Todd played at our church tonight and absolutely blew the house down. I'm a former music major and violinist, have played all 9 Beethoven symphonies at least once each; I'm also a retired country and country/rock fiddle and guitar player, used to work out of Vegas and Reno back in the late 70s/early 80s. Todd is easily one of the greatest musicians I've ever heard, just spectacular. We're hoping he comes back to our church to bless us again.
Thanks! 1st harp is a Db with the 7 draw tuned down a half step. 2nd harp is an F#, standard tuning. Both harps will have the altered 7 draw tuning on the album version. Hope this helps!
@@jashonlucius4244 Not sure exactly which effect you're referring to, but I listened to a LOT of Terry McMillan when I was growing up, so I assume you're hearing his influence, which includes a lot of throat vibrato. Terry was the best.
Todd Parrott is exactly what I want to sound like and aspire to become. I’ve been playing for close to 30 years off and on but this last year I finally started taking it more serious to further my skill set due to people like this who have inspired me
Thank you for sharing.. I think so far the most beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace on harmonica. Hopefully Todd will play more gospel songs these days..
I have had the honor and pleasure to listen to Todd right up close at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham, NC a few times and talked to him briefly and Todd is an orchestra, a literal symphony on the harmonica ! It is ASTOUNDING to watch and listen to him play !!! He can do anything on his large collection of harmonicas. God Bless You Todd and I am looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow night at Sacred Grounds. We all love you there ! ~~~ Chuck S :-)
The more I listen the greater my excitement becomes for mine to arrive! Starting out with the pro pack of hohner sp20 progressives c/g/a. Will be a joy to learn! Ive been looking for a way back since i put down the trombone and euphonium. Tried the bass guitar but it didnt grab my soul like I want. Thx for sharing your talent with the world!
He does have some "how to" info in the site and you will find links to his CZcams page. I have seen him live now 3 times and continue find him the most skillful harp player I know. This video was captured at the Hill Country Blues Harmonica 2012 festival in Mississippi this year. He had the audience in awe.
I can play a pretty good 2nd position amazing grace, but good grief that guy blends everything so well...I've never even heard a better version, and I'm not convinced one exists.
Wow this is amazing ! Really good !!! I am just now hearing it and just now appreciating the sound of the Harmonica. He is really good. I know this Video is old but want you to know that there people still listening to it and appreciating it.
May God continue to bless you with this wonderful grace 'm from Brazil and one day would love to watch him playing with that passion , I apologize if you did not understand me , because I can not speak English, much peace , Marcão
WOW I've heard alott of harmonica players play this song, but it kinda bugs me when the playing is based on there performance,, ie talent, you have made my heart happy my friend thank you for a awesome job of yes talent, but leaving the message of amazing grace intact, Thank you, thank you, thank you,
Cindy, Todd often uses country tuned harmonicas with the 7 draw tuned down a half step. Country tuned means tuning the 5 draw up a half step. He also plays overblown notes as needed. Check his CZcams channel and website for more info and be sure and buy his recently released CD. czcams.com/users/AceOfHarpsvideos
Great performance for a beautiful song Todd. Could you please tell me which Key of harmonica are you playing and of what brand? That will really help me. Thanks
I can mimic most players out there. I can play along to almost everything. I can’t touch Todd’s style. I can play tricky stuff I have a hard time playing along to Todd. It’s one thing hitting the notes. But his tone and inflections are sooo unique. I can play along to popper easier than Todd.
Most Gospel players use any diatonic harmonica. Todd favors Golden Melody harmonicas from Hohner and often they are country tuned. You can learn more on his website and be sure to purchase his new CD! toddparrott.com/Harmonica___Links.html
Donald, Todd share the following in the Facebook group Gospel Harmonica Community. These were the keys he used on all the songs from this album Songs from the Harp. I suspect the version of Amazing Grace you see here used the sam backing track he developed, so this should be accurate for this recording I made of him playing Amazing Grace. Sunday Soup
Keith Mitchell I just checked his website and Facebook page and could not find out what I’m asking. I see he tunes his harps 7 hole down but I’m curious about what two harps these are. Anyway you can just tell me?
He responded to this query for someone else below: 1st harp is a Db with the 7 draw tuned down a half step. 2nd harp is an F#, standard tuning. On the version he recorded on his album he also had both harps using the retuned 7 draw.
Keith Mitchell thanks Keith! Sorry for being such a pest ha. I appreciate you posting this video. Easily one of the best harmonica performances I’ve ever seen. LOVE Parrot’s style.
any song can be shifted to another key, but some of what Todd does takes advantage of a few reeds beeing re-tuned from a standard Richter tuning. You might want to join the Gospel Harmonica Community on facebook where we have interviews with Todd about this and other songs.
Follow Todd on his website: www.toddparrott.com I believe the following is accurate for this version of Amazing Grace: Db, F# both with flat 7 draw tuning on his site he explains the function of the 7draw retuned reed. If you love Gospel harp, join us on Facebook at the Gospel Harmonica Community
Cindy Dalton Cindy, while Todd does use harps that have been optimized, what you are hearing is mostly skill and technique. you can hear Todd talk about the customization of harps on his web site: www.toddparrott.com/Harmonica___Links.html
I just got my six year old grandson a harmonica……dreaming,! This is amazing,
Todd played at our church tonight and absolutely blew the house down.
I'm a former music major and violinist, have played all 9 Beethoven symphonies at least once each; I'm also a retired country and country/rock fiddle and guitar player, used to work out of Vegas and Reno back in the late 70s/early 80s.
Todd is easily one of the greatest musicians I've ever heard, just spectacular. We're hoping he comes back to our church to bless us again.
You're a master harmonics, great ad-libing too.
Thanks! 1st harp is a Db with the 7 draw tuned down a half step. 2nd harp is an F#, standard tuning. Both harps will have the altered 7 draw tuning on the album version. Hope this helps!
Your the best player ever
Thanks.... How do you achieve that soulful effect
@@jashonlucius4244 Not sure exactly which effect you're referring to, but I listened to a LOT of Terry McMillan when I was growing up, so I assume you're hearing his influence, which includes a lot of throat vibrato. Terry was the best.
@@AceOfHarps Thanks for the response. I have C diatonic harp. From the c could you tell me of the ones to pick next in order.
I was curious for this information for longtime. Thanks
Todd Parrott is exactly what I want to sound like and aspire to become. I’ve been playing for close to 30 years off and on but this last year I finally started taking it more serious to further my skill set due to people like this who have inspired me
Thanks so much!
Thxs for of song beautiful!!!
@@AceOfHarps I would give my right arm to sound 1% as incredible as you, but I'm gonna get there if it kills me! you sir are bloody amazing!
This makes me want to pick up my harp and practice....nice job Todd
And I hope you did! If a guy's too busy for music, he's too busy 😉.
This guy is as good at his instrument as anyone I’ve ever heard at theirs period.
Be sure to get his album for much more! I agree, Todd is technically in another class. www.toddparrott.com/Music.html
Your articulation and vibrato is incredible. Unreal how mellow you make that high F# sound. Unreal talent 👏
Thank you for sharing.. I think so far the most beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace on harmonica. Hopefully Todd will play more gospel songs these days..
Todd Parrot, you are so awesome......thanks for your harmonica talent and sharing it in the way you do !!!
He's so good he makes me cry.
so tasteful and sweet and from the heart, nice job Todd!
Amazing...Grace
I have had the honor and pleasure to listen to Todd right up close at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham, NC a few times and talked to him briefly and Todd is an orchestra, a literal symphony on the harmonica ! It is ASTOUNDING to watch and listen to him play !!! He can do anything on his large collection of harmonicas. God Bless You Todd and I am looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow night at Sacred Grounds. We all love you there ! ~~~ Chuck S :-)
Very amazing!
wow luv this
One of the best versions I ever heard.thank you.
Oh good lord. Amazing indeed
God bless you. It was such a powerful blessing to have you play for us in service last night. I look forward to you coming again.
Superb! Great tone!
AMAZING !
this is the first time i have heard you play....... and i'm impressed
I'm so glad I found your performance on the night I wanted to hear gospel/blues harmonica . Thank you for sharing this recording.
I need this exact tab, oh my goodness! 🙏
Beautiful , you are so perfect!!
Great talent! Praise God
Best I've heard!!!
Omg!!! This is Sinatra, that waa truly amazing!
Awesome Todd ❤❤❤
Excellent! This is how to make a song your own!
I saw him last night in Durham. Smokin!
Прекрасное исполнение. Спасибо!
Wow.. Amazing❤
Beautiful
Thanks so much.
That was excellent I!
Praise the Lord. Amen.
Best version amazing grace I've ever heard -- you really got me feeling it - an inspiration!
EXCELLENT!! I'll be playing this over and over and learning this version!! GOOD JOB!
HARMONICA.....RESPECT
No words need to be said.............Great Stuff
The more I listen the greater my excitement becomes for mine to arrive! Starting out with the pro pack of hohner sp20 progressives c/g/a. Will be a joy to learn! Ive been looking for a way back since i put down the trombone and euphonium. Tried the bass guitar but it didnt grab my soul like I want. Thx for sharing your talent with the world!
Sensacional, muito linda a mùsica.
Todd you are the Jimi Hendrix of harmonica God bless you.
Прелестно!!!..
Very well played!
Sublime
Very nice
Todd, great performance man!♡♡♡ :)
my lady says you look like my twin
Praise God
wow!
He does have some "how to" info in the site and you will find links to his CZcams page.
I have seen him live now 3 times and continue find him the most skillful harp player I know. This video was captured at the Hill Country Blues Harmonica 2012 festival in Mississippi this year. He had the audience in awe.
Wow that key change at 3.25. Chills.
I can play a pretty good 2nd position amazing grace, but good grief that guy blends everything so well...I've never even heard a better version, and I'm not convinced one exists.
No arguments from me! Todd's first CD is about to be released: www.toddparrott.com
Wow this is amazing ! Really good !!! I am just now hearing it and just now appreciating the sound of the Harmonica. He is really good. I know this Video is old but want you to know that there people still listening to it and appreciating it.
dude your really good every note perfection....I've got a whole lotta practicing to do if I want to get my Golden Melody to sound that pure...
NICE JOB I WISH I COULD PLAY THE HARMONICA. AMEN.
Haha. He can play it like a saxophone. He's a real talent.
This has so much spirit in it, I would have guessed you were black if I didn’t see you!
Nice❤
he went off. nice performance.
May God continue to bless you with this wonderful grace 'm from Brazil and one day would love to watch him playing with that passion , I apologize if you did not understand me , because I can not speak English, much peace , Marcão
and i am from , eh...who cares ! marjan
Oh lord
Very nice rendering
Nice.
Wow
haha he is favorite version player .he adliv great.. notes i like that..
WOW I've heard alott of harmonica players play this song, but it kinda bugs me when the playing is based on there performance,, ie talent, you have made my heart happy my friend thank you for a awesome job of yes talent, but leaving the message of amazing grace intact,
Thank you, thank you, thank you,
wow! Where is the "love" button?
Sounds wonderfully great. You remind me a lot of Terry McMillan
Randy, Todd does indeed list Terry has one of his inspirations. Follow Todd at: www.toddparrott.com
I hear a little Terry McMillan in there! ❤😎
Cindy, Todd often uses country tuned harmonicas with the 7 draw tuned down a half step. Country tuned means tuning the 5 draw up a half step. He also plays overblown notes as needed. Check his CZcams channel and website for more info and be sure and buy his recently released CD. czcams.com/users/AceOfHarpsvideos
He looks like the blues brothers guy, elvis presley and keith urban.
Now thats the guy you want jamming out 😂
Great performance for a beautiful song Todd. Could you please tell me which Key of harmonica are you playing and of what brand? That will really help me. Thanks
album version? Is it possible to buy one? I'd buy it right away!
That is sooooo HOT!!! Whoa baby!!
What keys and were they strictly diatonic harps?
Where's the lesson for this song?
Off the charts!!
I can mimic most players out there. I can play along to almost everything. I can’t touch Todd’s style. I can play tricky stuff I have a hard time playing along to Todd. It’s one thing hitting the notes. But his tone and inflections are sooo unique. I can play along to popper easier than Todd.
Sir, which harmonica you have paled. Where I can buy "Gospel Harmonica" Is it made by M. Hohner, Germany? Kindly reply please.
Most Gospel players use any diatonic harmonica. Todd favors Golden Melody harmonicas from Hohner and often they are country tuned. You can learn more on his website and be sure to purchase his new CD! toddparrott.com/Harmonica___Links.html
Watch the Music tab of Todd's page for the latest on his upcoming album: toddparrott com
Keith
It seems same 2 d Key harmonica, changing for sound?
Which manufacturer and model does he use in this melody?
what key does he change into?
+Isidore Paulse on his CD he uses: Db, F# both with flat 7 draw tuning for this song.
oh yes,this is harpplaying
Check out Todd's new CD at:
www.toddparrott.com
Im thinking of picking up harmonica. There a kinda general harmonica? Or are they all the same?
Search Facebook for Harmonica Review group and ask your questions.
@@KMphotography thanks. I will
Pl let me know which key you are playing on., sounds very good.
Donald, Todd share the following in the Facebook group Gospel Harmonica Community. These were the keys he used on all the songs from this album Songs from the Harp. I suspect the version of Amazing Grace you see here used the sam backing track he developed, so this should be accurate for this recording I made of him playing Amazing Grace.
Sunday Soup
Play Todd
Look it’s Adam too
Holy cow. What harps is he using here? Tuned in any special way?
Contact Todd here: http//toddparrott.com
Join the Gospel Harmonica community on Facebook where Todd has discussed
Keith Mitchell I just checked his website and Facebook page and could not find out what I’m asking. I see he tunes his harps 7 hole down but I’m curious about what two harps these are. Anyway you can just tell me?
He responded to this query for someone else below: 1st harp is a Db with the 7 draw tuned down a half step. 2nd harp is an F#, standard tuning. On the version he recorded on his album he also had both harps using the retuned 7 draw.
Keith Mitchell thanks Keith! Sorry for being such a pest ha. I appreciate you posting this video. Easily one of the best harmonica performances I’ve ever seen. LOVE Parrot’s style.
I was wondering if this can be played with a C??
any song can be shifted to another key, but some of what Todd does takes advantage of a few reeds beeing re-tuned from a standard Richter tuning. You might want to join the Gospel Harmonica Community on facebook where we have interviews with Todd about this and other songs.
What key that he used?
Follow Todd on his website: www.toddparrott.com I believe the following is accurate for this version of Amazing Grace:
Db, F# both with flat 7 draw tuning on his site he explains the function of the 7draw retuned reed. If you love Gospel harp, join us on Facebook at the Gospel Harmonica Community
thx..
Merci
Can this be played with a normal harmonica or did he tune his harmonica after he bought it?
Cindy Dalton Cindy, while Todd does use harps that have been optimized, what you are hearing is mostly skill and technique. you can hear Todd talk about the customization of harps on his web site: www.toddparrott.com/Harmonica___Links.html
A lot of improv in this rendition.
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Thanks for coming to Petoskey, Michigan, Todd. Wonderful harp music!