in Tequila ?
Let’s go back to the importance of breaking in your brand new harmonica. I’ve been reading about different methods and there seems to be some disagreement among the blues harp lovers out there about which technique is best or even necessary. Some say it will extend the life of your harp and others say it [...]
Love this Blues Harp Jam
Harping the Blues! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgzABzKmAA8 addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harpingtheblues.com%2F29%2Flove-this-blues-harp-jam%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Love+this+Blues+Harp+Jam’; addthis_pub = ”; Technorati Tags: blues harp, blues music, harmonica, Harping the Blues, music
JACKPOT! FREE Blues Harp Harmonica Lessons Online
Hey there blues harp harmonica wannabees! In my search for harmonica information and lessons I think I’ve hit the jackpot on YouTube. Adam Gussow of the Harlem blues duo “Satan and Adam” has a series of video lessons that are totally FREE!!! Adam says in his video that he has over 165 FREE videos online [...]
Learn to Play Blues Harp Harmonica
Ok, let’s see what I have learned. Well, in the past few days I’ve learned that I don’t know much about harping the blues! There are many wonderful talented artists to learn about and listen to. The blues harp harmonica has it’s own lingo associated with it. Terms such as tremolo, chromatic, embouchure, cross-harp, tongue-blocking, [...]