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If you are trying to expand your harmonica vocabulary, how about some Modal Jazz? Miles’ classic tune “Nardis” fits like a glove on a G harp. I’ll show you how to play the melody and solo over the changes (no overblows/overdraws). And for different flavors, I also play it on C and A harps. It’s more challenging but it sounds great. The tune has a standard AABA form, but uses the Phrygian Mode and a well-known Middle Eastern scale, unusual for a Jazz standard. Made famous by pianist Bill Evans, jazz musicians have been playing this mystical modal jazz tune since it was first recorded. “Nardis” by Miles Davis, 1958 0:00 Analyzing Nardis- scales, chords, etc. 2:25 Playing Nardis on a G harp 6:10 Playing Nardis on a C harp 7:44 Playing Nardis on an A harp 9:17 Bonus scene- Miserlou The harmonicas I use in this video: G harp: Hohner Marine Band with Special 20 reed coverplates customized by Joe Filisko ~2003; C harp: Hohner Rocket; A harp: Hohner Marine Band with Special 20 reed coverplates customized by Joe Filisko 2020