There is nothing more satisfying than sitting on a one-chord solo harmonica groove and busting out some tasty licks whilst in a harmonica trance. This is why I have decided to teach you some super fun solo chugging licks on an A harmonica (for that tasty low end!).
You will need a harmonica in the key of A, and we will be playing in 2nd position in the key of E.
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Audio Clips
I have included audio clips of each lick being played slowly and then more quickly, as well as the tab for each one. Have a listen and then try playing along.
Lick 1
Lick 1 Slow
Lick 1 Fast
Lick 2
Lick 2 Slow
Lick 2 Fast
Lick 3
Lick 3 Slow
Lick 3 Fast
Lick 4
Lick 4 Slow
Lick 4 Fast
Lick 5
Lick 5 Slow
Lick 5 Fast
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Thank you
Thank you so much for taking part in this lesson. I hope it was useful for you. If you enjoyed it please feel free to share it with your friends on Facebook and/or Twitter.
If you have any questions just send me a wee email.
See you next Wednesday for the next harmonica lesson!
Hi Tomlin,
I don’t have an A harmonica so had a go on my C, but my question is what syllable are you using to articulate the chug?
Thanks
Deb
Hi Deb, Try saying ta or da. Let me know how you get on!
T
Thank you Tomlin ☺
Hi Tomlin,
Greetings from the west coast of Canada!
In my opinion, 10/10 on your demos and accompanying explanations. Well thought out and clearly explained.
I’ve only got a C Harp and I don’t know much about music, so could you describe how the demo licks should sound on a C Harp as opposed to an A Harp?
Regards,
Andy
Hi Andy, glad you like the lesson! The licks will sound very similar on the C harp only higher in pitch. Hope that helps. Best wishes, Tomlin
Yes, I would like more vamps with chugging rhythm. Thanks, Ken