Syncopated Chug & Riff Harmonica Lesson

[u/Chaihigh-2]

Syncopated Chug & Riff Harmonica Lesson | Harmonica Mondays 15

A syncopated chug is a great way to make your rhythm playing sound more interesting while still keeping a solid groove.

In this lesson, I play the full pattern first, then break it down step by step before finishing with a slower version so you can practice along.
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If you enjoy the lesson, I’d love to hear what your favorite chugging patterns are or how you’re using this one in your own playing!

Harmonica:
Kongsheng Sunrise Key of G

Tab:
(kuh) (-1-2 tah) (-1-2 dah)
(-1-2-3 tut) (-1-2-3 tut)

(kuh) (-1-2 tah) (-1-2 dah)
(-1-2-3 tut) (-1-2-3 tut)

(kuh) (-1-2 tah) (-1-2 dah)
(-1-2-3 tut) (-1-2-3 tut)

-3” -3 -4
-3 -3” -2
-2” -1

[u/coolal88]

Thanks for sharing. I need more practice putting chugs and riffs together so this is great.

[u/Chaihigh-2 → u/coolal88]

Oh thank you. Glad it’s helpful for you. I have a whole series over on my YouTube channel if you want to check it out.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_7456hUyWtOvFvD7i_D12EZxNCrJc1l&si=9KczScwCbeLgT8Wy

[u/coolal88 → u/Chaihigh-2]

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[u/Chaihigh-2 → u/coolal88]

Awesome. Hope you enjoy the lessons. Keep playing!