Thanks for the tour! As a student, I’ve tried a few different things for a case to take to open mic jams and meetups, so it’s helpful to see what a professional uses. I’m also glad to see I’m not alone in wearing musician ear plugs! (Sometimes I’ve wondered if I’m the only one in the venue using them...lol.)
Yes, I think more people should use earplugs, but I suppose it's their ears they're wrecking! Drummers tend to wear them, which I think says something :) I used to use a wooden sewing kit case which looked really cool but fell apart.
LearnTheHarmonica.com what is Tha tab that protrudes from the long low bflat. harp used for . Is it just a rest or a bridge for finger or side of hand for placement
Thanks for the recent blues improvisation lessons Liam, I’ve really enjoyed them a lot! A general question for practicing: Do you recommend using earplugs for practicing or do you mainly use them for gigs?
Hi Kristian - yeah sometimes I wear earplugs to practice if I'm just running through scales or a lick repetitively. My poor ears don't need to hear non-stop harp!
Cool video! 364 is a great MB version, and you have a badass custom one! I was actually trying to get me C & G on 364 and G 365, and SBS - eventually I want to collect them all :) So many hidden tips while you tell about your gig case, inspiring! Say - when will you have a video up on your Reel case? ;) (gig and reel) Cheers mate
Hi, you say you wear out your harmonicas. I read seydel uses steel reeds that last longer. Did you try those? Is that a myth, or what's wrong? Why most of my favorite harmonica players use hohner only?
Yeah I've tried the stainless steel reeds and they didn't last any longer for me so I couldn't justify the extra cost. I generally use my harps for a year or so, which is quite a while given I play them every day and gig them several times a week.
Thanks for your response. I guess I'll stick to hohner then, going to try crossover, i've heard a lot of positive things about it, and about marine bands in general.
Hey, mate! I'm curious. Have you ever tried putting GoldenMelody reed plates into a Marine Band or other Hohner? I'd like to try it, since I'm more of a wooden comb guy, but I wouldn't want to spend money on reeds I won't be able to use. Thanks!
Hi, thanks for commenting. I don't really fiddle with reedplates as I'm generally happy with Special 20 out of the box. I know there are several Hohner harps whose reedplates are interchangeable (www.hohner-cshop.de/en/Harmonica/Richter-Diatonic/MS-Series/) but I think the Golden Melody might not fit other combs because of the placement of the screw holes. Anyone reading this who has tried it?
Any chance you could do a lesson for "Bad, bad Leroy brown" by Jim Croce? Cant find anyone playing it anywhere but can find the tabs. Interested to hear it. Thanks!
@@marybethhempel9101 Yeah they are really sturdy and if you always stick them on the side side then you can tell which way you're holding the harmonica without looking.
Hi Jeff - I play in a jug band, check it out! www.thejakelegjugband.com/ I don't have time at gigs for cleaning/adjustments so I just have to roll with it. I have a drawer full of that stuff in my office and try to make sure my harps are in tip top condition ahead of a gig. Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you Liam for this video...super informative....I was wondering about your experience with earplugs? Have you tried different ones? What is your recommendation? :) Thanks again!
I use musician's earplugs, but not custom or expensive ones. They do change the way things sound at a gig, but it's a price I'm willing to pay to keep my hearing. No hearing = no work! You can get custom-moulded ones that are supposed to be really good.
How do I talk, text, or email you about specific random stuff I'm a new learner kinda I guess I've been messing with the harmonica for almost 3 yrs now and haven't learned a while lot about actually playing and bending etc. till resently and have buckled down and have been practicing and doing more with it than I ever had and I just have random questions here and there and feel I have no one to relate and be able to possibly answer my questions let me know please even if it is some automated garbage or something lol peace ✌️proud of you by the way for real!
Hi, I wanna start on harmonica... I haven't even held one proper harmonica before! But I do really want to get into playing some basic stuff(if time permits), I don't just want to waste hundreds of buck (or even tens [yeah I know I'm cheap!]) been searching for what to buy, got a lot of recommendations for hohner marine band and special 20 but they are not cheap(not in my league) but got another recommendation for a easttop blues (T008K) saw some cheap ones like vault ha1000 or ha1100(really cheap) but how do you think these play? have you ever played (or even heard their names)? if you could do video on these really cheap harps it'd be helpful for a lot of beginners(or it may be just me being too greedy)! but just a replay would be very much appreciated!! Thank you for making lovely contents anyway!
Hi Shyaam K, I would really recommend a Special 20 as the cheaper harmonicas just aren't as good quality, but of course it's up to you in the end so go with whatever you can afford. They all do the same thing, it's just about the quality. Good luck! Liam
@@Learntheharmonica thank you for the replay, for now I just want to put my feet in the water... I'll be following on with your lessons thanks for the great work!
LearnTheHarmonica.com hahaha . I love my collection . And know what you mean . My collection is mostly consisting of old antique great condition ones . . . Man they are truly different than today’s . Especially the A note ones . Most play in C. ! I see you got Three A harps . How often do many pull out an A . Lol 😂 . I also have a beautiful Echo bell metal reed harp that is in the most fantastic shape . Made in 1940 One of my A harps is an old Stutt Mary . It’s the bomb 💣 truly . Made in the 1920s . I’m afraid to play it often . lol . Thanks Liam you the it man . Keep em coming . You are the only fella I tune into . So if you stop making Vids , I just stop watching mate . !
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Thanks for the tour! As a student, I’ve tried a few different things for a case to take to open mic jams and meetups, so it’s helpful to see what a professional uses. I’m also glad to see I’m not alone in wearing musician ear plugs! (Sometimes I’ve wondered if I’m the only one in the venue using them...lol.)
Yes, I think more people should use earplugs, but I suppose it's their ears they're wrecking! Drummers tend to wear them, which I think says something :) I used to use a wooden sewing kit case which looked really cool but fell apart.
Love the color of your walls
Thanks SnakeBitesTattoo! House was white-washed when we moved in so I wanted a bold colour in my office :)
Great video Liam, I like the stickers and the business cards with different colour schemes.
Thanks konafan. With the cards it's a case of "Who am I today...?!"
very interesting Liam that low harp kicked me of with the Sonny boy tune nice one.
I love the low keys, they're so rich and full. Cheers. Liam
You have several A ' s love my A harmonicas . I tend to think A's blow and bend best blues
Yes I love key of A harps, really nice range of notes :)
LearnTheHarmonica.com what is Tha tab that protrudes from the long low bflat. harp used for . Is it just a rest or a bridge for finger or side of hand for placement
Thanks for the recent blues improvisation lessons Liam, I’ve really enjoyed them a lot!
A general question for practicing: Do you recommend using earplugs for practicing or do you mainly use them for gigs?
Hi Kristian - yeah sometimes I wear earplugs to practice if I'm just running through scales or a lick repetitively. My poor ears don't need to hear non-stop harp!
Cool video! 364 is a great MB version, and you have a badass custom one! I was actually trying to get me C & G on 364 and G 365, and SBS - eventually I want to collect them all :)
So many hidden tips while you tell about your gig case, inspiring!
Say - when will you have a video up on your Reel case? ;) (gig and reel) Cheers mate
Your custom 12 hole low c great for pink panther lol
Hi, you say you wear out your harmonicas. I read seydel uses steel reeds that last longer. Did you try those? Is that a myth, or what's wrong? Why most of my favorite harmonica players use hohner only?
Yeah I've tried the stainless steel reeds and they didn't last any longer for me so I couldn't justify the extra cost. I generally use my harps for a year or so, which is quite a while given I play them every day and gig them several times a week.
Thanks for your response. I guess I'll stick to hohner then, going to try crossover, i've heard a lot of positive things about it, and about marine bands in general.
Nice, I like is different and related, Gace some ideas to store harps more properly
Thanks for sharing saludos from Mexico
Horacio
You're welcome. I hope to visit Mexico one day!
Is that a Freudian slip at 8:50? When you say one thing but mean a mother!
Hehehe :)
Hey, mate! I'm curious. Have you ever tried putting GoldenMelody reed plates into a Marine Band or other Hohner? I'd like to try it, since I'm more of a wooden comb guy, but I wouldn't want to spend money on reeds I won't be able to use. Thanks!
Hi, thanks for commenting. I don't really fiddle with reedplates as I'm generally happy with Special 20 out of the box. I know there are several Hohner harps whose reedplates are interchangeable (www.hohner-cshop.de/en/Harmonica/Richter-Diatonic/MS-Series/) but I think the Golden Melody might not fit other combs because of the placement of the screw holes. Anyone reading this who has tried it?
Any chance you could do a lesson for "Bad, bad Leroy brown" by Jim Croce? Cant find anyone playing it anywhere but can find the tabs. Interested to hear it. Thanks!
I'll definitely check it out and see if it's a good fit. Thanks Trevor!
Love the stickers-great idea! Thank you! :)
I learned the hard way! I use Andrew Zajac ones :)
@@Learntheharmonica I was wondering about that....LOL! You like the bubble stickers the best???
@@marybethhempel9101 Yeah they are really sturdy and if you always stick them on the side side then you can tell which way you're holding the harmonica without looking.
(which is quite useful in dark rooms at gigs!)
thanks for sharing Liam. What do you play on the jugs? also, do you keep repair tools as well (for cleaning and adjustments)?
Hi Jeff - I play in a jug band, check it out! www.thejakelegjugband.com/
I don't have time at gigs for cleaning/adjustments so I just have to roll with it. I have a drawer full of that stuff in my office and try to make sure my harps are in tip top condition ahead of a gig.
Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you Liam for this video...super informative....I was wondering about your experience with earplugs? Have you tried different ones? What is your recommendation? :) Thanks again!
I use musician's earplugs, but not custom or expensive ones. They do change the way things sound at a gig, but it's a price I'm willing to pay to keep my hearing. No hearing = no work! You can get custom-moulded ones that are supposed to be really good.
@@Learntheharmonica Thank you....I was wondering if there are certain brands of musicians earplugs that you like the best?
@@marybethhempel9101 I've not really tried enough to compare but I currently use ACS and they're fine. Have you ever used earplugs?
Liam Ward Music not while playing
Liam Ward Music but now I will 😂😂😂
Nice case
Thanks for showing us
Coolest mike...
Cheers Andy :)
cool! thank you for the look-see!
You're welcome Bill! :)
How do I talk, text, or email you about specific random stuff I'm a new learner kinda I guess I've been messing with the harmonica for almost 3 yrs now and haven't learned a while lot about actually playing and bending etc. till resently and have buckled down and have been practicing and doing more with it than I ever had and I just have random questions here and there and feel I have no one to relate and be able to possibly answer my questions let me know please even if it is some automated garbage or something lol peace ✌️proud of you by the way for real!
Hi, Did you buy this insert foam on your own or it was design for You? Looks like poli-foam that can be design in any form. Regards
Hi Pawel, it's just a foam insert that allows you to pick out the picks you don't want so it's the shape you want it 😎
I like simplicity of the earthy tone microphone .
Cheers Alan :)
WHAT IS TOTAL COST OF YOUR HARMONICA?
Hi, I wanna start on harmonica... I haven't even held one proper harmonica before! But I do really want to get into playing some basic stuff(if time permits), I don't just want to waste hundreds of buck (or even tens [yeah I know I'm cheap!]) been searching for what to buy, got a lot of recommendations for hohner marine band and special 20 but they are not cheap(not in my league) but got another recommendation for a easttop blues (T008K) saw some cheap ones like vault ha1000 or ha1100(really cheap) but how do you think these play? have you ever played (or even heard their names)? if you could do video on these really cheap harps it'd be helpful for a lot of beginners(or it may be just me being too greedy)! but just a replay would be very much appreciated!! Thank you for making lovely contents anyway!
Hi Shyaam K, I would really recommend a Special 20 as the cheaper harmonicas just aren't as good quality, but of course it's up to you in the end so go with whatever you can afford. They all do the same thing, it's just about the quality. Good luck! Liam
@@Learntheharmonica thank you for the replay, for now I just want to put my feet in the water... I'll be following on with your lessons thanks for the great work!
Sweet
Cheers Blake. What do you use?
8:03 tell that to Beethoven
🤣🤣🤣
I think you need a couple more lol
Don't tempt me...!
LearnTheHarmonica.com hahaha . I love my collection . And know what you mean . My collection is mostly consisting of old antique great condition ones . . . Man they are truly different than today’s . Especially the A note ones . Most play in C. ! I see you got Three A harps . How often do many pull out an A . Lol 😂 . I also have a beautiful Echo bell metal reed harp that is in the most fantastic shape . Made in 1940 One of my A harps is an old Stutt Mary . It’s the bomb 💣 truly . Made in the 1920s . I’m afraid to play it often . lol .
Thanks Liam you the it man . Keep em coming . You are the only fella I tune into . So if you stop making Vids , I just stop watching mate . !
Wrong they are special 😀