How To Play the Jaw Harp

[@Ninnimuggins]

Dang man, this was a great tutorial. I've unfortunately given up on this instrument. but it's still really nice seeing a great teacher like you. It restores your faith in humanity a little, ya know?

[@jason5170]

I had a stroke a year ago, and I am incorporating the jaw harp as part of my recovery. There are a lot of speaking skills that I relearning while learning a party skill.

[@orlandob00m76]

Amazing

[@nickpsilvestri]

This is a great video with lots of examples with somewhat more complex techniques. Definitely my favorite jaw harp tutorial.

[@SoundAdventurer]

Thank you very much, Nick. :) Good luck with your playing and glad you enjoyed the video

[@tryagainfu]

Thanks for the tutorial. I've owned one for decades without giving it a go, but my grandson just pulled it out. I could not answer his questions. now you've inspired not just me to learn but my wife as well. She's the one who gave it to me.

[@zacqueen]

Thank you for this video! Yours is by far the most detailed and most clearly explained jaw harp playing tutorial for beginners! I managed to achieve some of the sounds and I will continue to practice!

[@mjremy2605]

Extremely helpful! The closeups of teeth positioning solved my problem and saved my teeth from damage. The rest of the tips about glottis, tongue, breathing will take some time to digest and practice. One at a time. Right now I am trying to instinctively find the right way to hold this in my teeth. This is an excellent demo with clear instructions, closeups, great visuals and clear audio. You are the best! Thank you!!

[@SoundAdventurer]

You're so welcome! Thank you for your kind words

[@mariomarredo]

MY FRIEND. YESTERDAY MY JAW HARP ARRIVED AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAKE A SOUND AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP IN THE DISCOVERY OF THIS NEW INSTRUMENT. IN ADDITION, I IDENTIFY WITH YOU BECAUSE I PLAY SOME INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC FASCINATES ME IN ALL WAYS. YOUR EXPLANATION WAS VERY CLEAR AND OBJECTIVE. I WAS BORN AND LIVED IN BRAZIL, BUT I ESPECIALLY LOVE BLUES, JAZZ AND ROCK&ROLL. CONGRATULATIONS AND SEE YOU - OR SPEAK - FURTHER. STRONG HUG.

[@coindigger5392]

You got a knack for teaching, great info. To build off from..Keep your lessons on coming..ty

[@SoundAdventurer]

Thank you! that means a lot! I'm working on more and hopefully they turn out okay.

[@tonysanta1240]

Thanks a million! I've had one of these for 20 years and neither myself nor my dad had gotten anywhere close to achieving those sounds you seem to pull off so effortlessly!

[@SoundAdventurer]

Glad I could help!

[@Untitled-ee6ks]

Dude thank you so much! I JUST got mine and I was watching your video as I played mine and tried the things you taught me along the way. So fun! Thank you so much! You’re a VERY good teacher.

[@SoundAdventurer]

Thank you! That's very kind of you. Best of wishes on your journey!

[@AI-AITUM]

Thank you for introducing me to a new obsession 😂

[@KlaudiaAshmyany]

Wow, where do I even begin to thank you all for the jaw harp tricks? I have to admit, I'm loving the way I play it! Just saying "how are you?" through the harp is probably the easiest thing ever. I'll be hunting for words that you can kinda-sorta pronounce while playing for that extra cool effect. I haven't even tried the epiglottis trick, and I don't have an Adam's Apple either - but hey, I'm still having a blast! Another cool thing is, when you play and look at the TV, the whole screen seems to ripple like you're peering through an aquarium with dancing waters. That's a whole lot of fun - thank you! Your inspiration is seriously contagious. I hadn't touched my jaw harp in years, but after listening to some videos my daughter sent me, I just had to dive right back in - and now I'm treating myself to a sweet new MUARO "Lighthouse" Harp by Glazyrin. The Russian Theodor Bastard (yep, that's his real name) has a beautiful one, and there's something so spiritual about creating sounds with a jaw harp. It really messes with the brain in the best way possible. Listening to music is one thing, but actually making it? It's a whole different ball game! Lastly, whoever inspired you planted an amazing seed - the curiosity, the drive to learn, and not just that, but also to teach and share the gift that's been passed on to you. Keep on rockin'!

[@ChrisQuitsReality]

This tutorial was great, i bought one to annoy people in vr and had no idea what i was doing 17:03 i love ur left eye closing as you focus haaha Edit- omg you acknowledged it at 18:50 lol

[@SheDay444]

Thank you ❤ You are a great teacher.

[@seevis4137]

Duuuuuude this is so cool! Thank you very much putting in all this effort! So many examples, and you play so well! What a good teacher. I'll take your advice and hold it dear during my practice!

[@alexisgossage276]

Fantastic info, and the up-close-and-personal was actually quite helpful. Thank you for taking the time! I've been wanting to tackle this little thing for ages and found your instructions to be easy to follow and remember. ^_^

[@SoundAdventurer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cy__guy3009]

This is the best tutorial on KZbin just by you saying push it against your teath a so it doesn't vibrate made me get sounds I wasn't pushing hard enough lol

[@tuesss]

This is the best video on jaw harp I've seen. It goes in depth and explores more techniques than I learned about after watching many "advanced" videos by other people. It's also organised very well. And most importantly, you talked about safety in the first part, which I feel is neglected by everyone else. All that in 20 minutes. Amazing. Seeing that you have other instruments on your wall and your channel is called "Sound Adventurer", I feel this is the perfect channel for me. Let's see your other videos...

[@SoundAdventurer]

wow, thank you so much for your kind comment! I love to hear there are other Sound Adventurers out there. hope to see you around

[@tuesss]

@@SoundAdventurer 1 month later and I found myself going back to this video to see if there are any techniques I forgot about. Turns out I haven't tried using my diaphragm yet (at least consciously). OTOH I have developed some techniques of my own and it's really amazing how much you can do with such a simple instrument. Also, it's not as dangerous to one's teeth as I thought initially, but I still think it's better to be safe than sorry. I've watched your other videos in the meantime and I must say they were very inspiring. Please keep exploring more instruments. I have the notification bell enabled so that I won't miss anything. Revisiting old instruments might be interesting too.

[@SoundAdventurer]

​ @tues Thank you so much, that is so kind of you. It's so true! such a simple instrument that I thought I could figure out in just a short period of time--turns out there's a lot more to it than I thought. I'm caught up in other projects right now but I do have some plans and experiments to try. Hope to see you around. :)

[@KS33441]

I can tell you are a genuine dude and I like your personality keep up on the videos very informative

[@SoundAdventurer]

Thank you, that's really kind of you and I appreciate that. :) Good luck on your learning journey!

[@imanoiam]

謝謝！

[@SoundAdventurer]

Wow, thank you!

[@ProfessorJayTee]

I recently ordered a nice jaws harp from Ukraine. I've never played before. While waiting, decided to study up a bit, and found this AWESOME video. Thanks very much. P.S. I did buy that Udemy course, too. It's a great deal.

[@SoundAdventurer]

Love that. Enjoy! :)

[@madeleinefauvinet1217]

I’ve loved being with you for 20 mins !!!!! Clear, efficient, and indeed very agreeable ..... Thank you , thank you....

[@SoundAdventurer]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Madeleine! I hope you the best in your journey. :)

[@helenstevens7635]

Excellent! Clear and accessible instruction. Thank you so much.😀

[@polar9836]

I had one at my house for like years and I've never understand how it was supposed to be used until I saw a music video with this instrument. So I came to watch your video to try it too! At first I didn't know how to put my mouths onto it. But I tried several times differents ways and finally I succeed! ( only to make a song for the moment it is cool haha). Now I'm trying to use my tongue to make variations but it's kinda hard. I guess practice is the only answer! Thank you for your video, you make things really clear!

[@chihuahuabulldog]

I really like your teaching style! You explain everything so very well. Thank you!

[@RodgerHuse-bq1pr]

Great tutorial. Thank you for the instructions. I like learning new instruments and your vid is helping me with the mouth harp. Thank you!

[@riannehelmus8]

A professional bassoonist here, but dang! This was harder than I thought! 😁

[@quirrelly]

LOVE the demo with the ruler

[@baynerw]

Pretty amazing dude! Thank you for the video. Going to get one. I playa few instruments so hopefully I can figure this one out. Nice equipment on that wall in the background!!!!!

[@anastasiacaffee4930]

Dude where were you when I had my own jaw harp when I was a kid! I never understood how that thing was to be played so it just became something I fiddled with and now I don't remember what I did with that thing but maybe one day I'll pick this thing up to actually play around with properly xD

[@FunFitandWell]

This video is loaded with great useful information! Thank you for this!! (:

[@summerdove8367]

Thank you for your time!

[@saranordin6648]

Thank you! I have just bought my first Jaw Harp . "Mungiga" is the name of the instrument in Sweden. This video of yours was helpful 👍

[@Heather-d2s]

Absolutely riveting..so wish you were around 60 years ago BUT still going to give it a go!

[@josephduchow3599]

Really cool instrument And well done video you seem like you have a kind soul

[@LucidLivingYT]

Thank you! Great, clear and informative!

[@piotrfrosztega5831]

dont remember when i last time watched that much clear tutorial with examples etc :D

[@mrludvidikus1]

Excellent. Great presentation.

[@artofmaharana9712]

One of the best tutorial I found...all techniques with explanation.... well done 👏.. very helpful for all beginners 👍

[@dariosanon]

I can’t get any sound wtf

[@Tyltonstudios]

You using a Snoopy harp?

[@ArchvicGames]

​@@TyltonstudiosLMAO... I've been trying to get sound out of mine for almost 8 years, just thought I didn't have the trick. Looked up what a snoopy was after seeing your comment and thats exactly what I've had this whole time... frickin toys.... 😂😂😂😂

[@neildennis4588]

Same here

[@clintontheross]

@@ArchvicGamesI have a snoopy too! and I can’t get any sound either lol But I ordered a real one recently, still waiting for it

[@camerice6832]

@@Tyltonstudiosi’m using tenor

[@eloirebouissou7083]

The video I was looking for! Perfect for begging with clear explanation and many differents techniques. Thanks great!

[@robertkroberjr.157]

My friend showed me. I picked it up immediately! Super easy! 😎✌️

[@aaronmeisenburg6040]

This was so helpful. I feel like you could teach me anything!

[@GlitchBytes]

great video!

[@mjteriaky236]

Thank you so much for your informations 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@jeremyc.342]

Very nice and efficient presentation of the jaw harp techniques. Thank you. A little less ads would be preferable though 😉🤙🤙

[@rokaskucinskas4840]

how do you make it at 14:23? Cant get it:D

[@fleotusbing]

Wow....very clear and concise, and so helpful.....thanks!

[@agnellewis6874]

Great explanation.

[@nachtwaandler]

Nice Tutorial! Thanks

[@quickcuts3000]

thank you for the wonderful video. you've helped me.

[@brucelawson5427]

magnificence it has always intrigued me thanks so much for the video

[@damiennoone3829]

Very clear and concise examples of quite a comprehensivearray of techniques to ger you started on learning how to play this extraordinary instrument. thank you very much for your time in taking to help anothers desire to create music Such as a dizzy git like meself! 😂 Once again thank you.

[@theardyjazz52]

Thank you, it helped me learn even though it doesn’t work

[@2Beavers]

Great lesson, thank you for sharing. I just got my first jaw harp and it sounds more opaque, I would like to know which one are you using on this video, I like the sound. I am interesting to learn how to play jaw harp.

[@SoundAdventurer]

The Pavel Potkin. I really enjoy this harp-- in fact I talk more about it in my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmaUYaSpeZZqe80 Thanks so much, by the way! Good luck on your journey! It's such a fun instrument.

[@rossta7690]

Hi there. I stumbled across a video demonstrating jaw harps and became intrigued. I found your videos and I wanted to complement you regarding your instruction. I am going through your jaw harp vids, and also learned about your 12 month project of different instruments. What a great idea! Very inspiring. Thank you for the content. I have a harp on the way soon, and really look forward to learning how to play. I have also been tinkering with the harmonica and will check out the course you suggested. Tin whistle? That looks great too! Cheers.

[@SoundAdventurer]

@Rossta76 that's so awesome! It sounds like you've caught the bug! You are a sound adventurer. Good luck on your journey and I hope to see you around 🙂

[@rossta7690]

Subscribed and eager to get going! I will let you know how it goes after I receive the harp and spend some time with it. I ordered a Glazyrin Alpha from Bebbcorp. I think it will ship soon. In regards to harmonica, I have learned as much as I can without some kind of formal instruction. I saved the link for your recommendation of Ben Hewlett’s class. I hope to get going on that soon. So yes, you are right about the bug lol. Take care!

[@Daneeldrgn]

Thank you for teaching this.

[@rhondarabbitt]

Thank you! Your presence & presentation is comforting & encouraging. I was recommended to buy a Bau Jaw Harp, which is not one of your suggestions. I decided to give it a try anyway. My teeth are not straight & I barely have an upper lip, but that's not stopping me either. Any comment or suggestions you have to aid my basic beginning, with these facts, is appreciated.

[@seamlesshomeinspection3313]

I am looking to purchase a good beginners harp in the key of g2 can you tell me where I can do that? Thanks a lot

[@sulthanafahim8799]

Amazing.. You r a great teacher..

[@NIRVANAmat]

Very helpful man, watched two videos before this and for sure this is the best. Good job :)

[@bryanbreezy]

Before this video I couldn’t play the jaw harp. Now I can play!

[@sirgalah561]

Before this video I couldn't play.. Afterwards.. I still cant play..

[@sahil_jangir]

Thanks for such good explanation❣

[@nazaritev6482]

Thank you!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

You are a very good teacher and this is a very useful video! You may want to keep it more concise. This was a great tutorial, many thanks!

[@nagasrinivasvankadari1521]

Superb explanation of details

[@SoundAdventurer]

Thank you 🙂

[@brekedekdang39]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have a jaw harp that I bought a few years ago, but I was never able to get a really resonant tone like yours. I am thinking that maybe I have the wrong jaw harp. Maybe mine is just a piece of garbage and doesn't work right. Do you have one your recommend? Come to think of it, I believe I bought the Snoopy one. I saw a video recently where someone mentioned that the Snoopy one is not good.

[@SoundAdventurer]

thank you! and you're welcome. yes, absolutely. the right jaw harp makes a difference. I think the Pavel potkin is a fantastic beginner's harp. also, as you learn to make a better seal, that also improves the resonance.

[@srule911]

Can you show how to mimic the same sound they do in the Who's song "join together with the band". Im having a tough time matching that tonic (key)

[@jakobstein1435]

How exactly do you change pitch or notes while playing the jaw harp? I’m also having a little trouble getting a fuller sound and having it sound louder

[@SoundAdventurer]

Hi Jakob! Thanks for your comment. A couple things you can try: While playing the jaw harp, you can't really change the fundamental pitch while playing, you can only change the harmonics. I talk about how to do this in my other video, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKisY2N7npxpra8 Second: As far as getting a fuller sound, it really depends on a few things 1. Are you forming a proper seal around the inner frame of the jaw harp with your lips? If you have any gaps that can impact your sound fullness resulting in not as full of a sound 2. Is your mouth too far open? Experimenting with your mouth shape can really impact how much sound projects. 3. Are you using your breath and diaphragm to push and pull in the air? Your diaphragm provides most of the volume with the jaw harp with proper timing 4. Perhaps you have the snoopy harp or the grover harp. I noticed that these harps it's MUCH harder to get good volume. The gaps in these harps are far too wide resulting in a thin sound. I recommend a harp that has a fuller sound and talk about things to look for in harps here in my other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmaUYaSpeZZqe80

[@christinean968]

Thank you so much for sharing 😘

[@justarandomboi150]

I don't Even have a jaw harp yet now i know how to use it thanks

[@orlandosanchez3605]

Great tutoria man, thank you

[@janrzadkosz1909]

Awesome lasson, but why are you blinking with only one eye?

[@adrianadepta6961]

Thank you so much

[@brianlapoint545]

Ty, I am also curious about the 40 dollar range harps

[@sashasilberman9518]

Great video of a very cool instrument! I got one for Christmas. The sound is getting better but I still HATE the way it feels on my teeth. I'm always convinced it's damaging my teeth.

[@blackpolishedchrome4774]

Thank you very much. That was an awesome introduction into the field. ✌️😌💖

[@DaphnieManzione]

Yes best tutorial I bought a crap jaw harp will get the other one 😊❤

[@quirrelly]

Very nicely done, thank you!

[@cadnap]

TY for the upload. Ello from the UK Birmingham :-)

[@Dang3rMouSe]

Excellent video, great info throughout. A lot of little things that make a huge difference. I found I was pushing too hard into my teeth. A few things purists might not like but really does it matter? As long as you are creating the sound & music you desire there should be zero complaints imo

[@SoundAdventurer]

I love that--i completely agree

[@shrutimehta1]

Thank you 🙏

[@nicholascrosby12]

Thank you

[@dammitronald8789]

Do you think the Jaw Harp would be suitable for the funky Clavinet/Wah pedal melody featured in the song "Up on Cripple Creek" by The Band?

[@srule911]

Do you bite on the harp? Or place it against the front of your teeth?

[@Rainaman-]

It's funny how you took ur main harp - i am actually learning on the same model 😀 Edit. So the greatest part I found that really gives the sound diverse character is transitioning between mouth and lips smoothly - thanks

[@SoundAdventurer]

Awesome! I really do love how the jaw harp has such a diverse range of sounds. I had mine forever before trying to learn it--there was a lot more the instrument could do than I thought. Thanks for watching!

[@LuiraSaraAitta]

Really good and cool video, thank you so much! :D

[@czowiekrozumny7824]

What tone to techno?

[@davegeorge7094]

Did mention to pick with right hand on right hand harp? I can't hold it with my right hand. Good post man.

[@sixstringmadness6426]

I was wondering why I wasn't getting any sound, thanks for the help

[@Clair--de--Lune]

Amazing! :) Thank you!

[@SoundAdventurer]

Glad you like it! Good luck on your journey

[@Antares41]

Man this was so helpful, thank you

[@SoundAdventurer]

Glad to hear it! :)

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

5:16 that looked a bit painful lol. Great video though! I really can't wait to get one of these, I love the sound. I just hope I don't damage my teeth or anything. I have sensitive teeth anyway.

[@nomberonegamer5151]

Will you do more videos for beginners?

[@SoundAdventurer]

Sure! Is there a certain thing you'd like me to cover?

[@nomberonegamer5151]

@@SoundAdventurer can you go over tonguing, breath and how to make cool music with the jaw harp? Oh uh Im still confused on if I should put the harp against my teeth or just on my lips.

[@SoundAdventurer]

Great questions! I actually made a big video that goes over a whole bunch of jaw harp exercises if you haven't seen it already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrGoKOuich7fMU As far as where to place your jaw harp--the traditional way to play is to place the jaw harp against your teeth and your lips are resting on the jaw harp itself to form a seal. I have some diagrams that might be helpful at my website here: soundadventurer.com/how-to-play-the-jaw-harp/ Good luck! Hope to see you around

[@beverlydeardurff5366]

Can you play like Snoopy from Charlie Brown? I have a jaw harp, but I never learned how to play it.

[@SoundAdventurer]

I had to look up on KZbin how Snoopy plays the jaw harp.. and I reckon both of us could probably handle his style! :) Thanks for watching, and I hope you get a chance to pull out that harp someday.

[@andrewparker5386]

Great info thanks!

[@Lyow1]

I feel im always having the tong hit the sides of it, did I buy a cheap-o harp or am I just not hitting correct?

[@SoundAdventurer]

You could be squeezing the inner frame, accidentally, or the angle of how you are striking the tongue could be off center so it's hitting the edges.

[@Killing_spree11]

Thank you sir

[@tomykryl62]

Thanks!

[@blueykoala2687]

Can you play it if your teeth aligned, I have a forward lower jaw

[@SoundAdventurer]

If I force my jaw forward I can still make it work, so you should be fine. You just need to be able to put the harp against top and bottom teeth. I have an overbite and this hasn't been a problem