Re: [Harp-L] 10 blow

[Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>]

The Blow 10 note will harmonize with the V chord, where it's the 7th. But the 
fact that it's such a high note can make it sound strident.

If you can bend Blow 10 down 2 semitones, you can play a lot of licks that will 
work nearly anywhere in a blues verse. For instance, Magic Dick's signature lick 
from the Whammer Jammer period was Blow 10, bend it down 2 semitones, then play 
Blow 9. The fully bent Blow 10 functions as a blue note, the flattened third of 
the scale, and also as the 7th in the IV chord.

If you can bend Blow 10 down just 1 semitone, which takes some finesse, it will 
harmonize with the I chord.

Winslow
 Winslow Yerxa
Author, Harmonica For Dummies ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5
Harmonica instructor, The Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance
Resident expert, bluesharmonica.com
Columnist, harmonicasessions.com




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From: JWilliam Thompson <landcommentary@xxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 6:21:38 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] 10 blow

I play a lot of 2nd position blues on the high end, and I am
interested in incorporating 10 blow more. As far as I can tell, 10
blow only fits when the band is playing on the 4 chord. How might it
be used in other chords? What players or recordings can I listen to
where 10 blow is used in a harmonious way?

Bill