Basic Blues Harp: Bending the 4 Draw (Gussow.mov)

BEGINNER / ADVANCED BEGINNER. A QuickTime video tutorial by Adam Gussow of Satan and Adam that carefully explains an important basic technique that all developing blues harmonica players must master. The 4 draw bend is the easiest for beginners, I've found, and therefore the first that I introduce. This video not only offers a wealth of tips, metaphors, and suggestions to get you bending and bending well, but a series of eight exercises to help you consolidate and extend your technique. The related technique of "scooping" is also covered.

harp key: C

Note: a PDF tab for this lesson is also available

Running time: 27:16

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