Category Archives: How Do They Do That?

Nobody’s Fault But Mine – Led Zeppelin [...with tab]

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Wilf

If I leave my love behind, nobody’s fault but mine And so to the wonderful world of heavy metal harmonica. Use of the humble harp in big time rock’n’roll should not really be a surprise. It’s no secret the likes … Continue reading →

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Soul Limbo – Split Rivitt [...with tab]

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Wilf

Howzat! [We respectfully dedicate this page to the friends and family of Barney Jeffrey 1958-2008] The Good Doctor found himself in San Francisco, the morning after England had pulled off their 2009 Ashes victory against Australia at The Oval. For those unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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Pack Fair And Square – Mark Feltham [...with tab]

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Wilf

Life is like a card game, you always take a chance And so to the final installment in our 9 Below Zero trilogy. So far we have covered Riding On The L&N and Swing Job. We’ve looked at the key … Continue reading →

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Swing Job – Mark Feltham [...with tab]

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Wilf

Thank you. Good night! Welcome to the second part of our trilogy, covering the top three harp tracks from 9 Below Zero‘s debut Live At The Marquee album, released on A&M in 1980. By that time the UK had already … Continue reading →

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Riding On The L&N – Mark Feltham [..with tab]

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Wilf

You can imagine sittin’ at Tulse ‘ill can’t ya! I first encountered this barnstorming track on 9 Below Zero‘s debut Live At The Marquee album (A&M) when it hit UK record stores in 1980. The band had already raised heads … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again – Alan ‘Blind Owl’ Wilson [..with tab]

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Wilf

Well I’m so tired of crying, but I’m out on the road again Midway through the harp solo in Canned Heat’s On The Road Again, Al Wilson plays a G in the middle range of his A harmonica. ‘How did … Continue reading →

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Walter’s Boogie – Walter Horton [..with tab]

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Wilf

Introduction This is THE showcase blues harmonica number which every journeyman player needs to learn. It’s a catchy melody in its own right, but it is particularly attractive when played on the blues harp. And what makes it so important … Continue reading →

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It’s Bad You Know – R L Burnside [..with tab]

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Wilf

Background I remember seeing R.L. Burnside in Brighton in the late 1990′s. “She asked me why. I just went on and told her. The engineer blown the whistle, the fireman he rang the bell.”The gig was above a pub (the … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Ship – The Housemartins [..with tab]

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Wilf

The Mighty Ship seems to crop up on a regular basis on TV, Radio, at training seminars and on line, the same way that Groovin’ With Mr. Bloe does. It is a rare ‘good time’ harmonica instrumental. As a resident … Continue reading →

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Misty – Jerry Portnoy [..with tab]

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Wilf

On my own, Would I wander through this wonderland alone, Never knowing my right foot from my left, My hat from my glove, I’m too misty, and too much in love.. Misty (Johnny Burke) In 1995, Jerry Portnoy recorded his … Continue reading →

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