How To Easily Play Single Notes on Harmonica

[@kumrumb]

This video reminds me of 2008 youtube, it has a really bad cam quality and few funny/cringy moments. Yet it's incredibly helpful and provides what you want. Wish all of the contents on KZbin were like this. And Im really thankful for this video, it's the only one that taught me how to play single notes.

[@SheepeyDarkness]

Agreed. I thought this was made in 2011 from the intro before I scrolled down and noticed it was only made 2-3 years ago.

[@estebandelgadillo7103]

Now, the first 4 minutes are people asking you to subscribe plus a stupid long intro.

[@samxraicubing9215]

@@estebandelgadillo7103 ikr

[@TheDavjo]

This guy just got me drawing clean in 2 minutes . None of the other tutors managed it in a month.

[@sumukhanagesha8682]

This is a PROPER tutorial! This video breaks down the actual mechanics involved and by following what he said, I could play the single notes almost immediately (just ordered a brand new diatonic harmonica). I was so excited when I could then play the diatonic major scale with clear single notes! Thanks a lot!! Great video!

[@kevingodding9316]

That was 3 years ago now, how you doing can you play harmonica 🤔

[@timboybaker]

Yeah be interesting to see if you still carried on

[@maneatinggoldfsh]

The comment at the end about keeping your jaw relaxed and back is exactly what I needed. I was apparently jutting my jaw forward without realizing it. Thank you!

[@Harmonicacom]

Glad it helped!

[@veins5624]

I was struggling from two days but now I can make it. Thanks a lot man. I watched tons of videos on this but this is the best and very quick.

[@novwes8335]

I'm a new on this, so corious to learn, I did try making single not, and it seemed frustrating, thought I could never make it, but when i saw your video, I got the spirit again, it seemed you fully understand the difficulty. Thank you

[@yonosenada1773]

Ok half way through the video now and man you're a true natural. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge!!!!

[@krautsammler6741]

I still can't believe how this video helped me in all possible ways. I was stuck for half a year because I couldn't get that warm, single note played on the harp. I attented several online courses. It didn't help. In my frustration I watched the 500th video of playing single notes on KZbin and JP really was able to get me to the next level. Literally, my overall playing has improved so much. My notes sound warm and I don't accidently blow 2 notes when I only wan't one. Also, less air gets lost and the notes are louder/fuller. I am so thankful, thank you JP and I hope you are doing well so far since the accident was 10-11 months ago. I wish you the best!

[@Harmonicacom]

Woo hoo! CONGRATS!!! ROCK ON! Aloha, Luke

[@ameypatil778]

Though this video is 4 years old, he really pulled me out of my struggle to produce clean single notes. Best video for beginner to produce single notes. None of the other videos had helped.

[@Harmonicacom]

Yeah, JP is the king of teaching how to play single notes. I learned from him.

[@bjb8168]

Thank you! With you excellent tutorial I played my first ever single note scale. Feeling much more confident as an absolute beginner.

[@sunjamrblues]

I've watched several videos on how to play single notes, and this is by far the best explanation...as can be seen from the comments.

[@novwes8335]

I agree with that

[@davidfasnacht2123]

I picked up a harmonica for the first time yesterday after wanting to play all my life. And accident and illness now has me with a lot of permanent free time to practice. I just started looking for something to learn from and this is where I landed. An have been having a hard time with this using my lower lip. But just for the fun of it I angle the harmonica upward and used my upper lip instead of my lower and I got a clear crisp sound straight away. Before I go any farther can I ask if this will be a problem when I begin to use more advanced techniques ? If so I will just work harder on my lower lip.

[@Gamerilla4real]

Thanks for this. I've been struggling to play after watching many other videos only to learn I wasn't using my mouth properly. Not only did this help with your lessons, but I am able to get more out of other lessons. I never realized how different the harmonica sounds with different mouth positions.

[@Harmonicacom]

Thanks a ton for letting me know. You made my day.

[@conniewiatrowski8021]

For me this video really helped me get a draw on hole 2. Was very discourage because I have been trying for a while and no other video helped. THANK YOU

[@kingiburu2778]

decided to take this instrument on seriously. and all i can say is that its tough but as with any instrument it will just take time an patience and good instruction. Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@Harmonicacom]

Right on! Never give up! Aloha, Luke

[@WearyGnome87]

Great explanation, and while I did achieve single notes, I would check my mouth technique in the mirror and try to not feel im-masculated. But I noticed the top lip formed a more natural v and the bottom was this fat wide you. Hazzah! Everything you said to do but top lip instead, why did I try this? You said there's no " right "way to do this and so I tried with the natural shape my mouth gave me too work with. Gorgeous single notes up and down the scale, thanks man, n to others take from these pros and make it your own. Lip techniques are unique to the player. Thanks brother.

[@adrienne_12thorpe]

Thank you so much for mentioning TMJ. I went through that before and know what that pain is like. Love your instruction. Very clear.

[@sc5436]

Many thanks for the great tip, I've been learning to play Harmonica for only 3 days now and I can play single notes as per your teaching method, Thanks.

[@flavialuz1828]

Man, you are a great teacher! I've been watching several videos and I could get one of the lip tricks with you. Thank you :)

[@garudabowo]

You are one of the greatest harmonica teacher in the world

[@ifebeginsL]

ALOHA! I found this tutorial was fun, helpful, natural and positive. Plus cute. Thank you

[@puanolee8304]

Wow! Thanks for this lesson. I got it! Yippee!

[@Harmonicacom]

Rock on!

[@rayvendroid1]

So glad I found this video. I am literally a beginner and I could not figure out playing single notes. Thanks for the upload!

[@davidliedtke3987]

This video made my day! First single notes. it sounds clear and it feels amazing

[@krautsammler6741]

Same for me. It really does!

[@u37dsb]

Great, really clear to explain how to play a single note. Thanks so much!

[@mushailcarrera9825]

This man deserves Millions of Subscriber!

[@alanpayne7656]

awesome video! best video so far in my first steps with the harmonica. thanks a bunch. 😁😉👍🏾👊🏾

[@sebcormier2920]

I just buy a harmonica in G and i learn well whit this video some people said that is weird but Belive me its so well explained pls continu to make those awsome video!!!

[@deenaelieff396]

That was fun...and it works! Bravo💐 I'm enjoying learning along with stephanie. :)

[@Harmonicacom]

Wonderful!

[@didierdivin6936]

Hello JP Allen I hope you are doing well, thank you for your videos. This is the first video that I watch I have come for the 1st time (Lesson 26) thanks to this video (I started 10 days ago with another method) to finally succeed in making 3 clear notes in a row, I could not do the other one way to do the Pucker method (kiss). I could only make one note but as soon as I passed to a second, even the one next to it, it was not clear. I admit not knowing the rest, after these 2 exercises to finally make clear notes, I do not know what you have in store for us. It seems complicated to me, at first glance, to be able to play a melody with such a harmonica. tilted as well as to use the 2nd hand but I can't wait to watch your other videos hoping I can find them all. Anyway, thank you very much, I was starting to get depressed when I saw that I couldn't (despite training) to achieve several clear notes in a row.

[@Harmonicacom]

Right on Didier! Congrats on starting to get some nice clean notes. Keep us posted how things progress. Rock on, Luke

[@didierdivin6936]

@@Harmonicacom Merci Luke mais j'ai une question,j'imagine bien que l'étape suivante est de réussir à utiliser l'harmonica normalement car en le penchant de la sorte il m'est presque impossible de le prendre à 2 mains donc comment reussir l'étape suivante,avez vous fais une vidéo et si oui ou la trouver?(car des que je le penche moins pour utiliser ma 2e main,cela n'est plus vraiment Claire bien évidemment)Merci d'avance pour votre aide...(sorry i'm french^^)

[@jean-patricenetter1532]

This guy is really fantastic and surprisingly empathic arousing immediate sympathy. I wonder how he does it. And what is his name?

[@Harmonicacom]

He's the man. Fellow JP. JP Allen.

[@milliemura-hita9135]

Wow what a good tutor mean az. Wish you were in New Zealand I would join your classes.

[@RomVlad]

Thanks for the great lesson. This has helped my single note playing immediately!

[@jcasey101]

One of my favorite teachers

[@zozomaszarovics7611]

Thanks for the tip. Only the tip you show work on my harmonica because the holes are too big and the walls between the holes are small. I watched a lot of videos but this is the only one that helped.

[@burleybater]

That angle lip block? Just warp drove me into the next galaxy. Bent notes are now in my crosshairs. Much obliged!

[@BOATINDOCTOR]

you make a valid point mouth position and shape does make a difference,

[@grahammckain4492]

Wow man after 5 minutes of watching your videos I can play single notes.

[@davidpatrus7170]

I just started to get it really good lesson

[@Harmonicacom]

Nice, David. Rock on!

[@blackie75]

wow great video thanks, i was mucking around for a week as i just bought a marine band harp. i could play and bend the lowest note, but couldn't work out how to play a higher note on it's own. i had it in around 20 seconds after watching this lol :)

[@victoraraujo3315]

amazing class, really the best one I have

[@kingkong4934]

Nice lesson helped a lot more than anything else

[@Timflan]

So if I've got this right, I pretend I'm Mick Jagger, and THEN I put the harp in my mouth.

[@hamishm9981]

Thanks matey this is a great tutorial! And what a nice guy you are :]

[@haritasabn]

Omg! I learnt it. Thank you Allen. Love you.

[@paulotoole744]

Excellent lesson, I have to learn to combine this with totally relaxing my both jaws, and breath from my diaphragm.(this will take time)

[@Harmonicacom]

Yes, and it's time well spent. Plus, doctors agree, breathing is good for us. ;-) Rock on, Paul!

[@paulotoole744]

@@Harmonicacom Oh God ,getting all together constantly and smoothly is a challenging. But little chops fells the strongest trees .Question? what should I tackle first .Wah-wah or bending notes? Thanks ,take care

[@deniseweathers9807]

So basically your playing the note on the upper part of hole and harmony has you rotate downward, right?

[@somhrsh]

you are a great teacher. thanks alot

[@nicholaskouyoumdjian9392]

This has really helped with my single notes. Thanks

[@oldmanginge4478]

Best tutorial I’ve found, thanks.

[@yonosenada1773]

Starting today and oh man that is a neat trick!!

[@remus-alexandrusimion3439]

I know this is a lot later than when the video was made but i just find it easier to use the upper lip to block and use the lower "to go for the ride"...Is this detrimental in the long term? I find it much much easier to do at this point

[@davidfasnacht2123]

I see you posted this a year ago. I have wanted to play all my life and now have the time. I watched this and tried and did ok with it. But just playing around did the same as you and and tilted the harmonica upward and used my upper lip and had a solid note right away. Can I ask now how you are doing with this ? Or have you found any problems using the upper lip ?

[@bored0886]

did it the first time and damn it felt so good amazing

[@Harmonicacom]

AWSOME!!!! good news!

[@kunalmahajan7178]

JP Allen JP I am kind of struggling to find lesson#1 can you please or anyone who is learning harmonica from JP please send me link of Lesson#1 that would be very helpful guys..

[@stitworthmagugu4827]

Thanks a lot for the video. Masterfully done tutorial. I learned how to properly draw blow and bend. Keep up the good work Allen. -Magugu

[@deserthobo]

holy smokes this worked fantastically! thanks Mr.Allen!

[@steffiborges9392]

Awesome tricks to play, able to play same moment while he was instructing

[@anoopmayampillymuraleedhar2483]

The first tip itself worked for me.

[@ninocrudele]

Awesome tutorial

[@Jonv7924]

Thanks JP. That was really helpful!

[@buckhartness]

So real talk. I've got pillow lips. This helps.a lot. I'm slowly developing my own tech.

[@praveenchoursiya8262]

awesome tutorial of harmonic....now I am able to blow single note.....thanks for your video....

[@dd7aa]

Have to say really good video. Cant recommend it enough👍👍👍👍👍

[@nightdogggg]

awesome lesson. glad I found you. thanks

[@mannuposki10]

I have just started playing harmonica in key of C. I just had doubt if I can apply Vaseline to the mouthpiece and play as it makes my lips move easily across it?

[@TheSaucyP]

a question here: I don't see you playing at that steep angle normally, where's the trick? I am able to play single notes but only if I exaggerate the angle. Very good tutorial though, this is the most comfortable technique I learned for single notes (pucking gets my lips so tired)

[@vincenzopetrocco5349]

work great,thank you

[@Harmonicacom]

You're welcome!

[@Hesric]

Doing it with my upper lip helped a little better. Hope I am not doing something wrong?

[@davidfasnacht2123]

It has been a year for you. I have found the same thing - Upper lip is much better for me. Have you discovered any problems with this ?

[@tripelon]

Best method so far

[@sc18594]

Best tutorial so far, i get it right sometimes.

[@sigmundboguslavovich6411]

Still having trouble with sucking in on both ends, any advice?

[@janthomas5147]

But it's hard to get a full draw bend on 3 and 2 especially this way.... but it's a really great insight also.

[@x11minsolox]

I've been trying to do this for years and I've been a professional musician for most my adult life yet I am too embarrassed to tried to ask for help with the harmonica since I'm supposedly a seasoned musician so I've been just do in the Neil Young strategy and this video did in one minutes That my harmonica buddies have been trying to teach me for years. This guy has the method "the" method

[@krautsammler6741]

Yeah, so true!

[@jamesjsk]

Would this be easier if I took MDMA?

[@edwardcronin6669]

everything is easier on MDMA

[@gizemgencosman2549]

Great explanation! Thanks man.

[@scottm4267]

This was excellent! Thank you

[@ganimedezroblero7122]

Apesar de que está en inglés le entendí muy bien gracias Muy buen video

[@somctc]

I'm getting a zzz sound while doing it. Maybe the blow is not airtight. What do I do?

[@soulvaccination8679]

Something about the girl..I don’t know what it is.She has a beautiful spirit I think.

[@abhijeetswarnkar]

JP you are awesome!

[@ernestturchi3954]

Good shit bro,you just learned me something. Thanks

[@kunalmahajan7178]

JP I am kind of struggling to find lesson#1 can you please or anyone who is learning harmonica from JP please send me link of Lesson#1 that would be very helpful guys..

[@npr5700]

Great video. Really helped!

[@AlreadyTiredOfYou]

Man you're just so nice.

[@arkansasfasttrailriders9774]

Wow just found this,, so great!!!

[@stevemaslin1003]

OMG thank you so much!!

[@franziskalosel2551]

Would be great to give proper credit to J P for this and link his own website. I know it says in the about section of the youtube channel and he says it himself, but I think it's the decent thing to do if your channel profits from his work. :) especially since he really needs any money he might make from people signing up to his online courses after his accident some years ago :)

[@Harmonicacom]

Not to worry my friend. JP is the founder of Harmonica.com. I'm just helping him keep the torch burning. Harmonica fam in tact. Rock on, Luke

[@irockrock44]

Thanks! this feels much easier

[@wah12111]

Brilliant Many Thanks

[@omerufuk]

Amazing lessons! :D

[@reimose]

this helped a lot!

[@Harmonicacom]

Yay!

[@rainierjarina8962]

This helped me alot thanks

[@valerieoldham9094]

It works!!! Thank you

[@Harmonicacom]

YAY! Congrats, Valerie!

[@altermannmitfalten]

thanks dude that helped a lot

[@rayscheff]

That was a great way to get a single note thank you

[@Alyssa-cg4vj]

THANK YOU

[@BlackBearSixTV]

Well done vid

[@jayliu9568]

very helpfully

[@naveenpaudel1]

great lesson... finally i can blow single note.. i m gonna follow you entirely...

[@pato2516]

Good tutorial... learned a lot ty :)

[@SlanginBeatz]

where's a website I can purchase a Hohner special 20 harmonica for 30 bucks

[@Jonv7924]

+SlanginBeatz ebay

[@SlanginBeatz]

I have a new honer marine band & # 7 hole is out of tune & I tried to fix it but no success