Skip to main content
Blues Harmonica logo

User Account

Username:*
Password:*
Forgot Your Password?

Visitor Menu

  • Sign Up
  • Sample Lesson #1
  • Sample Lesson #2
  • Student Recordings
  • Forums
Forums :: Ask Instructor David Barrett

Holding in the right hand??

1 reply [Last post]
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 11:37
rambler232
rambler232's picture
Offline
Joined: 02/05/2010

Hi, I'm a beginning leftie and naturally hold the harmonica in my right hand. It feels very awkward if I hold it in my left hand. I've tried but it just doesn't feel right.
Is this OK, or should I try to switch to the left.

Cheers
Terry

Top
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 13:25
#1
David Barrett
David Barrett's picture
Offline
ExpertHead InstructorTeacher 10Level 10
Joined: 12/20/2009
Answer

It's okay to hold with your right. I recommend the two-thumbs-up way of holding... this way you can still get a tight seal on the right-hand side of the harmonica (this is for Wa Wa and playing amplified).

Top

Sign me up!

Full access to all lessons starts at $20/month! (with annual subscription)

Subscribe

Free Sample Lessons

After watching the BluesHarmonica.com overview video, try one of the lessons below to experience a lesson at BluesHarmonica.com.

  • Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
  • Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills

Contributors

  • Aki Kumar
  • Joe Tartaglia
  • Gary Smith
  • Mark Hummel
  • Joe Filisko

Site Links

  • About David Barrett
  • Accredited Instructors
  • Links
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
Hohner
© 2009 - 2025 David Barrett and the Harmonica Masterclass Co. for Bluesharmonica.com