This is the last verse of "Sonnyboy's Groove" and we're cappin' off the song with what I would call a riff verse - repeating (with one small variation) the same riff through the first 8 bars. It's a little different in that the meat of the verse is the rhythmic chording with backing support from some single notes. This verse also starts on that 2nd beat that we introduced a couple weeks ago.
I know you're gonna have fun when you put this piece all together! Hopefully I'll see you again!
Rick Estrin
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Blues
key of E
A Harp
Sonny Boy II
Sonny Boy Williamson
Rick Estrin
Sonnyboy's Groove
Print Chords & Tab
A Harp in the Key of E.
Loop 0:40 Run-Through of Eighth Verse First 8 Bars
Loop 1:08 Breakdown of Main Riff
Loop 3:56 Slow Practice Loop - Main Riff
Loop 4:40 Vocalizing the Main Riff
Loop 5:24 Breakdown of IV Change to the V
Loop 6:32 Whole Verse Slowly
Loop 7:15 Breakdown of V Chord and Ending
Loop 10:40 Whole Verse At Tempo
Loop 11:20 Whole Verse Slowly
Loop 12:25 Closing Thoughts
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I'm taking more time on this, and the more Iearn. I'm really enjoying this, just got through the tune and now I'm just starting to learn this
Rick,
Wow! What a series of lessons on Sonny Boy's Groove, Thanks for generosity of explanation and of spirit. And thanks for the intro to Sonny Boy II's way of playing the harmonica. This tune is a real challenge for me because there are so many moving parts, but I am having serious fun with each new phrase and riff. I am focused on getting the five-change and the turn around in tongue block position as I move into verses two and three. Thanks to Jerry for long-lasting lessons on tongue blocking, which are available on Sonic Junction, as well, I have also found it very useful to listen to the later lessons on Sonny Boy's Groove because often I hear or get something from one lesson that I can use on another.
Great harp playing, great teaching, Rick!
Cheers,
Harvey
this is a great tune. its like learning the harmonica all over again. Thanks for a great tune,
Thanks Boyd - I'm glad if I'm helping you "freshen up" your playing!