mickeyC
2 posts
Dec 02, 2009
8:06 AM
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Can anyone direct me to the harp tab for Muddy Waters' "Hoochie Coochie Man"? I believe it is in the key of A with crossharp played in D. I don't think it fits the standard 12-bar progression. I've found a variety of comments on the intro (stomp da-da-da-da dah)but I am also looking for the harp tab throughout. I am poor at identifying Little Walter's notes "by ear". But if I can read it, then I can play it.
This is for sitting in with a 9-14 yrs age blues band for a family talent show. My son will be on piano at 9 yrs. old. If we can master this, it will be an extremely cool experience.
Thanks to all you harp enthusiasts and your passion for this unique art form.
Mick
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toddlgreene
198 posts
Dec 02, 2009
10:41 AM
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Plenty can be found if you google it. Here's one, albeit unverified:
http://www.harptabs.com/song.php?ID=2083
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~Todd L. Greene, Devout Pedestrian
"listen to what you like for inspiration, but find your own voice"
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LittleJoeSamson
154 posts
Dec 02, 2009
10:46 AM
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It's in "A", and LW played it in 1st, key of A.
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Preston
553 posts
Dec 02, 2009
10:50 AM
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That link is to a tab for it in cross harp in the middle of the harp.
If I'm not mistaken, the original was done in first position on an A harp. The main riff being:
-2 -3' -2 -3' +4
That's really the only major part the harp has in the song. It sounds to me like he is doing long wails in the back of the chorus on maybe the 2 hole draw, adding a ton of vibrato. I've not set down and tried to jam with it in a long time, so that may or may not be correct.
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minnarky
3 posts
Dec 04, 2009
5:30 AM
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hmmm...the recording of that song that I have is live from New York, and according to the credits James Cotton was playing harp...
Preston's tab of that riff seems correct for the beginning, but there are a few different riffs as the song progresses (at least in the one I have), but like MickeyC I am terrible at "hearing" the correct notes to play. I try to jam along with it, but there are plenty of places where I just can't get it quite right.
But then, I am just a beginner...
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KingoBad
139 posts
Dec 04, 2009
6:09 AM
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I do prefer it in cross harp, even if the original may have been in 1st position.
1 2" 1 2" 2
Makes it easier if you have only been practicing second position too.
Last Edited by on Dec 04, 2009 6:10 AM
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Fredrider51
87 posts
Dec 04, 2009
4:32 PM
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the opening -2 -3'' -3'' +4 that is 1st pos on a A harp..then what is the tab for the other parts.. I guess you can do anything as long as you bend the 3 hole draw. Does anyone know the rest of the tab though
HARP (Harmonica Assn 'Round Philly
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bluesnut
119 posts
Dec 05, 2009
12:04 AM
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I do it like KingoBad. It is the way Jerry dose it on Eric Clapton, From the cradle. Jerry Portnoy's solo is killer on this version.
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pharpo
8 posts
Dec 05, 2009
1:04 PM
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I have three versions....Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live // Muddy Waters at Newport /// and a Studio version.
Both live versions are in G played in C cross....the studio version is in A / D cross.
-1 -2 -1 -2 -2 The 2nd and 4th notes are bent 2 draws
The studio version is in A played D Cross / same as above.
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hvyj
9 posts
Dec 05, 2009
2:04 PM
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For variety, you can play it an octave higher in second position as follows:
D4 D5 D4 D5 B6
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Fredrider51
88 posts
Dec 05, 2009
5:02 PM
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I did not start this but bluesnut thanks that is the way I am going to that song next week . it is easy on cross..the way Jerry does it .. oh I am no Jerry
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HARP (Harmonica Assn 'Round Philly
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KingoBad
144 posts
Dec 05, 2009
8:55 PM
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Maybe I should amend my tab (I don't usually tab anything).
They were all draw -1 -2" -1 -2" -2.
I feel better now.
Last Edited by on Dec 05, 2009 8:57 PM
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