Hello Dan nice to see you back around again. I think this is a great video because is very true what you said. If you sing you can get much more playing time with your own band or just by playing in some open mic. That isexactly what I am doing now is practicing my singing to finally get out there and show what I can do. James harman is by the way the best singing and harp playing, because he does both brilliantly. You know we both love James. Big Hug from London your friend Charlyharp.
You are correct. in second position (commonly played by blues/rock guys) A harp goes over E guitar. There are many other good videos on key/harp relationships, so I didn't bother. Basically it's all about the circle of fifths. Look at an image of the circle, then follow it around. Music in F, Harp in Bb, Music in Bb, Harp in Eb, Music in Eb, Harp in Ab, and on and on
Hey Dan. I been going through your old lessons. I like the way you teach I can understand it. I really hope you get back into it again someday. I'll keep the notifications on. Lol Thanks Dan.
Nice I like it ... Great lesson your voice is a whole nother instrument that can help you enhance your harp playing just like playing piano or guitar ... Love it great lesson man ....
Always enjoy your vids Dan, lots of great ideas. Yeah! I'm still around and trying to learn. Mostly just having fun with my set of Lee Oskars. Thanks, keep the info coming.
This is a really helpful video - good ideas about how to start using the harp to fill in. Have been trying to learn simple bass lines as a way of learning to back singing with the harp. By the way, that rumba thing at 9:50 -ish - how are you getting that rhythmic stab without sounding a note? Just got hold of 'Vera Hall' by Dan Kaplan (which is excellent) and he also uses a rhythmic 'chuck' that doesn't seem to be a note. I've been trying to figure it out, but always end up producing a note.
I love the style of Sonny Terry, one of the best singing harp players I've ever heard. I think all Beginners Should sing and play as they learn the rifts when practicing. Forget singing lessons. None of the Great Blues masters knew how to sing via a teacher nor did they read music or have any clue about musical harmonic theory. In fact you want to sing badly for Blues, you Need to have an off gritty sound.
I've heard it referred to as a "kiss pop". The old, and highly regarded harmonica masterclass set by Jerry Portnoy used to advertise all these techniques, including the kiss pop. Basically, you make the kiss/smooch noise with your lips/tongue while sort of barely pulling away from the harp. It's like you're giving someone a peck on the check. You do it with enough force to be felt, but not enough to suck much air through the reed. . You just have to experiment.
Would you have anything to advise about singing in accents? Pretty much every blues song Ive heard is sung in an American accent (makes sense with being an American music style mostly) but being Scottish I find I sound pretty weird singing blues. Im not sure whether I think I sound weird singing blues simply because of my very broad Scottish speaking accent so maybe the singing accent sounds bizarre cause its so different to my speaking accent?
When you practice, dont feel you have to be restricted to songs about women leaving you. Blues guys sang about everything under the sun. This is a lil ditty I wrote about making a sandwich, it kinda goes like this - (harmonica intro) Gonna make me a sandwich. I got the tummy rumbling blues. Gonna make me a chicken sandwich. I got the tummy rumbling blues. Gonna start with my chicken, and use ham and turkey too. - (Harmonica instrumental) - Well I made me a sandwich, white bread mayo mustard too. I say I made me a sandwich, got some lettuce on it too. The sandwich made my tummy happy... and now I can sing da blues. (More harmonica) LOL I do this all day long.. silly I know but it helps to keep you in rhythm when you run out of ideas.
The first time i sang and played harp, i was with some friends at practice so there was no real pressure. But I gave it my all and ended up laying in the floor in the recovery position to rest my lungs! Lol. It's a work out sometimes. But exhilarating! Now Blow your mind and... Check out juke boy bonner. Plays harp, guitar an sings. Good stuff.
This is an interesting question on a subject I've thought much about. In my head, I rank blues sincerity on the following scale (from most authentic to least sounding) African Americans, Other race Americans, The brits, Anyone for whom English is a second language. It's not an even scale, by the way. On a one to ten, it'd be something like, 10, 7, 6, 2. I think the worst are actually caucasian Americans who sing the blues with proper, formal diction. They have no excuse, IMO.
Haha I often notice there are some awesome white musicians that can play the blues but they just don't have the blues. Sounds great but not the same as an African American feeling it
Hello Dan nice to see you back around again. I think this is a great video because is very true what you said. If you sing you can get much more playing time with your own band or just by playing in some open mic. That isexactly what I am doing now is practicing my singing to finally get out there and show what I can do. James harman is by the way the best singing and harp playing, because he does both brilliantly. You know we both love James. Big Hug from London your friend Charlyharp.
You are correct. in second position (commonly played by blues/rock guys) A harp goes over E guitar. There are many other good videos on key/harp relationships, so I didn't bother. Basically it's all about the circle of fifths. Look at an image of the circle, then follow it around. Music in F, Harp in Bb, Music in Bb, Harp in Eb, Music in Eb, Harp in Ab, and on and on
Nice to se a video from you again Dan. You`ve been missed. Love all your videos. Such a good teacher ;)
Great idea for a lesson Dan. I tell new harp players all the time that singing will help their harp playing in more ways than they can imagine.
Good to see you back at full speed with a new video. Great timing (for me) Very much appreciated Dan!
Hey Dan. I been going through your old lessons. I like the way you teach I can understand it. I really hope you get back into it again someday. I'll keep the notifications on. Lol Thanks Dan.
Nice I like it ... Great lesson your voice is a whole nother instrument that can help you enhance your harp playing just like playing piano or guitar ... Love it great lesson man ....
@Tompey2009 it's very scary to sing at first, but it gets easier with practice. I started off with voice lessons and I'm glad I did.
Always enjoy your vids Dan, lots of great ideas. Yeah! I'm still around and trying to learn. Mostly just having fun with my set of Lee Oskars. Thanks, keep the info coming.
@Kenneth1944 glad to hear from you Ken! Glad you're still playing.
Sounds great. really looking forward to your upcoming videos. Hope there`s still a lot to come from you
Man, great video! And you’re awesome! Thanks!
Thanks for info . You are very good on that harp playing !!
This is a really helpful video - good ideas about how to start using the harp to fill in. Have been trying to learn simple bass lines as a way of learning to back singing with the harp. By the way, that rumba thing at 9:50 -ish - how are you getting that rhythmic stab without sounding a note? Just got hold of 'Vera Hall' by Dan Kaplan (which is excellent) and he also uses a rhythmic 'chuck' that doesn't seem to be a note. I've been trying to figure it out, but always end up producing a note.
I love the style of Sonny Terry, one of the best singing harp players I've ever heard. I think all Beginners Should sing and play as they learn the rifts when practicing. Forget singing lessons. None of the Great Blues masters knew how to sing via a teacher nor did they read music or have any clue about musical harmonic theory. In fact you want to sing badly for Blues, you Need to have an off gritty sound.
fantastic advice, much wisdom!!
@tommror Thanks, man. I have some good ideas floating around. I hope to be more productive over the next month or two.
Loved the video. Thanks man.
I've heard it referred to as a "kiss pop". The old, and highly regarded harmonica masterclass set by Jerry Portnoy used to advertise all these techniques, including the kiss pop. Basically, you make the kiss/smooch noise with your lips/tongue while sort of barely pulling away from the harp. It's like you're giving someone a peck on the check. You do it with enough force to be felt, but not enough to suck much air through the reed. . You just have to experiment.
It's so hard to start singing though. It's like learning somethign from scratch again. :( You're right though, really useful for harp.
I crapped my pants when you played that first lick. very nice.
Do you do any videos that cover what key to harp. to guitars playing ? I think A harp. to E guitar blues . right ? thanks
fantastic. great motivation and advice.
you hope it was not to long? damn, such a great lesson is always to short.
Would you have anything to advise about singing in accents? Pretty much every blues song Ive heard is sung in an American accent (makes sense with being an American music style mostly) but being Scottish I find I sound pretty weird singing blues.
Im not sure whether I think I sound weird singing blues simply because of my very broad Scottish speaking accent so maybe the singing accent sounds bizarre cause its so different to my speaking accent?
When you practice, dont feel you have to be restricted to songs about women leaving you. Blues guys sang about everything under the sun. This is a lil ditty I wrote about making a sandwich, it kinda goes like this - (harmonica intro) Gonna make me a sandwich. I got the tummy rumbling blues. Gonna make me a chicken sandwich. I got the tummy rumbling blues. Gonna start with my chicken, and use ham and turkey too. - (Harmonica instrumental) - Well I made me a sandwich, white bread mayo mustard too. I say I made me a sandwich, got some lettuce on it too. The sandwich made my tummy happy... and now I can sing da blues. (More harmonica) LOL I do this all day long.. silly I know but it helps to keep you in rhythm when you run out of ideas.
it sure is I haven't tackled the editing of our "footage" yet. I'll let you know when I do.
REally cool.
Thank you very much Dan.
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Steph.
I heard C harp goes with G guitar, like open G blues slide ?
I laughed out loud Jim. Plus, the guitar players always get the chicks.
I think you're cool. Thank you for this video!
Well, I have the singing part down, I had a few lessons from performing in musicals and all. Now I just have to learn how to play well :P
The first time i sang and played harp, i was with some friends at practice so there was no real pressure. But I gave it my all and ended up laying in the floor in the recovery position to rest my lungs! Lol. It's a work out sometimes. But exhilarating! Now Blow your mind and...
Check out juke boy bonner. Plays harp, guitar an sings. Good stuff.
Is that a Harrison marine band?
Yup.
Type: "Hand techniques for amplified harmonica" into the youtube search field. It will come right up.
This is an interesting question on a subject I've thought much about. In my head, I rank blues sincerity on the following scale (from most authentic to least sounding) African Americans, Other race Americans, The brits, Anyone for whom English is a second language. It's not an even scale, by the way. On a one to ten, it'd be something like, 10, 7, 6, 2. I think the worst are actually caucasian Americans who sing the blues with proper, formal diction. They have no excuse, IMO.
Haha I often notice there are some awesome white musicians that can play the blues but they just don't have the blues. Sounds great but not the same as an African American feeling it
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you lost me . i just play don't know how to read music.