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A complete listing of the tabbed solos and riffs from the "Rock/Pop" category is found in the boxes below and are all available in the Members Area. It’s amazing how much life this technique breathes into the song. Dave gives a general overview of what you can obtain from both diatonic and chromatic harmonicas in regards to harmonica chords. And then we get to “West Virginia” and “Mountain Mama” it’s 3 short notes followed by one long note.
In addition to employing creative, entrepreneurial, artist-focused product and sales strategies, HVM leverages available delivery technologies to produce quality music. The lyrics to “Take the Long Way Home” are about a person who is tired of their everyday life and wants to take the long way home. They want to take the scenic route and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. They want to take their time and not rush through life. Lesson 1 from “Take The Long Way Home” by Supertramp on the harmonica. According to Roger Hodgson, the reunion of Supertramp co-founder Rick Davies is unlikely.
Level 2 – Adding Hand Wah
A simple playing tip to speed up your movement and add accuracy in single notes. In this level, we are going to add some hand wah to shape the tone of the notes. In order to do this, you will have to understand what we call “The Closed Cup Grip.” Here’s a great lesson on How to Hold a Harmonica.
LEVEL 3 If you know how to bend, we’ll add in some bends to make it even more expressive. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Check your inbox in the next minute or two for your first lesson.
Playing Info
The diatonic harmonica, also known as the blues harp, plays simple major scales and chords. Using special playing techniques such as bending and overbends, you can achieve a wide tonal range. This instrument has a broad appeal due to its ability to mix blues, folk, and country music with pop and rock.
In the key of E, the roadhouse blues harmonica is a versatile and easy-to-play instrument that can be used for a variety of genres. Its rich, full sound is perfect for blues and rock, and it can also be used for country, folk, and even pop. "Tabs" defined- Tabs are a simplified way to notate harmonica solos, harmonica parts, melodies and songs, without having to formally read music. It is explained in greater detail when necessary on the specific tab pages. Additional general info about "tabs" is found on the Tabs main page. But for this lesson we’re going to do it on a C harmonica, since that’s the key that most people start with.
Getting Started
If you are playing nice clean single notes consistently with ease, you may be ready to start learning how to bend. If you know how to bend, follow me to level 3 and let’s see how to add even more expressiveness to this song. In addition to The Guess Who, The Kinks, and The Paper Kites, the song has been covered by a number of other artists since its original recording in 1970. Supertramp’s version features a bouncy melody teeming with keyboards as well as an intriguing exchange between John Helliwell and Rick Davies on saxophones and harmonicas. The gentle melody of this tune is ideal for keeping you going after a long day, and it’s a simple song to fall into.
To play this level you’ll a harmonica in the key of C and you’ll also need to be able to do Play Single Notes. LEVEL 2 We’re going to add in some hand wah to shape the tone. LEVEL 1 I’ll teach you how to play the single notes.
Davies recorded his vocal and instrumental parts at his Encino home, and the album was primarily recorded and mixed at Hodgson’s Nevada City studio. When Supertramp split up in 1983, Hodgson and his family relocated to Chicago, where they became acquainted with the music scene. Dave demonstrates how you can use the "Tonguing" technique to create interesting sounds such as the "Chicken Call".
However, it is generally agreed that the key of C harmonica is used in Take the Long Way Home. Dave explains how the concept of "Follow Through", as found in many sports, also applies directly to your breathing and airflow. In this excerpt, Dave discusses some of the reasons for playing in either 1st Position or 2nd Position. The first note is 4, and the easiest way to find hole 4 is to start on 1 and count as you slide over.
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