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@fitnesslibrarian90134 жыл бұрын
I never realized how meditative the harmonica is. Trying to breathe through the higher notes and the draw 2 is takes serious meditative relaxing... I feel like I just broke through a mental block on it
@mem1gui3 жыл бұрын
I can totally relate this to my breathing practices in yoga.
@timelkin8382 жыл бұрын
A sound union
@JC-Nor-Cal7 жыл бұрын
oh this is ridicules. iv been breathing my whole life.. lol. those are words of wisdom Tomlin. ANOTHER GOOD HARP LESSON. THANK YOU.
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+John Cammarota NOR-CAL KENNELS AMERICAN BULLIES breathing is tough John ;-)
@boomivaasi3 жыл бұрын
2nd day of harmonica.. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!
@davidaames74709 ай бұрын
how is it goin'...
@tomstratemeyer23372 жыл бұрын
Tom, have you ever tried to teach the harmonica to someone with copd ? I'm a 75 year old Vietnam Vet with copd and I'm interested in learning to play a harmonica . Do you think it's possible ?
@megpacker29595 жыл бұрын
you really just helped me link mindfulness in with my harmonica journey, thank you! a beautiful reminder
@Aprajita_gupta4 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful human. Teaching with so much patience and understanding. Love and respect from a student 🌞
@georgeparasis84565 жыл бұрын
This is the Most useful tutorial for beginners in harmonica. Have been struggling to breath, losing count cause i had to pause and most important not enjoying and relaxing. Breathing is important to all kinds of instruments. Thnx for this dude.
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure George!
@LuckeGabriel6 жыл бұрын
I've had a harmonica for a few years, I remember looking on YT for lessons, found some but none were that helpful or insightful or were one off type tip videos that made it hard to find a path of progress. Now I see your stuff and its exactly what I had been missing.
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
That's brilliant to hear Lucke :-)
@MrSpanky2001 Жыл бұрын
After playing/practicing the harp for over 7 years, I still work on breathing a few minutes every day. It seems like I'm just getting the hang of it. Nothing is more basic or important than properly breathing through the harp.
@creationfive6 жыл бұрын
Lots of good harmonica instructors out there but Tomlin is excellent and always my go to. Excellent breathing lesson - clear and concise. Thanks again, Tomlin!
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you! I'm glad you found it useful :-)
@nickd47857 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful - in particular the tip about listening for the air on the draw and feeling that cold patch towards the back of the mouth when you get it right. That last tip alone seemed to be key in helping me to hit the F on 2 draw whereas until now I've been hovering just below F#. Thanks a lot!
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Nick Dillon excellent news Nick :-)
@bootsie5013 жыл бұрын
That diaphragm truck almost completely fixed my 2 hole draw. Had no idea why it was so hard to draw on the 2 hole
@lustigga4 жыл бұрын
You`re a great teacher , Tomlin!! Glad you chose the harmonica to prove it.... :)
@TomlinHarmonica4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gail! :-)
@CAPITAINETABARNAC7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. That's one of my major problem when I play: breathing. Then, I can't bend or holding my bend properly. I'm getting more in the harmonica right now...how long should I practice in a day? And, by the way, keep on the good work. I love your videos and lesson from your website ✌😎
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+B.A.R.N.A.K. Hiya, you should practice for as long as you can really concentrate and practice well. For most people this will be 20-30 minutes.
@adrienne_12thorpe5 жыл бұрын
THIS. IS. THE. BEST!!! Been singing for over 30 years and this is the first time I’ve actually learned how to breathe like this. Was well aware of the diaphragm and how to use it...the way you said it made it so plain. Thank you.
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adrienne, I'm glad it works for you :-)
@davidjdehne5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've been fighting with that 2 draw. Recognizing the difference between sucking in air and just breathing naturally is very helpful.
@anitazuck7 жыл бұрын
excellent! i've had these breathing problems for years and finally... the answer! thanks!
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+anitazuck brilliant to hear :-)
@puppetlady14 жыл бұрын
True story . . I am doing a puppet skit with a camel puppet named Camille and she confesses that she has spent a week learning the harmonica. So I was searching on KZbin for instructional video and luckily found yours. Ironically, I myself have been interested to learn. Thank you for your time and talents.
@manylch7964 Жыл бұрын
Great video, fundamental stuff. I am a beginner and had trouble with the 2 draw until I went back to basics completely relaxed and used my diaphragm. After that it became easy peasy to produce long pure notes on the draw. Thanks so much
@marybethhempel91014 жыл бұрын
It is a basic thing and I do it fine until I play a song or something. Wow, I really am going to back up here and focus on diaphragm breathing every day! This is a great video and it is crazy how I know about diaphragm breathing and even watched your video here before, but I am really realizing how super important this is to grasp because it affects everything when playing the harmonica correctly to achieve good bends, clear notes, songs, vibrato, etc. The control of the breath is everything!! Thank you Tomlin!! :)
@kurtdvet7 жыл бұрын
This has been a big problem for me trying to play for an extended period of time. This really helped. thanks so much!
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
Awesome Kurt! Let me know how the breathing progresses :-)
@keesvanderlinden57532 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tomlin. Again very nice tips for me.
@alyssarosnes-bryson62623 жыл бұрын
i wanna learn so i can sit around my school and ominously play the harmonica
@Tuffsmoygles2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, i was having some issues breathing and getting one note, watched a couple of your videos and cleared it up.
@problemSolvedForYou4 жыл бұрын
Thank yoy so much! I started learning recently and i was doing the exact mistake you mentioned.. i was sucking the air... Now its clear.. will practise correct breathing now.. thanks
@morgino24055 жыл бұрын
I've watched two different harmonica vids and they are both brits, wasnt expecting that!
@davidedwards82724 жыл бұрын
Fantastic guy . I new I was doing something wrong so simple explanation only because he explained it thoroughly. My go to guy for tips now. Can't wait only two days and I been picking it fast. Already play guitar . I heard it strengths the lungs to which I need. Excited. Nice was mate nice one.
@ursamiet856411 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot Tomlin! I learned almost all (besides the book from Sandy Weltman) of what I can play from you. Great video, fundamental stuff - and i ignored it until now!! Sooner or later i'll join your school too. Best regard from Switzerland
@wolfmansory21556 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. PERIOD
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks buddy!
@paulwylie37312 жыл бұрын
Bless you bro!!! thanks so much :) have been able to play all notes on my C harmonica but have always struggled to draw an 8 on my A harmonica, butttt finally I have managed to make that hole make noise as I realized I was partially "sucking" instead of "breathing". Thanks again, spent ages trying to figure it out ahah
@WarrenFloyd-xr2js5 ай бұрын
Yes! You got it,ya got to feel it,no bullshit! Rock on brother;;;;;;!!
@lexiebracciano62476 жыл бұрын
So I've been having this harmonica lying around as well, and I've just decided you shall be my teacher :P I don't know a thing about harmonicas (yet :P ) but I am starting with a Hohner Pro Harp MS, I guess it'll do the job! So far I found it a bit hard to inhale properly but no rush, like you say, it'll get there ^ Greetings from Greece and thank you for the lessons!
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Hi Lexie - great to have you on board. Breathing is really tough on the harmonica as it needs to be as relaxed and light as possible. Keep persevering and you will get it :-)
@tashinorbu50388 жыл бұрын
thanks for you guidance that's the problem i have rt now......need to fix it to learn more. thanks again..!!!
@TomlinHarmonica8 жыл бұрын
No problem Tashi - let me know how you get on :-)
@diptapaul59383 жыл бұрын
Learn many thing in one video.Thank you
@bbsharma97 жыл бұрын
This one is really a very useful info. I used to make some mistakes with breathing
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+bharat bhushan sharma thats great - breathing is important ;-)
@jamesk6907 жыл бұрын
very impressive, this Gent seems to have a knack for teaching
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+James K aw thank you James :-)
@MichaelForbes7772 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate all the tips. I'm trying to get Roadhouse Blues for a Doors tribute by Jan 1. I play sax on Touch Me
@harmagician16 жыл бұрын
Very good lesson on breathing. Provides specifics. Not mere generalities.
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave :-)
@jordanelmhirst73733 жыл бұрын
Thanks again man great lesson both in life and harp. Couldn’t do it without you mate
@quailstudios8 жыл бұрын
I think the hardest thing is to take a technique that you are good at, and and do without thinking, and try to explain it. Very good job, thumbs up, and cheers to you! Long Train Running? I love that song and can play it too. I ought to teach that!
@TomlinHarmonica8 жыл бұрын
You should definitely do a long train running lesson - love that tune :-)
@quailstudios8 жыл бұрын
+Tomlin Leckie Seriously thinking about it. :)
@sukmandragon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the tips! As a beginner, every tip is treausre!!! What a great teacher you are!
@maddym87794 жыл бұрын
Really... How could u explain that so easily... Wow.. .. Cool thanks..
@TimmyDel19594 жыл бұрын
Thank You, Tomlin. Your breaking it down to simple steps really helps.
@guangchaoliu55176 жыл бұрын
Hi Tomlin, Thx so much your video really help me out!I've been "Sucking" the hole all the time since I played harp half year ago ,but find the breath and pitch are always not very steady especially when bending.Now I learned I should use my diaphram to hold the steady breath(probably the muscle of diaphram not that strong though)! I also found while breathing by diphram , contact my upper and lower teeth and pull the tongue backwards is a little bit help of forcing myself to use the diphram. Greeting from CHINA!Thanks for making this awesome video!
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
That is awesome to hear. You will definitely build up your strength and get a more and more stable breath which will make your notes sound stronger. Keep up the good work!
@panorama33327 жыл бұрын
I bought may harmonica long ago. Perfect time to learn how to play it.
@kevinmoulton24803 жыл бұрын
As a trained classical singer, I know how to breath diaphragmatically. The issue I have with the harmonica is how to get a breath while I'm playing a riff, as with Love Me Do, where there are a bunch of draws. It's hard to find a spot to take a breath, at least for a beginner like me.
@DP-hw9uq Жыл бұрын
Great lesson!
@Meme-go9ts2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for teaching us through this video!!
@dorkdelacruz63407 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Tomlin! Keep it up! I learned 90 percent of what I can play from you. harp on! :)
@lindacreatore16283 жыл бұрын
Hi Tomilin....great video! Do you cover "circular" breathing technique? I am in awe of a player who I think you know...Christelle Berthon....whose ability to hold notes for what seems like an eternity, is due to this technique. Just wondering if you teach it or what your thoughts are on it? I just watched a recent Christelle video where she holds (with expression and dynamics) the same note for 39 seconds and then moves effortlessly to the next note and so on. Thanks and love your videos...they are very well done and extremely helpful!
@rongarza9488 Жыл бұрын
Great lesson. I'm having trouble with "air inventory". The Beatles' I Should Have known better is -34 ~ 45 -45 45, where -34 ~ = five 8ths and the rest = one 8th each, and that is six draws and two blows. It doesn't take long to figure out that we need more exhaling! How is that done? nose? or overblow during the two 45s? How do you do it?
@rockonileva5 жыл бұрын
Great way to start! Just bought a hapr yesterday and it's great to see these breathing lessons because instinctively I was too tense while breathing! Tonight I'll practice this!! Thanks! Ahh one thing! I bought a C harp. I saw that with that I can play blues in G... but it's the same thing when playing blues in Em?
@krazytown6677 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This video is so helpful for beginners such as myself. THANK YOU, TOMLIN LECKIE!!
@burleybater5 жыл бұрын
Cool. First time I've been able to sit here with my brand new Hohner Marine Band Crossover C! Looking forward to lots more education. I'm a literal freshman (though long time guitar player) and I'm ready to climb the heights. Pretty excited. Took your advice on the brand and model of harp. Feels real good in the hand. I'll be around.
@bluesglimpse49362 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 💗
@CristerRingkvist7 жыл бұрын
Really good explanation on breathing technique! Well Done.
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
Hi Crister - I'm glad you found it helpful!
@leonlombard67404 жыл бұрын
@@TomlinHarmonica s, and see
@pluism477 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! You are right
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Pluis Mulder thank you :-)
@sykromsmile63033 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks so much for harmonica course
@AnthonyMonaghan6 жыл бұрын
WOW...that note you played around the 3.30 mark!! You should be a free diver!
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Lol - maybe in another career :-)
@eduardofracassi31133 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tomaszrapala80856 жыл бұрын
QUESTION Hello Tomlin, great lessons ! Thank you for them. Really helpfull. I just wanted to know if there is ever nose used to breath while playing the harmonica. Do you ever let go some air or draw with your nose while playing ?? I tend to let go some Air if I got too much but not sure if its the right thing to get used to early on. Please let me know. Thank you so much !!!!
@pluism477 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your answer but being impatient .....
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Pluis Mulder we are all impatient but learning an instrument takes time :-)
@robertbrunston54064 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this lesson! Thank you.
@noregrets21577 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video and all of your videos in general, mate! "Superhuman lungperson" totally cracked me up. xD
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
Superhuman Lungperson!!
@MAGA333215 жыл бұрын
Oh and thank you for the videos.
@SillyHerpFamily7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos! I am really enjoying them. I am curious about the order of your videos in the 'Beginner Harmonica Lessons' playlist. They seemed shuffled. Do you have them in the order you want people to view them? Or is this KZbin shuffling them?
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Andy Rea hi Andy, they are ordered by KZbin. I'll see if I can change that to something more logical...
@SillyHerpFamily7 жыл бұрын
You have to go into the settings of the playlist and change it to manual order and you will be able to adjust the order.
@tonydailide14295 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and useful tips. Thanks.
@edwardslater85643 жыл бұрын
l got a marine band harmonica in c . l am just starting to learn it
@jor_dasan18105 жыл бұрын
hi Tomlin! thanks a lot for the lesson! Is it normal to feel some kind of discomfort in the throat? kind of similar to the one you might get when you have a cold?
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jorda, I think that you might be playing too hard if you are getting discomfort in the throat. It should all be super relaxed :-)
@christianbernard37974 жыл бұрын
Très bons conseils....merci Tomlin...
@amasol22224 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the helpful tips!
@marybethhempel91014 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video Tomlin. It has been super helpful! :)
@stefanmlawa7 жыл бұрын
thank you thank you thank you! Really works!!
@jawalahalanehru6 жыл бұрын
Good job on trivially explaining untrivial stuff! Though I got totally confused about the 3 draws 5 blows 6 draws wth mate!!! ;-) Will be ordering my harmonica soon as I have been eyeing it since a while, looking forward to reviewing next lessons.
@titolegdcc8 жыл бұрын
thanks one more time....this help....nice hair cut!!!
@TomlinHarmonica8 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@gaijin1348 жыл бұрын
Good explanations. Cheers.
@TomlinHarmonica8 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@delmay1754 жыл бұрын
Most helpful, thanks
@ursamiet856411 ай бұрын
Danke!
@TomlinHarmonicaАй бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@lancelotrozario57493 жыл бұрын
Tomlin. What do I need for your class. A Diatonic or a Blues 10 hole Harmonica. Also in key C or G or dual in one harmonica?
@loasidasortiz97164 жыл бұрын
Thks again bro your the best, I would love to hear u play Moanin by Art Blakey, I haven't seen all your videos maybe you have so how about it much love mate!
@ellicebrown12255 жыл бұрын
thank man great tps
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@karenzilverberg46995 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@pluism477 жыл бұрын
HI i enjoy your lessons very much , writing you from Spain, I just don't succeed in bending, as if I am choking , and I am left without breath, I started 2 weeks ago I admit .could you give me an advice ? Tank you so much
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Pluis Mulder hi Pluis, first of all this is totally normal :-). The first step to being able to bend is being able to play nice clean notes with minimal effort. Then once you can do that (might take a few months) check out my lesson on bending - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXmum5qklL19n6s
@mezbahuddinpalash4 жыл бұрын
♥ from Bangladesh
@robertburr96127 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+R Burr :-)
@kevinmarshall90016 жыл бұрын
This helped me so much
@ThePumpkinToad3 жыл бұрын
I like this dude, but I wish you guys could see my impression of him. Lol it's spot on
@atodd228 жыл бұрын
Works, thanks.
@Joemamma6648 жыл бұрын
oh my god thats it!!! awesome video .. thanks
@TomlinHarmonica8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark - I'm glad you found it useful!
@bradlyhenson1814 Жыл бұрын
OMG !!!! 🤯 I have had such a HARD Time with Breathing until I found this Video. 😵💫🤣
@MuLT1G4M34 жыл бұрын
is this the new yoga classroom? jokin', nice vid
@cadebennett46972 жыл бұрын
3:41 Hahaha I'm not quite there yet, new to this
@kelseyrenee913 жыл бұрын
Big fan of watching you try to not break into laughter talking about sucking... hahahaha
@fridalee51303 жыл бұрын
I HAVE ASTMA!!! I HAVE NOT BREAD GOOD MY HOLE LIFE and I think this maybe washent the best instrument for me
@GalenWillettMusic2 жыл бұрын
1. Breathe 2. Don't suck Just kidding. This is great info. Thanks, coach!
@denzilmartins51306 жыл бұрын
Most important piece of advice for a beginner! Thanks!
@alfredoramos97345 жыл бұрын
Hi, what kind of harmonica should i get? Any suggestion?
@Corinthians-om2mx5 жыл бұрын
Macaulay Culkin??
@reverendv89002 жыл бұрын
After four years of trying I could not play any deeper than from my throat, let alone my chest and NEVER from the diaphragm. I simply could not do it despite having tapes and CDs teaching how to do this. I have just this moment followed what you did and again could not do it all these years later. Is is possible for some to have a physical makeup that renders this impossible? I know there is a method that forces one to play from the diaphragm that involves a pipe and a bucket of water but cannot find the video I saw many years ago that demonstrated this.