Hey there!
Rick Estrin here - I’m back with the last vocal verse of Rice Miller’s “Fattening Frogs”. In this verse, I demonstrate and explain how to hold an unbroken note out of the right corner of your mouth while simultaneously producing an accordion-like effect. When you add this device to your bag of tricks, you’ll be ready to walk that fine line between musician and magician.
Rick
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Chicago Blues
Print Chords & Tab
Bb Harp in the Key of F.
Loop 1:45 Final Vocal Verse Run-Through
Loop 2:38 Breakdown of I Chord (Bars 1 - 4)
Loop 5:37 Breakdown of IV Chord (Bars 5 - 8)
Loop 11:36 Breakdown of V Chord and Turnaround (Bars 9 - 12)
Loop 12:40 Practice Loop
Loop 13:28 Closing Thoughts
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This really is amazing thanks
Thank you, Boyd. I’m glad you’re diggin’ it.
learning so much .. thanks Rick!
Thank you, Gordi - Glad you’re getting something out of it! Hope to make it back to the UK one of these days - Maybe I’ll see you!
Thank you Rick. This has been a great series of lessons. That tonguing on the 5 draw is really sweet. Sonny boy 1 had a lick he used a lot that went from the 5 draw twice to the 4 draw that had that pulse and also had that chording. It's a great technique for keeping the groove but this lesson helped me see how important the chord is. I've also noticed how many phrases that end on the 3 draw have your trademark vibrato. That detail is so emotive! I spend a lot of time trying to get that on bent notes. You do it so effortlessly. Obviously I can't do all the things you can do, but you are giving me so many models to work towards and emulate.
I have a dear friend and mentor, steeped in the gospel tradition, who told me to never underestimate the power of the spirit. That's what I love about your playing: the spirit.. Please keep it coming.
Thanks Bill - Your feedback helps me notice things I’m not consciously aware I’m even doing - Stuff I do automatically. Thanks again!