Swinging Happy Birthday (Gussow.mov)

ADVANCED BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE. A QuickTime video tutorial for "Swinging Happy Birthday," a hard-swinging version of the world's favorite melody, adapted for harmonica by Adam Gussow. Because this version has no bends, it's something that advanced beginners can tackle; but because it is heavily syncopated and can be played uptempo as well as at a relaxed pace, it offers even advanced intermediates a significant challenge. (Gussow makes a mistake or two on camera.) Since "Happy Birthday" is hyper-available on the internet in various forms, this tutorial is offered at a discounted rate.

Harp key: C, first position

Note: a PDF tab for this song is also available at a discounted rate of $1.

Running time: 13:25.

Another Modern Blues Harmonica production (www.modernbluesharmonica.com)