On a whim, I decided last week to take up the harmonica. I still suck pretty bad (of course) but it has a really steep learning curve. I already find that I can improvise a simple harmonica line with songs that are in the same key as my harmonica, although not without mistakes. Does anyone else here play the harmonica?
Taking up the harmonica...
i've played it before.
a little tip to learn is that you can not only blow out into it, you can breathe in and it makes a slightly higher pitched sound. i just thought u should know if you dont already.
i know how to play mary had a little lamb... 😃
Hmm... Practicing for a carreer at Fulsam there Skatche?
Originally posted by Paradox
i've played it before.
a little tip to learn is that you can not only blow out into it, you can breathe in and it makes a slightly higher pitched sound. i just thought u should know if you dont already.i know how to play mary had a little lamb... 😃
Um... actually you're supposed to breathe in too. There are two sets of reeds - those for blowing out, and those for breathing in; and they play completely different notes. In fact a lot of blues artists play "cross-harp" (mostly breathing in) because you can bend notes if you're breathing in, but not out.
And... um... what's Folsam?
Hmmm... I'll give ya a hint.
Think Johnny Cash...
But I personally fel the harmonica to be among the finer instruments out there hands down.
Blues kicks much ass.
Originally posted by SkatcheUm... actually you're supposed to breathe in too. There are two sets of reeds - those for blowing out, and those for breathing in; and they play completely different notes. In fact a lot of blues artists play "cross-harp" (mostly breathing in) because you can bend notes if you're breathing in, but not out.
oh. well im not that harmonica expert that you're looking for...
Originally posted by Paradoxoh. well im not that harmonica expert that you're looking for...
We don't need any identification...
You're not the harmonica expert I'm looking for...
Carry on...
I play Harmonica a bit. I can play a mad rendition of 'Oh Suzanna'. 😉
I learned how to play Billy Joel's Pianoman on mine just a couple days after I got it...I play it well too.
I'm musically talented. 😃
Actually, about a month ago I picked up a harmonica on a whim, and have been playing. I'm not that good yet, but I found a web site that is very helpful:
http://www.harmonicalessons.com/
Hope that helps.
And yes, blues harmonica Kicks ass!