It's funny to me how many older people there are in the comments, when pretty much everywhere on CZcams is riddled with kids. It's nice to see people still trying to find a new talent later in their lives.
You are the most uplifting teacher. You could be motivational speaker, you confide in the abilities of student you can't even interact with. It's chill.
First off, THANK YOU DAN! My Dear Ol' Dad had a harmonica in his pocket and played a 1953 martin 000-18 guitar. I never learned either of the two instruments. I lost my dad 12-05-19 to cancer. Here I sit with a 1953 martin guitar and a harmonica. I have never felt so compelled in my life to learn both. Been pluckin and have sore finger tips now and get discouraged. Got this harp in my pocket and was very happy to see a video of simple, basic instruction (YOURS). Maybe I can get a good grip on this lesson quicker than that martin. God Bless Ya Brother. Thanks again.
@@stevehill6994 hi, sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad to cancer some years back and he played the Euphonium! He was my best friend and when I think about him now it's always makes me smile. None of us (me or my two brothers) could hardly blow into it never mind get a noise from it!! Lol. I do play the guitar however, so.. The sore fingertips Will go away I promise! Stick with it.. Peace and respect from Ayrshire Scotland✌
@@chrissevier6484 Hi Chris. I haven't practiced for a couple months now but determined to take time for that again since I don't fish in the winter. LOL
Playing Guitar, Ukulele and singing , all Music relieves stress. In todays World , stress is a big part of it. I used to play Harmonica, it’s time to breath again
With my grandfathers death my grandmother is moving out since she had wanted to do that well before his passing. We were clearing out his office and I found his harmonica, and remember he had given me one when I was younger (lost that of course cause I was a dumb kid) but we found his, a basic bluesband harmonica looks like yours. My grandmother let me keep it and I decided I'd try and learn it and your video has helped a lot so thanks!
Hi mate. This is THE most well put tutorial on anything I've ever done. You don't know who's watching this but you support us step by step anyway. Never quit being you mate thanks very much
My dad pass away nearly a year ago I have his harmonica which I want to learn some tune to play a nice tune for his unveiling (blessings of headstone)in 22 days....fingersx
Been using the harmonica as therapy for severe copd. Played as a kid and picked it right up again. Your outlook and technique is outstanding, thank you very much 😎
When I was a truck driver, to keep awake all night as i drove, I got a harmonica, I started learning as I drove, now I can play fair but I'm still learning. My grand parents both played harmonica. Thanks for the VIDEO, William
I used to teach harp many years ago. My friend Steve Cash (harp player for Ozark Mountain Daredevils) once told me the earliest advice he got was to “keep the harp in your pocket. In other words just play. Second thing to learn is to figure out how to play single notes. That’s the hardest thing for beginners. Great video. Thx.
greatest pep talk ever. this is the cutest person ive ever seen. im 14 and so happy that theyre people out there making content to help people do something in their lives rather than fame and money
Very good advice that “wow wow oh wow” bit. I’ve played 30 years and do this but never realised it was the same tongue shape as “wow oh wow” This man is a good teacher!!
hey :) im a fourteen year old girl who ordered a harmonica on a whim but after watching this video i feel really excited to actually learn to play! I never thought of playing a harmonica and have always wanted to be good at some sort of instrument but i could never master the piano or guitar, however i feel more excited to learn the harmonica than i ever did for the other two instruments. I am very excited to learn using these videos and you are a really cool man with a really cool harmonica! thank you :D
Hi Sir…Denmark here🇩🇰🇩🇰 i wanna thank you for making this video ~ i’ve seen 1086 other videos before i Saw your “lesson 1”…your way of teaching is so down to earth…you ain’t a showoff, and that’s a blessing…. I’ve played for 5 dayes and nearly got the train (73%), so im getting there🌞🌞 PLEASE PLEASE make more videos, caurse…..i need you (sound selfish..yet, i bet I’m not the only one, who find you helpfull) Cant wait for being good enough for lesson 2 But….thx🌞🌞
I've watch 3 other guys teaching the Harmonica all very good but you seem to be the one that will work for me. Just order a Harmonica on Ebay should be here tomorrow can't wait to get started .
my late granddaddy played harmonica. I have always wanted to learn. Today I was christmas shopping at TJ Maxx and saw these near the checkout counter. I could not resist. I bought and now you are teaching me. Your teaching style is great.
I like your video for the things you have said about the harmonica. I started playing a kids first act harmonica a year ago and got a box set this Christmas. I have found so much joy from such a simple thing. I am looking forward to continuing this passion for the rest of my life! Thanks for the video!
Very encouraging. Playing inn my truck it's the best advice I've had for a beginner. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks, Nick from Toledo Ohio
Aw man, thanks for this GREAT tutorial! I'm 59 and have no musical talent but have always wanted to learn harmonica. Tried several other youtube tutorials but this is the best one, hands down. I look forward to going through one lesson a night. I want to learn this not only because it's cool and I love Blues, but also because I need something to help me with stress and anxiety. Something healthy. Thanks MrBluez!
We need more teachers like you in the world. There are no harmonica teachers where I live, so the Internet is my only way to go. You are the best teacher I've found! Please upload more.
Watched several teaching videos on here but man you're the best by far. It's really helpful to us beginners that you don't show off your talent at the start like most of the others do - that just makes us feel inadequate. Your teaching method is brilliant. Thanks to you I feel inspired, but please make a few more videos for us dude, you rock.
Excellent lesson! When I first began playing harmonica, it took me weeks to learn how to bend a note or a chord. I wish somebody had explained it just like you did here, with the "wow wow, ooh wow" thing. That was a perfect way to explain it!
turnin 68 next month, but as they say, better late than never. I have a Blues Harp that was passed on from....the past. So, it has had really fine music pass thru it, I'm gonna see if I can ride the waves a little.
I hope you spent $40 on decent professional new C harmonica rather than some hand me down tired, worn out, and or in need of serious overhaul clunker ;) New reeds to break in etc
Wow! I just did the "wow wow u wow" thing, and oh my god! It's like a golden road towards the draw bends and blow bends appeared before me! I could somehow play them before, but with no clear idea as to the mouth position, so they wouldn't always come out as I wanted. Thank you so much! :-)
You are an excellent teacher, sir. You demonstrated how to play in a way that almost anyone can understand. I've watched alot of videos on how to make a start with playing this wonderful instrument and this is by far the best video. Thank you!
I just purchased my first harmonica and I’m excited to learn. I watched several of your videos and they seem to be short but informative verses some of these other videos are so long where you’re getting frustrated just watching. I hope to learn many ways of learning to play while keeping it fun and interesting.
My 5yr old grandson got one for christmas,loves it . I will watch your channel to hopefully and help keep his interest learn something new but keep it fun .Thanks
Im the person that makes everybody laugh. It started as a joke.I got the harmonica that use to belong to my wife's grandfather. He was nicknamed BLACK GIANT(r.i.p.), he owned and played this thing all the time so im told. I am a music lover,always wanted to play multiple musical instruments. Piano, guitar, drums, trumpet etc. I love practicing and learning this thing. I love music so this allows me the opportunity to study and learn more. Especially blues and rock n roll. I can go on and on. I'm greatful for all lessons. THANK you Mr.
You are awesome!! My grandson is interested in learning. He has a short attention span right now but there's no doubt that I will eventually hear him practicing what you just taught. I love the way you say, "if you don't get it just right, it doesn't matter.". I may just decide to learn how to play it myself. LOL 🤣🤣 SERIOUSLY, Thank you! 🙏🥰🙏
MrBluez57; As the last comment before me (a year ago) I must admit that as far as teaching one to play the harmonica, and being patient and 'instructive' along the way, you far surpass anyone else on CZcams! Thanks for the encouragement...
Hahaha...Bob Ross..that's a pretty cool comparison. We have heard of Bob Ross in Australia too. I was at a friend's memorium yesterday and a friend of the deceased play a guitar version of the Piano Man. He was in his 80s but captured all the harmony and friendship they shared of 45 years. Speaking to him later I asked if he had considered adding a Harmonica to his piece...WTF...sing, play guitar and blow a harp. I'll leave that to a younger man with good lungs. We talked and I asked if the Harmonica would match him note for note or just come in for a solo or just add a riff or a highlight of harp notes. I've taught myself how to play...ironically the first Homer representative post war WWII was my Uncle. I didn't learn the recorder, or the Organ, or Piano, or Accordion...or the humble Harmonica. Nope they sent me off to learn the Hawaiian Guitar. That's when I figured out I was either a dummy or a genious. Man I just couldn't learn what a note was on sheet music. There were 30 people strumming. Just learned to play be ear. 40 years later pushed by well meaning girlfriend to learn the blues. I already had those with the Hawaiian Guitar. Again 30 plus people a blowing and a sucking. I ran out screaming NOOOO in the key of Shreak ! I happen to be in a music shop looking for the Soprano Set 6. I looked up and saw a DVD set called...Getting started on the Harmonica....now why didn't all the former people perhaps think of that. Lullabies , kids ditties like 3 blind mice..even God save the Queen. They are already in your head. Just for fun, I'd whistle my way to and from work using the exercise to breathe...but without stopping whistling. Then I'd transpose the notes in my head to numbers on a 10 hole Diatonic. Slowly learning to bend note and do wider note. I can't use my tongue to block but a mostly nail the song that pops outta my head...within 3 or 4 numbers of blow or suck, I refine it later by transposing the tune...to read a week or so later to muscle memory the tune. I loves my dozen or so harps. Never share it with anyone...especially in these covid times. I've always wanted to do riders in the storm.. But you got to alter a known note to play what the extra player in Morrison's band used. He disguised his well known name...played under a Pseudonym...he was part of another rival band. His record label would not have been IMPRESSED....man I can head the riff in my mind right now. I'm subscribed to you now and will follow your easy method of teaching. Onya Mate !!! Translated To That's..." Good on you Mate "
Thankyou sir and GOd bless you... I can play all types of songs nd after these years can now bend.. Still I am impressed with. The train.. I cleaned my G harp under hot water and I am getting noises out of it I never have before by like you say. Changing the chamber in my mouth.. Love this instrument... John ..
Like this video! So many people try to teach us Harmonica, but a lot of people use different terms, blow and suck...... and al other kind of thinks. I wish every body should say blow and draw than I understand what they are talking about! ❤🙏🏻
This is so amazing...truly! I randomly typed in harmonica songs taught simply for my 5 year old daughter who randomly chose a harmonica at a Wal-Mart as her toy today....I found it interesting bc The sounds of a harmoica have always made me feel extremely happy and peaceful-pulling....etc NEVER told my 5 year old,lol! It's so weird and so neat....its HAPPY.... Well,I figured to help her understand the universal part of the beauty in a harmonica...she should see others playing! And we got this video... I'm happy with it...I can see and feel the love you have for the sounds you can produce with your harmonica...idk-but THANK YOU
Thanks for your lesson Dave, in Costa Rica we don´t have many Harmonica players, and it has been hard to find someone to teach me, but this first lesson was fun and I´m looking forward to learning more. Pura Vida!
What a brilliant video, you are a great instructor! I just bought my first harmonica and will be following you and your further techniques...thank you for making it seem so possible!!!
Just picked up a marine band 1986. Used to watch my dad play as a kid. Now im a recording engineer and looking to add to arsenal. Subscribed. Loved your videos thanks for teaching me harp!
Who and why would give this thumbs down? Trying to help and encourage anyone to try and do anything different with no pressure or any consequences ??? I don’t get hate. Hating life or hating anything good or positive. This is a great video that simply tells everyone to have confidence and to just have fun while attempting to play a musical instrument. I loved it. I thought it was great 👍🏿
Thank you so much.. I saw so many videos and no one said dont be so discouraged with it.. I was really disappointed on the way of not be able to play this instrument properly.. Thanks for uplifting.. Now i know that i can do it and i will
Thanks for the info brother. 👍 my dad played harmonica. He passed away in 17. We didn’t have the best relationship but the last year of his life we really got close. I’m gonna lean this to and think of my old man when I play. Thanks again for the lessons buddy.
I feel like a Fallout New Vegas NPC is teaching me the harmonica
😂 true Though
It's the Godfather's Luca Brasi, actually.
YES!!!
@@hellblazer681 0ll
I've been there time to go back to New Vegas 😆
You’re the Bob Ross of harmonica teachers.
i see this comment under literally any harmonica youtuber. a good like farm i suppose.
And that just struck me so true! Wholesomeness. Carl Rogers, Bob Ross and now Sylvester Stallone playing the harp :D
you did make it easy n explained so well! im goin ta lesson number 2 now;)
Huh
More like the Mob Boss
It's funny to me how many older people there are in the comments, when pretty much everywhere on CZcams is riddled with kids. It's nice to see people still trying to find a new talent later in their lives.
"...I`m 61 and never off CZcams....maybe..." X=0D
Woah
That's because us older folks, as you put it, LOL!, don't usually say anything unless it's worth talking about or they actually have something to say.
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You are the most uplifting teacher. You could be motivational speaker, you confide in the abilities of student you can't even interact with. It's chill.
Rihanna
Hi you have inspired me to start trying at the age of 67 years old
@@alexblue6991
Hey...how are you going with the Harmonica. You said you were inspired to learn only 2 years ago...did you?
First off, THANK YOU DAN! My Dear Ol' Dad had a harmonica in his pocket and played a 1953 martin 000-18 guitar. I never learned either of the two instruments. I lost my dad 12-05-19 to cancer. Here I sit with a 1953 martin guitar and a harmonica. I have never felt so compelled in my life to learn both. Been pluckin and have sore finger tips now and get discouraged. Got this harp in my pocket and was very happy to see a video of simple, basic instruction (YOURS). Maybe I can get a good grip on this lesson quicker than that martin. God Bless Ya Brother. Thanks again.
Would you like to swap your guitar for a case of harmonicas?
I may not be able to play that guitar too well but won't let it go.
@@stevehill6994 hi, sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad to cancer some years back and he played the Euphonium! He was my best friend and when I think about him now it's always makes me smile. None of us (me or my two brothers) could hardly blow into it never mind get a noise from it!! Lol. I do play the guitar however, so.. The sore fingertips Will go away I promise! Stick with it.. Peace and respect from Ayrshire Scotland✌
Sorry to hear about your dad, have you stuck with it and learned much? Just wondering how your journey is going. I want to start learning harmonica.
@@chrissevier6484 Hi Chris. I haven't practiced for a couple months now but determined to take time for that again since I don't fish in the winter. LOL
Playing Guitar, Ukulele and singing , all Music relieves stress. In todays World , stress is a big part of it.
I used to play Harmonica, it’s time to breath again
With my grandfathers death my grandmother is moving out since she had wanted to do that well before his passing. We were clearing out his office and I found his harmonica, and remember he had given me one when I was younger (lost that of course cause I was a dumb kid) but we found his, a basic bluesband harmonica looks like yours. My grandmother let me keep it and I decided I'd try and learn it and your video has helped a lot so thanks!
I'm sorry about your grandfather
Mamaspeeder are you good
2020 and I feel like I should personally meet him. Great teacher...blessed up
Mathew Rym he needs to make more
I’ve feel like I met him through my harmonica and from his lessons.
Hi mate. This is THE most well put tutorial on anything I've ever done. You don't know who's watching this but you support us step by step anyway. Never quit being you mate thanks very much
I started playing the harmonica like 5-10 minutes ago and I can play most of silent night
Httyd Forever I see you are a man of culture , watching that animated tutorial series,
i just got a 4 dollar harmonica and i love it
Heyo
Pokejerk360 RIP MAN !
The technique on this video is not so good
Omg! My daughter and I are playing my grandfather's harmonicas and I have never been so encouraged and excited, you are amazing!!!
My dad pass away nearly a year ago I have his harmonica which I want to learn some tune to play a nice tune for his unveiling (blessings of headstone)in 22 days....fingersx
Im 72 been playing guitar for 50 years now i wanna play harmonica.you got me started! Thanks
Been using the harmonica as therapy for severe copd. Played as a kid and picked it right up again. Your outlook and technique is outstanding, thank you very much 😎
More than the enjoyment of the music, the brotherhood of music is what most musicians enjoy. This man is a brother.
When I was a truck driver, to keep awake all night as i drove, I got a harmonica, I started learning as I drove, now I can play fair but I'm still learning. My grand parents both played harmonica. Thanks for the VIDEO, William
I used to teach harp many years ago. My friend Steve Cash (harp player for Ozark Mountain Daredevils) once told me the earliest advice he got was to “keep the harp in your pocket. In other words just play.
Second thing to learn is to figure out how to play single notes. That’s the hardest thing for beginners. Great video. Thx.
greatest pep talk ever. this is the cutest person ive ever seen. im 14 and so happy that theyre people out there making content to help people do something in their lives rather than fame and money
Thanks for your help! Just got my first harmonica today at age 54. This is already helping my stress. I hope to keep learning from you.
Tom Wells it's been two years since you wtote this comment I hope you are a better harmonica player and I hope you are okay and have a nice day sir 😊
Very good advice that “wow wow oh wow” bit. I’ve played 30 years and do this but never realised it was the same tongue shape as “wow oh wow”
This man is a good teacher!!
hey :) im a fourteen year old girl who ordered a harmonica on a whim but after watching this video i feel really excited to actually learn to play! I never thought of playing a harmonica and have always wanted to be good at some sort of instrument but i could never master the piano or guitar, however i feel more excited to learn the harmonica than i ever did for the other two instruments. I am very excited to learn using these videos and you are a really cool man with a really cool harmonica! thank you :D
Hi Sir…Denmark here🇩🇰🇩🇰 i wanna thank you for making this video ~ i’ve seen 1086 other videos before i Saw your “lesson 1”…your way of teaching is so down to earth…you ain’t a showoff, and that’s a blessing….
I’ve played for 5 dayes and nearly got the train (73%), so im getting there🌞🌞
PLEASE PLEASE make more videos, caurse…..i need you (sound selfish..yet, i bet I’m not the only one, who find you helpfull)
Cant wait for being good enough for lesson 2
But….thx🌞🌞
14 YEARS, but it was the RIGHT VIDEO. The algorithm worked to provide relevant content as NEEDED. Great video thanks!
I love how with a harmonica, everyone's tone is different and unique to themselves.
Mine sounds so different not even funny
I just bought one this week and I had no idea how to do the wah-wah. Thank you very much brother. God bless you as well!
Well i'm 60 years old and you have just given me a new hobby. Plus i couldn't live without my music. Thank you so much.
I've watch 3 other guys teaching the Harmonica all very good but you seem to be the one that will work for me. Just order a Harmonica on Ebay should be here tomorrow can't wait to get started .
just read this hope you are still playing. I just started and what a great teacher.
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Holy smokes. Your the man. I never used a harmonica before and after this lesson I started jamming out to a train lol . Absolutely amazing thank you
Love the history of the harmonica.. Cheers lad il be rocking and rolling in Eire 🇮🇪🍀🎶
my late granddaddy played harmonica. I have always wanted to learn. Today I was christmas shopping at TJ Maxx and saw these near the checkout counter. I could not resist. I bought and now you are teaching me. Your teaching style is great.
Wow! You teach it so easily! My bucket list: learn the harmonica! Going to go drive my family crazy now practicing my train and wow wow! 🎶🚂🎶🚂🎶
I like your video for the things you have said about the harmonica. I started playing a kids first act harmonica a year ago and got a box set this Christmas. I have found so much joy from such a simple thing. I am looking forward to continuing this passion for the rest of my life! Thanks for the video!
Very encouraging. Playing inn my truck it's the best advice I've had for a beginner. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks, Nick from Toledo Ohio
I really wish you made more tutorials it helps me more than any of them you explain it so well! I’m waiting on a lesson 3!!
Aw man, thanks for this GREAT tutorial! I'm 59 and have no musical talent but have always wanted to learn harmonica. Tried several other youtube tutorials but this is the best one, hands down. I look forward to going through one lesson a night. I want to learn this not only because it's cool and I love Blues, but also because I need something to help me with stress and anxiety. Something healthy. Thanks MrBluez!
Would love if you continued the series.
This guy is so awesome, never gotten better vibes from a CZcams tutorial, most encouraging person ever, thank you for this video
We need more teachers like you in the world. There are no harmonica teachers where I live, so the Internet is my only way to go. You are the best teacher I've found! Please upload more.
Watched several teaching videos on here but man you're the best by far. It's really helpful to us beginners that you don't show off your talent at the start like most of the others do - that just makes us feel inadequate. Your teaching method is brilliant. Thanks to you I feel inspired, but please make a few more videos for us dude, you rock.
Excellent lesson! When I first began playing harmonica, it took me weeks to learn how to bend a note or a chord. I wish somebody had explained it just like you did here, with the "wow wow, ooh wow" thing. That was a perfect way to explain it!
IF NO ONE HAS TOLD YOU LATELY... YOU'RE AWESOME & DOING A GREAT JOB💯 MUCH LOVE MR... GRATITUDE FOR THE LESSON.
you rock man I have this harmonica my uncle gave me when i was so young and im picking it up while in quarantine! thanks man! God bless
turnin 68 next month, but as they say, better late than never. I have a Blues Harp that was passed on from....the past. So, it has had really fine music pass thru it, I'm gonna see if I can ride the waves a little.
I wish I could say,
I hope you spent $40 on decent professional new C harmonica rather than some hand me down tired, worn out, and or in need of serious overhaul clunker ;) New reeds to break in etc
How's the progress?
@@MintMent0s lmao hes propably dead already
@@badnews7241 your name says it all lmao
With your teaching I can do more about playing my harmonica. Thanks
From one teacher (of language) to another you did this amazingly mate. Time for episode two...
You sir have a soothing style of speaking. Thank you for your help!
What a wonderful positive attitude you have MrBluez, a terrific first lesson, roll on that train!
Wow! I just did the "wow wow u wow" thing, and oh my god! It's like a golden road towards the draw bends and blow bends appeared before me! I could somehow play them before, but with no clear idea as to the mouth position, so they wouldn't always come out as I wanted. Thank you so much! :-)
Bob Rainbow yup
You are an excellent teacher, sir. You demonstrated how to play in a way that almost anyone can understand. I've watched alot of videos on how to make a start with playing this wonderful instrument and this is by far the best video. Thank you!
this has been the best video on how to play the harmonica
THANK YOU SO MUCH
I just purchased my first harmonica and I’m excited to learn. I watched several of your videos and they seem to be short but informative verses some of these other videos are so long where you’re getting frustrated just watching. I hope to learn many ways of learning to play while keeping it fun and interesting.
Before I start watching further, I appreciate your care and concern for the student. Makes it great already.
My 5yr old grandson got one for christmas,loves it .
I will watch your channel to hopefully and help keep his interest learn something
new but keep it fun .Thanks
Great lesson and great personality
I’ve had such a terrible year and this really made me feel good with my new harmonica- thank you
Im the person that makes everybody laugh. It started as a joke.I got the harmonica that use to belong to my wife's grandfather. He was nicknamed BLACK GIANT(r.i.p.), he owned and played this thing all the time so im told. I am a music lover,always wanted to play multiple musical instruments. Piano, guitar, drums, trumpet etc. I love practicing and learning this thing. I love music so this allows me the opportunity to study and learn more. Especially blues and rock n roll. I can go on and on. I'm greatful for all lessons. THANK you Mr.
Great class - You are truly gifted as an educator! It's not everyone that can teach - you're the man!!!
You are awesome!! My grandson is interested in learning. He has a short attention span right now but there's no doubt that I will eventually hear him practicing what you just taught. I love the way you say, "if you don't get it just right, it doesn't matter.". I may just decide to learn how to play it myself. LOL 🤣🤣 SERIOUSLY, Thank you! 🙏🥰🙏
MrBluez57; As the last comment before me (a year ago) I must admit that as far as teaching one to play the harmonica, and being patient and 'instructive' along the way, you far surpass anyone else on CZcams!
Thanks for the encouragement...
Excellent Teaching Skills, thank you for taking your time for us...
God Bless you in Yeshua/Jesus's name, Amen...😆😆😆
Thank you so much for teaching me how to play I’m trying to play at school for my classmates
best video yet on making it look simple.
This is a very good blues harp lesson for beginners. One of the best.
Thank you so much. I have just received one for my birthday. I have always wanted to learn and you are a great teacher.
YOU are the man. Ive been bought an Easttop Blues nufter in G and am starting out. Inspired
This was fun! First teacher I likes. Bummed to hear there is only one more lesson.
Wow ! I can now play a simple melody after watching this, thank you good sir for this lesson.
Nice lesson. I like your love for the Harmonica. Thank You. Very helpful. I want to start Harmonica and don't even have one yet.
Thank you for helping me learn how play The Harmonica
Thank you for taking the time and effort brother! Love from Sweden
Cool lesson, Dan. Great encouragement.
Dude, you are the man. Much respect and thank you. 🇬🇧
Hahaha...Bob Ross..that's a pretty cool comparison.
We have heard of Bob Ross in Australia too. I was at a friend's memorium yesterday and a friend of the deceased play a guitar version of the Piano Man. He was in his 80s but captured all the harmony and friendship they shared of 45 years. Speaking to him later I asked if he had considered adding a Harmonica to his piece...WTF...sing, play guitar and blow a harp. I'll leave that to a younger man with good lungs. We talked and I asked if the Harmonica would match him note for note or just come in for a solo or just add a riff or a highlight of harp notes.
I've taught myself how to play...ironically the first Homer representative post war WWII was my Uncle.
I didn't learn the recorder, or the Organ, or Piano, or Accordion...or the humble Harmonica.
Nope they sent me off to learn the Hawaiian Guitar.
That's when I figured out I was either a dummy or a genious. Man I just couldn't learn what a note was on sheet music. There were 30 people strumming. Just learned to play be ear.
40 years later pushed by well meaning girlfriend to learn the blues. I already had those with the Hawaiian Guitar. Again 30 plus people a blowing and a sucking.
I ran out screaming NOOOO in the key of Shreak !
I happen to be in a music shop looking for the Soprano Set 6.
I looked up and saw a DVD set called...Getting started on the Harmonica....now why didn't all the former people perhaps think of that.
Lullabies , kids ditties like 3 blind mice..even God save the Queen.
They are already in your head. Just for fun, I'd whistle my way to and from work using the exercise to breathe...but without stopping whistling.
Then I'd transpose the notes in my head to numbers on a 10 hole Diatonic. Slowly learning to bend note and do wider note. I can't use my tongue to block but a mostly nail the song that pops outta my head...within 3 or 4 numbers of blow or suck, I refine it later by transposing the tune...to read a week or so later to muscle memory the tune.
I loves my dozen or so harps. Never share it with anyone...especially in these covid times.
I've always wanted to do riders in the storm..
But you got to alter a known note to play what the extra player in Morrison's band used. He disguised his well known name...played under a Pseudonym...he was part of another rival band. His record label would not have been IMPRESSED....man I can head the riff in my mind right now.
I'm subscribed to you now and will follow your easy method of teaching. Onya Mate !!!
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That's..." Good on you Mate "
Thankyou sir and GOd bless you... I can play all types of songs nd after these years can now bend.. Still I am impressed with. The train.. I cleaned my G harp under hot water and I am getting noises out of it I never have before by like you say. Changing the chamber in my mouth.. Love this instrument... John ..
This video revived my interest on the harp. You are awesome, sir. Thank you for reinspiring me.
I wish you would teach more....I just bought mine and your videos are so encouraging and useful
My father didn't have faith in me but this man does, so I'm good.
Like this video! So many people try to teach us Harmonica, but a lot of people use different terms, blow and suck...... and al other kind of thinks. I wish every body should say blow and draw than I understand what they are talking about! ❤🙏🏻
This is so amazing...truly! I randomly typed in harmonica songs taught simply for my 5 year old daughter who randomly chose a harmonica at a Wal-Mart as her toy today....I found it interesting bc The sounds of a harmoica have always made me feel extremely happy and peaceful-pulling....etc NEVER told my 5 year old,lol! It's so weird and so neat....its HAPPY.... Well,I figured to help her understand the universal part of the beauty in a harmonica...she should see others playing! And we got this video... I'm happy with it...I can see and feel the love you have for the sounds you can produce with your harmonica...idk-but THANK YOU
Howdy cowboy..that was a nice lesson..i ordered myself C major harmonica right after this video...
I love all the info you've just given in my first lesson thank you for the class.
You are doing an amazing job, sir! Respect!
I have played guitar all my life and always wanted to play harmonica but never had success.....until your vid. Thank you sir.
Thanks for your lesson Dave, in Costa Rica we don´t have many Harmonica players, and it has been hard to find someone to teach me, but this first lesson was fun and I´m looking forward to learning more.
Pura Vida!
im 21 and this will be the first instrument I truly want to learn with all my heart
A very nice man and an easy to follow video! :) Thankyou Dan! "I got faith in you, your gonna pick it up, and your gonna do great."
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Looking Like sylvester stallone Man
+Charan Jaan Me Too :D
No, but James Belushi!
*jim
NO,but Stone Cold!!
Kevin Malone from The Office lol.
Thank you. Just starting and have been pretty intimidated by learning how to play.
What a brilliant video, you are a great instructor! I just bought my first harmonica and will be following you and your further techniques...thank you for making it seem so possible!!!
Really enjoyed the 1st lesson, appreciate the patience and cadence.
I'm a complete beginner and love your lessons! Thank you
Just picked up a marine band 1986. Used to watch my dad play as a kid. Now im a recording engineer and looking to add to arsenal. Subscribed. Loved your videos thanks for teaching me harp!
Who and why would give this thumbs down? Trying to help and encourage anyone to try and do anything different with no pressure or any consequences ??? I don’t get hate. Hating life or hating anything good or positive. This is a great video that simply tells everyone to have confidence and to just have fun while attempting to play a musical instrument. I loved it. I thought it was great 👍🏿
Can you continue this series, I know its 10 years old, but I'm trying to learn to play and these were great I subscribed
You’re the best I’ve seen so far for lessons and thank you very much. ❤️
Thank you so much! You're a terrific teacher! I'll try to find more time to practise :) All the very best to you!
Thank you so much.. I saw so many videos and no one said dont be so discouraged with it.. I was really disappointed on the way of not be able to play this instrument properly.. Thanks for uplifting.. Now i know that i can do it and i will
Thanks dude! I've been tryna learn to play for months, and this really helped me out!
This is so beautiful. Thank you for this video. You’re a great teacher.
Thanks for the info brother. 👍 my dad played harmonica. He passed away in 17. We didn’t have the best relationship but the last year of his life we really got close. I’m gonna lean this to and think of my old man when I play. Thanks again for the lessons buddy.