Category Archives: How Do They Do That?

Perfecting that 2 draw bend – Low Rider (War) [..with tab]

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Wilf

Few students ever arrive at the Harp Surgery knowing exactly how many bends there are or where they’re all located. Some think they do, but on closer inspection find there are gaps in their knowledge or ability. Some can draw … Continue reading →

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Paul Jones – Flatfoot Sam [..with tab]

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Wilf

Background It was Blues at The Fort, Portsmouth 2007 and the Good Doctor was in the backstage marquee with The Elevators. Three years earlier he was playing the same gig with The Blackjacks. ‘Who else is on the bill tonight?’ … Continue reading →

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Whammer Jammer – Part 1

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Wilf

You gonna get it all down, get it all night, get it all right, get it out of sight and get it down baby? Here’s the #1 entry in our ’I wanna play like that’ hit list. Originally recorded on the  J.Geils Band studio album … Continue reading →

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Orange Blossom Special – Charlie McCoy [..with tab]

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Wilf

Background When I heard Charlie’s recording of Orange Blossom Special for the first time, I was utterly stunned at the speed and accuracy of his technique – it is both jaw busting and jaw dropping. In fact it ranks right … Continue reading →

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