I just got my first harmonica at age 55, and have not played a musical instrument before. I was looking for videos to learn from and thankfully came across yours! Love your videos Luke! You really break it down for us beginners and I love your laid back style! Thank you for the videos my man!!
Dude I love u I just picked up my harmonica and if I hadn’t found your videos I would’ve quit it after a day, thnx for the videos and I wish u the best, love u man
As a complete beginner I have tried a number of different you tube teachers. Pretty challenging to be honest. Then I found yours.... Now this is what I call a site for beginners. Thankyou
Wow great videos! You're a great teacher and I love the editing style. I'd say I did my years of grinding through beginner status well into intermediate, but it took me quite some time to figure stuff like this out on many hiking trails (where no one could hear me). Still, you explain it super well and made me aware of things I do unconsciously now. If I talk to someone struggling with harmonica, I'm either quoting or referring them to this and your other videos. Thanks for sharing
It would be great to see you put out a full video course on youtube, something like "from complete beginner to pro". Only saying this because it can be pretty confusing as to what is the correct way to progress on harmonica, so the tutorials/lessons with progressive difficulty increase would work amazing, I reckon!
Thank you for posting this video. I've played diatonic for some time I've been focusing a little bit more on the chromatic and your deep mouth technique is helpful. God bless you.
Well thought and explained about the deep relaxed embouchure, congrats for a very important lesson I hope many beginners (and already playing and frustrated) players will watch and adopt! There is a catch in Pucker, or Duck-Lips (Gussow), which prevents people from doing this, or the Gindick relaxed "don't fight your harp" thing. Some harps, namely the Marine Band, but also other models built as sandwich, are very sharp on the top plates edge, and as much as you are careful, it will cut into your lips and tongue. The ONLY way to get around this without sanding or replacing the damn thing with a LO or SP20 or some other smooth harp, is to play in Pucker - over those plate knives. Unfortunately many players in this area start with a Blues Harp, which is very nice in tone and feel for advanced players, but for beginners it is a frustrating harp, leading to poor technique and dropping off playing until getting another harp. The 4 embouchures I teach for single notes are lip-block (tilt and push, the lower lip blocks side holes), tongue block, tongue to front (U-Block) and pucker (or Duck lips) - all are great and usable in different situations, and any player can choose the default or use them all, when knowing the pros of each embouchure. Moving between lip-block and pucker will give you single-chord rhythms, only tilting the harp down and up. Moving between U-Block and Tongue-Block will give you full range control in large jumps (tongue switch and middle), and only using TB will give you low or high vamps with solos, octave splits and warbles. Most important thing is to relax, play slowly and connect to the reeds - its not about the blow and draw, its about moving the reeds - and when someone follows this particular video to the step, they will achieve full control over the reeds, even with tongue movement (piston) only - without inhaling or exhaling - just because the embouchure has enough contained energy to move the reeds (of course if the harmonica is airtight, so a beginner harp is critical to develop and control technique)
Thanks Zvika! Yes, tin sandwich protruding reed plates hurt the lips. Agreed! I make no distinction between "Lip blocking" and "lip pursing" except that "pursing" is a bad word because it conjures up the wrong image. I know Norton Buffalo was a u-blocker, but in my experience, that technique limits people. In my opinion the 2 techniques that are valuable for isolating notes are lip blocking and tongue blocking.
Hey Luke.. i bought the Fender Harmonica because of you.. in the past i had a Hohner but i really couldn't get it into playing ..i am not a guitar guy even if i build cigar box guitars and ukuleles .. i tried to learn playing guitar but i think my hands or fingers are broken ... i cannot retrieve the right chords.. so .. i would love to have harmonica a go.. so i'm starting over to learn it with your lassons.. thank you from italy
Today I found a bargain a Lee Oskar in C at 18euro.. without box.. but I had to buy that little guy.. it's used but you speak always well of them.. so i get it.. awaiting the delivery thou..
@@Harmonicacom yup. as soon as I will have the Lee Oskar I will update you.. I did the third lesson the train but I have trouble finding the right spot on the fly on the comb to do single notes..
So this is crazy, I've been playing for a good couple of months (inconsistently for 2 years now) and didn't understand why I was having such a hard time with bends. I can do a bend, it just sounds goofy. Using this position was an INSTANT improvement!
SWEEEEEEEET! That's what I'm talking about you! I know some people in similar situation have taken my Beginner to Boss course to re-train good habits. You might consider checking out: www.harmonica.com/lessons/ In any case, I'm so glad the lesson helped!
Look up Bernoulli’s principle. A restriction in airflow increases the velocity of the air. An increase in air velocity cause an increase in pitch. Kinda like your finger over the end of a garden hose, you restrict the flow which causes a small amount of water to move really fast. If your tongue, lips or mouth cavity create a restriction of air flow, the air velocity will increase. Inversely if you remove restriction, like dropping your tongue or opening your throat you decrease velocity and pitch. That’s how the bending of notes works. I teach this to all my duck calling students on how to manipulate pitch 😊
I appreciate your easy to follow instructions and advice. I sometimes, however, find myself drifting off on my own and it sounds like some sort of 1800’s sea chanty or an Irish jig.
I practice it by lying on my back on bed. Relaxed. Harp over mouth, no hands. Hole 6. Deep relaxed mouth. Single note draw, draw bend, blow. Amazing how it sounds. Makes me very conscious if I tense up.
Hey Luke.. WHy .. WHy the Harmonica cover keeps sticking to my lips? I'm tring to be relaxed and to moisten them .. but the covers keep grabbing my lips and this doesn't allow me to slide it like it should .. This is only my problem ?! or it does happen ... :-) thanks
A few things, just heard about JP's fall. Crazy tragic. Glad to hear he is recovering, slowly, but getting there, Rediscovering my harmonica at present. PS: Where can I get that T-Shirt?
Nice job on your lesson, as usual 👍.... I’ve heard the deep relaxed mouth position called a “lip block” , which kinda makes sense to me. So there would be tongue blocking or lip blocking as the 2 main ways to play. What do you think??
So the Deep Relaxed Mouth Position applies to BOTH techniques you mentioned (Lip Blocking and Tongue Blocking,) which are techniques for ISOLATING NOTES. (Which I cover in this vid, if you haven't seen it: ua-cam.com/video/v4mDMJzsnoU/v-deo.html)
I have got to get this down. I started as a U blocker. I have worked at puckering, but it has not worked out well. I am going to stay after this embouchure till I get it. It is already working, I just have to get better at moving about on the harmonica. Thank you Luke for this video. Thank you Luke for this video.
Hey Tony - You're very welcome, my friend. Glad you're checking out the harmonica.com vids. I know it can feel so frustrating to "go backwards" but I think you're willingness to go down this road is gonna yield great dividends. You got this!
Hi Luke, thanks for the video and advice! What do you recommend as the first harmonica to buy as a beginner? My interest in music is varied but it is primarily blues or blues rock to be more exact! Thank You, ~Chappy
Thank you a lot! I actually learned tongue blocking first, because “puckering” just felt uncomfortable… tongue blocking still feels easier to me right now. I should also learn lip pursing though, right?
Aloha, this is about as basic as it gets! Next would be: ua-cam.com/video/0qVSuayeV_I/v-deo.html And then: ua-cam.com/video/v4mDMJzsnoU/v-deo.html And then maybe: ua-cam.com/video/nkUAbVIcMSw/v-deo.html Hope that helps! Aloha, Luke
1 problem im to scared for spit to go into the comes and i can only play contry road with the puker methoth its my first song eney tips pleas and tank you for the vidios realy helping me and some how girls like it
Question Luke… I’m about 6 weeks in to learning harmonica. I’ve been practicing a lot…. Like 3-4 hours a night. I noticed today that my bottom lip feels numb and it looks like it’s slightly bruising. Is this an issue that people have sometimes? I’m thinking I’m pushing the harp against my lip too hard. Btw the deep relaxed mouth is what helped me get the tone and tone and a half bends on 2&3 respectively.
@@Harmonicacom yeah I’m learning real quick that any tension in the mouth or throat hinders my bends very much as does drawing too hard. When I relax I can get all the bends and even have gotten pretty comfortable at blow bending hole 8. When I don’t relax hole 3 is choked off and horrible (and won’t reach the last semi tone bend) and hole 2, forget about it. 😂 Love your lessons man. Also love the fact that you emailed in response to one of my comments.
Hey Luke question; did your bottom lip ever go numb or feel like you’ve had Novocain at dentist office? My bottom lip almost feels like it’s totally asleep sometimes… like I’m losing feeling in it. Is this from playing a lot or am I pressing the harp into my mouth too hard?
If your finger is annoying you, you can just pinch the harmonica on the side while playing for now. Getting the deep lip is #1 priority habit to develop, and the main place where beginners blow it.
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Hey Luke I just found your channel and it's awesome, I'm learning the low rider jam, but my question is my husband gifted me the fender harmonica but it has 7 harmonica A-G which one is the one to use, or how I know when to use wich letter harmonica? Thank you in advance 💖
Hey Cynthia - you choose the key of harmonica that the song is in. But it's a little bit more complicated than that, as I talk about here: ua-cam.com/video/V2aokP8GriI/v-deo.html But for now, just focus on your C harmonica. Most beginning harmonica vids use C harmonica, and it's the best one to learn on for several reasons which I discuss here: forum.harmonica.com/t/why-c-harp-and-what-key-harp-to-get-next/5678?u=luke Hope that helps! Rock on, Luke
HEY LUKE SAYING THANK YOU.. i AM WONDERING IF I HAVE TEETH MISSING WILL IT MAKE THINGS HARDER? Another problem is i do everything hard and fast i cant relax.. this helps but i think my teeth missing is it why i am having problems
Missing teeth shouldn't be a problem William. Slow and steady wins the race! Or, as I like to put it: the faster you wanna grow, the more you have to go SLOW! 😎 Relaxation, fearlessness, and playfulness - 👈🏼 those are your keys.
I have the hardest time relaxing my mouth.. all my life I do things hard and fast.. I can’t relax my lips and tongue.. I play pretty good without that so once I learn I will do awesome., DO U DO PERSONAL LESSONS IF SO HOW MUCH IS IT?
Only the bottom lip puckers. The sides of the bottom lip are blocking the wholes on either side of the hole you're blowing/drawing. That's why it could also be called a "semi-pucker." Bottom lip puckers, top lip is deep on the harp.
@@Harmonicacom I think I’ve got it sorted out. I had to angle the harp quite a bit more than I thought, and now I’m having to re-learn the hole spacing muscle memory. I’m determined to learn this the right way vs having to fix it later 👍🏼
And how would this work for a person (such as I) that has the bottom jaw recessed towards the back by almost 1 cm? I either get autobend mode or no control over hole blocking.
I'd have to see a photo to know for sure, but that shouldn't be a problem. I recommend working with chords and doubles stops for awhile to get secure in the deep relaxed mouth position before moving onto working on isolating notes. You can get my 3 free chords lessons by signing up below the video here: www.harmonica.com/how-to-play-the-harmonica/ Aloha, Luke
Nope. You don't need to be able to roll your tongue. If you're wondering about how to play single notes check out this: ua-cam.com/video/v4mDMJzsnoU/v-deo.html
@@Soumyeahdeep you have to know the number to hole differences. Chromatics have two of the same notes in hole 4 and hole 5 blow. You have to know your chromatic pattern in your harp. I play chromatic a lot and it can be somewhat tricky. It repeats in some of the other holes going up the scale. Easy would be get a diatonic harp also.
@@JohnsonDaChumplie I am a beginner! I don't know anything about harmonica! But I love the tune so I also wanna play! Can you recommend me which one should I go for from the three types of harmonica??🙏
@@Soumyeahdeep find a cheap diatonic 10 hole in either the key of c or g. Then follow this guy! He’s very good! Chromatics are nice but more for the musician who is more involved with sheet music. Find the tab sheet music to expand your playing.
now THIS was the video i needed
SWEEEEET Hugo. That's a rock solid foundation right there! Good for you. 🙌🏼
I just got my first harmonica at age 55, and have not played a musical instrument before. I was looking for videos to learn from and thankfully came across yours!
Love your videos Luke! You really break it down for us beginners and I love your laid back style!
Thank you for the videos my man!!
Right on Ronald. Congrats on taking up the best instrument in the world. Glad the vids are helping my friend. Rock on!
I can tbelieve u r giving this for freee👀🔥
My pleasure!
@@Harmonicacom for real 🤯
Thank you!
Dude I love u I just picked up my harmonica and if I hadn’t found your videos I would’ve quit it after a day, thnx for the videos and I wish u the best, love u man
Glad I could help, Carlos! May you never give up this wonderful little instrument! Love right back atcha my dude.
Aloha,
Luke
how did you comment three years ago when the video is 2 years old , time traveler?!?!?!
You consistantly deliver high quality harp instruction with creative editing and enthusiasm that both inspires and motivates!
Thanks Luke!!
:)
Wow, thank you Sage! Keep on rocking it man.
Aloha,
Luke
As a complete beginner I have tried a number of different you tube teachers.
Pretty challenging to be honest.
Then I found yours....
Now this is what I call a site for beginners.
Thankyou
Glad to help! 🙌🏼
Wow great videos! You're a great teacher and I love the editing style. I'd say I did my years of grinding through beginner status well into intermediate, but it took me quite some time to figure stuff like this out on many hiking trails (where no one could hear me). Still, you explain it super well and made me aware of things I do unconsciously now. If I talk to someone struggling with harmonica, I'm either quoting or referring them to this and your other videos. Thanks for sharing
That is awesome! Thanks for the kind words and for spreading the harmonica love, man. Rock on, my friend.
Aloha,
Luke
It would be great to see you put out a full video course on youtube, something like "from complete beginner to pro". Only saying this because it can be pretty confusing as to what is the correct way to progress on harmonica, so the tutorials/lessons with progressive difficulty increase would work amazing, I reckon!
And here it is:
www.harmonica.com/lessons/
Rock on, Person!
Aloha,
Luke
I've always do that pucker thing my whole run playing harmonica. You're a life saver, man.
Right on Vinnie.
Rock on,
Luke
Great lesson
Thanks Alex!
Thank you for posting this video. I've played diatonic for some time I've been focusing a little bit more on the chromatic and your deep mouth technique is helpful.
God bless you.
Sweet! God bless you too!
Finely I subscrived for the harmonica course! And I am lovig it.
Woo hoo! Welcome aboard, Heraclio! Glad you're liking it!
Well thought and explained about the deep relaxed embouchure, congrats for a very important lesson I hope many beginners (and already playing and frustrated) players will watch and adopt!
There is a catch in Pucker, or Duck-Lips (Gussow), which prevents people from doing this, or the Gindick relaxed "don't fight your harp" thing. Some harps, namely the Marine Band, but also other models built as sandwich, are very sharp on the top plates edge, and as much as you are careful, it will cut into your lips and tongue. The ONLY way to get around this without sanding or replacing the damn thing with a LO or SP20 or some other smooth harp, is to play in Pucker - over those plate knives. Unfortunately many players in this area start with a Blues Harp, which is very nice in tone and feel for advanced players, but for beginners it is a frustrating harp, leading to poor technique and dropping off playing until getting another harp.
The 4 embouchures I teach for single notes are lip-block (tilt and push, the lower lip blocks side holes), tongue block, tongue to front (U-Block) and pucker (or Duck lips) - all are great and usable in different situations, and any player can choose the default or use them all, when knowing the pros of each embouchure.
Moving between lip-block and pucker will give you single-chord rhythms, only tilting the harp down and up.
Moving between U-Block and Tongue-Block will give you full range control in large jumps (tongue switch and middle), and only using TB will give you low or high vamps with solos, octave splits and warbles.
Most important thing is to relax, play slowly and connect to the reeds - its not about the blow and draw, its about moving the reeds - and when someone follows this particular video to the step, they will achieve full control over the reeds, even with tongue movement (piston) only - without inhaling or exhaling - just because the embouchure has enough contained energy to move the reeds (of course if the harmonica is airtight, so a beginner harp is critical to develop and control technique)
Thanks Zvika! Yes, tin sandwich protruding reed plates hurt the lips. Agreed!
I make no distinction between "Lip blocking" and "lip pursing" except that "pursing" is a bad word because it conjures up the wrong image.
I know Norton Buffalo was a u-blocker, but in my experience, that technique limits people.
In my opinion the 2 techniques that are valuable for isolating notes are lip blocking and tongue blocking.
THNX 4 SHARING.
You're welcome, Jayanth!
Aloha,
Luke
Great video man. I watched gussow and he loves to pucker im going to give this a go
Yeah man. Follow Gussow's lead. He's the man. 👊🏼
Hey Luke.. i bought the Fender Harmonica because of you.. in the past i had a Hohner but i really couldn't get it into playing ..i am not a guitar guy even if i build cigar box guitars and ukuleles .. i tried to learn playing guitar but i think my hands or fingers are broken ... i cannot retrieve the right chords.. so .. i would love to have harmonica a go.. so i'm starting over to learn it with your lassons.. thank you from italy
Awesome. Great choice! Rock on, and keep me posted how it goes...
@@Harmonicacom will do my best.. thank you so much.. the hard question is which riff or music to play without tablature.. will follow your leads..
How I spend a Saturday night lol. Thanks for the video.
Watched this after the 'learning how to bend' video and it really helped put things together!
AWESOME. Foundations are so important!!!
Your video intros inspire me to learn to play the harmonica
That's awesome Alejandro! Thanks so much man. Keep on rocking!
Aloha,
Luke
Thank you so much for these videos and the free lessons! I can’t wait to get to practicing the harmonica!
You're so welcome! DO IT! BEST instrument ever.
Today I found a bargain a Lee Oskar in C at 18euro.. without box.. but I had to buy that little guy.. it's used but you speak always well of them.. so i get it.. awaiting the delivery thou..
Keep me posted.
@@Harmonicacom yup. as soon as I will have the Lee Oskar I will update you.. I did the third lesson the train but I have trouble finding the right spot on the fly on the comb to do single notes..
So this is crazy, I've been playing for a good couple of months (inconsistently for 2 years now) and didn't understand why I was having such a hard time with bends.
I can do a bend, it just sounds goofy. Using this position was an INSTANT improvement!
SWEEEEEEEET! That's what I'm talking about you! I know some people in similar situation have taken my Beginner to Boss course to re-train good habits. You might consider checking out: www.harmonica.com/lessons/
In any case, I'm so glad the lesson helped!
Look up Bernoulli’s principle. A restriction in airflow increases the velocity of the air. An increase in air velocity cause an increase in pitch. Kinda like your finger over the end of a garden hose, you restrict the flow which causes a small amount of water to move really fast. If your tongue, lips or mouth cavity create a restriction of air flow, the air velocity will increase. Inversely if you remove restriction, like dropping your tongue or opening your throat you decrease velocity and pitch. That’s how the bending of notes works. I teach this to all my duck calling students on how to manipulate pitch 😊
I appreciate your easy to follow instructions and advice. I sometimes, however, find myself drifting off on my own and it sounds like some sort of 1800’s sea chanty or an Irish jig.
Right on Mike. That sounds cool man.
That's a cool lessons.. Sending love from Germany🇩🇪
Thanks Hans. Glad you liked it.
Aloha from Hawaii.
@@Harmonicacom ...Pleasure my Brother...!!!.. Looking forward for more Tutorials !!!.. Cheers🍻
I practice it by lying on my back on bed. Relaxed. Harp over mouth, no hands. Hole 6. Deep relaxed mouth. Single note draw, draw bend, blow. Amazing how it sounds. Makes me very conscious if I tense up.
Awesome, I practice on my back sometimes too. Usually when I'm too tired to stand, lol.
A melhor vídeo aula de posicionamento dos lábios que já assisti!!! E olha que foram muitas.
Super lesson. This technique works with me.
EXCELLENT Ravi! This is a rock solid foundation to build from.
Thanks bro 😎
Welcome
Hey Luke.. WHy .. WHy the Harmonica cover keeps sticking to my lips? I'm tring to be relaxed and to moisten them .. but the covers keep grabbing my lips and this doesn't allow me to slide it like it should .. This is only my problem ?! or it does happen ... :-) thanks
Are you lips dry? Is that why they're sticking? If so, looking down toward the ground while you play can help.
@@Harmonicacom another great tip.. thank you so much ..
A few things, just heard about JP's fall. Crazy tragic. Glad to hear he is recovering, slowly, but getting there, Rediscovering my harmonica at present. PS: Where can I get that T-Shirt?
Got it online and can't find it anymore unfortunately!
Thanks man. Very informative.
Sweet. YES. This is the bedrock foundation. 👊🏼 (Along with deep diaphragmatic breathing.)
Nice job on your lesson, as usual 👍.... I’ve heard the deep relaxed mouth position called a “lip block” , which kinda makes sense to me. So there would be tongue blocking or lip blocking as the 2 main ways to play. What do you think??
So the Deep Relaxed Mouth Position applies to BOTH techniques you mentioned (Lip Blocking and Tongue Blocking,) which are techniques for ISOLATING NOTES. (Which I cover in this vid, if you haven't seen it: ua-cam.com/video/v4mDMJzsnoU/v-deo.html)
I have got to get this down. I started as a U blocker. I have worked at puckering, but it has not worked out well. I am going to stay after this embouchure till I get it. It is already working, I just have to get better at moving about on the harmonica.
Thank you Luke for this video.
Thank you Luke for this video.
Hey Tony - You're very welcome, my friend. Glad you're checking out the harmonica.com vids. I know it can feel so frustrating to "go backwards" but I think you're willingness to go down this road is gonna yield great dividends. You got this!
@@Harmonicacom thank you. I agree.
Thanks 👍 Really helpful !
Glad it helped! You're welcome!
Vraiment super, merci !
Right on!
Very good!
Glad you liked it my friend!
@@Harmonicacom For me you are giving the best advice, that works for me, so many thanks for that.
Hi Luke, thanks for the video and advice! What do you recommend as the first harmonica to buy as a beginner? My interest in music is varied but it is primarily blues or blues rock to be more exact! Thank You, ~Chappy
Special 20, Lee Oskar, or if you're on a budget the East Top 008k.
More here:
www.harmonica.com/which-harmonica-to-buy/
Imformative video as all thanks starting with sp 20 / still thoughts on lee Oscar durability stronger as beginner?
AWESOME. SP20 will work great for ya. LO also great. Personal preference.
www.harmonica.com/which-harmonica-to-buy/
Thank you
Happy to help!
Thank you a lot! I actually learned tongue blocking first, because “puckering” just felt uncomfortable… tongue blocking still feels easier to me right now. I should also learn lip pursing though, right?
Not necessarily. ESPECIALLY if your focus is blues. TB-ing has tons of advantages.
Professeur ❤🌺🍒🇲🇦
Glad you liked.
Hi... could you please make some videos on the real basics of harmonica.
Aloha, this is about as basic as it gets!
Next would be:
ua-cam.com/video/0qVSuayeV_I/v-deo.html
And then:
ua-cam.com/video/v4mDMJzsnoU/v-deo.html
And then maybe:
ua-cam.com/video/nkUAbVIcMSw/v-deo.html
Hope that helps!
Aloha,
Luke
1 problem im to scared for spit to go into the comes and i can only play contry road with the puker methoth its my first song eney tips pleas and tank you for the vidios realy helping me and some how girls like it
Yeah, cool man! Just look up, never down, and have a glass of water with you if possible.
Question Luke… I’m about 6 weeks in to learning harmonica. I’ve been practicing a lot…. Like 3-4 hours a night. I noticed today that my bottom lip feels numb and it looks like it’s slightly bruising.
Is this an issue that people have sometimes? I’m thinking I’m pushing the harp against my lip too hard.
Btw the deep relaxed mouth is what helped me get the tone and tone and a half bends on 2&3 respectively.
Pushing too hard for sure. Focus on relaxing the lips. No need any tension in the lips. Rock on! 😎
@@Harmonicacom yeah I’m learning real quick that any tension in the mouth or throat hinders my bends very much as does drawing too hard. When I relax I can get all the bends and even have gotten pretty comfortable at blow bending hole 8. When I don’t relax hole 3 is choked off and horrible (and won’t reach the last semi tone bend) and hole 2, forget about it. 😂
Love your lessons man. Also love the fact that you emailed in response to one of my comments.
Hey Luke
How have you been
Valuable tips
How will we manage our lips in close cup holding position.
Please educate.
Thanks
Exactly the same way in closed cup grip, Rajeev.
Aloha,
Luke
Hey Luke question; did your bottom lip ever go numb or feel like you’ve had Novocain at dentist office?
My bottom lip almost feels like it’s totally asleep sometimes… like I’m losing feeling in it.
Is this from playing a lot or am I pressing the harp into my mouth too hard?
You're probably pressing too hard.
Man this is difficult. Ive watched a lot of your videos but can't seem to develop lip blocking. Ive been at it for a week for 4 to 5 hours a day.
You already checked this out? www.harmonica.com/single-notes/
The fact that this dude looks like Heisenberg makes this even cooler
Hey Felix - sorry to be ignorant. Who is Heisenberg?
With your upper lip that high on the over plate, doesn't your finger that is holding the harmonica eventually get in the way?
If your finger is annoying you, you can just pinch the harmonica on the side while playing for now. Getting the deep lip is #1 priority habit to develop, and the main place where beginners blow it.
@@Harmonicacom Thanks. I appreciate the help!
what's the thing that harmonica players do with their hands while playing
Hand wah
@@Harmonicacom thanks
Sir my name is Amit Christopher Jeffery I am having lots of problems on playing a single note
Hey There - have you checked out this vid?
ua-cam.com/video/v4mDMJzsnoU/v-deo.html
Aloha,
Luke
Я регулирую в зависимости от нот которые мне нужны, и глубины звука
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Я предлагаю вам подумать о том, что всегда используйте глубокое расслабленное положение рта для получения наилучшего тона.
Hey Luke I just found your channel and it's awesome, I'm learning the low rider jam, but my question is my husband gifted me the fender harmonica but it has 7 harmonica A-G which one is the one to use, or how I know when to use wich letter harmonica? Thank you in advance 💖
Hey Cynthia - you choose the key of harmonica that the song is in. But it's a little bit more complicated than that, as I talk about here:
ua-cam.com/video/V2aokP8GriI/v-deo.html
But for now, just focus on your C harmonica. Most beginning harmonica vids use C harmonica, and it's the best one to learn on for several reasons which I discuss here: forum.harmonica.com/t/why-c-harp-and-what-key-harp-to-get-next/5678?u=luke
Hope that helps!
Rock on,
Luke
@@Harmonicacom that was very helpful!! Thank you I appreciate it! Have a wonderful day!
What key is the harmonica you use in this video?
C
HEY LUKE SAYING THANK YOU.. i AM WONDERING IF I HAVE TEETH MISSING WILL IT MAKE THINGS HARDER? Another problem is i do everything hard and fast i cant relax.. this helps but i think my teeth missing is it why i am having problems
Missing teeth shouldn't be a problem William. Slow and steady wins the race! Or, as I like to put it: the faster you wanna grow, the more you have to go SLOW! 😎 Relaxation, fearlessness, and playfulness - 👈🏼 those are your keys.
I have the hardest time relaxing my mouth.. all my life I do things hard and fast.. I can’t relax my lips and tongue.. I play pretty good without that so once I learn I will do awesome., DO U DO PERSONAL LESSONS IF SO HOW MUCH IS IT?
How is it possible to isolate notes if it’s so deep in the mouth and no lip pucker? I don’t understand.
Only the bottom lip puckers. The sides of the bottom lip are blocking the wholes on either side of the hole you're blowing/drawing. That's why it could also be called a "semi-pucker." Bottom lip puckers, top lip is deep on the harp.
@@Harmonicacom I think I’ve got it sorted out. I had to angle the harp quite a bit more than I thought, and now I’m having to re-learn the hole spacing muscle memory. I’m determined to learn this the right way vs having to fix it later 👍🏼
And how would this work for a person (such as I) that has the bottom jaw recessed towards the back by almost 1 cm? I either get autobend mode or no control over hole blocking.
I'd have to see a photo to know for sure, but that shouldn't be a problem. I recommend working with chords and doubles stops for awhile to get secure in the deep relaxed mouth position before moving onto working on isolating notes.
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Aloha,
Luke
hey I'm in the market for a new harmonica, can you give some tips on what to look for? what exactly makes a good harmonica?
Hey Shawn - ask and ye shall receive. ;-)
www.harmonica.com/which-harmonica-to-buy/
Sir which is the best harmonica to buy
Hohner Special 20. People will say it’s for pros… but for me it makes no sense to start out on a harmonica that’s cheaper when it’s harder to blow.
Here's my advice on the subject:
www.harmonica.com/which-harmonica-to-buy/
Yep, Special 20's are great!
What key harmonica do you play in?
This is a 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C, which is the best key for beginners to learn on.
Do I have to be able to roll my tongue in order to isolate notes in this position? I'm one of the people who can't. :(
Nope. You don't need to be able to roll your tongue. If you're wondering about how to play single notes check out this:
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@@Harmonicacom Thank you! I'm working on it🙏
Hey dude Can I do this with tremolo
The Deep Relaxed Mouth Position, yes, but for the rest of my lessons you'll need a diatonic 10 hole.
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Sir I have a chromatic harmonica! Can I Play like you with that? Sir please reply
Yes, for this lesson, it's applicable, But for future lessons, you'll need a 10 hole diatonic to follow along with me.
But sir can chromatic be used to play all types of songs?
@@Soumyeahdeep you have to know the number to hole differences. Chromatics have two of the same notes in hole 4 and hole 5 blow. You have to know your chromatic pattern in your harp. I play chromatic a lot and it can be somewhat tricky. It repeats in some of the other holes going up the scale. Easy would be get a diatonic harp also.
@@JohnsonDaChumplie I am a beginner! I don't know anything about harmonica! But I love the tune so I also wanna play! Can you recommend me which one should I go for from the three types of harmonica??🙏
@@Soumyeahdeep find a cheap diatonic 10 hole in either the key of c or g. Then follow this guy! He’s very good! Chromatics are nice but more for the musician who is more involved with sheet music. Find the tab sheet music to expand your playing.
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Right on!
Gonna need to trim my mustache for this method, coz ouch.
🤣 #priorities
Ive had no sucess, been blowing through wrong side! Just kidding, newbie here tryin what you say Thank-you
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now i have wet harmonica
LOL. Just wipe her down when you're done. 😉
I dont understand this video , I never saw someone holds the harmonica like that and puts the whole harmonica in their mouth
LOL. The thumbnail is a joke.