In previous lessons I've done here on Sonic Junction, we've worked with a couple different kinds of shuffle beats and a sort of backbeat, boogie woogie type groove. This time out we're doing another kind of rhythmic feel that's based on the Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor" lick.
My playing approach through most of the song is really influenced a great deal by James Cotton. Cotton has always had a fierce tone and groove that just won't quit. Parts of his style always seem to surface any time I'm playing over a funk or rock type beat.
Rick Estrin
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Blues
key of E
A Harp
Rick Estrin
James Cotton
Print Chords & Tab
A Harp in the Key of E.
Loop 0:00 Whole Song
Loop 0:00 First Verse
Loop 0:24 2nd Verse
Loop 0:49 3rd Verse
Loop 1:13 4th Verse
Loop 1:38 5th Verse
Loop 2:03 6th Verse
Loop 2:28 7th Verse and Ending
Comments
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He shouldn't worry. ✌🏻❤️
He shouldn't worry. ✌🏻❤️
Good Killin Floor groove, Dig the Guitar!
Glad you like it Rick - Not really being a guitar player, Ronnie wondered if it was good enough - I guess him being one of the best bass players in the world probably helped😜
Wow, Rick! This is a great song.
Sincerely,
Kobe Bryant
Thank you, Mamba!
This tune really gets in your head
TOP TUNE RICK !!!!!!!!!!! but what harp mic ya using mate?
Thanks Tim - The mic is an Astatic JT-30 with a standard Astatic model # 151crystal element. The shell was chromed by the legendary Dennis Gruenling and either Dennis or maybe Skip Simmons added the distinctive, sharpie-cap-lookin' volume control knob
Good God, y'all. My computer speakers are wailin' with dirty harp residue.
Cool, cause Rick isn't playing loud. Just knows about "that sound".
Thanks for tackling this particular groove, which I've always had a bit of trouble with live (if you can believe that The Iceman actually has weak spots in performance).
Hey Larry - You're right! I absolutely find it difficult to believe you have trouble with that (or any) groove.