superchucker77
446 posts
Jun 06, 2014
8:00 AM
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Here is a study video that I recorded today on the art of vamping. Check it out:
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Brandon O. Bailey
Official Website of Superchucker
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sonny3
183 posts
Jun 06, 2014
5:24 PM
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Thanks, great lesson. There are endless possibilities for this stuff as long as you got the groove and know your scales.Sonny Terry is my all time favorite.He had so much rhythm poppin he didn't need no band.
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KC69
383 posts
Jun 08, 2014
5:17 AM
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Thanks Brandon: Found myself using your technique last night. Guess I'll keep practicing!
And I Thank You !!
KCz
Backwoodz
Bluz
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The Iceman
1718 posts
Jun 08, 2014
7:23 AM
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wow. Congrats on focusing on what I call "Developing Your Personal Groove".
I feel that everyone has their own personal groove hidden somewhere inside them.
Liking yours...
With that personal groove eventually on "automatic pilot" while you play, one can actually keep it going while hitting a personal "mute" button to turn off the sound while the groove keeps truckin'.
Then, as long as you attach whatever ideas you have to that personal groove, even though it is "muted", your playing will start to develop a strong sense of forward momentum.
One aspect you touch on is how important that quick exhale is to the equation. Even liking that quick throat punch sound.
Good lesson.
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The Iceman
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harpoon_man
53 posts
Jun 08, 2014
5:24 PM
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Brandon - I've watched this video 3 times now...nicely done! Excellent subject matter as vamping is an area where my playing needs some further work. Thanks for posting.
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HarpNinja
3893 posts
Jun 09, 2014
7:58 AM
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True story...
I watched this Friday. Had a gig Saturday. The guitar player broke a string, so I grabbed a Mantra Special 20 in A and started vamping while he was grabbing stuff. I didn't realize how long he was going to be out of commission, so I started throwing a few low key licks into the vamp.
Well, people started clapping a long and whooping and hollering, so I decided to go ahead and make a production of it for several minutes. This is totally not something I am really into or plan, but I ended up doing a huge vamp all over the harp ripping off some licks from Kim Wilson solo stuff and totally brought the house down.
I blame Brandon for the inspiration. We usually do Americana and twangy sorta stuff - I do a couple of Blues Traveler songs too - so a big time bluesy vamp was out of the norm.
Thanks, Brandon!
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Mike
My Website
My Harmonica Effects Blog
Rock Harmonica Lessons
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superchucker77
447 posts
Jun 09, 2014
8:17 AM
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You're welcome Mike. Hahahaha
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Brandon O. Bailey
Official Website of Superchucker
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ridge
517 posts
Jun 09, 2014
8:27 AM
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It's a good lesson. You definitely have it down. I remember when you did a kind of Goenopheny at Rooster's in Oxford a few years back and was blown away.
It's also good that you cover the outbreath concept. I think this is one of those things that, when done correctly, instantly brings life to ones playing. I bet the Harpboxing helps solidify that skill!
What kind of car are you in?
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Ridge's YouTube
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superchucker77
448 posts
Jun 09, 2014
8:43 AM
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Its a 99' Isuzu Trooper. The same car I drove at Hill Country.
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Brandon O. Bailey
Official Website of Superchucker
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ridge
518 posts
Jun 09, 2014
8:45 AM
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Maybe you should get a Suzuki Samurai :)
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Ridge's YouTube
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