The Reedplate

Harmonica expert Joe Filisko and Lee Sankey discuss Lee's suggestions for harmonica fundamentals, including the importance of listening skills, advancements in music learning technology, developing a clear mental picture, teaching harmonica skills and blues techniques, and understanding the dynamic capabilities of harmonicas.

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.

Joe Filisko, an expert harmonica player and instructor, joins Lee Sankey to discuss harmonica fundamentals. Topics include bending tongue blocked notes, Sonny Boy Williamson's technique, feathering notes, accessing genres like cajun music, and the time it takes to learn these techniques.

Expert harmonica player Joe Filisko from Chicago joins Lee Sankey to delve into the fundamentals of playing the harmonica. They explore the technique of tongue blocking in achieving specific articulations and controlling airflow. They discuss the importance of generating rhythm while playing harmonica, paying tribute to famous players and the joy of playing without electricity. They also delve into ghost cording, tongue shaking, and chordal effects to enhance performance and create unique sounds.

Chicago based harmonica guru Joe Filisko discusses the second fundamental of playing harmonica called active blues breathing, while also having tangents about Paul Butterfield and Little Walter. They explore the distinctions between Sunnitary and Chicago blues styles. The playing style of Paul Butterfield is analyzed. The concept of active blues breathing and controlling airflow is discussed, along with understanding upper and lower range in breathing. The chapter concludes by looking ahead to chords and tongue blocking as the next topic.

Master harmonica player Joe Filisko joins Lee Sankey to discuss the fundamentals of playing the harmonica, starting with chords. They explore the complexity of playing chords, the physicality of the instrument, and the importance of breath and tone. They also touch on train imitations and Sonny Terry's rhythmic style. The chapter concludes with a discussion on creating a continuous rolling sound while playing chords and a teaser for the next episode on active blues breathing.