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Playing guitar and harmonica

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Wed, 02/09/2022 - 09:06
whocares
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How does this guy play classical guitar together with Harmonica?

 

https://youtu.be/NBhQvmmDsSc

 

Is that difficult?

 

Is there any online lessons for this?

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Wed, 02/09/2022 - 10:52
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UkuleleRob65
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Practice ... practice ... practice

Playing an instrument such as guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, etc., while also playing harmonica in a rack, just takes a lot of practice. And acquiring some expertise and experience with both instruments. One of the best at this (and he sings, too!) is Jimi Lee. Check him out, using a rack system with a pick-up, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEyAOudfhVY Or acoustic at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LShpetqCaRE

I've never been able to play with a rack. It's a very different game than when holding the harmonica in one's hands, and takes a lot of work to get good control and tone.

And re lessons, are you asking about classical guitar? I studied classical guitar for a semester when I was in college, after having played steel-stringed acoustic and electric folk, blues and rock guitar since I was about 10. It's a whole 'nuther game. If you've been playing guitar for a while, get ready to make some interesting adjustments. If you've never played guitar before, and just start out with classical lessons, perhaps it will be a tad easier.

If you go this route, i.e., playing classica guitar and harp together, good luck, and have fun!

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