Hi Tomlin .. I'm 65 years old and want to learn the blues-harp .. Your instructionals, I have found, are the easiest to follow .. Keep up your good work, bro .. There's a Father up above .. and He'll bless you, for sure .. .. 😎👌🏻
Never too late to start learning. Im 36 and Ive been using apps to learn Spanish, and I also want to learn the Harmonica, with absolutely zero music experience. I picked up a Hohner Marine Band key C from Guitar Center and surprised that their selection is very minimal, and only 2 books on harmonicas. I guess thats why its called "Guitar" Center. The blow/draw transitions are what I really need to work on and this video so far is the best on conveying the nu ka tu ka part that I was having a hard time getting.
Yeah you are the best teacher NO OFFENCE TO OTHERS....but everyone is different..and I finally caught on ,from your INSTRUCTIONS..... 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀☮️☮️☮️☮️ Love all your tips.....It all makes sense now( again no offense to others teaching); I am so happy...
Hi Tomlin! I just started to learn harmonica and wanted to ask if it is okay to also breathe through the nose while doing the "train" exercise or should I breathe only through harmonica?
I was super keen 2 years ago but now feel very disappointed in myself for not persevering with my harp. I still tune into your videos obviously, but need some inspiration sadly.
Nothing sad about needing inspiration! Everyone has demotivsted phases! If you use Discord, I can recommend the harmonica Discord servers, it's a great place to pick up some motivation again and get feedback. When you were still playing harmonica, didn't you make some great memories? Wanna join the bright side :P
Dude I had the same problem honestly just don’t beat yourself up about it. I found listening to new songs and learning new licks really re inspired me . 3 years on I still have off periods ,but id say the trick is not to beat yourself up about it
Hi tomlin , I'm possibly thinking of expanding to a chromatic but I hold my diatonic with my left. Should I go for a 12 hole chromatic with a slide which can be swapped for a left handed player or a 16 hole chromatic ( I'm possibly thinking about an extra octave ) without a swappable slide for a left handed player?
Hi Tomlin, Can you make a video on how to play “Man with Constant Sorrow” on Harmonica C, please? This is a link for the song: ua-cam.com/video/YDDEqgmGIVg/v-deo.html P.S. sorry I missed the name the first time as I made the request on another channel too. I am really hoping to learn this one and I will be having another request later on hehe Thanks
@@shad.almighty That is such an awesome movie. The tunes are excellent. Would love to be able to play that as well. It's like 'made for the harp'. Good choice dude. ;)
OK everybody. Here is how to learn . 1- you DO NOT need to listen to videos. That is the MOST IMPORTANT first step . NEXT: Listen to whoever you enjoy. John Mayall, Paul Butterfield, Sonny Boy Williamson ( the second) his real name Rice Miller ). . And whoever you enjoy, there are millions. Then understand that whatever key the song is in, you cross harp, which means: If the song is in A , you use a D harmonica. . And on and on . Ok, then, just try and imitate what you are hearing and before you know it , you will be able to do play lick for lick and then make it your own . . It will happen . . All by itself . . Good luck mates.
I stated playing about 6 years ago. I play a bit and then i don't for like a year at a time. But watching this video and realizing i know those things made me think i might not be a complete beginner 😂 all jokes aside,great channel,great videos,keep it up. ✌
Although this is a great tutorial, seems to me that there are five even more important lessons for a blues harmonica aspirant. 1) Everytime you wake up in the morning; find outbyour baby done gone. 2) Allow a mule to kick in the stall of your happy home. 3) If your friend comes from Mexico at you, don't follow your right mind. 4) Allow the thrill to go when your baby does you wrong 5) Get a black cat bone and a mojo. If you diligently practice all these things every day, you'll be an expert in the blues.
I am surprised you are promoting lip pursing rather than full embouchure for holding the harmonica in your mouth to get single notes. If a student uses lip pursing to start, they will have to unlearn it later.
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Hi Tomlin .. I'm 65 years old and want to learn the blues-harp .. Your instructionals, I have found, are the easiest to follow .. Keep up your good work, bro .. There's a Father up above .. and He'll bless you, for sure .. .. 😎👌🏻
Never too late to start learning. Im 36 and Ive been using apps to learn Spanish, and I also want to learn the Harmonica, with absolutely zero music experience. I picked up a Hohner Marine Band key C from Guitar Center and surprised that their selection is very minimal, and only 2 books on harmonicas. I guess thats why its called "Guitar" Center. The blow/draw transitions are what I really need to work on and this video so far is the best on conveying the nu ka tu ka part that I was having a hard time getting.
Making clean single note is very difficult for me but I can catch some good tips from u. Thanks a lot
Thanks , 68 and decided Im gonna learn to play. Starting with you. Wish me luck
Good luck, mate!
Yeah you are the best teacher NO OFFENCE TO OTHERS....but everyone is different..and I finally caught on ,from your INSTRUCTIONS..... 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀☮️☮️☮️☮️
Love all your tips.....It all makes sense now( again no offense to others teaching);
I am so happy...
It really helps watching your hand ,for draw& blow......I am very happy......AGAIN THANK YOU ,Tomlin ✌🏼
Hi Tomlin! I just started to learn harmonica and wanted to ask if it is okay to also breathe through the nose while doing the "train" exercise or should I breathe only through harmonica?
35 and just began my harmonica journey as well good luck
Love it . Very good for beginners.
Instructor Tomlin: “number 1, breathe naturally”
Also instructor Tomlin: “breathe totally unnaturally, until it becomes natural “ 😂😂
Who knew harmonicas were so zen!
Thank you I sorta knew most of this but you taught me how to clean it up and make it more precise
I got C harp...but, then 2nd position and Key of G, I am lost. Please explain...thank you for your help.
Thank you so much, i have a little sister 1.5 yrs , and I want to learn how to play on the harp , to have fun with her😍
I learnt Pt.2 after more than 20 years of playing the harmonica. I used my hands in the opposite direction but cupped holes 1 - 7 only.
Playing since 55 years holding the harmonica with my right hand. I'm right handed too.
The train is so like when I play native flute Thanks for that tip alone
Happy new year 2024 Tomlin💕👍👍
Thanks Tomlin. Your videos help me so much. I'm a beginner with instrument.
Nice job! I like your harmonica rack on the shelf behind you, where can I get one? I enjoy your videos
Helpful, Thanks from Dehradun, INDIA
I was super keen 2 years ago but now feel very disappointed in myself for not persevering with my harp. I still tune into your videos obviously, but need some inspiration sadly.
Nothing sad about needing inspiration! Everyone has demotivsted phases! If you use Discord, I can recommend the harmonica Discord servers, it's a great place to pick up some motivation again and get feedback. When you were still playing harmonica, didn't you make some great memories? Wanna join the bright side :P
Keep at it.even 10mins a day. Eventually everyone gets better at there own pace. Good luck Steve
@@GuitarguyRichard56 Thank you very much for that.
@@astone612 Thank you.
Dude I had the same problem honestly just don’t beat yourself up about it. I found listening to new songs and learning new licks really re inspired me . 3 years on I still have off periods ,but id say the trick is not to beat yourself up about it
Enjoying and learning a lot from your videos thanks 👍
Brilliant, thank you 🙏
Many thanx to you Mr. Leckie!
Which is the harmonica you displayed in the demo please?
Hi tomlin , I'm possibly thinking of expanding to a chromatic but I hold my diatonic with my left. Should I go for a 12 hole chromatic with a slide which can be swapped for a left handed player or a 16 hole chromatic ( I'm possibly thinking about an extra octave ) without a swappable slide for a left handed player?
Sad this guy never answered.
Thanks Tomlin!!
Great lesson!
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Hi Tomlin,
Can you make a video on how to play “Man with Constant Sorrow” on Harmonica C, please?
This is a link for the song:
ua-cam.com/video/YDDEqgmGIVg/v-deo.html
P.S. sorry I missed the name the first time as I made the request on another channel too. I am really hoping to learn this one and I will be having another request later on hehe
Thanks
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@@shad.almighty That is such an awesome movie. The tunes are excellent. Would love to be able to play that as well. It's like 'made for the harp'. Good choice dude. ;)
Looking for bending notes.. to create the Wah...
Thanks guy
I am impressed with your skill and am very grateful for your willingness to teach, thanks
great video
I have watched several videos until encounter with yours. You have done great job for us. It is so clear and understandable for sure. Thanks Tomlin.
Nice music.
I use my right hand, good 👍 on single note. I can play song 🎧 if I know the words.
Very good
This video should be perfect for me
Nice one Thx 😊
Nice thanks
Thank you so much.
good teacher
very helpful
Thank You so much 💜
So beautiful and wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Much Blessings to you. 🙏 Lord-Jesus-Christ ✝c✝o✝m
What is the second position Tomlinson. My harmonica doesn’t sound the same as yours, even though it’s a c
What is second position?
Coooool👍👏👏
Canned Heat- On the road again. Song
Great lesson
OK everybody. Here is how to learn . 1- you DO NOT need to listen to videos. That is the MOST IMPORTANT first step . NEXT: Listen to whoever you enjoy. John Mayall, Paul Butterfield, Sonny Boy Williamson ( the second) his real name Rice Miller ). . And whoever you enjoy, there are millions. Then understand that whatever key the song is in, you cross harp, which means: If the song is in A , you use a D harmonica. . And on and on . Ok, then, just try and imitate what you are hearing and before you know it , you will be able to do play lick for lick and then make it your own . . It will happen . . All by itself . . Good luck mates.
Wow what wisdom. Complete bs. Thank s kid.
Cross harp A and... D? Sure about that bro?
Sincerely disagree. This is an awesome video lesson.
This is terrible advice.
I don’t even know how to hold the thing
New subscriber
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It's also kind of baddass when a skinny white dude can bust that out. I sir, am also a somewhat skinny, white male. I need this in my life
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I stated playing about 6 years ago. I play a bit and then i don't for like a year at a time. But watching this video and realizing i know those things made me think i might not be a complete beginner 😂 all jokes aside,great channel,great videos,keep it up. ✌
Although this is a great tutorial, seems to me that there are five even more important lessons for a blues harmonica aspirant.
1) Everytime you wake up in the morning; find outbyour baby done gone.
2) Allow a mule to kick in the stall of your happy home.
3) If your friend comes from Mexico at you, don't follow your right mind.
4) Allow the thrill to go when your baby does you wrong
5) Get a black cat bone and a mojo.
If you diligently practice all these things every day, you'll be an expert in the blues.
09:09 Purse-evere, amirite?
Good THANKS Neville
Ur ok
I am surprised you are promoting lip pursing rather than full embouchure for holding the harmonica in your mouth to get single notes. If a student uses lip pursing to start, they will have to unlearn it later.
Some of the greats lip purse.
Full embochure what do you mean by that? I understood there are on lip pursing and tongue blocking?
The full shaved head inches closer and closer.
Can you please start answering your fans? ….
can you do a giveaway plzzz
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