What diatonic harmonica is best suited for Irish music

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  • @TradIrishHarper
    @TradIrishHarper 4 роки тому +27

    I would never have thought jigs and reels could be so masterfully played on a harmonica. That’s outstanding.

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  4 роки тому +4

      Thank you! It’s a great instrument for Irish trad. ☘️🎶

  • @Soundofmusic777
    @Soundofmusic777 Рік тому +8

    This is stunning!.. Sounds like a violin married to an accordeon!

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  Рік тому +1

      Yeah! Thx for that comment 🤩 that’s exactly what I’m trying to replicate! Check out my other videos and you’ll hear more and better versions of this ☺️☘️

  • @gregorylatta8159
    @gregorylatta8159 Рік тому +2

    You are killing that thing!!! Great job!!!

  • @interestedpart2650
    @interestedpart2650 Рік тому +1

    Excellent

  • @Ludokun92
    @Ludokun92 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! Amazing playing!

  • @avabeanwater3749
    @avabeanwater3749 7 років тому +17

    Holy crap you're really good at this

  • @starckwest6358
    @starckwest6358 Рік тому +1

    Very good

  • @guillaumed7788
    @guillaumed7788 4 роки тому +3

    Talented player !! Inspiring !! Bravo

  • @BrendanPowerMusic
    @BrendanPowerMusic 7 років тому +8

    Sounding great Joel :-)

  • @MAGA33321
    @MAGA33321 5 років тому +2

    That was great. Serious skill.

  • @neilhankin
    @neilhankin Рік тому

    Thanks mate, I bought a Blue Rocket after watching you but to scared to play because of the cost but will check out the link, thanks for swift reply as I no you must be very busy xxxx

  • @nichaloswaddington6130
    @nichaloswaddington6130 3 роки тому +1

    I want to learn that tune

  • @edwardmorton6691
    @edwardmorton6691 7 років тому +1

    Class playing.

  • @Blue_3rd
    @Blue_3rd 7 років тому +1

    Fantastic! Thanks.

  • @brianxcunningham
    @brianxcunningham Рік тому

    for a more affordable intro try the Kongsheng Baby Fat in Paddy D. 7 holes and low price/high quality.

  • @TerrellCooper
    @TerrellCooper 3 роки тому

    Great playing man

  • @AndrewPoland-ws1lg
    @AndrewPoland-ws1lg 2 роки тому

    greetings from poland brother

  • @kage1100
    @kage1100 7 років тому +1

    would love one talented

  • @sirageeddin7360
    @sirageeddin7360 7 років тому +1

    好聽到流淚

  • @FabiusPyromanus
    @FabiusPyromanus 8 місяців тому

    Do you have a video where you explain the different tunings?

  • @leonkeng
    @leonkeng 2 роки тому +2

    I like Irish music, would like to learn to play with diatonic harmonica
    Any special tuning is required for playing Irish music?

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  2 роки тому +1

      It’s a fantastic music style for the harmonica ☺️ my online course is based on regular richter tuned harmonicas in G & Low-D, check it out: harmonica-school-berlin.com/video-courses/

  • @markbersch2061
    @markbersch2061 2 роки тому

    Wow!

  • @asunraychan
    @asunraychan 2 роки тому +3

    I can't even play this fast with tin whistle, then you played it on Harmonica😂

  • @pietrovisco3259
    @pietrovisco3259 9 місяців тому +1

    Very GREAT job JOEL.I WISH TO BUY this special harmonica.How Can I contact YOU?

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  9 місяців тому

      Head over to www.jaharmonicas.com 🤗

  • @goghvonjohann2924
    @goghvonjohann2924 Місяць тому +1

    This is insane.

  • @neilhankin
    @neilhankin Рік тому +2

    Your harmonica playing is amazing mate so I thought I would ask the best person for a simple answer, if I want to play the likes of Morrisons Em or Drowsy Maggie what key harp should I use xxx

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  Рік тому

      Thank you ☺️🙏🏻 For that you would need a Low-D harmonica, I would highly recommend you to check out this course: harmonica-school-berlin.com/product/irish-harmonica-complete-course/
      Both tunes that you mention requires some pretty advanced techniques ☺️🎶

  • @Duende402
    @Duende402 5 років тому +9

    I ordered that exact harmonica after seeing this video. It doesn't even sound like the same instrument when I try to play. I think he must be lip syncing along to an accordion CD!

    • @shalepetzler3647
      @shalepetzler3647 4 роки тому +1

      He said at the start this one is custom tuned, paddy richter most likely.

  • @harmonicalessonsnyc6386
    @harmonicalessonsnyc6386 3 роки тому +4

    amazing stuff. what are the names of the irish tunes you played on this video?

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you! That would be Cooley’s reel & Harvest home 😊☘️

  • @gewglesux
    @gewglesux 2 роки тому +1

    Thats the most versatile set of lips i've ever heard.

  • @SNAAAAAAAKE
    @SNAAAAAAAKE 2 роки тому +4

    Just stumbled on your channel, fantastic playing! I saw on another video you mentioned something about online lessons. Are they abailable yet? Cheers!

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  2 роки тому +1

      thank you, yes the lessons are available now at: harmonica-school-berlin.com/product/irish-harmonica-complete-course/

    • @SNAAAAAAAKE
      @SNAAAAAAAKE 2 роки тому +1

      @@irishharmonica Wonderful! Thank you, will check it out.

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  2 роки тому

      Best of luck ☺️🎶

  • @dihydrogenoxide5109
    @dihydrogenoxide5109 4 роки тому +1

    as always, the dorian mode sounds so good.

  • @SpencerRaybourne
    @SpencerRaybourne 3 роки тому +1

    So good. Do you have recommendations for books or video?

  • @clem.lme.music1427
    @clem.lme.music1427 10 місяців тому

    Titre de la musique du début ?

  • @paulmclaughlin894
    @paulmclaughlin894 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic talent ! Like your style. I’m in Ireland. Where can I buy one of these Rocket low D master value series harmonica. I did not find it in their website, or has it been replaced??

  • @ResonantHarp
    @ResonantHarp 3 роки тому +1

    This is fantastic! What is the name of the second tune?

  • @pemj7360
    @pemj7360 3 роки тому +1

    Just came across this. Have you thought about teaching this on line

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  3 роки тому +1

      Yes sir! There is an online platform coming up for this in early summer, will be published through the Harmonica School Berlin 🤩🎶

    • @pemj7360
      @pemj7360 3 роки тому

      @@irishharmonica excellent will look forward to it . Great skills 👌

  • @patmcdonagh748
    @patmcdonagh748 2 роки тому +1

    Is a G ok for irsh music'?

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  2 роки тому +1

      Oh yes! It’s great for G major and A minor tunes, I use it all the time ☺️🎶

    • @patmcdonagh748
      @patmcdonagh748 2 роки тому

      @@irishharmonica thanks .im just beginning harmonica journey

  • @gerardkinsella6034
    @gerardkinsella6034 2 роки тому +1

    How hard is to learn the harmonica for beginner for Irish jigs and reels in d&g and would you need 2 different key harmonicas for each key of tune depending on the notes👍

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  2 роки тому

      It takes some practice to get it going, but everything is possible 😊 I will be together with Harmonica School Berlin launching an online platform this summer where you can learn Irish music on harmonica. Yes you would need harmonicas in different keys and sometimes different tunings 😊

    • @gerardkinsella6034
      @gerardkinsella6034 2 роки тому +1

      @@irishharmonica thanks joal much appreciated pal 👍

  • @GimmieCookie
    @GimmieCookie 3 роки тому +3

    "Cooley's Reel" - thanks for that! My great uncle Joe Cooley is smiling from his grave ;)

  • @guloguloguy
    @guloguloguy 6 років тому +4

    Is that harp in "Standard" diatonic tuning?!..... (in the "Major" scale, Low "D")?!...

    • @radiatorhospitalfanclub6203
      @radiatorhospitalfanclub6203 6 років тому +4

      Yes, I just bought a low D rocket and it works great. Learning his 1st song now.

    • @guloguloguy
      @guloguloguy 6 років тому +1

      .....WOW!!!! I wish you might consider doing a few more videos, breaking down some of the bars of this tune, or similar tunes, and demo just what some of the "licks" are, and how to get them to work together, to use in similar tunes. For me, I can play simple tunes, and bend most of the lower notes, but, I find it hard to follow what's going on, when things go so fast. Once I can put all of the "pieces" together, then I can comprehend the entire picture. Thanks, for great demos!!!! You've achieved some truly Great skills!!!

    • @radiatorhospitalfanclub6203
      @radiatorhospitalfanclub6203 6 років тому +2

      guloguloguy a game changer for me was discovering that if you click the three dots in the upper right corner of the video you can play it at half speed or even at 26 percent which enabled me to write down the tab. So cool... I never knew you could do that until a week ago. So now learning this is actually doable !!!!!!

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  6 років тому +4

      If you are interested in Skype lessons please visit www.jaharmonicas.com 😊🙏

  • @mrcrawley7727
    @mrcrawley7727 6 років тому +1

    What song is that in the beginning of that video

    • @ChristianWandzala
      @ChristianWandzala 5 років тому +2

      It's a traditional Irish reel, often known as "Cooley's Reel".

    • @Duende402
      @Duende402 5 років тому +1

      The second tune was "Harvest Home."

  • @Jbonn6141
    @Jbonn6141 4 роки тому

    What are the songs called in this video?

  • @urielprince12
    @urielprince12 6 років тому

    I have in key c is that ok?

    • @misstinwhistle1
      @misstinwhistle1 6 років тому +1

      No, I have a c and it's not great for playing Irish music. Especially with others. most irish traditional tunes are in D or G and sometimes A. I'm getting a D which covers a lot.

  • @kevinobrien6837
    @kevinobrien6837 5 років тому +1

    what tuning is it?

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  5 років тому

      Kevin o'brien regular Richter tuning 😊

    • @jungleninja8415
      @jungleninja8415 4 роки тому

      @@irishharmonica I looked up this tuning but what key is it ? A low d ? Ok can you explain to me because this tuning says they are in key of c ?

    • @Klaas_H
      @Klaas_H 4 роки тому

      @@jungleninja8415 The first tune is in E Dorian and played on a Low D harmonica with regular Richter tuning.

  • @simoncorser8083
    @simoncorser8083 4 роки тому +1

    Hi
    Do you have the tab for the first Irish tune?
    Thank you very much 😁👍

    • @aarphi1984
      @aarphi1984 3 роки тому +2

      It's known as Cooley's Reel.

  • @PaulBaughman2142
    @PaulBaughman2142 6 років тому

    I'm thinking about attempting to learning to play Irish music on harmonica. In your opinion what tuning is most useful for this type of music, Paddy Richter, Melody Maker, Country , solo, or Richter. I have played solo tuning a lot in the past. I have a melody Maker and an Orchestra S in solo.

    • @charlesancer6101
      @charlesancer6101 6 років тому

      Paddy tuning is special tuned for irish music.

  • @nodgelyobo1
    @nodgelyobo1 6 років тому +2

    Hey Joel...is the Low D you are using half-valved and Paddy tuned?

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  6 років тому +3

      nodgelyobo1 Standard richter and non valved, but I can build you one according to your specs. www.jaharmonicas.com

    • @nodgelyobo1
      @nodgelyobo1 6 років тому +1

      Yes that's a possibility, I have a low D in Seydel, Silver (stainless) and the low keys sound very unclear and heavy, whereas yours sounds very light and clear...obviously I'm taking into account that you are an excellent player so you make it sound it good...

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  6 років тому +3

      nodgelyobo1 The Harmonica I play is a customized harmonica, and that is one of the biggest difference, you’ll get much better response and higher volume.

    • @nodgelyobo1
      @nodgelyobo1 6 років тому

      quick question Joel, what was the name of the first tune you were playing?..

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  6 років тому +4

      nodgelyobo1 cooleys reel 😊

  • @Jbonn6141
    @Jbonn6141 4 роки тому

    Wow

  • @bushcraftpopolsku4107
    @bushcraftpopolsku4107 7 років тому +1

    Wow 😶

  • @willnot5687
    @willnot5687 6 років тому +1

    When do u breathe?

    • @currysues
      @currysues 6 років тому +2

      Will Not - Some notes are sound on the inhale, other notes sound on the exhale. :-)

    • @Larry_Mott
      @Larry_Mott 4 роки тому +2

      During lunch :)

  • @jungleninja8415
    @jungleninja8415 4 роки тому +1

    Like a damn violinist

  • @PinheadLarry44
    @PinheadLarry44 3 роки тому

    Damn

  • @harpbaby53
    @harpbaby53 Рік тому

    This is how you thought 6 years ago Joel...
    Still think the same?

    • @irishharmonica
      @irishharmonica  9 місяців тому

      More or less, out of the box the Rocket is great compared to other harmonicas😊

    • @mykolaj1110
      @mykolaj1110 8 місяців тому

      and what is he promoting now?

  • @danieldaniel2459
    @danieldaniel2459 5 років тому

    I can't play your video...