Hi Liam, I purchased my first harmonica just yesterday. I'm finding your instruction just great. I'll be turning 71 years old in just a few days and I'm looking forward to seeing how far I can go!
its nice to hear from older players, I am 74 and a widower, learning the harp has really helped me with lifestyle, I meet younger players and it seems they don't care how old I am and treat me as a fellow harp player and not an old man lol
Jim Church, that's great to hear. I try to practice a little each day and I'm seeing progress. I'm looking forward to being able to play with others soon.
Omg same!!! I just got mine today!!! It's soooooooo easy, I started without using tutorials (this is the first one I've watched) so I used post its so cover the notes that I don't need so I can make my way around it a bit better. Like seriously, I've got a song or two down within like an hour of just playing around while watching tv!!! Doesn't sound great, but the tune is there! Good luck!
@@juliebrown1510 Hi Julie, it's over 2 years since I posted that initial comment and I am still playing, I have advanced a helluva lot and my breathing has improved so much...If you are gonna get a harp this year don't get one of those cheap £10 ones, try a Hohner Special 20 key of C, which should cost about £30 but well worth it (great response) ...and move on from there...It's great fun to wile away the hours, especially in these times...Good luck and happy harpin'
I just bought my first harmonica. I want this so much. I want it for myself. I tried playing the guitar for 5 years. I'm not giving up on making music. Just trying a different approach.
Thank You! The tip about breathing is exactly what I needed to hear today. I tried it as soon as you said it--it worked beautifully! I couldn't manage to learn French horn as a child because of asthma. Now that I'm 71 and just started learning to play harmonica, I was recently diagnosed with a recurrence of asthma and possible pulmonary artery hypertension. My first visit since the CT scan with the pulmonologist, is in an hour and a half. Now I will be able to explain it better to the doctor.
Hi Diane, thanks for watching and commenting. Glad to be of service. I believe they use harmonicas in some hospitals to help with lung problems. Good luck to you and keep in touch. Cheers. Liam
I picked up my kids and always thought of them as kind of a novelty. Although I'm a blues lover I never considered even attempting the harmonica and I'm actually pretty surprised because I'm so cheap. I started drawing because it was one of the cheapest hobbies. Also it can be taken anywhere = practice anywhere
I bought a Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica so I can play “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” and “Madamoiselle From Armentieres” (I’m a WW1 reenactor). But I guess it can expand from there, since your video sheds more light on the subject...
Hi, your tips are very useful for me. Recently i got harmonica in brthdy nd continue m searching harmonica lesson videos nd suddenly i saw your channel seriously it's help me a lot. Thank you so much. Now i will also play harmonica with guitar. Love from india
I bought a harmonica like three years ago Because I thought it would be so fun to just have an instrument that's portable (I play piano and I can't exactly carry that around) and be able to just whip out my harmonica and play some tunes whenever I felt like
Feel the music!! As a guitar player i just started yesterday and learned a song in a day. Just like you feel the string bend and hammering you’ll learn it quicker
Hi David, it really just depends what keys of song you want to play, but a C harmonica is usually the one people start with (it's a good mid-range harp - not too high or low) and most of my lessons use a C too. Cheers. Liam
I always wanted to learn to play this instrument you are the best on UA-cam! I was in a dark place your lessons have been helping immensely can’t thank you enough
It's a pleasure to be of service, zooks69ify! Glad harmonica is having a positive influence for you, it certainly helped me too. Keep it up mate. Cheers. Liam
I have always liked the harmonica. This year I told myself I was going to start trying to learn how to play one, I have been practicing for 4 months and I still have issues with hitting signal notes lol . I was joking the other day with my wife telling her I think it was broken lol
oh my gawd ( Chandler accent) he just summed up actual learning process not just for harmonica . but I can relate to almost anything else I am learning
After watching and reading the Moomins for a while, I've been inspired to begin learning the harmonica. I only have 50 cents right now, which I'm spending on a book, but once I save up money I want to buy a few offline. Anybody have any links to good ones, and not just beginners? Probably a beginners, one that really anyone could use and a more advanced one. Right now all I have is an old harmonica from the grandmother thats falling apart.
Very, very useful. Good to hear that it is a marathon. When I started, as you said I thought it could not be too difficult. How wrong can you be. So many different techniques to master, this makes it both daunting and interesting, but above all really absorbing. Thank you for your tips and lessons.
You're welcome David, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I'm getting one of those "I wish I knew then what I know now" kind of moments! I hope these little tips help you on your harmonica journey. Cheers, Liam
about a month I've been starting lear about harmonica.. everytime i search on UA-cam I never seen your videos.. and I got this link from application in Play store.. and im so lucky found this video.. auto subcribe keep goin..
I bought a five dollar build it yourself harmonica just for fun and I’ve been on it for months now. Was able to get Piano man, tambourine man, and Flowers in December.
Hi Liam! I need help. EVERY HARMONICA I buy breaks. The holes that suck will go out! I'm so tired of it. I was buying the Special 20 Horner. 2 broke. I bought a Lee Oskar. I'm serious about my playing..but not rich. What should I do?
Hi Denise, check out these two short videos on getting a good sound out of the harmonica - it's all about breathing technique and pressure (or lack thereof). 1. ua-cam.com/video/B9ro0V-jnH0/v-deo.html 2. ua-cam.com/video/dEI1bmmPGbQ/v-deo.html I hope they help!
I only just found my granddads harmonica and I have no clue how those things work. All I know is that I love the sound, and it looks really cool. Also I can't read notes because I'm only a roadie of a rockband and not a musician myself (yet). How can I find out what sound it produces if I didn't even know some harmonicas produce different tones?
Hi Izzy, thanks for watching :) Watch my lesson on playing your first notes - it will give you a good idea of what to aim for. No experience necessary. ua-cam.com/video/YkEfzb-3pIM/v-deo.html
I'm korean and start to learn harmonica is almost 2 year. I was keep blowing and practiced. but I can't get sound just like the other player that sound so deep,moisture.. I tried banding but well..I'm confusing I'm doing well right now. I can't english well, but I want to master your class. haha!great job you did
Thanks for watching and for commenting :) It takes a long time to get a nice tone, but the best thing to do is keep learning songs and remember to breath, not blow! Cheers, Liam
Hey, big fan, I just started playing harmonica now and then with the help of your videos, and it's getting better and better, but now i want to get a bit deeper into it and ne able to on my own Tell what notes or Songs to Play on the Harp, so could you maybe do a brief overview Video of the Music theory Basics you Need for the harmonica in one put together Video, that would be amazing. Thank you
Thanks for commenting and I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. That's a good idea about a music theory video - I'll add this to my list. What genres of music are you interested in playing? Cheers, Liam
LearnTheHarmonica.com Thank you very much for consodering my suggestion, that kind of Video would surely help a lot of us beginners tremendously, I myself am mostly interested in Country, Folk and Blues Music on the Harp because i think if fits its sound the best, but really you can Play anything and it will Sound Great thats why i Love the Harmonica Thank you
Love your videos. I'd love to take up the harmonica and start to learn. What age were when you started playing first? And do you do one on one video lesson's?
Hi Stephen, I started at around 18. I do Skype lessons - I'm pretty busy but drop me an email to contact@learntheharmonica.com and I'll see what I can do. Cheers. Liam
Hey Nick, that's a great idea! I've done some other Simon & Garfunkel tunes but that would definitely be a great one. I'll add it to my (very long!) to-do list :)
@@Learntheharmonica I will be very impatiently waiting for the notification! Thank you so much for the reply! Also I thought you should know that, you got me a date yesterday! She really liked the *country roads* .
I bought my first harmonica 3 years ago... and I am still beginner :P It's mostly because I have bounced off at first and thrown it deep into drawer. But recently I found your channel and started playing again. You have great materials here, great job.
Thank you so much, I'm glad you find my videos useful. We're all beginners in some way - there's always something more to learn. Keep at it and let me know how you're getting on. Cheers, Liam
Good harmonicas are oout of my price range, so I bought a set of 7 Fenders for $35. They sound awful, *except* I learned that when I draw and blow lightly, the reeds don't make a racket. So, there is an advantage to having even cheap gear, for (mine at least) requires, demands, the type of breathing you describe.
Hi Donald Miller, thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you're working on your breathing technique as it's such an important thing for a harmonica player. Good luck to you and let me know how you're getting on as you progress. Are you learning any songs? Cheers. Liam
Sorry for the abrupt question, is it true that the least shrill note has to be on the left of the harmonica, & that harmonica has to be held in your left thumb and index finger..!?
Most people hold the harmonica with their left hand with the low notes on the left, as you described. That said, I know know people who hold it differently, and I suppose I can't argue with them if it works for them.
Yes hello my name is Mark. I am from North Olmsted Ohio. I got my golden Melanie G harmonica ! And I'm a beginner and I want to know can I also follow your instructions because I've heard so many other people say you need to start with a c and you need to use this kind of harmonica and you're a beginner and this might not be right for you; but I'm comfortable with it and much so even more now that I've watched a couple of your videos for the simple fact the breathing was a very important. is not to blow about just to breathe through your mouth in to inhale through your mouth without blowing or pulling is my understanding! which it makes it more comfortable for me since I tried it with you on the video. And I want to say thank you and I'll be sticking around for some time. I got a long way to go - Lil 🇺🇸
Thanks! Great to have you on board. Have you tried my beginner playlist? There should be lots in there for you to learn: ua-cam.com/play/PLKONji9dlomQtLpyMM4vT9K1mx_jUNxLp.html
LearnTheHarmonica.com ✋🏽 have one question sir . You said if the guitar player is playing key of G we need to play the key of C harmonica? So if its key of A i need to play the ley of E harmonica ? And can we play the harmonica with the same key of the guitar player ? Thank you !!
Hi Liam, I've been learning harmonica using your videos and I think that you are great teacher. I'm intermediate player, but I found this video interesting and useful. Keep working on harmonica and keep sharing your work! I'd like to see lesson on The Wizard by Black Sabbath. Greetings from Croatia! :)
I just bought my first harmonica, a Special 20 in D, a week ago. I have 25 years of experience playing blues guitar, so this was a bucket list thing for me. I also have some experience playing sax, so I'd say I had a leg up on most beginners. Still, I honestly had never put a harmonica that didn't cost more than a few dollars in my mouth until a week ago. Following the tips on this channel, I'm already rocking some sweet sweaty blues riffs! A couple tips I have for a newbie are: CHAPSTICK. I chapped my lips SO badly the first day. Second, buy a Hohner Special 20 in either A, C, or D. You will eventually want to get all 3 of these, as these are the harps used in 98% of all blues songs. Keep on thiev'n steven
Hi Gana Bhai, I didn't know what you meant by 'sa re ga ma pa' so I Googled it and I can see that you mean the classical Indian musical scale. Unfortunately, the harmonicas I play (diatonic) are based around a different scale - the major diatonic scale, which is the most basic scale in Western music. I have a beginner lesson teaching you the scale here: ua-cam.com/video/u8S166FhvVQ/v-deo.html. Good luck! Liam
question please. I practiced playing harmonica more than 50 years ago and was able to get single notes and some simple songs. But I found that while playing I also breathed through my nose at the same time as playing. I have not heard anyone address this topic. If you breathe softly through the notes I found I could play and breathe through my nose but my breathing would create noise outside of the harmonica sound. Is this normal process or is there something I have missed?
Hi Robert, that's a great question. When I first had lessons my teacher told me not to breathe through the nose but there are times when breathing through the nose helps to balance your air. Don't always breathe through the nose as it's wasted air but when you need to quickly get some air out between notes you can do a quick blow though your nose to release some air.
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I can’t hear the harmonica
Hello are any of you guys available
Hi Liam, I purchased my first harmonica just yesterday. I'm finding your instruction just great. I'll be turning 71 years old in just a few days and I'm looking forward to seeing how far I can go!
Happy birthday! Do let me know how you're progressing. Welcome to the mad world of harmonica, I hope you enjoy it. Cheers, Liam
its nice to hear from older players, I am 74 and a widower, learning the harp has really helped me with lifestyle, I meet younger players and it seems they don't care how old I am and treat me as a fellow harp player and not an old man lol
Jim Church, that's great to hear. I try to practice a little each day and I'm seeing progress. I'm looking forward to being able to play with others soon.
68 here. Just got my first harp as a gift. Liam you are a great help!
Your 71 so you aint going to far
My goal is to be good enough to go play at some dusty, lonely crossroads someday. Make an eldritch bargain, perhaps
I decide to learn how to play harmonica during the quarantine
Hi where can I find tutorials? To learn play.
Omg same!!! I just got mine today!!! It's soooooooo easy, I started without using tutorials (this is the first one I've watched) so I used post its so cover the notes that I don't need so I can make my way around it a bit better. Like seriously, I've got a song or two down within like an hour of just playing around while watching tv!!! Doesn't sound great, but the tune is there! Good luck!
Same here
😂😂same
Actually same
That's my main problem...breathing....
Pff, I've been breathing since I was born
in general
cause bruh
time to get an inhaler
Me too I'm a newbie at this. I hope to get a hermonica for Christmas this year super Excited.
@@juliebrown1510 Hi Julie, it's over 2 years since I posted that initial comment and I am still playing, I have advanced a helluva lot and my breathing has improved so much...If you are gonna get a harp this year don't get one of those cheap £10 ones, try a Hohner Special 20 key of C, which should cost about £30 but well worth it (great response) ...and move on from there...It's great fun to wile away the hours, especially in these times...Good luck and happy harpin'
I’ve been playing a harmonica just for fun and I just about hyperventilated. Whoops.
Be careful, I don't want blood on my hands!
I just bought my first harmonica. I want this so much. I want it for myself. I tried playing the guitar for 5 years. I'm not giving up on making music. Just trying a different approach.
Get a rack and play guitar and harmonica at the same time!
Same, but I’ve done guitar for 2 years. I want a bit of diversity with my music so that’s why I bought a harmonica
jivan bansi i want to get good enough to use a rack haha
Sir My Harmonica Has 24 Holes I Dont Know how to Play it
Mine 2
Wow its like the whole piano
Mine has 44 holes 😅😎
Thank You! The tip about breathing is exactly what I needed to hear today. I tried it as soon as you said it--it worked beautifully! I couldn't manage to learn French horn as a child because of asthma. Now that I'm 71 and just started learning to play harmonica, I was recently diagnosed with a recurrence of asthma and possible pulmonary artery hypertension. My first visit since the CT scan with the pulmonologist, is in an hour and a half. Now I will be able to explain it better to the doctor.
Hi Diane, thanks for watching and commenting. Glad to be of service. I believe they use harmonicas in some hospitals to help with lung problems. Good luck to you and keep in touch. Cheers. Liam
*I only found a harmonica in my cupboard yesterday and I'm scared now*
Joshua Skipper lol xD
I'm in a similar situation, i've been working on drunken sailor for the past day, it's a pretty good one for starting I've found.
Satan demands you play the harmonica
Liam broke into ur house and left it there for u to learn
For some reason mine appeared on my soapbox while I am taking a bath
Bought a harmonica 29 years ago, finally started to learn how to play it yesterday 🥴🤩
Better late than never!
I picked up my kids and always thought of them as kind of a novelty. Although I'm a blues lover I never considered even attempting the harmonica and I'm actually pretty surprised because I'm so cheap. I started drawing because it was one of the cheapest hobbies. Also it can be taken anywhere = practice anywhere
I’ve just purchased a harmonica and have no clue what to do with it. I’m not musical at all but I’m hoping to learn a lot from here. 😁
Welcome to the world of harmonica, and good luck! Cheers. Liam
Good points to remember.
I bought a Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica so I can play “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” and “Madamoiselle From Armentieres” (I’m a WW1 reenactor).
But I guess it can expand from there, since your video sheds more light on the subject...
Keep up these great videos! I just got my first harmonica today, and you're a really big help! Thank you!
You're welcome Eddie. Thanks for watching :)
Eddie Teddie are you still playing today? How good are you now? Im starting to learn harmonica this week. Just want to know your progress. 😀
a year passed, how is your progress?
@@vanrs3312 So what about you? I just got my harmonica yesterday. Any tips?
Just bought H20 C...waiting for the delivery, excited to learn how to play this tiny instrument
Hope you enjoy it!
Learning this Incase I get arrested
You are a terrific teacher. Love that Sonny Boy detail.
Thanks Steve! :)
Hi, your tips are very useful for me. Recently i got harmonica in brthdy nd continue m searching harmonica lesson videos nd suddenly i saw your channel seriously it's help me a lot. Thank you so much. Now i will also play harmonica with guitar. Love from india
Thank you Ekta, glad to be of service to you :)
Thankyou for the very sensible advice, as not to rush things. Have found these lessons the BEST by a long way, once again many THANKS.
Thanks Keith!
New to your school. I want to play Black Sabbath harmonica like Black Sabbath with OZZY.I miss Mr. Ward and his drum sticks.
Bought a new harmonica today itself, thanks for the tips, and your videos are so awesome, learnt a lot..
Thank you!
looked all over for a nutty professor...thank you...
im a beginer sir...
Going back to music theory,
greek to me, want to learn it right...
Welcome Walter. I'm happy to be your nutty professor!
This is great 👍 good job 👍
Thank you! 😄
I like the video Great content really appreciate you
Likedd’
Him : listen to over harmonica players
Me : Snufkin!
ajdhr same ✨✨
i just got back into old hobby playing harmonica again just because of Snufkin lol
same!! im learning the harmonica just for snufkin 😂😂
Thanks Liam for the brilliant introduction! Looking forward to a long journey ahead.
You're welcome David, are you a complete beginner?
I bought a harmonica like three years ago Because I thought it would be so fun to just have an instrument that's portable (I play piano and I can't exactly carry that around) and be able to just whip out my harmonica and play some tunes whenever I felt like
cant wait to get started! thanks for the motivation
You're so welcome!
3:45 me in every situation I’m in.
You are a good teacher
Thank you!
I have the exact same hermonica 😮
Well done - Thank you!
You're welcome, thanks for watching. Cheers! Liam
Feel the music!! As a guitar player i just started yesterday and learned a song in a day. Just like you feel the string bend and hammering you’ll learn it quicker
Thinking of getting a harmonica to go with my guitar playing. What Key is a good key for a first harmonica?
Hi David, it really just depends what keys of song you want to play, but a C harmonica is usually the one people start with (it's a good mid-range harp - not too high or low) and most of my lessons use a C too. Cheers. Liam
LearnTheHarmonica.com , I bought one that’s a G chord. Being an avid guitar player, could it be a good “intro” key for me?
@@owenwolfco.8344 yep
You are such a generous and very good teacher! Thank you so much for these free and concise lessons.
You're welcome Lacey, thanks for watching :) Cheers! Liam
Starting off today. Have decided to follow your lessons. Let's see how the journey goes. Good afternoon teacher, from India 🇮🇳.
Welcome Paritosh Singh!
I decided to buy a harmonica during the lock down and started to study
Very good tips, I'll pass them forward!
Thanks Zvika, please share! Cheers, Liam
Nice video!! Could you please give some tips on how to vibrato on the blow notes (8,9,10)? Greetings from Brazil!
Thanks Leo! Good idea, I will add this to my list :) Cheers, Liam
New sub here sir,want to learn and play harmonica.
Welcome, thanks for subbing! Cheers. Liam
I’ve always wanted to learn to play the harmonica. Hopefully this is the place to finally do it.
I hope so too!
Looking at your profile picture and name, I'm guessing you wanted to learn to play Cowboy Bebop songs. I can relate.
Just earned a sub: quick, clear, complete.
Thanks!
Just picked a harmonica up today, excited to be able to play what you just did
Welcome to the wacky world of harmonica! :)
thx bro
No problem Karla :) Cheers. Liam
Love from Nepal
Thank you Janu Basnet.
I want to learn how to play the harmonica so I could play it with the guitar the only problem is I don’t know how to play the guitar.
I'm only 15, I really wanna learn harmonica so badly😅
I'll try my best😌
I always wanted to learn to play this instrument you are the best on UA-cam! I was in a dark place your lessons have been helping immensely can’t thank you enough
It's a pleasure to be of service, zooks69ify! Glad harmonica is having a positive influence for you, it certainly helped me too. Keep it up mate. Cheers. Liam
You're a good teacher
Thank you :)
I have always liked the harmonica. This year I told myself I was going to start trying to learn how to play one, I have been practicing for 4 months and I still have issues with hitting signal notes lol . I was joking the other day with my wife telling her I think it was broken lol
I have a harmonica too
Great video. Can you please show us how you play the walking bass (especially the 6th and 7th)
Hi SwissSirod, I have a lesson on playing walking bass line here: ua-cam.com/video/fu2Rsl7l9cs/v-deo.html. I hope you like it! Cheers. Liam
LearnTheHarmonica.com Thanks! I checked out that lesson and it's fantastic. 😁
Love your ending message! I want to learn so bad but I need to be patient with myself. Thanks Coach!
You're welcome Victoria, and thanks for commenting. Patience is a virtue...
Cheers,
Liam
Thanks for this video
Bought mine online today for 2 dollars lol should be here in 6 days, im excited. Wanna try something new as a guitarist
Brilliant, thanks :)
You're welcome, thanks for watching :) Cheers, Liam
oh my gawd ( Chandler accent)
he just summed up actual learning process not just for harmonica .
but I can relate to almost anything else I am learning
After watching and reading the Moomins for a while, I've been inspired to begin learning the harmonica. I only have 50 cents right now, which I'm spending on a book, but once I save up money I want to buy a few offline. Anybody have any links to good ones, and not just beginners? Probably a beginners, one that really anyone could use and a more advanced one. Right now all I have is an old harmonica from the grandmother thats falling apart.
I'm inspired by Snufkin. 🙂
Must try and play more slowly even though l have been practicing for over 2 years!
The best instrument for quarantine would be the bag pipes. Aint nobody wanna be near that
Very, very useful. Good to hear that it is a marathon. When I started, as you said I thought it could not be too difficult. How wrong can you be. So many different techniques to master, this makes it both daunting and interesting, but above all really absorbing. Thank you for your tips and lessons.
You're welcome David, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I'm getting one of those "I wish I knew then what I know now" kind of moments! I hope these little tips help you on your harmonica journey. Cheers, Liam
about a month I've been starting lear about harmonica.. everytime i search on UA-cam I never seen your videos.. and I got this link from application in Play store..
and im so lucky found this video..
auto subcribe
keep goin..
Thanks Abhik Devananta - I'm glad you finally found me!
I still don’t get it I have a F harmonica obviously the worst and I suck at it
I bought a five dollar build it yourself harmonica just for fun and I’ve been on it for months now. Was able to get Piano man, tambourine man, and Flowers in December.
I was listening to snufkin from moominvalley and tought "hey, i have a harmonica, i could learn a bit"
i'll probably drop it in a day or two ngl ;;
LITERALLY THE REASON IM HERE
That's exactly why I'm here pfft!
Hi Liam! I need help. EVERY HARMONICA I buy breaks. The holes that suck will go out! I'm so tired of it. I was buying the Special 20 Horner. 2 broke. I bought a Lee Oskar. I'm serious about my playing..but not rich. What should I do?
Hi Denise, check out these two short videos on getting a good sound out of the harmonica - it's all about breathing technique and pressure (or lack thereof).
1. ua-cam.com/video/B9ro0V-jnH0/v-deo.html
2. ua-cam.com/video/dEI1bmmPGbQ/v-deo.html
I hope they help!
I only just found my granddads harmonica and I have no clue how those things work. All I know is that I love the sound, and it looks really cool.
Also I can't read notes because I'm only a roadie of a rockband and not a musician myself (yet). How can I find out what sound it produces if I didn't even know some harmonicas produce different tones?
Hi Izzy, thanks for watching :) Watch my lesson on playing your first notes - it will give you a good idea of what to aim for. No experience necessary. ua-cam.com/video/YkEfzb-3pIM/v-deo.html
How do you play a sharp key on a Tremolo harmonica?
Who came up here because of Shawshank Redemption?
I'm korean and start to learn harmonica is almost 2 year. I was keep blowing and practiced. but I can't get sound just like the other player that sound so deep,moisture.. I tried banding but well..I'm confusing I'm doing well right now. I can't english well, but I want to master your class. haha!great job you did
Thanks for watching and for commenting :) It takes a long time to get a nice tone, but the best thing to do is keep learning songs and remember to breath, not blow! Cheers, Liam
Hi Liam,Loved your video.is that ok to buy hohner marine band 1896 with key of c?Please help me pick one model..cheers!
Hello Janardhan Jana, yes a Marine Band in key of C will be fine. Cheers. Liam
I learned everything in the middle of the video🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hey, big fan,
I just started playing harmonica now and then with the help of your videos, and it's getting better and better, but now i want to get a bit deeper into it and ne able to on my own Tell what notes or Songs to Play on the Harp, so could you maybe do a brief overview Video of the Music theory Basics you Need for the harmonica in one put together Video, that would be amazing.
Thank you
Thanks for commenting and I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. That's a good idea about a music theory video - I'll add this to my list. What genres of music are you interested in playing? Cheers, Liam
LearnTheHarmonica.com
Thank you very much for consodering my suggestion, that kind of Video would surely help a lot of us beginners tremendously,
I myself am mostly interested in Country, Folk and Blues Music on the Harp because i think if fits its sound the best, but really you can Play anything and it will Sound Great thats why i Love the Harmonica
Thank you
Which type of harmonica you have?is it diatomic,chromatic or what
I play mostly 10 hole diatonic. In this video I played a Hohner Special 20.
Nice, I have 24 holes harmonica, i not know which hole i blowing, i difficult for concentrate...
Thank you for your videos, i can't even play the triangle but this is something i really want to learn. Your videos really help.
Glad to be of service! I gave up on the triangle too...
"And youre naturally talented and good on you 😀👍" hahaha😂 good video man
Thanks Zach :)
Love your videos. I'd love to take up the harmonica and start to learn. What age were when you started playing first? And do you do one on one video lesson's?
Hi Stephen, I started at around 18. I do Skype lessons - I'm pretty busy but drop me an email to contact@learntheharmonica.com and I'll see what I can do. Cheers. Liam
Just purchased my first Harmonica too. A Hohner Blues Viper - will it do to start with or have I gone terribly wrong?
Hi Mukundan Alexander, I have never played a Blues Viper but it might be OK to start with. I recommend the Hohner Special 20. Cheers. Liam
Hello Liam, i appreciate this video. It was very usefull for me. Yes i have noticed that to play harmonica is not so easy as it looks🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Sir can you please show a tutorial for Cecelia NY Simon and Garfunkel.. Please... T_T
Hey Nick, that's a great idea! I've done some other Simon & Garfunkel tunes but that would definitely be a great one. I'll add it to my (very long!) to-do list :)
@@Learntheharmonica I will be very impatiently waiting for the notification! Thank you so much for the reply! Also I thought you should know that, you got me a date yesterday! She really liked the *country roads* .
Also sir, sorry to bother you... If possible, please try to make *Cecelia* for C. PLEASE. 🙏🙏
Love it!
I bought my first harmonica 3 years ago... and I am still beginner :P It's mostly because I have bounced off at first and thrown it deep into drawer. But recently I found your channel and started playing again. You have great materials here, great job.
Thank you so much, I'm glad you find my videos useful. We're all beginners in some way - there's always something more to learn. Keep at it and let me know how you're getting on. Cheers, Liam
After a buttload of watching Craig Ferguson interviews, I am now getting a mouth organ. What a lovely instrument, and pocketable too.
Good harmonicas are oout of my price range, so I bought a set of 7 Fenders for $35. They sound awful, *except* I learned that when I draw and blow lightly, the reeds don't make a racket. So, there is an advantage to having even cheap gear, for (mine at least) requires, demands, the type of breathing you describe.
Hi Donald Miller, thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you're working on your breathing technique as it's such an important thing for a harmonica player. Good luck to you and let me know how you're getting on as you progress. Are you learning any songs? Cheers. Liam
Sorry for the abrupt question, is it true that the least shrill note has to be on the left of the harmonica, & that harmonica has to be held in your left thumb and index finger..!?
Most people hold the harmonica with their left hand with the low notes on the left, as you described. That said, I know know people who hold it differently, and I suppose I can't argue with them if it works for them.
Great video as always.
Could you maybe do a how to on "Ecstasy of Gold"?
Would be awesome!
Yes hello my name is Mark. I am from North Olmsted Ohio. I got my golden Melanie G harmonica ! And I'm a beginner and I want to know can I also follow your instructions because I've heard so many other people say you need to start with a c and you need to use this kind of harmonica and you're a beginner and this might not be right for you; but I'm comfortable with it and much so even more now that I've watched a couple of your videos for the simple fact the breathing was a very important. is not to blow about just to breathe through your mouth in to inhale through your mouth without blowing or pulling is my understanding! which it makes it more comfortable for me since I tried it with you on the video. And I want to say thank you and I'll be sticking around for some time. I got a long way to go - Lil 🇺🇸
Thanks! Great to have you on board. Have you tried my beginner playlist? There should be lots in there for you to learn: ua-cam.com/play/PLKONji9dlomQtLpyMM4vT9K1mx_jUNxLp.html
You’re a very good teacher sir . Very encouraging same time you made people realize that its not so easy to play . But its fun .
Thanks Danilo!
LearnTheHarmonica.com ✋🏽 have one question sir . You said if the guitar player is playing key of G we need to play the key of C harmonica? So if its key of A i need to play the ley of E harmonica ?
And can we play the harmonica with the same key of the guitar player ?
Thank you !!
Hi Liam, I've been learning harmonica using your videos and I think that you are great teacher. I'm intermediate player, but I found this video interesting and useful. Keep working on harmonica and keep sharing your work! I'd like to see lesson on The Wizard by Black Sabbath. Greetings from Croatia! :)
Thanks Lovro, greetings from the UK! Keep at it, I'm sure you have talent :)
Cheers,
Liam
Lmao, I have had a harmonica for years, but haven't used it. I think I will try to learn it now
Good luck ÞórlæifR :)
I do play violin , I sing but I really want to play harmonica !!!!!!🥺
I just bought my first harmonica, a Special 20 in D, a week ago. I have 25 years of experience playing blues guitar, so this was a bucket list thing for me. I also have some experience playing sax, so I'd say I had a leg up on most beginners. Still, I honestly had never put a harmonica that didn't cost more than a few dollars in my mouth until a week ago. Following the tips on this channel, I'm already rocking some sweet sweaty blues riffs!
A couple tips I have for a newbie are:
CHAPSTICK. I chapped my lips SO badly the first day.
Second, buy a Hohner Special 20 in either A, C, or D. You will eventually want to get all 3 of these, as these are the harps used in 98% of all blues songs.
Keep on thiev'n steven
Can I play this on key A harmonica
I decided to buy a harmonica in quarantine
Wow
Nice one :)
I ordered 20 holes but it was a 10 c note
Thank you for you videos. I would like to know where I can get a beginner's online Tremolo 21 hole lessons.
Hi Estellamed, it's worth looking at Kerin Gedge's channel, he does some simple tremolo songs :) Good luck! Cheers. Liam
thank you very much for the good advice . Henk Linthorst
You're welcome Henk! Cheers. Liam
Hi is this series for beginner. Can you tell me how we start like sa re ga ma pa,, 7 sur of music
Bhai tune aabhi khareeda kya harmonica..
@@adityamaltare6578 haa bhai ,plz help kr na aata hai to bata na
@@ganesh5041 bhai mene bhi aaj hi liya harmonica😊... Konse youtuber se sekhega bhai me bhi sekhunga bta dena... Is per hi
Hi Gana Bhai, I didn't know what you meant by 'sa re ga ma pa' so I Googled it and I can see that you mean the classical Indian musical scale. Unfortunately, the harmonicas I play (diatonic) are based around a different scale - the major diatonic scale, which is the most basic scale in Western music. I have a beginner lesson teaching you the scale here: ua-cam.com/video/u8S166FhvVQ/v-deo.html. Good luck! Liam
@@Learntheharmonica thanks sir ,not only indian classic , you can teach me hollywood songs, in your style sir love you god bless you I will follow you
question please. I practiced playing harmonica more than 50 years ago and was able to get single notes and some simple songs. But I found that while playing I also breathed through my nose at the same time as playing. I have not heard anyone address this topic. If you breathe softly through the notes I found I could play and breathe through my nose but my breathing would create noise outside of the harmonica sound. Is this normal process or is there something I have missed?
Hi Robert, that's a great question. When I first had lessons my teacher told me not to breathe through the nose but there are times when breathing through the nose helps to balance your air. Don't always breathe through the nose as it's wasted air but when you need to quickly get some air out between notes you can do a quick blow though your nose to release some air.