General Discussion

It's time for me to buy a new harmonica. Could you recommend a seller?

Here is the problem. I ordered a harmonica on-line at Guitar Center in Santa Clara, CA. When I came to the store for pick up, I expected that the harmonica would be in a sealed cardboard box, but the box was unsealed, so I did not take the harmonica.

In a couple of other local stores they sell harmonicas in plastic harmonica cases, which are unsealed either. continue reading...

I was looking on this youtube and found a youtube subscription that some may enjoy. sQrin put a bunch of videos out in 2009 and free tab with backing tracks to some popular harp songs. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r9wNsC_zdY

I have seen several Play Along Cds for blues.  Which one would you recommend for basic blues beginner?

Thanks.

Hi All,

Downsizing some for an upcoming move.  I have some of the Mel Bay books and a DVD from David's Harmonica Masterclass.  All are in Like New condition.   $45 for everything listed, with free shipping to the Lower 48 States.  

Exploring 2nd Position - Paperback with CD Sealed in Plastic Pocket  

Basic Blues Harmonica Method -  Paperback withCD Sealed in Plastic Pocket 

Improvising Blues Harmonica -  Paperback withCD Sealed in Plastic Pocket  continue reading...

Been working on various chord chugs to add to my playing. While I've picked up some here and there, and also came up with my own, I'd like to know if there are any resources to learn more chugging rythyms from.

Thanks
BC

i have been attending and learning to play at Blues Jams in my city, London Ontario,for a little while now. This is a logical step in applying what is being taught, and learned with David. Todays tip of the day is about accompaniment and volu me which I have really struggled with at the jams. I intend to apply today's lesson this evening. My curiosity then is how others are finding theor Mojo or groove at your local jams and is volume a challenge for other harp players too?? 

Feels to me that I am "slowly" progressing from "what to play" to "how to play". continue reading...

Hi

Is anybody out there familiar with Notation in the Hal Leonard Harmonica Play along Series. I am looking at "Help me" in Vol 9. Right at the end of music on p24 there is a ghost note indicated. It appears that to be consistent with their notation this would a 1.5 note draw bend on the 5th hole. As this isn't possible can any body suggest what this is meant to indicate. I don't think it is a misprint as I have seen similar notation on at least one other occasion in their other books.

Thanks

Hello, 

I can't read harmonica notes yet. I found these notes from internet and I would really like to learn these songs.

I would really appreciate if someone could turn these notes into harp tabs. Thank you

First song:

Second song:

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I had $10,000 worth of stuff stolen at the Airport in Medellin, Colombia.  Everything harmonica related I own: complete sets of Crossover, Thunderbirds, Super 64x, 270 DX, pedals (Boss, Kinder, Xotic), mics from Dennis Gruenling, and more.  Plus 10+ years of mp3s on my computer and external hard drive stolen.  If you see some JT-30s and a slew of bamboo Hohners in a pawn shop in Medellin, please let me know.  I'd do anything to get back Dennis Gruenling's personal chrome crystal JT30 with red grill given to me. continue reading...

A course is currently available on Coursera on Music Theory run by the University of Edinburgh. It has a good explanation of modal playing and will be a good supplement to the music theory section of Blues harmonica.

https://class.coursera.org/musictheory-002/wiki/Overview