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Thanks for watching and the comment, Ryan!

Thank you so much. I try to emphasize building a fuller tone with all of my students, especially on bends and overbends. Still in progress here but a lot further than some people who have been playing for 20+ years.

Thank you, Gig! I hope you’re getting a chance to play your bass harmonica a lot!

@@BoazKimMusic I am!! thanks!! It almost sounds like i know what i am doing!

That’s really great! Looking forward to hearing some bass from you!

It was at about 90% speed when I played it as I was learning it. I just barely got it up to 110% of the speed a few days later.

Thank you, Pat! Lots of different kinds of harmonicas in this one. Did you ever play a chord harmonica?

I have and we worked on a few classic blues harmonica standards but they have certain songs they need to play with their school band that is not too blues based.

Thank you, Adam!

Yeah. Nobody can be Jon Popper but him, but it was great to learn this iconic solo of his from a legendary song.

Does he need to? 😅

Not too well! I can whistle and play through the Harlem Globetrotter’s iconic theme song, though!

The mic has some issues with feedback easily and picking up ambient sounds, but is somewhat easier to use than a standard vocal mic on a stand. In the right setting, it’ll work well. If playing through an amp, you’ll need much more wattage than a bass guitar for example, and hope you don’t feedback. The mic is the Suzuki bass harmonica mic.

@@BoazKimMusic I was just chatting with Winslow about you and harmonica mic for bass. I do play mostly with a full on electric band but I do also bring the volume down for mellow gigs. It would be fun to add some effects and stuff to experiment but a regular mic doesn’t help. Now for feed back you can get a pedal like the lone wolf and the noise reduction of boss it helped me with ambient sounds with other mics that catch the ambience and that might help you. Anyway I would love to boy one mic and try.

True about the antifeedback pedals. I have used it with the bass out of necessity and it works pretty well. Depends on the room/band setting, though. The mic definitely helps. I’d love to learn how to design my own as some of these don’t quite have the tone control options I’d like for the different sound/tone options for bass harmonica.

Can I use that mic or any Suzuki series mics for bass harmonica on Honher bass harps? Winslow said no but he actually recommended me to ask you.

I don’t know but glad you are enjoying the music.

Hi Timothy. I think I have it. Can you send me an email through my website? www.boazkimmusic.com

It’s a challenge for sure!

It’s always good to see schools in the US that continue to have a functional music program, especially ones with more than one teacher teaching the different music classes. Usually this essential subject is one of the first to get funding cut, and even totally removing it.

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It is a pretty cool solo. Definitely tough parts in it!

That’s so awesome! The harmonica is truly a great instrument. I hope you enjoy it. Btw, I recommend starting with a Hohner Special 20 in C to start with. That’s a lower-mid priced harmonica but it’s a very consistent build with a good playing quality and tone, compared to some cheaper models not made by Hohner.

Yes, it is the key of D.

Thank you so much! It’s a pretty exciting journey with trying to get harmonica included in schools!

Thank you, Pat!

Thank you so much! I might be performing this solo in Baltimore next March so I’ll be revisiting it soon.

Thank you! I think Aaron (they/them) did really well. They were placed in the very front this time, too.

Much appreciated, Bry!

@@SAnd-if9sm is the flapping constant or only for a short time when you fill it with air?

Hi! Only a short time when I fill it with air.

You will have to check for the condition of the flap. If it’s really bent or dry-not flexible, that isn’t good. A little noise is common when you fill the bellows.

@@BoazKimMusicthank you! What do you mean by dry?

@SAnd-if9sm Often they are made with leather. They should be very soft and pliable. If it is dried out as leather does as it gets older, it’ll become stiff, bent out of shape, and maybe even crack.

Thank you so much! It’s definitely a challenging solo!

Thank you for watching!

Thank you so much! Yeah, Jon Popper and this song are amazing.

Playing chord harmonica is fun and athletic!

@@michellebeaulieu9487 A reputable dealer would not send you a used one if it is labeled as new. Sometimes you’ll find people sell them used, which I’d recommend getting it cleaned and sanitized before playing.

Hi! Yes, I slowed down this song to learn it as Jon's playing is lightning fast in this solo. There are parts of Run Around, during the 2nd solo, that I think are much more rhythmically and technically difficult. Any recordings of you playing it?

Thank you for watching!

Hey Lisa Jeanette! I actually customized this bass harmonica down to that contra C for a recording studio out in California. Lucky them! It was a big job, and apparently went to use for a very big client. I would love to make myself one, though it really does push the functionality of the free reeds, at least within the constraints of the design of these.

I was literally searching how to do a more passable singing voice, and found myself on a video of my childhood band singing

That’s great, Dax! I hope you start to play harmonica again.

Haha! Do you also play harmonica? Yes, to work on the bass and chord harmonicas it’s a lot of work! Thankfully they don’t need constant work as long as you take preventative measures. But when something goes wrong, or slight tuning of notes, it can take a long time so you don’t accidentally damage something else.

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you so much! I’m happy you enjoyed it!

Thank you so much for your comment!

Thank you so much for your comment! I’m happy you enjoyed it!

Thank you! I think the short should loop by itself.

@@BoazKimMusic turns out it does!

@@BoazKimMusic going to be kicking off a podcast soon... Is it possible to licence this performance for my intro? Really cloudy on this but would love to figure it out.

That's a good question. I have a feeling you cannot use it without permission from Blues Traveler.

@@BoazKimMusic I was pondering that but then wondered if when a person "covers" or simply "plays" a song does their performance become the "permission of use" point. Thoughts?

I’m not understanding why this harmonica wouldn’t suit you for those songs when the other harmonicas you listed apparently do. The Super 64X has an extra octave of range compared to a 270 or Saxony.

I think it depends on the country that you live in for the pricing but it's one of the higher end of chromatic harmonicas that Hohner makes. Also, for the complexities of making a double thick reedplate harmonica. Check in with your local music store to see if they supply Hohner harmonicas. If they don't have one in stock, the should be able to order one for you.

Oh yes. The lower range especially is unique and powerful!

What is the price of the suer 64? How much does it cost? I need the one with 16 holes. I need to know how it can be sent to Morocco.

It might depend on the Hohner dealers in your country. Please check your local music shop and they might have it or be able to order one for you.

Thank you for your comment! I hope you enjoyed the solo!

Good question. I'm making those coughing sounds on the blow notes/chords for a different articulation and stylistic purposes. Nothing about getting rid of excess air or anything faulty with the harmonica.