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Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Riffs, Licks, Hooks and Songs

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Aug 2, 2020
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Joe Filisko
Harmonica expert Joe Filisko joins Lee Sankey to discuss the fundamentals of playing the harmonica, focusing on riffs, licks, hooks, and songs. They explore the significance of these elements in blues harmonica playing, the boogie plus technique, chord tones, the box shuffle, and different grooves and iconic riffs on the harmonica.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Approach to the Recording Session and the Importance of Playing with Five Fingers
01:33 • 2min
3
Riffs, Licks, Hooks, and Songs
03:25 • 11min
4
Exploring the Boogie Plus Technique on the Harmonica
14:08 • 3min
5
Exploring Chord Tones and the Blues Rumba
16:54 • 3min
6
Exploring the Box Shuffle and Its Bluesy Tonality
19:41 • 2min
7
Exploring Different Grooves and Iconic Riffs on the Harmonica
21:45 • 24min