I've watched a lot of harmonica videos lately and I'll be the first to admit, I'm a complete noob. Your videos have helped the most for me so far. Thanks a lot and keep harpin'!
Yes Mike. You know exactly what I'm talking about in this vid. You should come up to LA the next time we go and hang at Johnny's Sunday afternoon gig. It's fun.
I got mine when I was about 10 from my grandpa bluesband hohner international C! :D I am 20 now and after watching some harmonica players on youtube I'm only now getting interested in playing it! I am happy that I could still find it.
Hey!! This video is fabulous!! I bought a harmonia yesterday on a lark anf I am completely lost as to how I should go about teaching myself to play... This video had helped inspire me, thanks for making such a friendly introduction video, it helps make a person feel braver to try :)
That's pretty much the best intro video I have seen, on Harmonica Instruction. Well done Dan. I can play ok-ish, but I wish there'd been RUclips around in the nineteen-fifties. I might not have been playing left-handed all these years! Thanks buddy. John
Just finally picked up a Harmonica yesterday which I had been wanting to do for quite a while. Got myself a Hohner Marine Band in C and judging from what I've seen so far, I made an excellent choice here. Thanks for the video. :)
No worries. In tab, the numbers just refer to the hole on the harp and is independent of key. The problem is that most beginner material is written for C. The books work in any key, but the play along CD's will most likely be in C. Just find something on the internet in A and you will be ok. A and E are the most common blues keys for guitar, so if you have trouble finding one online, you can get a blues guitar play along. Or, just look for a beginers guide in A, but that may be hard to find.
@12gagedan i just got a harmonica for xmas. a bluesband honer international, a lower end hamonica, but needless to say, i think im in love, thanks for making these how to videos!!!! it came with the music oh when the saints go marching in... love love love it!!!!
harmonicas are tunable, by filing the reeds, however, they should come from the factory in pretty good tuned shape. There are different tuning compromises that people make with the harp, but I'm not an expert on the subject. You can find tons of info online if you get into it.
Both, it's just the tabs are easier to learn and read; if you see a partiture (and you know the notes that you're playing in every hole that you blow -or draw- air) you can play them as well.
Way to go Dan! Help keep those harmonicas out of the "junk drawer". Well this is where it all started for me 5 years ago. My wife gave me a Hohner Sp 20 in "D" for a Christmas present. I haven't been able to put down the harmonica since. Your vids are all good...keep 'em coming. Best, Mike (the other tall guy, S.D. Jam Camp)
I've found your videos really helpful.. I'm a guitarist and singer and have started trying to play around with the harmonica aswell.. You're vids have been a HUGE help to me! If I end up getting good enough to use the harmonica in one of my gigs, I'll let you know! haha..Thankyou x
Hello Dan, that was a great video for beginners. They should all take the harp out of the drawer and give it a try. They don´t know how much fun they are missing. Merry christmas Dan and that the new year brings you all the best for you and your family. Your friend from London. Charlyharp.
@timmhg depends on what type of harmonica it is. Many harmonicas come in 12-hole versions, including chromatics, octave, tremolo, and I think diatonics (can't remember if diatonics have a 12-hole version, or just a 14-hole version) Go onto a harmonica website and ID your harmonica type.
It's Dan. Dave Gage is an LA-based, world famous harmonica instructor. I'm just getting started teaching. I was at Harp Fest last year, and will be opening the show this year. Make sure you say hello if you come. I don't make it up to LA very often. Am playing weekly way down in Spring Valley, CA, at the moment. Send me a message and we can discuss more.
@joheshy55 old, wood-combed harmonicas were known to swell when soaked in water. For a short time, they'd for a better seal to the reed plates, and the sound was good. However, soon after the soaking, the comb dried out and shrank, making it worse than before the process was started. Soaking is generally frowned upon in modern circles. It doesn't matter, though, because you have a plastic combed harmonica. Even if the old way was right, soaking would do nothing for yours.
This is a Great video for beginners, an Excellent way of talking somebody through the First phase, and the Video is Exactly about what the title suggests. An Excellent piece of work here, I take my hat off to You!! Carry on the good work, let's bring the harmonica to the World...
I had a Pocket Pal as my first harmonica too. The damn thing still works after 20 years. I think it's a perfectly ok instrument to start with, however, a slightly better harp may be easier to play. It's up to you.
Harmonicas do similar notes. For example 2B on a diatonic harmonica in the key of C is the same as a 2D in the key of A (E note). I looked up Air on G String and the artist seems to be playing with a chromatic harmonica. Chromatic harmonicas allow the player to play in different keys, with a larger note selection and, and are ideal for playing jazz and classical because of the many sharp(#)and flat(b) notes.
hey! i got my first harmonica today from my father as a stress buster and this vid helped me to get a hook of it... :) will proceed to the beginners lesson next... :) and, i got a HOHNER 10 hole C note Harmonica... thank you... :)
@morskaneman you probably have a tremelo harmonica. The basic techniques all apply. They're just more often used for music other than blues/rock/country. If you want to wail or rock, diatonic is the way to go.
@MrRobHowell You're more typical than you think. I think the secret is wanting to make music. If you can find musical examples that you love to hear, then working on playing them will drive your practice. I'm a blues guy, so working from recordings and learning the techniques were the biggest elements of my education. There is so much info (books, websites, CD's) out there for an aspiring harmonica player. Try to play what you love and you'll just do it.
@mrsisse13 Depends on what kind of music. If you're into Rock, Folk, Blues, Country, then a 10-hole diatonic is going to be most common. Any type that costs more than $15 should be a good starting point. Hohner, Seydel, Bushman, Suzuki, Herring, Huang are all brands you might come across.
you have to seal the harmonica like you are trying to hold water in your hands. If it's airtight, and then you open your hands, the sound difference will be notable.
thanks alot for your lessons dan your doing a great thing, keep putting videos out you should make a video called Harmonica Basics: Diatonic just go over the things people should know, explain but not too much detail and compact it
@MrRobHowell Everyone's experience is different. I cannot say how much practice an individual will need. Generally speaking, more is better, however, you need to WANT to practice. There is also a point at which not practicing can help. Taking breaks for a day or two can help after periods of intense practice. I used to find that I made leaps if I let my subconscious process w/o playing.
blues harps are fine to learn with. I personally don't like them, but that's a matter of taste, not utility. I suggest trying a bunch of different harps when starting out. As you buy different keys, buy different types. This way, you'll learn what YOU like in a harmonica, while learning to play. There's no rule that you need to start with a C harp, however, it's just easier to find instruction that uses that key.
@CheffProductions it takes lots of practice. you build up a sort of muscle/sound memory. harmonica is an invisible instrument, so you have to go by other senses.
@12gagedan Ya, i like blues also. I ordered a special 20 in key of C. The GM looks like it has a lip that curves over the comb. Not sure if that is a problem? The suzuki promaster hammond looks nice, also. It has phospher bronze reed. I use bronze strings on my acoustic guitars and they sound warmer than the 80/20 brass.
Hello, I purchased on harmonica D with twelve holes, do you think is the right choice? What is the difference between one harmonica with 12 and another with 10 holes? Very good basic lessons you show, thanks.
Pick it up and play it! Don't do what I did. That is, picked it up and played it 'upside-down'... Bass notes in my right hand. Now I'm stuck with that after 60 years! :) Nice vid. Thanks.
good vid..i can play the guitar (and i play more than once a month haha) and i was in my local music store today getting some new strings put on my guitar and i was looking at harmonica's and i walked out with a weekender hohner harp in the key of C..
@gabbyf171 bluesbands are difficult to play, because they are so cheap. you can play them, and they do bend, but you will struggle more with that particular harmonica.
Thank you. I got a "Swan" harmonica in key C. but it sounds more melodic, and the videos including yours sound more cowboyish. is it because of the method of playing or should I change my harmonica, cause this difference is driving me crazy.
@ngagoda4 your harmonica is tuned the same as the middle of a regular C diatonic. So, therefore, any Tab you play from your hole "1" corresponds to hole "4" in the tab. Honestly, I'd get a 10-hole diatonic if I were you. The 5-hole is a bit of a novelty.
@CrazyPerson03832 Those are really cool, but I know very little about octave and tremelo type harmonicas. The basics of playing any harmonica are the same (strive for single notes, holding the harmonica, breathing, not sucking. . .etc.) however, I pretty much only play and teach to the "diatonic" harmonica (commonly called "blues harps"). I can't really help much more. d.g.
Hey dude..I like your videos. I play guitar and just picked up a pretty cheap harmonica. (Hohner Pocket Pal). I'd really like to play well but I'm wondering if this harmonica is good enough, should I buy a better one? What do you think?
@beatles906 I've never played a 24 hole harmonica. Do you know anything more about it? If you give me info, or email me a picture of it, maybe I can get one and make a video. If you want to play folk/blues/rock, you're most likely better off with a diatonic harmonica, though.
yo dan...im diego from colombia...ive been playing in the key of c since i started(about year and a half ago) and i dont know what else to play with it,i both a big river hohner harp in jkey of A...and i dont know what else to go for further harp mastering, i know how to bend and im starting to master the overblows...do i have to master this C harp before going to another key?...thanks for posting....keep on posting
@12gagedan I also got a 24 hole harmonica. It's from an estate sale and I had no idea how it even worked. It's Brazilian Gloriosa, think it's a Venetian setup, but haven't found much on the web about it. The wood comb and riveted steel cover plates makes a great sound. / 1 b 2 b 4 b 6 b 8 b 11 b \ \ b 2 b 3 b 5 b 7 b 9 b 10 / b = blank hole (no sound) I think it's B flat scale, but note 2 is a half step, 3 is a third, and the end is 9, 11, 10. Any thoughts or advice?
The instructor you mentioned "John Gendig"? Is this the correct spelling" Can't seem to find this name on the internet. I know I must be spelling it wrong. Could you help me out please? Thanks. BTW, this old dog is learning something from your videos.
I just bought a C diatonic- big river harp and a book- How to play the pocket Harmonica by peter pickow andjason shulman. I was reading the beginning on how to break in the harmonica and it said something about dunking your harmonica into a glass of liquid for 10 - 20 min from plain water to draft beer to whiskey to Vodka. They said it is a tradition and can increase volume up to 100 percent. Is this true?
Go to the youtube channels of the guys I mention. Adam Gussow, Jason Ricci, Jon Gindick, Ronnie Shellist, Dave Barrett. It won't take you long to find something that helps. My beginner video is good too.
Hahahah This is brilliant - I got given a harmonica (big river harp - c) when i was younger, somewhere between 8 and 13 years ago - Now, it went into the junk drawer, and i saw it today and have decided to give it a go, it looks like alot of fun to play, i just need to learn how. and the way you blew it? Identical to how i did haha
@tombokickass my beginner video talks about the techniques to get single notes. The real secret is to practice and correct yourself when it doesn't sound clear. It takes time.
Is there a way to convert harmonica tabs from C to A. Like if the number is 4 can it be another hole on the harmonica? So far all I can play is the alphabet song on it. I rather be playing Air on the G String by JS Bach but it's a start. Is there a complete harmonica or do you have to own different ones? Help me Dan!
@journeyquest1 I've never tried the suzuki. Some claim that Hohner's reeds are the secret to their success (their specific alloy). Many folks seem to like the Manji and the promaster. Next harp you get, try one of them out, maybe.
thx a lot man! i dont have my own harmonica yet but i've seen some for 25euros (about 30$?) in the local guitar store, and im very interested cause ive seen some guy playing the beatles on tv with it and i think its a great waste of time on holiday or whenever i dont know what to do =) im really considering to buy one and check out every single video of you =) thx!
hey when im trying notes and what not on my harmonica and when it says go from note 7 to 4 how do you know how to get there so quickly? i often have to look of just guess
hey .....i would appreciate it if you could write down the names that you say at the video because i wanna search for them, but i don't know what's the correct spelling..... thankkssssssssssss
i would like to buy a harmonica i am from greece and i don t know nothing about harmonica so which harmonica you think is the best for an amateur like me ???? and how many holes should this harmonica have???? my first harmonica had 16 holes and it was very difficult to handle for an amateur like me
@journeyquest1 they're cool, but not for me. They are tuned to make more accurate single notes, and the chords suffer as a result. As a blues guy, I like the chords to sound good.
haha yes the classic junck box where all of ower fails are geting dust haha... on contrary of you i am a guitar player and just got a harmonica for a present also... in fact the exact same "marine band" M.HOHNER its so awsome... good videos keep rockin with that harmonica dude cheers n beers
hahaha i have a guitar and a toy harmonica {that i bought at walmart for 2.50}...but now im looking into getting an actual harmonica, its really fun. i enjoy playing the guitar but its a guitar and i cant always take it with me.
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I've watched a lot of harmonica videos lately and I'll be the first to admit, I'm a complete noob. Your videos have helped the most for me so far. Thanks a lot and keep harpin'!
Thanks Dan,
I have just got a couple of harmonicas for my birthday and I am going to watch all your vids.
Thanks Mate, keep 'em coming.
Dax
I actually did get a harmonica this christmas and that's why I'm watching your videos! You're very helpful.
Yes Mike. You know exactly what I'm talking about in this vid. You should come up to LA the next time we go and hang at Johnny's Sunday afternoon gig. It's fun.
I got mine when I was about 10 from my grandpa bluesband hohner international C! :D I am 20 now and after watching some harmonica players on youtube I'm only now getting interested in playing it! I am happy that I could still find it.
Another wonderful Gage-Production...
Happy holidays Dan !
Hey!! This video is fabulous!! I bought a harmonia yesterday on a lark anf I am completely lost as to how I should go about teaching myself to play... This video had helped inspire me, thanks for making such a friendly introduction video, it helps make a person feel braver to try :)
That's pretty much the best intro video I have seen, on Harmonica Instruction. Well done Dan. I can play ok-ish, but I wish there'd been RUclips around in the nineteen-fifties. I might not have been playing left-handed all these years!
Thanks buddy.
John
Just finally picked up a Harmonica yesterday which I had been wanting to do for quite a while. Got myself a Hohner Marine Band in C and judging from what I've seen so far, I made an excellent choice here.
Thanks for the video. :)
No worries. In tab, the numbers just refer to the hole on the harp and is independent of key. The problem is that most beginner material is written for C. The books work in any key, but the play along CD's will most likely be in C. Just find something on the internet in A and you will be ok. A and E are the most common blues keys for guitar, so if you have trouble finding one online, you can get a blues guitar play along. Or, just look for a beginers guide in A, but that may be hard to find.
@12gagedan i just got a harmonica for xmas. a bluesband honer international, a lower end hamonica, but needless to say, i think im in love, thanks for making these how to videos!!!! it came with the music oh when the saints go marching in... love love love it!!!!
I'm always happy to discover a new video from you Dan. thank you very much.
Merry Christmas.
Friendly :
Steph.
harmonicas are tunable, by filing the reeds, however, they should come from the factory in pretty good tuned shape. There are different tuning compromises that people make with the harp, but I'm not an expert on the subject. You can find tons of info online if you get into it.
Both, it's just the tabs are easier to learn and read; if you see a partiture (and you know the notes that you're playing in every hole that you blow -or draw- air) you can play them as well.
Way to go Dan! Help keep those harmonicas out of the "junk drawer". Well this is where it all started for me 5 years ago. My wife gave me a Hohner Sp 20 in "D" for a Christmas present. I haven't been able to put down the harmonica since.
Your vids are all good...keep 'em coming.
Best, Mike (the other tall guy, S.D. Jam Camp)
I've found your videos really helpful.. I'm a guitarist and singer and have started trying to play around with the harmonica aswell.. You're vids have been a HUGE help to me! If I end up getting good enough to use the harmonica in one of my gigs, I'll let you know! haha..Thankyou x
Hello Dan, that was a great video for beginners. They should all take the harp out of the drawer and give it a try. They don´t know how much fun they are missing. Merry christmas Dan and that the new year brings you all the best for you and your family. Your friend from London. Charlyharp.
@timmhg depends on what type of harmonica it is. Many harmonicas come in 12-hole versions, including chromatics, octave, tremolo, and I think diatonics (can't remember if diatonics have a 12-hole version, or just a 14-hole version) Go onto a harmonica website and ID your harmonica type.
It's Dan. Dave Gage is an LA-based, world famous harmonica instructor. I'm just getting started teaching. I was at Harp Fest last year, and will be opening the show this year. Make sure you say hello if you come. I don't make it up to LA very often. Am playing weekly way down in Spring Valley, CA, at the moment. Send me a message and we can discuss more.
@joheshy55 old, wood-combed harmonicas were known to swell when soaked in water. For a short time, they'd for a better seal to the reed plates, and the sound was good. However, soon after the soaking, the comb dried out and shrank, making it worse than before the process was started. Soaking is generally frowned upon in modern circles. It doesn't matter, though, because you have a plastic combed harmonica. Even if the old way was right, soaking would do nothing for yours.
This is a Great video for beginners, an Excellent way of talking somebody through the First phase, and the Video is Exactly about what the title suggests. An Excellent piece of work here, I take my hat off to You!! Carry on the good work, let's bring the harmonica to the World...
I had a Pocket Pal as my first harmonica too. The damn thing still works after 20 years. I think it's a perfectly ok instrument to start with, however, a slightly better harp may be easier to play. It's up to you.
Harmonicas do similar notes. For example 2B on a diatonic harmonica in the key of C is the same as a 2D in the key of A (E note). I looked up Air on G String and the artist seems to be playing with a chromatic harmonica. Chromatic harmonicas allow the player to play in different keys, with a larger note selection and, and are ideal for playing jazz and classical because of the many sharp(#)and flat(b) notes.
hey!
i got my first harmonica today from my father as a stress buster and this vid helped me to get a hook of it... :)
will proceed to the beginners lesson next... :)
and, i got a HOHNER 10 hole C note Harmonica...
thank you... :)
@morskaneman you probably have a tremelo harmonica. The basic techniques all apply. They're just more often used for music other than blues/rock/country. If you want to wail or rock, diatonic is the way to go.
@MrRobHowell You're more typical than you think. I think the secret is wanting to make music. If you can find musical examples that you love to hear, then working on playing them will drive your practice. I'm a blues guy, so working from recordings and learning the techniques were the biggest elements of my education. There is so much info (books, websites, CD's) out there for an aspiring harmonica player. Try to play what you love and you'll just do it.
@mrsisse13 Depends on what kind of music. If you're into Rock, Folk, Blues, Country, then a 10-hole diatonic is going to be most common. Any type that costs more than $15 should be a good starting point. Hohner, Seydel, Bushman, Suzuki, Herring, Huang are all brands you might come across.
you have to seal the harmonica like you are trying to hold water in your hands. If it's airtight, and then you open your hands, the sound difference will be notable.
thanks alot for your lessons dan
your doing a great thing, keep putting videos out
you should make a video called Harmonica Basics: Diatonic
just go over the things people should know, explain but not too much detail and compact it
@ThePivotCenter are there any markings on it? I can't be sure without more info.
You are awesomeee!!!
Good luck, man. Lots of info available online, just dig in and try to play as much as you can.
@MrRobHowell Everyone's experience is different. I cannot say how much practice an individual will need. Generally speaking, more is better, however, you need to WANT to practice. There is also a point at which not practicing can help. Taking breaks for a day or two can help after periods of intense practice. I used to find that I made leaps if I let my subconscious process w/o playing.
Thank you for the video.
blues harps are fine to learn with. I personally don't like them, but that's a matter of taste, not utility. I suggest trying a bunch of different harps when starting out. As you buy different keys, buy different types. This way, you'll learn what YOU like in a harmonica, while learning to play. There's no rule that you need to start with a C harp, however, it's just easier to find instruction that uses that key.
@CheffProductions it takes lots of practice. you build up a sort of muscle/sound memory. harmonica is an invisible instrument, so you have to go by other senses.
@12gagedan Ya, i like blues also. I ordered a special 20 in key of C. The GM looks like it has a lip that curves over the comb. Not sure if that is a problem? The suzuki promaster hammond looks nice, also. It has phospher bronze reed. I use bronze strings on my acoustic guitars and they sound warmer than the 80/20 brass.
Hello, I purchased on harmonica D with twelve holes, do you think is the right choice? What is the difference between one harmonica with 12 and another with 10 holes?
Very good basic lessons you show, thanks.
Pick it up and play it!
Don't do what I did. That is, picked it up and played it 'upside-down'... Bass notes in my right hand.
Now I'm stuck with that after 60 years! :)
Nice vid. Thanks.
What do you think of the Hohner Golden Melody? looks like a comfortable harp to play.
you remind me of harland williams, your funny, and very helpful. thank you.
@morskaneman that's a different type of harmonica than the kind I teach about. I can't help much, unless you get a diatonic harmonica.
very good tuto
thank´s
today i purchasd a harmonica online but its longer in size,it has 24 holes how to cope with it??plz help..
good vid..i can play the guitar (and i play more than once a month haha) and i was in my local music store today getting some new strings put on my guitar and i was looking at harmonica's and i walked out with a weekender hohner harp in the key of C..
@bluehand0 Jon Gindick, Ronnie Shellist, David Barrett, Jason Ricci, Adam Gussow
@gabbyf171 bluesbands are difficult to play, because they are so cheap. you can play them, and they do bend, but you will struggle more with that particular harmonica.
I unwrap a Hohner Marine Band in this video. I usually play Marine Bands or Hohner Special 20's.
Thank you. I got a "Swan" harmonica in key C. but it sounds more melodic, and the videos including yours sound more cowboyish. is it because of the method of playing or should I change my harmonica, cause this difference is driving me crazy.
Thanks for the vid, man. Really helps!!!! A+++
@ngagoda4 your harmonica is tuned the same as the middle of a regular C diatonic. So, therefore, any Tab you play from your hole "1" corresponds to hole "4" in the tab. Honestly, I'd get a 10-hole diatonic if I were you. The 5-hole is a bit of a novelty.
@CrazyPerson03832 Those are really cool, but I know very little about octave and tremelo type harmonicas. The basics of playing any harmonica are the same (strive for single notes, holding the harmonica, breathing, not sucking. . .etc.) however, I pretty much only play and teach to the "diatonic" harmonica (commonly called "blues harps"). I can't really help much more. d.g.
@lean99zz what? There are ten holes, each with two natural notes, plus there are many other notes attainable with bending.
Hey dude..I like your videos. I play guitar and just picked up a pretty cheap harmonica. (Hohner Pocket Pal). I'd really like to play well but I'm wondering if this harmonica is good enough, should I buy a better one? What do you think?
@beatles906 I've never played a 24 hole harmonica. Do you know anything more about it? If you give me info, or email me a picture of it, maybe I can get one and make a video. If you want to play folk/blues/rock, you're most likely better off with a diatonic harmonica, though.
yo dan...im diego from colombia...ive been playing in the key of c since i started(about year and a half ago) and i dont know what else to play with it,i both a big river hohner harp in jkey of A...and i dont know what else to go for further harp mastering, i know how to bend and im starting to master the overblows...do i have to master this C harp before going to another key?...thanks for posting....keep on posting
@12gagedan I also got a 24 hole harmonica. It's from an estate sale and I had no idea how it even worked. It's Brazilian Gloriosa, think it's a Venetian setup, but haven't found much on the web about it. The wood comb and riveted steel cover plates makes a great sound.
/ 1 b 2 b 4 b 6 b 8 b 11 b \
\ b 2 b 3 b 5 b 7 b 9 b 10 / b = blank hole (no sound)
I think it's B flat scale, but note 2 is a half step, 3 is a third, and the end is 9, 11, 10. Any thoughts or advice?
The instructor you mentioned "John Gendig"? Is this the correct spelling" Can't seem to find this name on the internet. I know I must be spelling it wrong. Could you help me out please? Thanks. BTW, this old dog is learning something from your videos.
I just bought a C diatonic- big river harp and a book- How to play the pocket Harmonica by peter pickow andjason shulman. I was reading the beginning on how to break in the harmonica and it said something about dunking your harmonica into a glass of liquid for 10 - 20 min from plain water to draft beer to whiskey to Vodka. They said it is a tradition and can increase volume up to 100 percent. Is this true?
Go to the youtube channels of the guys I mention. Adam Gussow, Jason Ricci, Jon Gindick, Ronnie Shellist, Dave Barrett. It won't take you long to find something that helps. My beginner video is good too.
Hahahah This is brilliant - I got given a harmonica (big river harp - c) when i was younger, somewhere between 8 and 13 years ago - Now, it went into the junk drawer, and i saw it today and have decided to give it a go, it looks like alot of fun to play, i just need to learn how. and the way you blew it? Identical to how i did haha
haha. totally happened to me but harmonicas seem pretty cool. nice vids thanks.
@tombokickass my beginner video talks about the techniques to get single notes. The real secret is to practice and correct yourself when it doesn't sound clear. It takes time.
Is there a way to convert harmonica tabs from C to A. Like if the number is 4 can it be another hole on the harmonica?
So far all I can play is the alphabet song on it. I rather be playing Air on the G String by JS Bach but it's a start. Is there a complete harmonica or do you have to own different ones?
Help me Dan!
@journeyquest1 I've never tried the suzuki. Some claim that Hohner's reeds are the secret to their success (their specific alloy). Many folks seem to like the Manji and the promaster. Next harp you get, try one of them out, maybe.
where do you buy your harps?
just wondering, but which website/store has the best prices?
Hi Dan! I'm italian and i received a 32 hole harmonica and I'm a totally beginner! What do you suggest?
culd u plz do a harmonica video where u use a 24 hole harmonica as that is the one i have
thx a lot man!
i dont have my own harmonica yet but i've seen some for 25euros (about 30$?) in the local guitar store, and im very interested cause ive seen some guy playing the beatles on tv with it and i think its a great waste of time on holiday or whenever i dont know what to do =) im really considering to buy one and check out every single video of you =)
thx!
hey man im planning on buying my first harmonica and i was wondering which you thought would be a good one to get
dan, you're the man
hey sir i'm a beginner, i have a long harmonica which has double holes which makes same sound, how do i deal with it?
@alanpoohbear21 I think anything Hohner for more than $10 is good to start with. Big River is a good mid-priced harp.
hey when im trying notes and what not on my harmonica and when it says go from note 7 to 4 how do you know how to get there so quickly? i often have to look of just guess
thats a nice harmonica whats the name ?
Ahh @ 2:20 man I totally saw that coming. Why? Well actually I put it in my room. the floor is like a really big table right?
I've played Les Oskars. I don't currently own any.
i want to buy a hormonica by myself, but i don;t know which one.
should i buy a diatonic or a chromatic harmonica?
and which tone is the best?
I received a harmonica as a gift too, but it's longer than the harmonica I ussually see on youtube. It's roughly 17.5cm long.
hey .....i would appreciate it if you could write down the names that you say at the video because i wanna search for them, but i don't know what's the correct spelling..... thankkssssssssssss
i would like to buy a harmonica i am from greece and i don t know nothing about harmonica so which harmonica you think is the best for an amateur like me ????
and how many holes should this harmonica have???? my first harmonica had 16 holes and it was very difficult to handle for an amateur like me
15 is a perfect age. I started when I was 12, but did not take it seriously until I was 18
teach me the 11:00 song...before you leave...the christmas song...i cant remember the name,,,can you giuve me the tabs please?
Mine came in a 3 park, they're made of plastic but sound okay. 3 keys, C, D and G.
@journeyquest1 they're cool, but not for me. They are tuned to make more accurate single notes, and the chords suffer as a result. As a blues guy, I like the chords to sound good.
haha yes the classic junck box where all of ower fails are geting dust haha...
on contrary of you i am a guitar player and just got a harmonica for a present also... in fact the exact same "marine band" M.HOHNER its so awsome...
good videos keep rockin with that harmonica dude cheers n beers
@HardcoreAFCA it depends on what you wanna play
@jacobboy98 nah. Bushman is fine. There are many good harmonica brands.
The harmonica is probably the most overlooked instrument, its a shame more people dont play
That sounds like a tremelo harmonica. I've never played one. They have different tuning set-up. I only know how to play diatonic harmonicas.
I am having some MAJOR trouble in blowing only one hole in my harmonica ...
Can somebody help?
No U blocking please ....
Thanks ^^
so when u breathe in, are you breathing in anything harmful? Can harmonicas be bad for your health?
Good Guy Dan
different type of harmonica. I only really know how to play diatonic harmonicas. The tuning differs on the harmonica you have.
hahaha i have a guitar and a toy harmonica {that i bought at walmart for 2.50}...but now im looking into getting an actual harmonica, its really fun. i enjoy playing the guitar but its a guitar and i cant always take it with me.
Lol im 19 and i just bought my first harmonica, hope to get able to play some aceptable music :S
@Dan0ization Jon Gindick. He's a master at teaching "everybody" to play the harmonica. His handle is "Jamcamp06" on youtube. Tell him I sent you.
same problem with adrianmer666.. please reply!! thanks!!
lol my brother had got a chromatic hohner harmonica once for christmas and it was in his junk drawer n i decided to take it out
ohw that's ok, you're good sir, please play johnny b goode in your harmonica thanks