Harmonica class

Four of my favorite Harp players..Little Walter Jacobs, Mitch Kashmar, Blue Barry Faust and that dangerous gentleman himself James Harman

My Harmonica class starts soon (click the tittle above for details)


Here's the latest from David Barrett's site
This month we'll continue studying Little Walter's instrumental "Rocker." The transcription that we'll be speaking of is
available for a limited time at www.harmonicamasterclass.com/newsletter.htm.

CHORUS 3 – A B C Chorus Form
The biggest challenge in this chorus will be the rhythm. Note that the first lick starts on the second beat. Resist the urge to start on the downbeat. Note the rhythmic breathing between the main licks, play these soft. The sixteenth notes used in these first two licks are similar to glissandos, so play them fast, focusing on where each start and end point is. Note the nice texture of the 5/6 draw on the ii7 chord (9th measure). This combination is not heard often, making it a cool texture to utilize in your playing. The turnaround will feel awkward. The note combinations are different than the usual turnaround, so read the transcription carefully.

CHORUS 4 - A A B Chorus Form
The rhythmic breathing used between the three draws here will have a large part to do with your success learning this line. Rhythmic breathing helps to keep your rhythm in time and promotes good placement of syncopated notes (notes on the upbeat).

"Rocker" transcription