How to Play with a "Non-Blues" Band as a Blues Harmonica Player

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Something I'm often asked by harmonica students is "How do you fit in with a non-blues band as a harmonica player? Or "How do you know what to play on songs where you wouldn't ordinarily hear a harmonica?" I'm currently touring with New York Singer-Songwriter Rachael Sage, filling in for her violin player, so this is something I've been doing a lot of the last couple of weeks. So I thought I would make a video lesson to give my thoughts and a few tips on the subject.

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00:00 Introduction
01:28 #1 Licks/Fills
03:35 #2 Think Like Strings (Textures)
04.47 #3 Think Like Brass (Punctuate using Octaves/ Tongue Splits)
05:08 #4 Double up or add Harmony to Set Parts/ Melodies