Thank you Nick. That's exactly what I needed to find since I'm learning the guitar (rock and kid songs) and harmonica and I'm trying to upgrade my level in musical theory. Harmonica since 1991 (particularly irish folk but all styles) and guitar seriously since 2020 (I just discovered that the notion of strumming- D and U- is a simplification for beginners). For IRISH MUSIC, I won't forget to pick up in your Repertoire. Cheers from FRANCE !
I consider myself very lucky to have been part of the first group of students to take Nick's Irish Harmonica Breakthrough course. It was a great experience, and I really cannot recommend it highly enough. When he offers it again, please do yourself a favor and sign up. You will definitely not regret it!
Now I need to work out a block practice piece for myself. I'll think the guitar will be part of that routine, including B minor. Thanks for great lesson
Thanks Nick. That is the first time anyone has done this FINALLY brilliant lesson Nick. At last I’ll be able to write this out and get to finally learn the chords of the harp thanks so much. As one of Nicks first students I can guarantee you that you will not get anyone better than Nick to teach you Irish harmonica you will regret it if you miss this course Nicks style of teaching is second to none do not hesitate to take up Nicks course Thanks again Nick
Another fantastic lesson Nick. Your Irish Harmonica Breakthrough has taken my harmonica playing to a new level, I would certainly recommend it to anyone who is interested in playing Irish music.
Thanks, Nick. There's so much more to work with there than I expected. Then again, having taken your Irish Harmonica Breakthrough course, I should have expected it. That course taught me so much more than I expected, as well.
For B/7 draw, you have a tongue split with D/4 draw, giving you an inversion of a B Major chord. For A/6 draw, you have an octave on 10 draw, which still isn't much since most of the commonly used octaves are in a lower register, but might be useful if you're playing in the top octave, since most octaves can also be played higher.
Very good. I've never really thought to play actual chords if I'm accompanying someone. I just ask what key they are going to be in and then either select same key Harmonica or contrasting one to do fills and riffs. I can see it's useful to know where chords are each Harmonica however. It can give you some more options which Harmonica to select rather then the usual two.
So if I'm accompanying a guitar player with chords and not melody and he switches keys, i can do it all with a C harmonica and not have to change harps mid-song?
It will depend on the song if it sounds ok so you'll just have to try it and see. If he's still playing any of the chords mentioned in the video it might work e.g. going from say G, Em, C to C, Am, F
Thank you Nick. That's exactly what I needed to find since I'm learning the guitar (rock and kid songs) and harmonica and I'm trying to upgrade my level in musical theory. Harmonica since 1991 (particularly irish folk but all styles) and guitar seriously since 2020 (I just discovered that the notion of strumming- D and U- is a simplification for beginners). For IRISH MUSIC, I won't forget to pick up in your Repertoire. Cheers from FRANCE !
I consider myself very lucky to have been part of the first group of students to take Nick's Irish Harmonica Breakthrough course. It was a great experience, and I really cannot recommend it highly enough. When he offers it again, please do yourself a favor and sign up. You will definitely not regret it!
Now I need to work out a block practice piece for myself. I'll think the guitar will be part of that routine, including B minor.
Thanks for great lesson
Thanks Nick. That is the first time anyone has done this FINALLY brilliant lesson Nick. At last I’ll be able to write this out and get to finally learn the chords of the harp thanks so much. As one of Nicks first students I can guarantee you that you will not get anyone better than Nick to teach you Irish harmonica you will regret it if you miss this course Nicks style of teaching is second to none do not hesitate to take up Nicks course Thanks again Nick
Another fantastic lesson Nick. Your Irish Harmonica Breakthrough has taken my harmonica playing to a new level, I would certainly recommend it to anyone who is interested in playing Irish music.
thanks Ellis
Brilliant Nick, this is just what I've been looking for.
clear, concise and very useful. Thanks!
Awesome to have you back on You Tube Nick! I am so happy to hear that your course was successful. I, of course, think it is brilliant.
Thanks Zoie :-)
Extremely useful Nick. Thank you!
Thanks, Nick. There's so much more to work with there than I expected. Then again, having taken your Irish Harmonica Breakthrough course, I should have expected it. That course taught me so much more than I expected, as well.
Thanks Nick, really enlightening presentation, mara
For B/7 draw, you have a tongue split with D/4 draw, giving you an inversion of a B Major chord.
For A/6 draw, you have an octave on 10 draw, which still isn't much since most of the commonly used octaves are in a lower register, but might be useful if you're playing in the top octave, since most octaves can also be played higher.
Thanks for that. There's a few more using the higher end of the harmonica but I was looking to keep it simple in this video.
Very good. I've never really thought to play actual chords if I'm accompanying someone. I just ask what key they are going to be in and then either select same key Harmonica or contrasting one to do fills and riffs. I can see it's useful to know where chords are each Harmonica however. It can give you some more options which Harmonica to select rather then the usual two.
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So if I'm accompanying a guitar player with chords and not melody and he switches keys, i can do it all with a C harmonica and not have to change harps mid-song?
It will depend on the song if it sounds ok so you'll just have to try it and see. If he's still playing any of the chords mentioned in the video it might work e.g. going from say G, Em, C to C, Am, F