#3 Funky Harmonica Riffs! (Perfect For Beginners)

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9 ай бұрын

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This song I’m playing the Key C.
Key A is great for Blues & Grooves.
For 30 years I’ve been playing the harmonica and these 3 Riffs are some of my favourite.
I hope you learn a lot from this lesson, just remember to stay relaxed and have fun!
Good tip is to put your harmonica in your pocket and play these riffs by memory when ever you get a chance. Play to the beat of your walking feet! Jam with the backing track - This will help you learn faster!
Riff 1
4 -4 -5 -4
Riff 2
4 -4 -5 6
Riff 3
-6~~~ -4
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@francescolusiani6475 8 ай бұрын

Just blew the first grooves on my brand new harmonica, first ever… and I reckon I met the right channel! Thanks a lot

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

That’s great 😊 have fun!

@sheldondillon 8 ай бұрын

Kool !! Im a beginner too. Its actually starting to make sense to me, how about you ?

@simongordonrix 7 ай бұрын

Picked up a harmonica for the first time and knocking this out in 20 minutes 😊

@nicog2214 7 ай бұрын

Omg

@menoftheclothKTOG 16 күн бұрын

Jussie is the Dr. Ruth of harmonic teaching. That's a complement. It's an odd complement, but really, it's true. Like a mix of Bob Ross and Dr. Ruth.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 5 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

@nsaavedra3010 6 ай бұрын

I love the person you are, you have such a nice vibe. Thanks for your tutorial videos and your music.

@Bluesharpplayer 6 ай бұрын

Great riffs. Thank you Juzzie!

@TheTravellingTreasureHunters 3 ай бұрын

Loving your lessons. Inspired me to dig out my harmonica again & carry everywhere to practice

@frankblakemore2886 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant, as ever! Simple but so effective!

@alwayslearning8365 9 ай бұрын

Great lesson. Thank you 👍👍👍😎

@SqwidsCity 7 ай бұрын

Man you know how to make things fun and make learning feel relaxed. Thanks for making these. I'm a beginner and you give me hope for one day being really good. You're a joy to watch.

@DhaoistAzazel 8 ай бұрын

I always have a really fun time playing along with your videos!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Awesome 😊

@WolfsBlues 9 ай бұрын

Never a dull video with you Juzzie, groovy an inspirational all in one…thanks man.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate 😊

@pinkelephantman 2 ай бұрын

Just discovered you and you are a great teacher. I play harp in a blues band in the UK and follow several harmonica teachers on here but love your style and personality. Especially the story how you got into playing from, watching an advert on TV, it’s inspiring.

@charlesbarboza8591 4 ай бұрын

Wow!!! I’ve been looking for a teacher and now I’ve found him. You are awesome my friend. I felt your passion and love for what you do and I’m fortunate to have found you. Thanks for sharing.

@prakashsharma4420 9 ай бұрын

Thanks juzzie ❤for the video

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Your welcome 😊

@ClaytonMcKinley 9 ай бұрын

You’re the man Juzzie. Thanks for all you do. You inspire good vibes in everyone who watches your videos. I always love trying to workout your playing. Thank you 🙏

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, that’s great your trying to workout what I do. The more you do this the easier it gets. Keep having fun!

@Wookie74 9 ай бұрын

so inspiring ❤

@ernestturchi3954 9 ай бұрын

I love Jeff,this one made me cry, feeling's man. I got feeling and they get hurt EASY! ONE LOVE KID

@danmahoney4545 9 ай бұрын

Good afternoon, Mr Smith. Thank you so much for putting that out. Yes this is Dano from Jensen Beach Florida. The Newbie, I want to be. Sounding just like you. Thank you so much for explaining this riff. Now for me it's just practice practice practice practice practice practice practice,, once again, thank you so much sir.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dano. Keep having fun practicing 😊

@wambroser 9 ай бұрын

Man that's simple, cool, and groovy. Love it!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate

@andrerenou1742 9 ай бұрын

Hello from Paris(France) You are the Best !!! Thank you verry much for the lesson

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Your welcome, have fun!

@TexturesofNature 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!!! I will be joining!!!! Wow!!!

@webingerphoto49 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Juzzie…you are awesome. Your Video is very educational and practical!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@yellowboot6629 9 ай бұрын

Thank'YOU Maestro❣️✌️

@Dax79 9 ай бұрын

So cool. I'm realy enjoying my daily Harmonica sessions! Thaks for your videos :)

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Great. I love hearing this. Keep jamming 😊👍

@rachbeth86 9 ай бұрын

you got me back into harmonica after years of not playing! i used to play a very simple style, breath in and out and using my tongue. i never really knew the blues style or how to do it and now it’s all i’ve been playing! i keep a harmonica in my vehicle to play while on the road ❤

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Great you playing again. Keep having fun!

@Ariekanarie422 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@charlesgriffieth 9 ай бұрын

This is great I've been waiting for someone like you to come around man I've been playing harmonica for since I was a kid and I never really had a lesson I play pretty good down but you show me little things that I didn't know it's fantastic man

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, great your getting it. Keep having fun!

@johnlindsay8630 7 ай бұрын

Cool merry Christmas thank you

@SimplicityForGood 6 ай бұрын

this was fun!! 😀

@zachvanslyke4341 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding 🙏

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@billyaitken7461 9 ай бұрын

Lovin’ it, the inspiration I need to move my playing on. ☺️👍

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, have fun!

@rolfsauer3165 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Juzzie Smith I am so Happy to found you at Internet,Iike your way of Teatching, every Lesson Made me happy. I am 68 years old and start playing Last year. Regards from Germany❤

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Rolf, so great to hear you started playing at 67yrs. Keep having fun!

@quyenvo5280 13 күн бұрын

wow , you are very good in teaching ! thank you !

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 күн бұрын

Thanks 😊

@caroamarine8662 5 ай бұрын

GRacias!! desde Colombia!!

@bobnoble9442 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your videos.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@nicog2214 7 ай бұрын

Wow Thanks for this video

@BobbySeaZ 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for this! Brand new to the harmonica! Zero music skills! I finally got the rhythm with this!! You the man Juzzie! 👊

@ainsliejenkins6130 6 ай бұрын

Love it

@sheldondillon 8 ай бұрын

This is awesome !!!! Thank you so much for making this video !!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Your welcome. Thanks for the feedback 😊

@Nunn_the_wiser 6 ай бұрын

This is so awesome. Just bought my first harmonica 👍👌

@Erick-uf9ix 9 ай бұрын

I like your style, it's very cool. Thanks for the video 👍

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@charlesgriffieth 9 ай бұрын

I want to say thanks a lot I appreciate it

@SignsofCompassion 9 ай бұрын

Great Stuff Juzzie.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@dariokrzyzanowski9895 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic ❤❤❤

@SignsofCompassion 9 ай бұрын

I ordered 2 C's & 2 A's from Juzzie Smith & these are the best I've played. I'm new at the harmonica & these made me sound professional instantly. Just Superb. Absolutely Superb!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, so great to hear. They sure do make learning a lot easier 😊

@Hari2897 8 ай бұрын

Just got into the Harmonica scene ! You have done such an amazing work! Super Inspiring and definitely recommending all my friends to get into Harmonica and check you out as well ❤

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

That’s great! Thanks for sharing 😊

@renedragon6447 9 ай бұрын

New image Juzzie😂 Like the groove. THANKS. My rainy Sunday, is much sunnier now 👍

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@beanysamuels6193 8 ай бұрын

Reason I've picked up my harmoincas atm cheers 🍻

@70bluesville 8 ай бұрын

Great video my friend, thank you!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@paulsim3631 Ай бұрын

Just joined you patreon and it's amazing! Can't recommend it enough!!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube Ай бұрын

Thanks Paul. Great to have you on Patreon.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube Ай бұрын

Here is the link if others would like to check out Patreon www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial

@Shortybeard 9 ай бұрын

Great video and lesson. Thank Juzzie! I had a lot of fun playing along with this one. P.S. Greetings from south Louisiana. =)

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, great to hear your having fun 😊

@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb 9 ай бұрын

Very cool👍

@danieljohnson2664 8 ай бұрын

Good lessons

@ALNardelli 8 ай бұрын

Sensational 😃👏

@user-lk5iy3oz3m 9 ай бұрын

Браво! 👍

@fraimshtokmeister8725 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!😍🤗👌👍

@rietzhu 7 ай бұрын

Good stuff here, I get my new Harm tomorrow night, my first actually wanted to play guitar but think I’ll see if I can get the hang of this cool portable instrument! I think I’m understanding how bending is done, wouldn’t it be better to call it “blend” however or blending? Or maybe I’m missing something? 🤔

@sirant 8 ай бұрын

I got my first harmonica 40 years ago, and I still find your videos incredibly helpful, insightful and madly entertaining!! You sir, are the man!!!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@getoutdontstressout.2808 8 ай бұрын

Juzzie you are an absolute legend in my eyes mate. To be totally honest with you I've never really been into Blues music or any instrument other than the guitar I started playing when I was 9 and stopped when I discovered beer and kebabs (18 or 19) 😅. Anyway back to you and your inspirational videos, I came across the one with you teaching the 3 grooves and after watching it, I genuinely went on Amazon and bought a harmonica and even paid for next day delivery 😂😂😂. I'm sending The Long Haired General (my wife) round the bend. She has even had the cheek to compare my practicing to a cat walking round on a hot roof and I keep reminding her that she sounds like that to me when she starts nagging. You are a really cool guy and I'm definitely going to keep up the practising and hopefully I'll be able to jam with some friends of mine who are in a band or 2. Keep them coming mate. Cheers mate.

@angiegeis3944 9 ай бұрын

Good morning from Cincinnati, Ohio

@fiddlefiver 9 ай бұрын

Love the way that video was made

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@alanperry7706 8 ай бұрын

Love that beet and I will be searching out your jazzy harp

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. I put this beat on my Patreon page as it’s great for jamming. So fun! www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial

@randyelrod8510 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, I love music but it doesn't love me doesn't come natural, loved your ‘EXTRA GROOVY’ HARMONICA JAM and watched over and over to try to figure the notes, this is much appreciated, keep me out of trouble this weekend practicing

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Great your playing. Keep going as in time it becomes more natural. Have fun!

@isaiasxd4453 9 ай бұрын

The Man ❤

@vladvagabundo5883 9 ай бұрын

cool master class

@user-ok9jd2tz4e 5 ай бұрын

Cool alright good video!

@daveyuke8 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant just brilliant. I use marine band in C can not find your harmonica for sale here in the uk. You got me hooked

@ikust007 9 ай бұрын

Love always your work. You really have a profound connaisse of rythmes ! Merci ! But …I miss the hat !

@TLIGHTNING 5 ай бұрын

I had to pause to comment I started follow the first guy that came up when I got my Hermonica, love it I played the trumpet in Jr high . And I love music It's in my blood . Love your video bro ❤️ fuck ya I'll be following you I definitely want to learn more and totally thought it was all blowing . I just got the thing the other day but now I'm playing music thst grooves lol ! I need sleep more practice in moving notes . I'm planning to practice a little bit every day a in a yr it will add up to a lot .so exciting to go on this journey with you. Keep rocking it man ! Woot Woot woot just did it

@northbearNL 9 ай бұрын

Hells yeah, another tutorial. Lets go

@junka1975 4 ай бұрын

Cool. 😎👍

@gordanhatesjiujitsu 9 ай бұрын

Well there goes the rest of the day. Thank you for the backing track.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Haha, you might get tired lips 😁

@gordanhatesjiujitsu 9 ай бұрын

@@JuzzieSmithKZfaq well thats exactly what happened 😆

@dennishoward2962 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas brother, I promise you people around here will either thank you or cuss you cause a close friend got me a new harmonica for my birthday/Christmas and I'm focusing on it, you,AND the beer.For some reason I have better rythm drinking 🙄.Thank you for making these videos

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Have fun learning 😊

@bobdead84 9 ай бұрын

Hey Juzzie - bought your beginner course the other day. Really loving it, but wish it had videos. Watching you play is super inspiring. Do you have plans to put out a second video course? I'd definitely buy that as well if you are!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Hi Bob, thanks for getting the download course. I’m just in the process of creating a video course. Stay connected 👍 also if you want some extra lessons and fun jamming backing tracks please checkout www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial

@Blackskillpower 4 ай бұрын

Love your vibe even made me order a harmonica a year ago and i loved it ! but i got a bit busy lately and had to put the harmonica away , and now this week i decided to pick it back up and practice with you ( via youtube) but i noticed hole 1 sounds horrible now after putting it away for a year , is it possible if you can make a video on how to repair it ( with basic tools :) ) i always made it air dry and for deep cleaning i used a ultra sonic cleaner i never took it apart

@stevebircham3288 8 ай бұрын

Marvellous

@grgaminic2683 9 ай бұрын

Lijepom muzikom razbija olujne oblake.😊

@Vystruck 3 ай бұрын

what a cool dude

@anshupandey1419 9 ай бұрын

Great

@JeanFrancoisBOURELY 9 ай бұрын

I bought my second harmonica a month ago. (The first one 35 years ago, but didn't learn anything). I've found myself a handful of very good teachers on YT. You're on the A- list of course. But do you know what differentiates you from the others (your competitive advantage they would say in marketing)? Pleasure! Right off the batt, you give the absolute beginner permission to get pleasure from his learning. And that's a great experience. Thanks. Jef

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jef, harmonica sure is a fun instrument to play!

@warrenfloyd1484 9 ай бұрын

Like it!

@georgee6484 5 ай бұрын

Juzzy you’re such a dude man. I love your material. I’m addicted to the harmonica after listening to you. Please keep giving funky content like this. Massive fan from the uk ! Ohh and please what’s the name of this backing track ? Best regards

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 5 ай бұрын

Hi George, do great to hear your loving the harmonica. The backing track is called ‘funky harmonica backing track’ on my Patreon page www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial There is heaps of extra lessons and backing tracks if you would like to check it out. Keep having fun 🎶

@georgee6484 5 ай бұрын

@@JuzzieSmithKZfaq sorry it’s actually Cameron. My little boy changes my name constantly 😂😂god bless you and your family mate. Keep up the great work and achievements

@RameshKumar-ut1eo 6 ай бұрын

Amazing, 👍♥️hoping more tutorials pls

@conradopastor4818 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos Juzzie! good job! I wonder where can I find those funky groves to hear them and practice?

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Conrad, I’ve created a Patreon page to give more lessons and lots of backing tracks including this one. Here is the link if you would like to check it out 👍 www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial

@JB-rw9xt 9 ай бұрын

I came back to this lesson and I experimented with a 4-6 chord. Gives it more fullness and you can play the lick with some bends and don’t have to move your mouth. It’s fun. 🙂

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, great to hear your experimenting and having fun 😊👍

@eduardogomesvieira8397 9 ай бұрын

Very good...😍😍😍😍🤙🤙❤❤❤😍😍

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@stanandtamsfuntimeadventur5509 8 ай бұрын

You Rock Juzzie Smith. Thanks for the great videos. I am learning a lot from you. I would like to get your online course soon. Any idea how much it is in Canadian dollars? I also love Rise and shine, it’s a great album, I listen to it all the time. Cheers mate!!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. The course is $39aud which is $35 Canadian. Works great for learning by ear. Keep having fun!

@stanandtamsfuntimeadventur5509 8 ай бұрын

My birthday is coming up so I’m going to order the 99 dollar 2 harmonica plus course deal🙂

@manuelch.4381 9 ай бұрын

Like and enjoy 👍🫶👍 Greetings from Germany 👍🫶👍

@hikingmasti8981 3 ай бұрын

Guten tag

@Jib230181 8 ай бұрын

Hi Juzzie just want to say just received my harmonica from you and it’s a beautiful harmonica and I love it so thank you for making a beautiful affordable harmonica. Just quick question didn’t you do a video the other week teaching us to play Happy Birthday as I can’t find it anywhere to watch to learn it.

@Jib230181 8 ай бұрын

@@user-ck6fb9kb4j not sure how he’s scammed me as I received the harmonica and it plays and sounds great and the price isn’t that bad and I bought it for a show piece anyways as I like watching him play as he’s a great harmonica player and KZfaqr, it’s a pretty looking harmonica. I don’t care if it’s from China as 90% of stuff made on this planet is now made from China and there’s no getting away from it even stuff that says things like Made in the USA or Made in the UK etc on it most of it is made in China then just stamped from a different country. Not sure why you need of comment.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for getting the harmonica. Sorry about the angry people out there. Seems strange that people try and put others down. I’ll be reposting birthday KZfaq soon as wanted to change a few things. Thanks again for your support and enjoying what I do 😊

@Jib230181 8 ай бұрын

@@JuzzieSmithKZfaq no need to be sorry as there’s always one person that’s angry and jealous about something and angry at the world. Thank you for replying and hope soon then I can see the bday video. Stay safe.

@HarpingTheBlues 9 ай бұрын

Juzzie, for all the folks listening and playing along, the groove is being played in 3rd position if you want to explore the groove beyond the tabs Juzzie provided. It's a powerful groove! Groove on.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. 3rd position is so fun. I explain more of this on my Patreon page www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial

@heartburn6160 3 ай бұрын

Juzzie, I love your channel. What is that Roland music device called? Keep up the excellent job.

@malthemus9381 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for these lessons. Helps a lot. Is there a way I can find the beat you are using? Sounds so amazing.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊 I think I found it on logic as one of there loops 👍

@malthemus9381 9 ай бұрын

@@JuzzieSmithKZfaqFound it! Thank you 🙏🏽

@konstantingalushko2743 9 ай бұрын

Hi Juzzie! Great lesson, beautiful music. What key is your backing track in?

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

D minor. Harmonica key C. This is called 3rd position playing 😊

@JB-rw9xt 9 ай бұрын

Great lesson Juzzie. Really forced me to hit those single notes. I’m more of a chord player - double stops and triplets.

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Great. Have fun getting funky 😊

@TheRashad40 8 ай бұрын

Very catchy what's the name of that beat

@hong-yen3548 6 ай бұрын

Thank u so much, but where can I get the background music???

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, the backing track and more lessons are on Patreon. Here is the link www.patreon.com/juzziesmithofficial

@danmahoney4545 9 ай бұрын

I'm just curious.. have you ever tried that with your Wawa setup? That might really put a Twist on it! I'd like to hear that one. Dano Jensen Beach Florida

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 9 ай бұрын

Yep I posted a cool video of this with wha wha. Here it is 😊 m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mN2KqatestTYf6s.html

@verystupidhandle 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like we need a Harp Raffle!😁😁

@robertsingleton2364 8 ай бұрын

Hiya any help !! Just starting out could you recommend at least 2 books I could buy !

@JuzzieSmithYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Hi Robert. If you’re just starting you will need to hear what to play. Books won’t help. This video is good for single notes m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atWKlbmlvru-e5s.html Also my course takes you from the start juzziesmith.com/store/harmonica-lessons-digital-download/ Have fun learning!