This lesson is designed to support you in developing your ability to jam with other musicians as well as share with you the “Chugging Train-Time Rhythms” patterns that changed my life as a harmonica player.
Using a Chugging Rhythm Pattern to Jam with The Blues
Get out your “C” Harp and jam along with my Guitar on the upcoming video clip (taken from a section of):
"Blues Harmonica: How to play Blues, Rock, Funk and Country Harmonica: Part 1 of a 3 Part Series“
In a moment I will share with you three of my favorite, “Chugging Train-Time Rhythms Patterns”. I recommend you memorize the ones that you like and practice them as much as possible over the next several months.
I've had students from all over the world tell me that they struggled with harmonica for years until they tried this “chugging” style of harmonica playing. For me personally, every aspect of my playing improved dramatically when I fell in love with Rhythm #4 “Catch Me Who Can” (and I'm still having a ball with it).
Puffin' Billy! Chugging Train-Time Rhythm 2.2
My great buddy, and one of my first harmonica idols, Hal Walker (from Kent, Ohio) showed me this "Chugging" pattern about 20 years ago. It got me started into the world of rhythm harmonica and it helped me so much I've built my entire instruction method around rhythm. I'm convinced that this style of playing has made me the harmonica player I am today.
Now try playing TOO-WEE TOO-DIL with the blues shuffle beat.
Click the player below to hear an audio example. Please feel free to play along.
Puffin' Billy Upgrade Chugging Train-Time Rhythm 2.2
Check out the upcoming video which will give you an opportunity to jam along with me and the guitar.
“Catch Me Who Can” Chugging Train-Time Rhythm 2.2
This pattern is my favorite for playing at high speeds!
Practice for 60 seconds on the harmonica.
Click the player below to listen to TUCK-KUH TOO-DIL at high speeds.
Please memorize at least one of the three patterns so you can practice anywhere, anytime and as much as possible. I recommend you take your harmonica with you everywhere you go so you can practice whenever you have a free moment. If you don't like the bulky case in your pocket try a zip lock bag.
One last thing...
If you can practice many times a day, even if only for a minute, I believe this will benefit you the most. Don't underestimate how much one-minute of practice can benefit you if you do it over and over throughout the day. Studies on interval learning report it's significantly more effective to practice for multiple short periods rather than for one long session.
THE NEXT LESSON:In the upcoming lessons I will show you how to spice up the Chugging Train-Time Rhythms with new chords.
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