"Busking" Playing Solo Harmonica On The Street
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- "Busking" Playing Solo Harmonica On The Street. I'm using an "A" Hohner Marine Band by Blue Moon Harmonicas in 2nd Position/Cross Harp in the Key of E Major. Today we'll examine the kinds of things that we'll be useful in making you more money and having more fun when your'e out there busking and rocking that street corner. This is a fun one. I will be putting up a follow up video on Patreon discussing the politics of Street Musicians and things to do and NOT do. Subscribe to my Patreon below for extra content.
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J
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Ok so it's CLEAR now 😂 in EVERY country except the USA the word "Busking" is totally normal and accepted. I'm the crazy one. Still sounds silly! 😂 Love y'all!
Next time I go busking I'll refer to it as 'playing in the street', and tell people it's new wave.
@@bobshuwab1988 😂😆😂
Paisan, I’m a 71 yr old harp player into groove jams and I agree with you that “busking” sounds dopey. Sorry, ain’t hip enough. Sounds like “twerking” on an A harp. Come to think of it, might try that in order to fill my hat. Props to you and my other main man Ronnie Shellist.
@@garythesinger8548 😂😆😂
Inspired to go busking as we say in GB. And especially when the Saints Go Marching In.
The term busking was first noted in the English language around the middle 1860s in Great Britain. The verb to busk, from the word busker, comes from the Spanish root word buscar, with the meaning "to seek". The Spanish word buscar in turn evolved from the Indo-European word *bhudh-skō ("to win, conquer"). It was used for many street acts. Wikipedia entry.
Busking is term that has been used in UK since the 1800's; meaning to play in the street for money - usually out of necessity. Great vid as always, much appreciated!
I don’t play but I watch your channel cause I appreciate people that are masterful craftsmen. You are hands down the best harmonica player on the planet earth. I like how modest you are always giving props to the other greats.
Thank you so much Steve! " I don't play but watch your channel" is an amazing compliment!
I am legitimately in a power chair due to MS. I tell my caregivers I should hang out at a street intersection with a coffee can attached to my chair, play harmonica and have a sign that says “my cat needs dialysis.” If that doesn’t bring money, nothing will.
You got me ! Where can I donate to that can ?
Lmao
Your humor is SOOOO inspirational!!!
@@jasonricci A serious question related to my MS and playing harmonica: due to hand spasticity from MS, I can hold the harmonica in my left hand but can't cup the harmonica w my right to do wah-wah's. Other ways to create wah-wah effect? Thanks
Brilliant!
I thought I had already seen it all, but you shoot the bird, you play better and differently than everyone, world class 🙋♂️🔥🔥🔥🙋♂️
Awe shucks!!! Thank you bcoiner!
Busking - probs from the Latin (?) 'buscar' = to seek, to search for (money!) -as in modern Spanish. This video is what I have been seeking since it recently occurred to me to start 'playing on the street'.....great to hear you reference Adam G and Alan 'Blind Owl' Wilson BTW!
I can’t even spell Hermunica but these videos are so informative and entertaining that ❤I can’t stay away. What a benefit for those who play. So instructive and inspiring. Being the best harmonica player in the world is quite an accomplishment, but doing so much for so many and making so many people happy is much more of an accomplishment.
You the best! Being a famous harmonica is kinda like being a famous ping player 😂😆😂
I'd like to tag onto what J said at 1:00 - if any guys out there haven't tried a safety razor, you owe it to yourself. Go buy some affordable razor on Amazon for like £20 (23 USD or EURO) and some Derby blades (100 blades for £5, $6, 6 Euros) and get good at your new shaving technique. You will literally save hundreds every year, maybe a thousand if you shave a lot. I started shaving with a safety razor when I was 19, I'm now 27, and I haven't ever regretted it. So much smoother and comfortable. No cuts or nicks or anything. And I've legit saved thousands by now. I even have a badger brush and nice cream, so lovely.
Great video, J, love your stuff.
My man!!!
And it's a BETTER SHAVE!!!
@@jasonricci It really is. Better in every way, especially the shave.
Gillette Superspeeds & a 1930 short comb here.
🙏🤙🙏same
Thanks, Jason . I busked many times in London with my harmonica's and " crate" Amp.
As you said, Yes, the groove is so important you really invigorate this fact.
Musician from Belgium .
The King of Busking in Seattle is Artist the Spoonman. Busking is most honorable life. Soul brother
I am glad I found this video nine months late but it was just what I needed to watch now! Thanks for the lessons! Harmonica and life!
Thanks Jason, I live in a tent in Tenerife, I go out busking, but don't make much money, going to change my tactics and follow your advice. The Spanish street people when they go out to do their money making activities say, "Buscar la vida" (To look for life). Maybe the word "Busking" is derived from this. Thanks for another great Free Friday.
Awesome!!! Thanks for the info!!!
Fantastista musaa!
Greetings out of dark forest Europe
Jason you are amazing person. Would love to drink a beer with you and play blues. Wish you best of luck and love from Russia. 💕
Excellent tips! I spent something effort learning guitar ! But when I pull out my harps and knock out my basic harp stuff, that is what impresses people. And it's nothing to me- but if I want to be a good harp player, I can see I have a lot of work to do. As for busking , I had a friend who wanted to be a folk singer, so I took her out to the sidewalks to perform. That was fun, but getting me out there solo, not my thing. But, It's a survival skill, so thanks for the excellent lesson in busking !
Jason, there has been a shit ton of snow in washington since you left. But now I can see the ground in places--"Hello earth". The word "busking" makes me tired, kinda like the words "proactive" and "personal growth" do. Mad love
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I can't help but to tounge because I love it !
I busk with a guitar player. We go out with a boat battery and a power inverter. Plenty of power and we can go out for a while. Hill country works well on the street. Deak harp is a good reference on busking.
Great GREAT advice, Moon Cat. Its like the snake charmers w their cobras: they _HYPNOTIZE_ them! 16:30 "Low Rider" riff in the mitz of the "train solo!" Genius. 😎🌭😂
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Hey man, thanks for the inspiration!
Fantastic stuff!!
We used the word "busking" a long time again in the UK!
42 years ago we played in a venue called "The Busker's Birdcage" and there was already a well established series of songbooks called "The Busker's book of..." ( whatever ggenre /era) so a popular word in the UK for a long, long time, 😉
Guess this is something that I was born to do,i love it, and when I write a song for someone on the fly,they love it 😎👍
Thanks Jason, I'll carry my conversation onto Patreon 😊 Ter
I dig the use of the "cough" as a rhythmic element- soul cough.😉
Love the rapid out breath between notes ( tah ) l use it to when l practice,
(learned from you) thank you for sharing
Busking is playing the bus queues in England. I paid form my trip to Europe with my harmonica busking at Scarboro Beach Western Australia 1988. Thanks great video
Man I so deeply appreciate these video Brother J. You manage the educate, entertain and inspire all at once. Gratitude 🙏 ❤
13:00 my favorite . Thank you Ricci. Love the Spirit you give to our Realm.
Loving your skills mate. The Dogs Bollocks as they say in the UK.
Jason I busked and hitchhiked my way around most of Europe in the 1970s as a naive 17 year old. Guitar, harmonica and voice only - no amplifier. Learnt a lot of tricks and stuff… main thing I learned was that busking is hard! I think it’s probably much harder nowadays?
Love your music man!
Alex
Thank you bro it IS hard!!!!
Thanks bro, for Your friday- night-good-energy-transmission. This is part of the goodness that makes me smile😌
Woooeeee 🎼 , hi Jason, glad you had a good visit with your mum👍.
Well you can "Groove" till the cow's come how . I just love how you can pop in & within a heartbeat your setup with a repetitive groove , then you do your in's & out's, then back to the groove, it's all magic 👍👍.
There is more in this than any book will give you . Hope you have a great weekend & remember......Life is as hard or as easy as you make it 🎼👍👍✨✨✨🏴🏴☕
Great informative video, I’ve been trying to improve my playing since I was seven playing The Runaway train and songs like The Happy Wanderer moving onto summertime and Misty etc. I’m now 79, so yes you can teac an old dog new tricks. Thank you your playing is way up there, you mentioned another of my heroes Adam Gussow, you are up there with him. Keep Harpin on.
It remind you memories I think ,gardez les bons temps rouler
I'm a busker. Diatonic harp and foot percussion. I play many covers, from Black Sabbath to Prodigy, and also jazz/blues improvisations. People like it.
Geaux!!!!! 💜
On fire bro!!!!! That Low Rider reference and the train beat energy are infectious. Constant groove. Check!
this lesson is gold mooncat, thank you sir, always loved the gussow power groves
Hi Jason, you are an inspiration to all who play harmonica!!! ROCK ON BROTHER!!!
Wish I had these tips back in my Berklee days playing at the Boston Commons back in the 80s.
Sup Richie my New Orleans friend!!! It’s toxic tone . Sure u do not remember me but still a fan have a great day my boy!!!!
Get that head bobbin' and you'll get your cash! I am one of those street musician's that goes out "busking" ha ha. I'm in my element on the street as opposed to playing gigs. I feel like there's a certain expectation in an organized gig where as on the street it's more take it or leave it. I don't know what it's like to have to play on the street but I know if you throw necessity in the mix it can rob the pleasure out of anything. You definitely got some fancy chops brother! No arguing that! Keep on keeping on Mooncat. Great lesson!
'Busking' has always been the word used in my part of the world (Auckland NewZealand). I hope you take time out for some Rest, amongst your busy schedule
I’ve done this a bit in younger days. I tried to mix some country blues, Chicago, (simple) Irish tunes, and easy swing stuff then a couple pieces with a minor key harp a la French musette. I had a list of about 25 songs. Some ‘tunes’ were just jam in 3rd position, or in 12th. Some actual tunes like Georgia Brown, Peach Tree, Devil’s Dream. Now in retirement I might try it again using your suggestions. Anyway- the solo stuff is great for me as that is the only way I play. Hard to find playmates.
Google says it's 24 degrees in New Orleans; it's -1 here in England and I'm freezing my nuts off. Great video though Jason, it warmed my cockles.
When I first heard the term "Busker" I thought the person was talking about something they bought at a bakery. Gotta have the groove! #1
He blew that one RIGHT OUTTA THE WATER :)
Authentic Artist, Respekt. And yes, you need a band 😊
A totally fun lesson Moon Cat. I've played in a couple of times but not when they were people around.🙂 I need to more. Thanks, you are always a treat.
Good day for you too! Im having so much fun since I started playing.
Harmonica has been a mood changer in my life, as well as your videos! Thank you so much!
Thank ⚜️ You!
Mister Jason sorry about the earlier dislike on another video I would guess I was frustrated I'm watching this deal on Friday that's badass man I appreciate you thank you
It's OK my bro! Not everything is for everyone all the time! I get it! ❤️
Great lesson yet again lots of good tips even for non-buskers. Thanks Jason! Really appreciate you doing Free Fridays no matter what!!
So fun Jason! As you know I was going to be vamping to other videos of yours during soccer game (go Brazil!), but found this new one and literally got sucked in. Keep 'em coming man.
You have a great Nola blues voice! Be well out there! Canada cajun
Another great video. Discovered you a few months back and have been inspired to pick back up my harp and also adding more to the collection. Your videos are truly authentic. Thanks.
Best compliment ever I try to get out out my own way and still fail 😆 so thank YOU!
I love this kind of lesson from you. Thanks a lot Jason!! Love from Argentina
Beautiful music n super good blues harp player, Jason Ricci, thanks for this lesson.
You are,💯 right on the train stuff, people love it,but as you said mix it up a little
I’m not very interesting in playing in the streets but I loved watching you talk about doing your thing. You’re a cool ass dude.
Thank you bro!
So you obviously know your analytics way better than me, but 5k reviews in 3 days?! Woooohooo! Great video. Solid advice from learned experience. Is there a blues stories dedicated to street playing? I bet you have some tales!
Not yet! Good idea. Thank YOU ❤️
These are the best vids. You doing it and giving us the thoughts behind it. Love it.
thanks for sharing!!!!! i want to be able to play, but, can't get there. This will help!!!!!!
Thank you Jason for another great share from your heart!! Blessings!! Thank you for all the inspirations!! 💞
“Buskins” were Ancient Greek performers’ platform shoes. Thanks and regards.
Jason you are the legend!! Grettings from Serbia( Europe)
Kako si, Srbija...! Europe 2
Great lesson Jason, it's really good to see you so healthy and happy, thanks for all the lessons, you and Adam are Da Man!
Thank YOU ❤️💗😌💗
Solo busking not for the faint of heart but what a great way to potentially make some scratch/even a living and also keep your face in killer shape! Embouchure of steel!
cool....some very dirty memory grooves. (Just happened to have that cd rollin'over dinner! ) HA!! Just hit the actual Dirty Memory part. Sweet.
busker/busking some cool wiki entries:
busker (n.)
"itinerant entertainer," 1857, from busk (v.) "to offer goods for sale only in bars and taprooms," 1851 (in Mayhew), which is perhaps from busk "to cruise as a pirate," which was used in a figurative sense by 1841, in reference to people living shiftless and peripatetic lives; compare the nautical sense of busk (v.). Busker has been mistakenly derived from buskin in the stage sense.
Entries linking to busker
busk (v.)
c. 1300, "to prepare, to dress oneself," also "to go, set out," probably from Old Norse buask "to prepare oneself," reflexive of bua "to prepare" (see bound (adj.2)) + contraction of Old Norse reflexive pronoun sik. Most common in northern Middle English and surviving chiefly in Scottish and northern English dialect. Related boun had the same senses in northern and Scottish Middle English. Related: Busked; busking.
The nautical term is attested from 1660s (in a general sense of "to tack, to beat to windward"), apparently from obsolete French busquer "to shift, filch, prowl," which is related to Italian buscare "to filch, prowl," Spanish buscar (from Old Spanish boscar), perhaps originally from bosco "wood" (see bush (n.)), with a hunting notion of "beating a wood" to flush game. For the "perform in public" sense, see busker.
buskin (n.)
"half-boot, high laced shoe," c. 1500, of unknown origin. The word exists in different forms in most of the continental languages, and the exact relationship of them all apparently has yet to be determined. The English word is perhaps immediately from Old French broissequin "buskin; a kind of cloth" (14c., Modern French brodequin by influence of broder "to embroider"), or from Middle Dutch brosekin "small leather boot," which is of uncertain origin. OED suggests Spanish borcegui, earlier boszegui.
The figurative senses in English relating to stage tragedy or tragic drama are from the word being used (since mid-16c.) to translate Greek kothurnus, the high, thick-soled boot worn in Athenian tragedy; contrasted with sock, the low shoe worn by comedians. Related: Buskined.
Who knew???
Jason you blow my mind!
You are an inspiration. Thanks
Awe man thank you! ❤️
Just found you brother. Love the vibe of this channel. Amateur blues guitarist looking to learn blues harp so I can always make music wherever I go! Subbed
Welcome Axis! Appreciate you being here. Every Friday and usually something or two in-between..that guitar will definitely give you a leg up! 😺
You dear sir, do Not runn out of songs, Jason
Awe!
I definitely heard busking being used on the east coast back in the early 2000s to describe me and a buddy jamming a few times. I seem to remember hearing it a bit from my parents too when we'd see bands on the street in DC back in the 90s. Super curious if that's just mostly an east coast thing although my dad was from New Mexico so who knows.
Love the improved riffs and ideas for how to get some attention while playing.
The first time I ever heard the word "Busking" was in that Scrooged movie.
Great tips. I have to admit, I never thought of those angles. I gotta get out there and busk!
Your videos motivate me to learn English) Because I'm your fan
Best harmonica tutorial I have seen!
So glad you're digging them!
This video reminds me of living in San Francisco as a kid in the early 70s. We would go down to Market Street and watch musicians on the street. They called it jamming back then. I have to say though, in this day and age, if I was good enough to go out on the street and do that, I'm afraid someone might busk me over the head and take my money 💰 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video Jason, thank you so much. Yeah, here in England you’re a Busker if you play on the street (also refers to amateurs who play open-mic spots in the pubs, too; called Buskers Night’s…free pint if you play!). Even Ed Sheeran was a Busker before he hit it big…🤪👏👍😎
Thanks for the info! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Now when you can tounge block while playing with your nose, you are awesome, im still practicing 😂
Wow, thank you. So much good information on solo harmonica, too.
Lessons from a dark place try to find that anywhere else. Harmonica Gold!!! Thank you.
youre so awesome brotha man. thanks so much
Glad to help John ❤️
Thank you Jason. Keep on truckin' brother.
Always
From google and wikipedia
mid 17th century: from obsolete French busquer ‘seek’, from Italian buscare or Spanish buscar, of Germanic origin. Originally in nautical use in the sense ‘cruise about, tack’, the term later meant ‘go about selling things’, hence ‘go about performing’ (mid 19th century).
Where did the term busking come from?
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The term busking was first noted in the English language around the middle 1860s in Great Britain. The verb to busk, from the word busker, comes from the Spanish root word buscar, with the meaning "to seek".
Yeah but it sounds kinda dumb 😆 🤣 😂
Groove Monday on Friday) thank u. We want new tradition.
Fab ,Fab thanks mate!!
Any time!
Excellent lesson, on so many levels.
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
I can write music based on your eyebrow movements brother...Love it! To Busk is to play on the street in order to feel like your playing on the street...
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Yea found this : the activity of playing music in the street or another public place for voluntary donations.
Great video J, love you brother ! ❤
Thanks Jason. Don't know I why didn't busk when I lived in New Orleans. This could help--you never know....
Duwayne Burnside called me--very cool speaking to him. Has a new CD ACOUSTIC BURNSIDE....wants to do some playing felt like old times--maybe on Beale Street!
About Adam Gussow....it was the same with me playing with R.L. Burnside 1 chord grooves playing percussive underneath it then fills,solo return to the chunking percussive thing and people liked it. Definently good for the street...simple, gutsy, deep those guys had it...
Very cool Lowrider.😎
Do you know Willie Panker? Say hi to him....if you do....
I first heard BUSKING in Europe....never heard the phrase in New Orleans....
Stay well....
I've Played on the streets in Australia for about 15 years and I hate the word "BUSKING" I always prefer "MUSICIAN". Any way I first started with A harmonica and Tambourine and stomp under my foot. and built up to playing Guitar, Singing and blowing the Harp. Then came COVID and I haven't been back on the streets. Did a few solo gigs, played in a few Bands, but by and Large it's a hard game. I can play but I'm not a LEGEND so I'm going back to the drawing board... Hats off to all the great Harp players including Jason Ricci. I always look at a great Harp player as a LEGEND who is remembered after he or she passes. Others just fade away!!
Hats off to you 💜
Very interesting!
God bless your mother😊
Another great video from the Maestro
I always tried to have a couple of songs that young kids and toddlers liked. If I could get the kids dancing, it always meant a coupla bucks from the parents.
Man! These short loop grooves is what audience needs! Make some tiktok or insta reels with them to teach! Let's revive harmonica culture
Yessir!!!👍
Im with you lets go!!!!
Very interesting, excellent subject Jason. Thanks.
👏🏻Thanks for your 👌🏻 videos Jason.
“Mid 17th century: from obsolete French busquer ‘seek’, from Italian buscare or Spanish buscar, of Germanic origin.”
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The word 'busking' comes from Ireland and Europe where street musicians put there instrument case out there and play and sing for money on the street.
i'm pretty sure the word "busking" is english, i mean i am fifty too and i remember being told that a street performer, specifically a musician is a "busker" way back in childhood in fact i've never known another name for it.
anyway many Thanks as ever for a cracker of a lesson, much Love and have a great one Brother...
Yes, busking is a British English term. I learned it from a Paul McCartney song called “move over busker”
Busking is common in Australia too, called em buskers all my life, so late 70's onwards? Probably a commonwealth countries thing.
Great video, much ❤️
yeh... very common word here in Ireland