How to play Love Me Do by The Beatles on C Harmonica - Beginner Harmonica Lesson

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  • @TomlinHarmonica
    @TomlinHarmonica  10 місяців тому +2

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  • @gordonmiller1690
    @gordonmiller1690 2 роки тому +8

    Excellent lesson as always - one of my favourite Beatles tune, their first "hit" and such a good song from 1962. John Lennon never got enough credit for his harmonica playing.

  • @sueddahtf
    @sueddahtf 6 років тому +43

    The best harmonica lessons on UA-cam.

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  6 років тому +5

      Thank you my friend :-). You should check out Adam Gussow, Liam Ward, Ronnie Shellist, Jason Ricci and Will Wilde among others....

    • @brian_the_lion9605
      @brian_the_lion9605 4 роки тому

      get a app guitar tuner on your phone it will help identify the notes it worked for me.

  • @brian_the_lion9605
    @brian_the_lion9605 4 роки тому +6

    i have tried learning the guitar and tried learning harmonica on so many occasion's , this lockdown as given me so much practice on the guitar i have been able to identify the notes , with you brilliant instruction i can play this , you cant imagine my delight.

  • @vitorangelo9155
    @vitorangelo9155 6 років тому +8

    Almost 2 years in harmonica. Stopped a while because some holes on my instrument stopped but I bought a new one. Keep helping we self learners, I owe you so much for knowing what I know today. A big sincere thanks!

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  6 років тому +2

      Thank you Vitor! So glad you are playing again :-)

  • @Manche-De-Pelle
    @Manche-De-Pelle 6 років тому +10

    You're the best teacher on UA-cam ... Thanks for your lesson.

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  6 років тому +4

      Aw thank you, you are too kind Manchede :-). You should check out Adam Gussow, Jason Ricci, Liam Ward, Will Wilde amd Ronnie Shellist among others - they are awesome teachers :-)

  • @akoch5065
    @akoch5065 9 місяців тому +1

    I taught myself how to play this song on the Harmonica. I'm pretty much self taught and I learned to play it by ear

  • @rodstewart7035
    @rodstewart7035 6 років тому +10

    Really nice fun tune for the beginners among us ;-) A great lesson. Thanks especially for the hints on getting the rhythm correct. Wonderful!

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  6 років тому

      Thanks Rod - I'm glad you like it :-)

    • @marttram2183
      @marttram2183 4 роки тому +1

      Rod, why do you need harp lessons? You're already a millionaire musician!

    • @tarunviegas8481
      @tarunviegas8481 2 роки тому

      amgus???/? SUSSY

  • @giuliorussiello
    @giuliorussiello 4 роки тому +1

    video meraviglioso spiegato molto bene ... bravo potete indicarmi altri video di questo genere da seguire .. grazie

  • @janicehinty5281
    @janicehinty5281 6 років тому +3

    Thank you Tomlin, enjoyed this!!

  • @aishakatayysha
    @aishakatayysha Рік тому

    Beautiful lesson...classic sonh❤

  • @terrygray4508
    @terrygray4508 5 років тому +2

    Brilliant. thanks

  • @tommybarton2050
    @tommybarton2050 5 місяців тому +1

    The third time around in the melody john makes a sputtering sound. How do you do that?

  • @livinupyourself6232
    @livinupyourself6232 6 років тому +2

    Appreciate your lessons. Many thanks.

  • @rodfredericks1939
    @rodfredericks1939 3 роки тому

    Loving your lessons ,will be subscribing soon .

  • @dimitrifyodorovickaramazov
    @dimitrifyodorovickaramazov 2 роки тому

    Wow that's a great lesson. Thank you very much!

  • @redcloud870
    @redcloud870 4 роки тому

    Always...a good lesson.

  • @teresahughes1858
    @teresahughes1858 4 роки тому

    Thank you
    Tomlin! Terrific tutorial.

  • @ooyginyardel4835
    @ooyginyardel4835 2 роки тому

    Catchy little tune.

  • @davewin1910
    @davewin1910 3 роки тому

    This tune reason i picked up a harp. Thank you.

  • @JFnog
    @JFnog 5 років тому

    Man, you're amazing, I love your videos

  • @paceflchick
    @paceflchick 5 років тому +1

    Thank you.
    You seem like such a pleasant young man.
    Along with totally talented!!

  • @ВикторВолков-ю9в
    @ВикторВолков-ю9в 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much

  • @ArtofDreaming1
    @ArtofDreaming1 5 років тому

    Tom Thank You very much

  • @jminton777
    @jminton777 6 років тому +2

    Excellent tutorial.....appreciate your simplicity...."you be da guy"

  • @danielmurphy9705
    @danielmurphy9705 6 років тому +1

    Thank you! I really appreciate this lesson!

  • @stevewhaites177
    @stevewhaites177 4 роки тому

    Nice and easy to learn thank you

  • @angeljauregui707
    @angeljauregui707 2 роки тому

    love it man!

  • @casheti
    @casheti 6 років тому +1

    Wow thats amazing, great lesson dude, 2 thumbs up

  • @randeesfox
    @randeesfox 6 років тому +1

    Love it! Thanks Tomlin!

  • @Bourgeault
    @Bourgeault 4 роки тому

    Excellent lesson. Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @maxwellmc9734
    @maxwellmc9734 6 років тому +1

    Cool great lesson well put together and explained cheers. .

  • @konigsrustung8115
    @konigsrustung8115 3 роки тому

    Thanks very much!

  • @dieterzimmer9561
    @dieterzimmer9561 4 роки тому +1

    Very Good Teaching also the picture in the background“ Klimt“ i think. Weiter so 👍

  • @sylviescopazzo2445
    @sylviescopazzo2445 5 років тому +2

    You're a great teacher! Thank you!

  • @samfrankish9354
    @samfrankish9354 6 років тому +1

    Yes definitely best

  • @javiervm332
    @javiervm332 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the lesson

  • @tanyaberlinger2471
    @tanyaberlinger2471 6 років тому +1

    I love your content. Thank ypu so much!

  • @cecilecaillot7632
    @cecilecaillot7632 6 років тому +1

    Limpide, merci beaucoup !

  • @cliffstates63
    @cliffstates63 Рік тому +1

    Love your lessons. Ive improved. Thank you. But, why does the very end sound a different key ? Is that an F i hear ? You didnt cover that. Did John use a chromatic harp ?

  • @snakeyesie
    @snakeyesie 5 років тому

    Very good lesson, I learned the song very quickly, Thanks!

  • @SirFrankieCrisp
    @SirFrankieCrisp Рік тому +1

    The harmonica solo in the 2nd bridge is just as important but no-one ever addresses it

  • @sylviescopazzo2445
    @sylviescopazzo2445 2 роки тому +1

    Hey! Me again! Wondering about the other harmonica part of the song where the lyrics go, "Someone to love..." Sounds like it's a different key like a G maybe?

  • @rod1148
    @rod1148 5 років тому +2

    Are you using tongue blocking or pucker for this song? Thanks. You have the best music lessons on youtube!

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  5 років тому

      I'm using lip-pursing (puckering). Thank you for your kind words :-)

  • @webslinger65
    @webslinger65 3 роки тому

    Have you got a guitar tab version of this pal?

  • @Coltbreath
    @Coltbreath 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this content, one of my favorite harp tunes! That is easy to access and have fun with. Next tune will be Train Time from Cream! Although Spoon Full would be easier to learn!

  • @lonesomelou4188
    @lonesomelou4188 2 роки тому +3

    There is another harp part. When they sing. "Someone to love...".

    • @mikec3777
      @mikec3777 8 місяців тому

      I think that was played on a different harp in G.

  • @tonytheturtle
    @tonytheturtle 4 роки тому

    How about the harmonica solo? Lesson in the future?

  • @simonelli88
    @simonelli88 3 роки тому

    Could you do a lesson for 'The Cardiff Afterlife' harmonica solo by the Manic Street Preachers please?

  • @Music-el7if
    @Music-el7if 3 роки тому

    What about the instrumental bridge?

  • @drbvrao2207
    @drbvrao2207 4 роки тому

    Simply to say it looks so simple when you explain... 😜

  • @LightSpeedFury01YT
    @LightSpeedFury01YT 2 роки тому

    I have a g harmonica and can't play the F sharp how all yals sounds like. I've got the Fender Blues Delux

  • @yesterdayproductions1019
    @yesterdayproductions1019 Рік тому

    How do you play the bridge part where it goes "Someone to love" etc. the 3rd note in that section is an F# which is NOT in the key of C?

  • @BennyTheBusker
    @BennyTheBusker 2 роки тому +3

    This is NOT how John Lennon played on the recording of “Love Me Do”. He wasn’t using a Diatonic Harmonica (generally called a Blues Harp) as used in this video, but a Chromatic Harmonica in the key of C.
    That is why the person in this video can’t play the important middle-8 of the song, which has the words “someone to love”, etc. In that section, the button on the Chromatic has to be pushed in to get the f# note. (Only a highly expert player can get an f# on a C Blues Harp.)
    So if you want to play the whole song then you need to get a C Chromatic Harmonica!

  • @rod1148
    @rod1148 5 років тому +3

    Is it OK to substitute 3 blow for the 2 draw? I find it easier to do it that way? Still having a bit of problem with playing .2 draw.

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  5 років тому +1

      Hi Rod, unfortunately I'm quite strict with my students about playing the 2 draw. The 3 blow does not facilitate as many interesting techniques and doesn't sound as full. Here is a lesson to help you ua-cam.com/video/QTzyM-mq7Qc/v-deo.html

    • @rod1148
      @rod1148 5 років тому +1

      @@TomlinHarmonica Thank you!

  • @stephenkane2464
    @stephenkane2464 4 роки тому

    sick thank you

  • @thehappyharper1380
    @thehappyharper1380 4 роки тому

    Hey Tomlin would you ever consider doing a play though of the song with a backing track? I am trying to play along to the song with Apple Music and play but it’s hard to know when the licks come in. thank you have a good day!

  • @warlock.420
    @warlock.420 3 роки тому

    TOMLIN, I know it's not in your wheelhouse. But would you review the easttop T10-40 ? Your the only one I trust to be honest about it and really test it out right. Please?

  • @lisaprice5755
    @lisaprice5755 3 роки тому

    I’m having to do a quick change to a G harmonica to play the bridge, is there another way to do it?

  • @neillofgren1115
    @neillofgren1115 Рік тому

    Great lesson on the majority of the song but does John Lennon switch to a G harp on the Bridge?

  • @seto_bento
    @seto_bento 4 роки тому

    Is it ok if I play it on my G diatonic harmonica ? It is the only harmonica I have

  • @plrooks
    @plrooks 3 роки тому

    Thanks! What key harmonica should you use to play along with the recording in second position?

    • @cheesuschrist5967
      @cheesuschrist5967 3 роки тому +1

      C harp in the recording as well, just like this video. Just like piano man, the song uses the most common key harmonica, possibly for convenience purposes.

  • @jasonboot3957
    @jasonboot3957 4 роки тому

    which harp is this you're using here?

  • @whirlybird3189
    @whirlybird3189 5 років тому +1

    Where is the instrumental solo?

  • @alec37
    @alec37 4 роки тому

    Hello , and the second part of the song ?

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan 6 років тому

    Lennon plays a strange sounding trill note on some of the blows. Is this a tongue roll. Great lesson as usual. Thanks

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  6 років тому +1

      I know exactly what you mean Anthony but I'm not sure how he is doing it. If anyone else knows please chime in... Thanks, T

    • @frankstidham1439
      @frankstidham1439 5 років тому

      Might be a growing vibration in the back of the throat.

  • @richardbradley2846
    @richardbradley2846 8 місяців тому

    Your 2Ds are 3Bs on my C Diatonic.

  • @stephenkane2464
    @stephenkane2464 4 роки тому +1

    wheres the bridge!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @IdahoRanchGirl
    @IdahoRanchGirl 3 роки тому

    My 2 just does not sound that high! Why why? Or as loud! I have a lee oskar c major

  • @koryzakeri5990
    @koryzakeri5990 5 років тому +10

    Why do you choose draw 2 when blow 3 is I think the same note?

    • @djrickmendez255
      @djrickmendez255 5 років тому +7

      You are correct, 2D is the same as 3B. The reason why people choose 2D over 3B is because you can bend the 2D for a more Bluesy sound. Which really wouldn't work on the 3B.

    • @ozcanugur5933
      @ozcanugur5933 5 років тому +2

      @@djrickmendez255 thanks, i came here just looking for this answer.

    • @djrickmendez255
      @djrickmendez255 5 років тому +1

      özcan Ugur: Definitely! How long have you been playing? A little over a year for me. Where are you located? I'm in New York city!

  • @marble-eater
    @marble-eater 6 років тому +12

    I keep struggling with sliding to 2 ugh

    • @jamora7103
      @jamora7103 5 років тому

      fish the mighty I used to but now I got it down

    • @AlexGuevaraM
      @AlexGuevaraM 4 роки тому +2

      Why not just blow 3?

    • @thehappyharper1380
      @thehappyharper1380 4 роки тому +1

      Alex Guevara I saw a video I believe from tomlin explaining that you can get more out of at 2 draw then a 3 blow when you start to get good with the tin sandwich. I am just finally getting a sound that isn’t a failed note out of my 2 draw and am loving this song. I am trying to find a tab that plays along with the Beatles though. Keep trying with the 2 draw and eventually you will get it

  • @ANDRIX89
    @ANDRIX89 4 роки тому

    Every tutorial miss the second part.....why?

  • @jojofan2425
    @jojofan2425 4 роки тому

    I dont understand the second part of beginning my harmonica is c doesn't sound right second part

  • @W4rH3aR7
    @W4rH3aR7 6 років тому +2

    In case anybody else is playing along to the song and wanted to play the other part (the first time played while "someone to love somebody new etc." is sung, the second only played) I found it as
    -3bb +3 (or -2) -2bb
    -2 -2bb +2 +1 with - meaning draw and + meaning blow

  • @ceciliamarquez4787
    @ceciliamarquez4787 4 роки тому +1

    well, I just learned how to play love me do , so thanks, and besides I think ur really cute haha

  • @John-Evans
    @John-Evans 4 роки тому +2

    Why don't you use a hole 3 blow instead of a hole 2 draw? It would be much easier than going from a hole 4 draw to a hole 2 draw? Obviously, a hole 2 draw is the same not as hole 3 blow. I find it better to play those 3 G notes after the C note on hole 4 blow as
    hole 3 blow then
    hole 2 draw then
    hole 3 blow. That to me gives a sharper cut off between the notes. Try it and see for yourself.
    A diatonic harp always offers an important opportunity to play the same note in two places. Draw hole 2 or blow hole 3. This can and should be used to facilitate playing and avoid the 2 hole draw to 4 hole move. A hole 3 blow is far more easily followed by a 4 hole blow/draw.

    • @patcollins1779
      @patcollins1779 2 роки тому +1

      I wondered the same, but i'm a beginner ...

  • @ungmd21
    @ungmd21 4 місяці тому

    I don't think you can play the whole song (especially the extended solo with the low note) unless you have a chromatic harmonica

  • @cyclonudista
    @cyclonudista 4 роки тому

    8:13 when I get to this part, I am out of breath

    • @tudorpogacean
      @tudorpogacean 4 роки тому

      blow all your air out after lick 1 and also after lick 2 ( listen to him at the beginning of the video when he sings the song - pay attention how he blows out the air, you can hear it)

  • @alanoliver5762
    @alanoliver5762 3 роки тому +1

    How come nobody does that fantastic nasty trill that Lennon does? I want to know how to do that!

  • @phoarey
    @phoarey 5 років тому

    BEst over seen

  • @miarosie
    @miarosie 4 роки тому

    Isn’t this just all the intro? Where is the verse of ‘love, love me do - you know i love you so pleeease love me do-oo’

    • @sepultura7771
      @sepultura7771 3 роки тому +1

      He’s just playing the actual harmonica part in the song, not the vocal melody

  • @carlosseixas9942
    @carlosseixas9942 6 років тому

    In the middle J Lennon make an amazing solo, where is it ???

    • @TomlinHarmonica
      @TomlinHarmonica  6 років тому

      Hi Carlos, I've not done a lesson on it. I might do one in the future :-)

  • @Brunoinski
    @Brunoinski 3 роки тому +2

    I cheated I used the 3 blow instead of the 2 draw

  • @giusepperesponte8077
    @giusepperesponte8077 3 роки тому

    You look like an overexposed fallout character in the thumbnail 😂

  • @indianhill
    @indianhill 2 роки тому

    Can’t get the high note on a C harp..just off…works on most scales..not C…I’m getting a Dd/C#…hopefully that will do it…cannot understand my me C harp sound off

  • @-MrGoogle
    @-MrGoogle 2 місяці тому

    don't understand what this man mean all I do is listen to the sound and the copy it I guess I am just that skillful

  • @obiwanfisher537
    @obiwanfisher537 4 роки тому

    ok now Im prepared for prison. Lets rob that bank!

  • @elstar1127
    @elstar1127 5 років тому

    This is when sucks & blows is a good thing ..

  • @herbertwells8757
    @herbertwells8757 4 роки тому +1

    It’s very helpful to show musical notation. Now would it kill you to actually utter note names once in a while? Why must we be so rigidly and dogmatically anti-intellectual?

    • @tcc300892
      @tcc300892 4 роки тому

      Why so snarky? Why don't you just read the notes from the notation?

  • @Gigatless
    @Gigatless 6 років тому

    Why do these dudes who teach you some less popular musical instruments always look so weird?

  • @dcperry96
    @dcperry96 Рік тому

    does it matter whether you draw on 2 or blow on 3? @tomlinleckie