ok this is how i would approach bs'sing my way thru a tune in true waltertore fashion the lyrics were spontaneous on the spot jive, however if i come up with a lyric i like, i try to remember it and add to it. i try to make myself laugh. if you cant laugh at yourself you are taking this blues harmonica stuff way too serious.
if you are playing this with a band that has 2 guitars a keyboard maybe a sax, or even an entire horn section you can get away with faking it. just take the middle eight, play some blues riffs and get out of there. if it is just bass, guitar, and drums,you need to play the melody, and intersperse it with blues riffs.
i have a new phone and until i figure out how to download an app, youtube or dropbox, i can only get about thirty seconds of video. once i get that sorted out i will play the melody in 3 rd and 5 th position as well as 2 nd. see if i can make it sound more like a song. when in doubt, play the melody.
it is a good idea to record yourself, so you can hear your mistakes like the intonation issue on the 2 draw from hitting it a bit too hard.
Last Edited by 1847 on Jul 09, 2015 10:17 AM
Sorry about that, I was not happy with the sound, my attack was extremely heavy handed, even for me. So I am trying to upload a revised version, and there are conflict issues
New iphone older mac.
I may need to try a different camera My flip share is dead in the water I think there is a go pro around here somewhere. Then I can get a full-length video, and switch harps in mid air.
I will probably delete this entire thread and start from scratch.
I did come up with another verse Even better than the first.
here is another track from paul harrington listen how he switches to crossharp for the solo very butterfiesuque
Last Edited by 1847 on Jul 09, 2015 2:51 PM
Ok I've explained how I play this tune a million times so I won't go thru it again. It's in minor so you have a ton options don't be afraid to use them.
