General Discussion

If I'm having trouble learning a lick, no matter how much I slow it down, it usually helps to eliminate dips, shakes, pulls, etc. from it. Once I have the basic notes and rhythm down, it's much easier to dress it up with the other "effects".

When I first started about 1.5 years ago I watched all the interviews. Now after working through most of the lessons on this site (exceptions being 3rd and 1st position), it's really neat to watch the interviews over. There is so much more info in there that I didn't understand the first time around.

Hi, can someone explain me how to blow and draw with the technique called "circular breathing"? Thanks

Hey guys, I've been playing for a little over a year and a half now. I didn't play a musical instrument before I signed up for this site. I wanted to share the youtube videos with you. There's a lot of room for improvement but I'm really digging into the Accompaniment Studies. Are you? ;)

http://youtu.be/_Mn0rQ8SqrA

http://youtu.be/lfliVZsVYbA continue reading...

Congratulations Ryan - looked and sounded solid at the Student Concert!! I like your Walker's Shuffle - well done!!

Hi, I'm wondering how to go about going from the notes as I'm playing now. Songs like Hey Jude for example to go from just the notes which is pretty empty and hollow to build a song with the cords as well so it actually sounds nice. Where would i start with that?

I haven't really found anything like this on the tube

Any takers for this question?

Safe landings!
Jeff

Hi, I’m Jeff from London, UK and I’ve been on here a few weeks now.

There are many vids about playing holes 2&3 all over the web and with good reason. I’d like some help and advice getting consistent and decent tones from the 789 holes. These are stiff, reluctant to move and often need a lot of work so any tips would be appreciated. Is it only me that find these holes a challenge? They just seem so inconsistent in their reaction to airflow. I can get tones that are horribly ear shatteringly squeaky and this is just one hole only. I play Suzuki Manji's

Thanks

Are there any websites that would have good deals on Chromatic Harmonicas.

This year's Guitar Center's blues contest (for guitar players) is based on backing tracks (no vocals or lead guitar) of some of Joe Bonamassa's tunes.
They are free for downloading (you don't have to enter the contest) and nicely adaptable for harp (although most aren't my cup of tea)...
at http://bluesmasters.yoov.io/landing_tracks.php

You rockers might enjoy them.

Was watching a movie today and Jim Belushi was playing some blues on a harp.... Credits showed it to be a cat named Guy Belsec or something like that, did'nt really catch the last name.. Anybody seen it? Its a good harmonica promotion.. Blues harp all the way through the flick here and there...Check it out..