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What are "positions" on the harmonica?
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In response to a viewr's question, in this video I explain what harmonica players mean when they talk about "positions" on the harmonica - and how knowing about different positions can help you has a harp player. I am using a Seydel 1847 classic harmonica in the key of C (and demonstrating with the help of a piano....)
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Dov Hammer "Genuine"
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Dov Hammer's original song "Genuine" (music & lyrics by Dov Hammer) Produced by Dave Specter & Dov Hammer Recorded, mixed and mastered by Blaise Barton at Joyride studio,Chicago, IL on August 23. 2023 Dov Hammer - vocals and harmonica Dave Specter - guitar Marty Binder - Drums Rodrigo Mantovani - Upright bass Brother John Kattke - piano Video by David Holcombe ("Soft Cage Films") FOLLOW DOV HAM...
Dov Hammer with the Chicago Blues Allstars "Last night" (Little Walter song)
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Dov Hammer perfroms "Last night" (music & lyrics by Marion Walter Jacobs) live in the studio in Chicago Produced by Dave Specter & Dov Hammer Recorded, mixed and mastered by Blaise Barton at Joyride studio,Chicago, IL on August 23. 2023 Dov Hammer - vocals and harmonica Dave Specter - guitar Marty Binder - Drums Rodrigo Mantovani - Upright bass Brother John Kattke - piano Video by David Holcomb...
Comping - how to accompany a singer or a soloist on harmonica
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ In this video I discuss and demonstrate how to "comp" on the harmonica - backing up a singer or a soloist. I am using a Seydel Blues Session harmonica in the key of D (Playing in 2nd position, that is the music is in the key of A)
Dov Hammer & Assaf Rozov "I shall be released" (Bob Dylan song)
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Dov Hammer and Assaf Rozov perform Bob Dylan's song live at "Tassa" in Jaffa, Israel, on December 8, 2023 Video courtesy of Tali and Oren Nitzan FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7HxMnQvvbY8xIH8NDqy5t3 ITunes: music.apple.com/us/artist/dov-ha...
Every breath you take (Police song)- Harmonica instrumental version
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Dov Hammer plays the Police's song on a Seydel session steel harmonica on the key of D (low) FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7HxMnQvvbY8xIH8NDqy5t3 ITunes: music.apple.com/us/artist/dov-hammer/73231769 BandCamp: dovhammer.bandcamp.com/music
Play "Ticket to ride" on the harmonica
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ In this tutorial I show how I play the Beatles song "Ticket to ride" on a diatonic harmonica. First I show the notes (with tabs), then the ittle tricks that help me "Blues it up" I am using a Seydel mongrel diatonic harmonica in the key of A...
"Ticket to ride" ( Beatles song)- Blues harmonica version
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Bluesin' up a Beatles song... with a Seydel mongrel harp in the key of A
Playing the Blues scale (in 2nd position)
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ On this tutorial I demonstrate playing the Blues scale in crossharp (2nd position) - a great way to start improvising Blues! The harmonica is a Seydel 1847 Noble in the key of A
On the road again - I play it MY way....
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ On this tutorial I talk about how - and WHY - I play "On the road again" (as well as other songs) differently from the original versions.... The harmonica is a Seydel 1847 Noble in the key of A
Learn to play "On the road again" (by Canned Heat)
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: / hammerblues In this tutorial I will show you the intro riff of "On the road again" as played by the late great Alan "Blind owl" Wilson I am using a Seydel 1847 Noble harmonica in the key of A Listen to the original studio recording by Canned heat (on some of the li...
Play 3rd position on the harmonica
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ In this tutorial I introduce playing 3rd position I am using a Seydel solist pro harmonica in the key of A 3rd position keys: Song key Harp key A G Bb Ab B A C Bb Db B D C Eb Db E D F Eb F# E G F Ab F#
Blow Bends - bending the high notes on the harmonica
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ In this tutorial I introduce bending the high notes - bending BLOW notes on holes 8, 9 and 10 I am using a Seydel Blues favorite harmonica in the key of G I suggest learning draw bends before starting to blow bend - check out my tutorial on t...
Dov Hammer "On the road again" (Canned heat cover) live at SPAH 2023
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ Dov Hammer performs Canned Heat's song "On the road again" at the Blues Blow-off at SPAH (Society for the preservation and advancement of the harmonica) , St. Louis, MO, USA, August 2023 Video courtesy of Patrice Rayon
Dov Hammer "Sugar, sugar" live at SPAH 2023
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FOR MORE MUSIC BY DOV HAMMER GO TO: www.dovhammer.com/ Download Dov Hammer's music at dovhammer.bandcamp.com/ Follow on Facebook: HammerBlues/ Dov Hammer performs his original song "Sugar, Sugar" (Lyrics and music - Dov Hammer) - live at SPAH (Society for preservation and advancement of the harmonica), St. Louis, MO, USA, August 2023 Video courtesy of Patrice Rayon
Dov Hammer & Assaf Rozov "The Weight" (Live, May 2023)
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Dov Hammer & Assaf Rozov "The Weight" (Live, May 2023)
Dov Hammer & Assaf Rozov - Peepin' & Hidin' (Live at Bet Hayotzer, Tel Aviv, May 2023)
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Dov Hammer & Assaf Rozov - Peepin' & Hidin' (Live at Bet Hayotzer, Tel Aviv, May 2023)
Beginning to bend - how to bend notes on the harmonica
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Beginning to bend - how to bend notes on the harmonica
Express yourself! - making your harmonica solos talk
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Express yourself! - making your harmonica solos talk
Harmonica practice - my warmup routine
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Harmonica practice - my warmup routine
Dov Hammer "Secret smile" - live at the Jerusalem harmonica festival 2022
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Dov Hammer "Secret smile" - live at the Jerusalem harmonica festival 2022
Choose your weapon! or - which harmonica should I play?
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Choose your weapon! or - which harmonica should I play?
Dov Hammer live at the Jerusalem harmonica festival 2022
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Dov Hammer live at the Jerusalem harmonica festival 2022
Play Blues in first position on the harmonica - and play "Hoochie coochie man"
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Play Blues in first position on the harmonica - and play "Hoochie coochie man"
Dov Hammer & The Allstars "Like a rolling stone"
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Dov Hammer & The Allstars "Like a rolling stone"
Dov Hammer & The Allstars -Israel's greatest Blues band LIVE!!
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Dov Hammer & The Allstars -Israel's greatest Blues band LIVE!!
Dov Hammer & The Allstars "Last night"
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Dov Hammer & The Allstars "Last night"
Learn to control your attack - legato and staccato on harmonica
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Learn to control your attack - legato and staccato on harmonica
Learn to improve your harmonica tone - part 2
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Learn to improve your harmonica tone - part 2

Komentáře

  • @pedroec4ti
    @pedroec4ti Před 15 dny

    Love your videos. Thank you. Will you be doing a Part II of "On the Road again"?

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 14 dny

      Thank you - I'm really glad you enjoyed it!! I haven't thought about a part 2 yet, but maybe I'll get back to it :)

  • @risaorellana7906
    @risaorellana7906 Před 29 dny

    Best ever!

  • @orionedwin
    @orionedwin Před měsícem

    Lovely original version!!!

  • @IMGreat101A
    @IMGreat101A Před měsícem

    drippin'!!

  • @fjrboy
    @fjrboy Před měsícem

    Good stuff

  • @brigittelloyd2990
    @brigittelloyd2990 Před měsícem

    this song touches my heart and soul. 🙂

  • @georgerism
    @georgerism Před měsícem

    thats so righteous!!!!

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 2 měsíci

    The tongue block. Sounds Dynamic. Add a lot to the performance. And another great tutorial.Thank you very much

  • @luckyman8265
    @luckyman8265 Před 2 měsíci

    Dzięki 👍

  • @luckyman8265
    @luckyman8265 Před 2 měsíci

    Może jakieś wskazówki jak z pozycjami do gry rocka, ballad, country. Wskazówki do ćwiczeń szybkości, sposobu na dobre solówki. Choć solówki to trzeba samemu wymyślić. Ale parę takich rad od fachowca.

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 2 měsíci

      These aresome important subjects and I will try to address them in the near future. Meanwhile check out this lesson on soloing czcams.com/video/pOdLfKvoD1Q/video.htmlsi=vmshXGWsGzyqrA2a and these technique excersizes - do them long enough with a metronome and your speed will begin to pick up, too czcams.com/video/IdJR_HhUxFs/video.htmlsi=eWxW6Dgud_nApQ70

  • @luckyman8265
    @luckyman8265 Před 2 měsíci

    Dla mnie w utworze "On the road again" harmonijka lepiej brzmiała w ustach Boba Hite'a ale ja się na tym nie znam

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 2 měsíci

      No question, Bob Hite was a great player too :) But I have always loved Alan Wilson's playing and have been very much influenced by him

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 2 měsíci

    You definitely put the time in

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 2 měsíci

    I dig a Hammer blues

  • @LiorPoratMusic
    @LiorPoratMusic Před 2 měsíci

    Great Song Dov

  • @luckyman8265
    @luckyman8265 Před 2 měsíci

    Zasubskrybowałem i korzystam z porad, dzięki

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 2 měsíci

      Thank yoou - I am glad you found it helpful!!

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 2 měsíci

    I'll call that really good blues

  • @dirtworshiper2800
    @dirtworshiper2800 Před 2 měsíci

    Appreciate all your vids. A guy can always learn something everyday. Thanks.

  • @corvuscrack9505
    @corvuscrack9505 Před 2 měsíci

    Yeah nice powerful introduction ! useful observations . Thanks a lot🙏🎼🎵🎶

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for watching, I'm really glad you found it helpful!

    • @corvuscrack9505
      @corvuscrack9505 Před 2 měsíci

      @@hammerblues it was a pleasure 🙌

  • @Harpe..r
    @Harpe..r Před 3 měsíci

    It's so cool!

  • @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb
    @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @ramblin_harp
    @ramblin_harp Před 3 měsíci

    Best instruction I remember ever seeing on this tune! Thanks man 🙏💙🎶🙌

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    Heavy metal

  • @sas6561
    @sas6561 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice clear instructions on kind of a hard intro ... Thanks Hammer Man!!!

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😎

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    Tone and tempo

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    5:09 5:11 I got some old vintage vinyl records today.James Cotten first released 😅❤

  • @MrSYL12
    @MrSYL12 Před 3 měsíci

    Dov ,Greetings from Goa this song is mind blowing mate. I love it to the core. PLz Plz can you provide us with a backing track to this song ? Thanks Dov.

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much - I am very happy you like my song! I am an old-school guy, kind of technologically challenged, and I wouldn't know how to make a backing tack for this. I recorded it live in the studio and the sound engineer mixed and mastered it with the cocals and harmonica, I don't have the backing seperate....

    • @MrSYL12
      @MrSYL12 Před 2 měsíci

      @@hammerblues Thats Okay. But remember the song is fantastic. Job well done. Thanks Dov.

  • @MrSYL12
    @MrSYL12 Před 3 měsíci

    Dov, Plz also put your backing tracks to songs you sing n play the Harp. Thanks

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Unfortunately, I am "technologically challenged" and am not really proficient at creating tracks. Most of the things I discuss on these tutorials can be practiced using a regular 12 bar blues backing track, of which there are many good ones you can find on youtube.....

  • @MrSYL12
    @MrSYL12 Před 3 měsíci

    i love the way you explain harmonica ! You are a gr8 TEACHER

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you very much - I am glad you find it helpful!

  • @MrSYL12
    @MrSYL12 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome tutorial Dov!

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙏

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    Easy going blues

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome That's still put you something in the mail.

  • @WarrenFloyd-xr2js
    @WarrenFloyd-xr2js Před 3 měsíci

    I often write songs on the fly, you are 100percent right,if you like you can use any of my music,all copyright free,i play because I love to see people smile😎👍

  • @WarrenFloyd-xr2js
    @WarrenFloyd-xr2js Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent 👍😎

  • @WarrenFloyd-xr2js
    @WarrenFloyd-xr2js Před 3 měsíci

    Btw,i rarely use backing tracks,love playing live with un familiar bands in public,no stage fright here 😎👍

  • @WarrenFloyd-xr2js
    @WarrenFloyd-xr2js Před 3 měsíci

    Something i have learned,never over think it,just let it flow,it works for me,if you like, all of my music is free no copyright ever use and enjoy, keep rocking brother!!!

  • @WarrenFloyd-xr2js
    @WarrenFloyd-xr2js Před 3 měsíci

    Damn, you are old school!!!!, keep rocking!!!!

  • @WarrenFloyd-xr2js
    @WarrenFloyd-xr2js Před 3 měsíci

    Keep rocking, glad i found you 😎👍

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it!

  • @WarrenFloyd-xr2js
    @WarrenFloyd-xr2js Před 3 měsíci

    Blues must be felt, not just played, i know, been there, you know.,. ...

  • @WarrenFloyd-xr2js
    @WarrenFloyd-xr2js Před 3 měsíci

    I play blues,self taught,love it, subbed

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    ❤ Great Blues

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    Those trips to Chicago have paid off for you ,Dov.✌🏽

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    Nice set, ✌🏽✨️

  • @DolevF-xe5uf
    @DolevF-xe5uf Před 3 měsíci

    the Focus of the diatonic harmonica is amazing for me , its about almost 3 years i listen to black flags , and two dialog between acoustic guitar and we all should remember tony rice . i know , its rare- but this magic still alive , we just dont need David Copperfield for this .

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you ! Yes absolutely, music is the most magical thing there is!

    • @DolevF-xe5uf
      @DolevF-xe5uf Před 3 měsíci

      can play more then 15 soundtrucks , but can never bend like this . i use to play the miesterclassa by hohner and lots of marine band kinds , i have the favorite by zeydel just different sound. i do prefer small holes anyway anyhow. @@hammerblues

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      @@DolevF-xe5uf excellent! keep on playing!

  • @user-et3vf4hg7t
    @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent tutorial , thanks Dov

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it

    • @user-et3vf4hg7t
      @user-et3vf4hg7t Před 3 měsíci

      @@hammerblues I'll stay tuned thank you

  • @ginoemmerich4192
    @ginoemmerich4192 Před 3 měsíci

    I really like how you used the 6 overblow as a transitional note (not a "showoff" note like some do). Real nice acoustic harp. And oh ya, great vocals too!

  • @ginoemmerich4192
    @ginoemmerich4192 Před 3 měsíci

    I really liked the perfect intonation on the 3 draw and that you avoided the major 3rd on the 7 draw. The high note chops were cool too. Oh ya, and excellent vocals!

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks Gino - that means a LOT to me coming from you!

  • @Droulsto
    @Droulsto Před 4 měsíci

    It’s really helps to learn modes, that change ur understanding of how music works c=major,d=minor,e=minor,f=major,g=major, a=minor, b=diminished, in this case with a C harmonica. U can different keys same formula Ionian major Dorian minor Phrygian minor Lydian major Mixolydian major Aeolian minor Locrian diminished

  • @thehighwayband
    @thehighwayband Před 4 měsíci

    This summer I will be 70 years old, in the past I used to play the piano, rhythm guitar, bass and drums but since about fifteen years I was no longer able to because of a nerve disease. But recently I started playing the harmonica and apart of being somewhat short breathed I love it ... I'm back in business and I can play along with my recordings from the past. So thank you for the tips and lessons. Every video clip I watch takes me back in time. What a wonderful feeling. Thank you so very much.

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you! I am eally glad you enjoy them! Stay well 🙏

    • @luckyman8265
      @luckyman8265 Před 3 měsíci

      Ja mam 75 też staram się grać ale mnie brakuje szybkości i pomysłów na improwizację, ale staram się. Ty też nie przestaj, graj

  • @stevejohnson9717
    @stevejohnson9717 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks, Dov!

  • @31416
    @31416 Před 4 měsíci

    Modes or positons?

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 4 měsíci

      They are not exactly the same (you can plaay different modes in the same position ) but using different positions makes playing certain modes easier...

    • @31416
      @31416 Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you. It makes sense. Like in your video on 3rd position it is easier to play in Dorian. Is it what you mean?

    • @hammerblues
      @hammerblues Před 4 měsíci

      yes, exactly. You can play other modes in 3rd position, but if you start at 4 draw and go up, you have the Dorian mode laid out without bends or overblows , so it's very convenient @@31416

    • @31416
      @31416 Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you. Harp on ! 🙏🎶