How to Play Billy Joel's Piano Man on the Harmonica

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After many request from my subscribers here is how to play the harmonica solo in the song Piano Man by Billy Joel.
I've assumed that this is the part people mean when they ask me about this song, but if anyone asks I will look into making a tutorial which is more in line with the actual melody of the same song.
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[@kipperthedog789]

Kerin Gedge how do play the part that comes after the “da da dum”? The 3 notes? I cannot figure it out! Thanks! Great tutorial by the way!

[@KerinGedge]

I'll have to listen to the song again, I honestly can't remember :p

[@rubinhom4017]

the song name "moon dace" .. can you also teach us how to play?

[@KerinGedge]

Depends on who you ask, personally I like my hohner marine band but then I'm not that good at bending myself:p

[@boiho8960]

question why can i play this but not the coffin dance one i use the same harmonica it's a marine band 1896 blues i think

[@borislavborislavov4226]

literally bought harmonica to learn this

[@KerinGedge]

Good luck:)

[@t.don2176]

I did the same thing after I saw a video of someone doing it

[@borislavborislavov4226]

@@KerinGedge I already learn it, thanks! Its really fun playing it.

[@KerinGedge]

That's so cool! Well done:)

[@matthewcamp2123]

Me too

[@jasonr1171]

My only goal in life right now

[@KerinGedge]

It's good to have goals! :)

[@TeeHeeWinning]

Same.

[@jordanlopez4360]

X2

[@KerinGedge]

It's good to have #LifeGoals

[@TeeHeeWinning]

@@KerinGedge yes it is.

[@kmoffitt5025]

Omg, I literally found this video on accident, and within 5 minutes I was just playing this song over and over again to my hearts desire, best tutorial ever!

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks Kristi :)

[@mistertree553]

How step 1 should sound when all put together: 1:52 How step 2 should sound when all put together: 2:25 How step 3 should sound when all put together: 3:16 How step 4 should sound when all put together: 3:49

[@daniel_frq]

Mister Tree this was helpful, thank you :)

[@macsen2290]

Who else played them in time to hear the song haha

[@KerinGedge]

Me!

[@wleon4068]

Clear, precise and understandable. I can play the harmonica, have been playing for many years. However, your lesson here is wonderful for those who may be just beginning.

[@huntercleveland4100]

1:05 This is a work of art

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks, I'm glad you think so :)

[@taylanulusoy2699]

Yes, it is called music

[@mmmspicy9472]

A bloody masterpiece

[@ryantowey6623]

The fefe bit killed me

[@KerinGedge]

I wish I understood why everyone finds that so funny! I feel like there's some meme somewhere that I've missed;)

[@Hotel52]

Now i can play this song everytime someone falls

[@KerinGedge]

Hopefully not when they fall off a bridge though!

[@mmmchugjug4274]

@@KerinGedge That's just gonna make him play *HARDER*

[@clueless2528]

Dang we gon call the ambulance my guy

[@cortingat]

I’ve gotten so good with this that I literally have a harmonica in my pocket 9/10 times

[@pinxor7533]

🤗

[@MrMonkey330]

Wow, it took me about ten minutes and now I can play the piano man. Great tutorial!

[@KerinGedge]

Awesome! Well done!

[@zandermagic]

This is the best harmonica lessons I have ever seen! OMGosh, thank you so much!

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks John! Hope you're having a great weekend!

[@kipperthedog789]

Got a harmonica for Christmas and I’ve never played! Yet I can play this with ease! Thank you!

[@KerinGedge]

You're welcome:)

[@wockster]

absolute first timer here on the harmonica and i bought one to learn this song. this video is very easy to understand. thank you!

[@jonnernko]

Thanks man, great tutorial. I learned how to play this in 10 minutes. And its my first time putting my hands on a harmonica

[@KerinGedge]

That's awesome dude, well done :)

[@jake_a.lien_]

@@KerinGedge Same for me! Learned in half an hour! Great video :)

[@KerinGedge]

Sweet! Thanks!

[@ikarys1703]

How do you get your mouth to only play one note?

[@jonnernko]

@@ikarys1703 well, it plays more than one note sometimes, but it sounds good anyways. I think you need to make a tinier hole with your lips if you wanna play just one note.

[@sherylwarkor4412]

I started learning how to play this when I was on a trip to six flags with my friends and one of them said to play piano on my harmonica. I've never heard of it and I never really learned any songs either so this was a fun one to learn😂 piano man is so fun to play

[@ariannaamartinezz1410]

God bless the most wholesome and helpful channel on the internet

[@KerinGedge]

Amen to that:)

[@DerWilly96]

4:00 The moment, you realize you have no harmonica to play on

[@KerinGedge]

Wow, that's a long time!

[@good-content]

😂😂

[@rya3190]

well, if it makes you feel any better, I watch a video about an expert set of movies by a Fischer feller only to relise I had no clue what was going on

[@FakeLanga]

Play on piano

[@ledezmacinema6675]

Kerin Gedge I had one I just lose it

[@brechtheekhout7750]

0:40 don't worry if yours is not in the KFC

[@KerinGedge]

Oh I get it, it's my accent...

[@killer-bee7284]

Finger licking good

[@iltitty]

I laughed while I was playing

[@chadarmstrong6991]

Kerin Gedge no just sound like that regardless

[@KerinGedge]

Don't know mant kiwis do you?

[@Carl-zk4hl]

Amazing this! As a newcomer to the harmonica, i'd say this is the best channel for some easy tunes.

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jxxy666]

i JUST got my harmonica five-ish hours ago, and lemme tell you its crazy how quick i learned!! had so much fun learning this.

[@KerinGedge]

That's so awesome! We'll done!

[@batgaming8602]

You make most understandable tutorials they are made so good that I learnt how to play a song in 5 minutes!

[@KerinGedge]

Thank you so much 🙂 Remember if you're ever looking for more interactive music lessons you can try here Lessonface.com/TuneBasics

[@jakeboulard8352]

just bought my first harmonica tonight because piano man came on shuffle, this was by far the best tutorial i could find, thank you man, i’ve almost got it down already. have some troubles with only blowing in one hole but that’s it !

[@KerinGedge]

Great to hear!

[@GoldieHoffmanComedian]

Thank you!! Especially for including the notes! Just got my harmonica and bi bed a ton of beginner lesson vids and some of yours, and can say you’re one of the best teachers on here - if not *the* best. Your vids are super clear, well planned out, and again, thanks for including the letter notes as tabs are great but some of us care and wanna know the music notes too lol (esp those of us who play or dabbled enough in other instruments and learned notes/ how to read music). :)

[@KerinGedge]

Thank you, your comment made my day! And I agree whole heartedly, knowing the actual notes might not seem important to some beginners but if you want to take music seriously it's vital :)

[@danielevans8910]

Literally the best harmonica tutorials out there, liked, subscribed, and shared.

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks Shep!

[@bigdee2553]

Online school has started and I’m Annoying my class by playing this on my harmonica

[@KerinGedge]

A+ for you!;)

[@Ckringe]

*I needed this*

[@KerinGedge]

Hey, cool! I hope it helped! :)

[@Ckringe]

Kerin Gedge it did

[@cranberryjuice3998]

I BROUGHT A HARMONICA TO SCHOOL AND THEY'RE PRESSURING ME TO PLAY THIS.

[@KerinGedge]

Dont give in.

[@cranberryjuice3998]

@@KerinGedge too late. The tutorial was too helpful.

[@Bruh-zs1ny]

I just found my harmonica under my bed and then looked up this video.

[@KerinGedge]

Good for you!

[@Fengrad]

Didn’t think I could learn this in under five minutes! Thank you!

[@matthewfinniganvlogz1293]

My friend dropped his sandwich and I pulled my harmonica out of my back pocket and started playing this lol

[@KerinGedge]

Awsome!

[@Potatoskinz123]

My nana gave me a harmonica 15 years ago, i always loved playing a little tune. Ever since ive heard Piano Man I wanted to learn this. I really appreciate this vid, thank you :)

[@KerinGedge]

You're welcome:)

[@aidancovert832]

Thanks! I had been wanting to do this for a while now but just couldn't figure out the right notes

[@KerinGedge]

Awesome! Glad to have helped!

[@Midtermsmi]

This is the best song I have chose to start playing the harmonica, thank you for such great video.

[@KerinGedge]

You're very welcome!

[@sizzywizz]

I feel so good after learning this

[@KerinGedge]

And i feel good after reading your comment. #Thanks

[@avinfrench6003]

Dug out a harmonica from the closet and thanks to your tutorial I learned this in a day, but you sped up the process so much. Thank you

[@KerinGedge]

That's great, well done!

[@rollingchicken9092]

This is so easy you can learn it just by hearing it in a very short time. Nice tutorial anyway.

[@jchayes6361]

just got my grandpa's old harmonica. thank you for making this video!

[@KerinGedge]

That's awesome!

[@elw1712]

it’s my grandmas favorite song so i’m learning this for the next time i see her

[@KerinGedge]

That's really cool! I hope she likes it!

[@sandrogisback]

Great tutorial, tried it yesterday without one and got to something pretty similar, but this really got me there :) thanks

[@KerinGedge]

Well done! Always good to try figuring it out yourself first :)

[@keener7549]

this is the only thing im practiceing for y life

[@KerinGedge]

It's good to have goals!

[@davidmaltone4812]

THANXXXXX !!!!! Totally was able to follow along and mine in The key of “C “so thank you !!! thank you !!! very much 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@KerinGedge]

Cool! Glad to hear it:) thanks for watching!

[@andrews4208]

litterally was so fast to learn this. only took me 20 mins

[@KerinGedge]

that's so cool man, keep it up:)

[@dr.brooksieesq.7286]

My son wants me to play the harmonica portion while he plays on the piano at his wedding. Thank you so much for this.

[@KerinGedge]

That's so cool! Good luck!

[@kevinlopez351]

I recently bought a harmonica in Guitar Center

[@KerinGedge]

Awesome!

[@kevinlopez351]

@@KerinGedge wow honestly i thought nobody would care or see this

[@KerinGedge]

Well, you posted at the exact moment i was checking my stats ;) but I still would have replied! Good luck with your new harmonica!

[@mrthompson3848]

Kevin Lopez I’d like to get a harmonica just so I can play this song whenever someone fucks up. Like some kid in my high school biffs it in the halls and then you just hear me, playing the sad harmonica meme song.

[@kevinlopez351]

@@mrthompson3848 i bought one for like $9 i think, its not expensive like john Lennon's guitar at a pawn shop.

[@chaaaaaaaance]

i’ve had a random harmonica in my drawer for pretty much my whole life and i figured i’d put it to use.

[@KerinGedge]

Thank you so much 🙂 Remember if you're ever looking for more interactive music lessons you can try here Lessonface.com/TuneBasics

[@Axle_brug]

I DID IT! IVE MADTERD THE SONG Thank you man Ok prolly not master but I did it

[@KerinGedge]

Well done!

[@ljgz1951]

Never played harmonica before en got this in 30 minutes great video!

[@KerinGedge]

Awesome!

[@dankcarolyn420]

my goal during quarantine

[@KerinGedge]

Tis a worthy goal!

[@Berserk1483]

I have the same goal

[@anniewebb2679]

You’re my favorite harmonica teacher and you’re awesome

[@KerinGedge]

Wow, thank you!

[@aat7703]

My life has a meaning now.

[@chubbz2309]

My mom bought me a harmonica and this is the first thing that came on my mind And I learned it!!!!!

[@KerinGedge]

Well done! I bet she was proud!

[@jamesjesus1828]

When u bring ur pet in ur room an they leaev as son as u set them down ;(

[@diepvrieseendje]

James Jesus my life

[@djmey5339]

My brain just corrected it with out me even realizing

[@A_B_oYo]

It’s cuz of the harmonica

[@KerinGedge]

Hide petfood somewhere in your room and bribe them

[@agoblin2905]

Just got my harmonica close to mastering this your instruction are amazing.

[@KerinGedge]

Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know :) Well done!

[@KerinGedge]

How's your harmonica journey going?

[@agoblin2905]

@@KerinGedge Had to drop it for a little while but gonna get back into it soon. Thanks for asking hope you have a good day or night.

[@KerinGedge]

It happens to the best of us! Good luck!

[@Mosaic_Mirror]

BEEN PLAYIN THIS ALLL DAY THANKS SOOO MUCH

[@KerinGedge]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@in5400]

Thanks this is so helpful

[@KerinGedge]

You're welcome:)

[@aprillejoeicaritativo2481]

I've previously bought a harmonica and no song to play. But then these quarantine days, had me listening to Billy Joel, and boy oh boy this was the best melody and I had to learn the harmonica part! Thanks for the notes! I love it. Now I can annoy people every 9 o clock on a saturday. hahahahaha

[@KerinGedge]

Wonderful!

[@hannahrofail2831]

Quarantine has me buying a harmonica to learn this It'll all be worth it though, I already know it on the piano 👀

[@KerinGedge]

Excellent!

[@oceanathenomad3741]

I’m learning the piano and took a break to learn this. Thank you so much for the fantastic tutorial

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks for watching:)

[@Cables_]

How long did it take other people to learn this? I got my first harmonica today and it took me 1 hour is that good? Or is this easy to learn?

[@bobthebuilder2090]

I think that it is generally pretty easy to get the hang of, but learning this and getting it down well in an hour is something to be proud of.

[@burntbagelboi339]

Haha same 😄 I also noticed ur comment was from a year ago how far have u progressed

[@CasBokdam]

Thank you , your video helped me!

[@KerinGedge]

You're welcome!

[@jahaangreen5]

Literally just came here for the sad meme

[@KerinGedge]

Haha! Thanks for visiting! Please consider supporting Tune Basics by visiting www.buymeacoffee.com/KerinGedge :)

[@mak3126]

Literally best tutorials to Harmonica, lov ur vids.

[@lillagalnastaden6693]

from now on im gonna bring my harmonica with me at all times so i can be ready to do this when someone slips on ice or something

[@KerinGedge]

Hilarious, how did that work out for you in the end?

[@fishinggeek3121]

Thanks for this video, I leaned how and was able to play it with the kareioky version in front of a couple hundred people

[@KerinGedge]

Oh wow, that's so cool! Well done!

[@Heidegaff]

I am learning to play the harmonica through memes. Guys, you can do anything in life as long as you find it amusing.

[@KerinGedge]

Through memes?

[@revivalsofficial8918]

I can’t thank you enough for making this video

[@KerinGedge]

I can't thank you enough for watching it! :)

[@gigikapp]

Good sound

[@jimtheyid]

Mines coming Sunday,Gonna learn this for sure .🤘🏼

[@KerinGedge]

Have fun!

[@jimtheyid]

@@KerinGedge I'm sure it's not easy,But love the sound .

[@charliedoubl]

amazing tutorial, I've almost got it! thank you

[@KerinGedge]

Awesome, well done!

[@ashempire527]

suprisingly easy thank you !! was able to bash it out in a couple of minutes

[@KerinGedge]

Sweet, well done! 😀

[@BoardingWithDan]

This meme never gets ild

[@dan182v]

WhiteNinja 58 yea

[@jasonr1171]

Old

[@cykomiko6924]

White Ninja ild is a little violent

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks for visiting! Please consider supporting Tune Basics by visiting www.buymeacoffee.com/KerinGedge :)

[@tobiaskolbe8202]

Wow, that's way easier than expected

[@kirayoshikage3922]

I'm learning this for the meme

[@KerinGedge]

yeah, when I first made this I had no idea there was a meme!

[@sethdoddridge7806]

Gonna give this a shot. I can do the piano part of this song, but the harmonica gives the song so much more feeling.

[@KerinGedge]

Good luck!

[@kalebwhite1263]

is that the whole song.

[@KerinGedge]

Hi, no, it's specifically just the harmonica part...:)

[@kalebwhite1263]

oh thank u dude

[@magicrobharv]

Wow ! Best harmonica video.

[@KerinGedge]

thanks:)

[@spicypoota786]

1:05 so i can keep restarting the tune 😭

[@KerinGedge]

That's awesome! Thanks! If you would like weekly tutorials for Tune Basics emailed to you, you can follow me here :) www.buymeacoffee.com/KerinGedge

[@rivai01]

Thanks man my harmonica just arrived today , this is my first song haha

[@KerinGedge]

That's so cool! Good luck on your harmonica journey man!

[@rivai01]

Kerin Gedge thanks man , gonna watch all your vids. And i already subscribed hope it helps thankss

[@latipahmowlani7795]

3:59 when ur sad

[@Jo_Wardy]

Was. Going through my father stuff and found an expensive super chromonica m.horner made in Germany vintage harmonica that I think belonged to my grandfather and now I'm trying to learn Billy Joel and Neil Young. Best thing I've found Soo far

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NzineExoTic]

Its so sad this song became a meme...

[@KerinGedge]

Depends on which way you look at it, for me it's been great! It's meant lots of views for my video;)

[@NUKELEDGE]

@Stewart Deel I didn't read your comment, but I burst out laughing when I saw, "negative IQ" lol

[@sudnoss]

Nonsense my dude, memes unite us

[@KerinGedge]

Well this meme has certainly been good for me;)

[@jorgeflores5006]

*plays piano man on harmonica

[@raimundo116]

today I was gifted a harmonica and I learned this song in about an hour

[@ngarinotetana2605]

Kiwi or Aussie?

[@KerinGedge]

Kiwi who lived in Aussie:)

[@ngarinotetana2605]

Kerin Gedge All Blacks or the dirty Wallabies?

[@KerinGedge]

You got me there, I don't watch Rugby :p

[@jmilan002]

Thank you very much it help loads I hope you have a wonderful day whatever day it is 🤗🤗

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks!

[@sydneykroth]

Why am I cringing?

[@KerinGedge]

It's the singing, it makes me cringe too.

[@stevengolly4392]

Great tutorial!

[@gonzalocarranza4520]

I liked the ending of your very useful tutorial. The animation of the guinea pig on the right reminded me of mine. He died three days ago.

[@KerinGedge]

Sad! The guinea pigs in the animation were based on my own that died last year:( local stray cat got them..

[@chowbow573]

Its easy for me to read the Notes of the harmonica, but my problem I’m struggling how to properly blow it, especially when making it a single note☹️. Any tips Pls? I just started today lol

[@KerinGedge]

Here are my thoughts on Single Notes kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKnScmeQhZqlmq8

[@anthonyjarman1374]

I love it I learned the first part some what in the matter of about 3 minutes

[@greenkitty6482]

Now I just bought a harmonica and follow your instruction but there is no A note when I breathe in from the 6th hole. Does that mean the harmonica is defective? Or did I buy the wrong kind of harmonica? I desperately NEED that A note to play the Piano Man!! Can you help please?

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks for watching! Please check out my TABS here tunebasics.blogspot.com :)

[@ambervanelden9883]

This is an awesome explanation

[@KerinGedge]

And yours is an awesome comment, thanks!

[@notrealmehdi7756]

We all thought Harmonica is easy but changed our minds after that video

[@KerinGedge]

Once you start doing it it becomes easy

[@kayleigh6145]

i just impulsively bought a harmonica so i guess i'm gonna learn harmonica

[@KerinGedge]

That's awesome! Thanks! If you would like weekly tutorials for Tune Basics emailed to you, you can follow me here :) www.buymeacoffee.com/KerinGedge

[@maggicchan6790]

Better , very interesting to learn the number denotes the notes

[@KerinGedge]

Did you nail it?

[@sjed9742]

The only thing I wished for christmas this year was a harmonica so I could play this.

[@KerinGedge]

I hope your wish comes true!

[@KerinGedge]

Well done! It's a pleasure:)

[@js4wd295]

Awesome tutorial ; I learned it, but not at the right tempo lol yet ! Thank you

[@KerinGedge]

You can do it!

[@tiagoborgesbarbosa8343]

Really nice

[@good-content]

1:51 part one practice 2:23 part two practice 3:15 part three practice

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks for watching! Please check out my TABS here tunebasics.blogspot.com :)

[@unispacellama13]

One day in the car I heard this and decided I needed a harmonica.

[@KerinGedge]

Excellent! It's a good instrument to learn! Good luck!

[@ayrianm7832]

Absolutely great video now i can play the song AND sing it truly amazing vid

[@KerinGedge]

Well done, glad to hear it:)

[@isaacezekielthecolorblindg7343]

1:47 *hand has left the game*

[@KerinGedge]

?

[@isaacezekielthecolorblindg7343]

Emag eht sah dand 47:1

[@KerinGedge]

your point being?

[@isaacezekielthecolorblindg7343]

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[@KerinGedge]

I see...

[@EggSalted2938]

Hell yeah! My man!

[@KerinGedge]

Thanks for stopping by!