How To Practice The Draw Bends On a Diatonic Harmonica - Christelle Berthon

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[@jaxgator24]

Christelle, first off, please don’t apologize for your accent. I’m American and think you speak great English and your accent is beautiful. I want to thank you very much for taking your time to create this video. It has been very useful. Don’t slap my hand but I have been using a tuner app to help with my bends. I recently started using an online piano because I didn’t feel that the tuner app was helping me become precise enough. Thanks to your advice, I have now deleted the tuner app from my phone and will continue to use the piano to help me train my ear. Thanks also for the training exercises. They will definitely be very valuable for me. Peace and harp on!

[@nicholastruman3955]

Your an exceptional teacher Christelle. One of the best I’ve experienced so far.

[@deaflo1]

Christelle, thank you so much for having this info on youtube. I have been struggling to learn the harmonica and there isn't a lot of good info out there of where to go. I will be watching and learning. Thanks again.

[@farside1951]

Your tone and your teaching are Christelle clear....wow!

[@dreamarky]

Ah, Christelle! Your excitement is delightful. Thanks so much.

[@bertwerbrouck]

Je pense qu'on en a jamais fini avec la précision des altérations, parmi tant d'autres choses à l'harmonica. Mais tout ce que vous dites est très vrai. J'ai moi-même expérimenté ce genre d'exercices et ce que je peux en dire est que c'est très profitable au jeu et que ça fait vraiment la différence (surtout sur le trou numéro 3 qui est la bête noire de beaucoup d'harmonicistes débutants). Très bonne leçon :) !

[@TCS_Aquatics]

You are a GREAT teacher and a brilliant player! Thank you for this lesson, you've helped me so much I have just recently learned to bend and I'm working on it.

[@Nelsonfamily7519]

fantastic video. thanks for sharing your knowledge. people like you make the world a better place.

[@gerrymccrory8365]

You are fantastic

[@SustenanceNCovering]

I haven't watched any harmonica videos in ages. But this was in my inbox, so I watched. This is probably the best instructional video on the harmonica that has ever been uploaded to youtube. Congratulations.

[@christelleberthon]

thank you so much for this comment, it means heaps to me

[@Krzysztofm33]

SustenanceNCovering: Because She loves what she is doing

[@49rockon]

I'm self taught; learning from KZbin videos. Still trying to figure out how to do the bends. But I must say, this is a fantastic lesson. The best I've come across. Thank you very much. No problem with your English either !

[@gortagnan]

I agree entirely...This video has brought me down to Earth, even as a beginner . I pick up some songs easy, and then am lost on other 'simple' tunes. This lesson (covering many lessons in one ! ) Nails it ! It's not about 'natural talent' it's about work practise and takin it slow until each passage is good or better -perfect ! Even the non players i.e. Listeners , know when something is not 100% and so I will follow this lesson again and again till I get the satisfaction (just for myself), and maybe one day enjoy more my contribution in a jam...Thank you Christelle- so much ...subscribed !

[@stevedoetsch]

Wow! You have a great sense of pitch. I played the piano keys to match you're humming at 8:00 in the video, and you were exactly in tune.

[@JoelBursztyn]

Christelle, I fail in love with your music, I play a lot of instruments as a hobby, also playing a chromatic harmonica. But after I heard you ( a lot of songs, and repeating several over and over) I immediately went to eBay and bought a Suzuki ( I got the wrong scale ) so I went to a shop and bought a C ( so it be easier to me to learn). Anyhow I search for lesson and I found you again!!! The important message from me(which probably represent thousands of music lovers) I found that beside being an exceptional musician (not harmonica player, you are really the essence of music). You are a wonderful person, it is so "agreable" to listen to you, so nice person, so giving really it gives hope to the world, to have persons that give from themselves the best they can. You are a present to the world as a gentle and generous person and as an exceptional musician. Please continue to give presents to the world you are enriching it in your magnificent way!!!! Joel Bursztyn israel

[@JoelBursztyn]

Christelle, I fell in love with your music, I play a lot of instruments as a hobby, also playing a chromatic harmonica. But after I heard you ( a lot of songs, and repeating several over and over) I immediately went to eBay and bought a Suzuki ( I got the wrong scale ) so I went to a shop and bought a C ( so it be easier to me to learn). Anyhow I search for lesson and I found you again!!! The important message from me(which probably represent thousands of music lovers) I found that beside being an exceptional musician (not harmonica player, you are really the essence of music). You are a wonderful person, it is so "agreable" to listen to you, so nice person, so giving really it gives hope to the world, to have persons that give from themselves the best they can. You are a present to the world as a gentle and generous person and as an exceptional musician. Please continue to give presents to the world you are enriching it in your magnificent way!!!! Joel Bursztyn Israel

[@gexydo]

These recommendations are pure gold! Thank you!

[@erhardjochem3915]

Liebe Christelle, simply phantastic. This video creats new power for myself to go on with new energy for my own training and playing the harminca. Thanks a lot for this great motivating and inspiring lesson. Phantastique! Herzlichen Dank!

[@patriksvensson2360]

I really enjoyed watching this video! You really seem to know your way around the harmonica and, from the looks of it, you really seem to love playing and teaching it. I was given a harmonica for my birthday the other year, watching this video gave me much needed encouragement in getting into it. Thank you.

[@JCLyonmusic]

La même vidéo pour les p'tits frenchy's ! Les altérations c'est jamais évident pour les débutants...merci Christelle.

[@christelleberthon]

Salut je ne peux faire à chaque fois une vidéo en anglais et en français, l'anglais est compréhensible par la majorité ce qui n'est pas le cas du français désolée

[@TheJacobus2]

I'm so glad with your lesson, the way you explain all the details. and your humor is great. wish you were living nearby for private lessons or workshops.

[@wkmiguel]

In comparing the bend on a harmonica, and the single note yodel to denote an emotional inflection as opposed to a just a flat or sharp, as part of a musical composition. In simpler terms, "A cry in your voice", or a wail in a blues riff. A real measure of success is how the listener feels the emotion in the sound, to anguish or glee. You have so much articulation and that you can pull off many a feeling. Keep it up! En comparant la courbe sur un harmonica, et la note yodel unique pour désigner une inflexion émotionnelle par opposition à juste un plat ou pointu, dans le cadre d'une composition musicale. En termes plus simples, 'Un cri dans votre voix', ou un gémissement dans un riff de blues. Un véritable mesure du succès est de savoir comment l'auditeur sent l'émotion dans le son, à l'angoisse ou de joie. Vous avez tellement articulation et que vous pouvez retirer beaucoup un sentiment. Keep it up!

[@dvamateur]

Amazing instrument. Maybe some people can do bends on an accordion, but that would be very rare. I didn't realize that diatonic harmonica is such a rich instrument. I thought you have to have the whole set of diatonic harmonica to play in all keys, but it seems not if one is a master like yourself. Anyway, it's amazing what one can do with about what, 20 reeds? Incredible.

[@albeedare59]

you are right Christelle, It is best to learn to play notes by ear. I learned quite a bit from you today and I will be back to reference from your instruction, your a good teacher. And you look Marvelous!!

[@christelleberthon]

thank you so much for this comment and I'm glad it's been useful for you...My appearance will change during the next months I'm on diet and I'm back in gym, hair will become longer too

[@desperado1265]

Incredible I'm so glad I've found your channel, I've have started to learn how to play harmonica and I couldn't understand how to bend the notes but your videos, explanations is spot on. I also love your enthusiasm and love for the instrument and I have to say you are very talented harmonica player. Once again big thanks for the video and looking forward more content of yours.

[@srinivasata6241]

now you have given ME what i wanted FREELY thank you so much Christelle.....regards.....srinivas india

[@ritaggn]

You are a great teacher.

[@Trailhound1]

You are a striking beauty and gifted teacher.

[@MrSomnsharma]

So smart and analytical ...loved it . Thank you!!!

[@ch8rlesp8ulh8rris]

This one of the best, straightforward videos on how to practice the bends on the diatonic on the web. Really great job, Christelle. If that's how your Skype lessons are, I'm certain you'll have diatonic players interested in learning from you. Bravo.

[@christelleberthon]

thank you Charles

[@mjbminer8381]

love your lessons and love you !!

[@davidflight1185]

Love this lady teaching.

[@DECACOWBOY]

wow. It sounds to me that Christelle could be as excellent soprano. Nice voice. She is a natural artist

[@ndres839]

I whish my English was like your. I'm learning English and harmonica at the same time. Thanks for the double class

[@DeKiewicz]

This is very good This motivates me big big time You have put up Many great videos of You playing different songs/melodies etc. - but this is truly very good for a player like me - I hope there will be more videos like this - would love videos about : putting notes /bends together /playing melodic /using the different scales / how to back your self in the bottom octave/ while putting licks in between / getting started with overblows/bends Many request on my behalf / wishes 😄😄 Keep on harping - I Will surely be watching and learning from your videos Best of wishes Brian

[@thejosher33]

Thanks 4 the tips Christelle, you made me put the Bends in my scale where they were missing. Your english is fine, just roll with it. Josh Holliday, Orlando, Florida.

[@detroitbluesguy]

She could play anything..i'm glad she pick the Harp..

[@frankyrubful]

Thank you Christelle, you are an amazing player and an excellent teacher !!

[@lustigga]

Estelle, really impressed by your excellent teaching approach which aims at precise playing that will of course be enjoyable! Loved the story of the desert and the straw to illustrate the bend technique. Thanks so much! A good and healthy 2021 :)

[@TheJacobus2]

this is a REAL lesson. so usefull Thanks Christelle

[@Rojaktube]

Christelle, Great lesson and follow up to your previous lesson on bending. Thanks for taking time to make this video. Looking forward to more lesson videos from you. P.S. You don't have to apologize for your English. I can understand you perfectly.

[@colinjones8181]

Superb video Christelle, thanks for explaining clearly, giving inspiration, & helping with my progress with harp.........

[@itsme3637]

The first video of yours I saw was House Of The Rising Sun and I was amazed. I can hear notes in my head that I would use in a song but I can"t always play them. I see now that there are more than one bend per hole. They are hard for me to control but I'm getting better. I'm looking forward to learning more from a great instructor. ps. your English is fine

[@guloguloguy]

....Practically speaking,....It (low note bending), works well when mouthing (almost saying), "YO", and then extending the duration, (or, also, try adding in a slight tremolo effect) as in the word "YOYO", (while inhaling), - which really seems to approximate the necessary mouth (internal) 'shape changes' needed to make a good downward pitch bend. ......Christelle, would you, please, consider making some additional lessons on how to walk up and down through some of the most useful "Blues/pentatonic" scales, modes, etc, and, explain, and demonstrate the key points about playing a harp in the "second position", "third position, etc.Thank you, VERY Much!!! Your playing is ALWAYS very inspiring, and beautiful!!! :D

[@travisedwards3858]

I love your video's. learning so much, and your English is so much better then my french

[@pouyakoohsoltani420]

I loved your approach with practicing the bends Thank you for this very useful video

[@stewandumps]

Great lesson, just have to put the work in now. Thanks, Christelle

[@robertkimtia3208]

🙏🙏🙏Many thanks, Angel for that fantastic instrument!

[@harmagician1]

Christelle. Your English is tres bien. I really like the feeling you put into your playing. C'est magnifique! I am a subscriber now. Look forward to hearing more of your wonderful playing.

[@robertmcavoy2293]

And I thought that this was a simple instrument to play ... U R Amazing, I have been looking over the internet for an instructor whom I liked and saw a level of professionalism in and you struck me as the one to listen to. I play some guitar not well but OK, problem is portability, and space needed to practice, but the Harp is just so easy to practice on anywhere and GREEN to boot. I have a very small Casio organ runs on batteries and will be following your advice on note precision as my Hochi Cochi sounds terrible as you pointed out SOOOO Well. I am a brand new harp player and really appreciated you demonstration of Harp position in you very fine playing of 'Yesterday' I also appreciated you video on breathing I am an asthmatic and could use any help in that department I can get. Well lots to do, will be watching and listening to U as much as possible Thanks Bob, also very nice Tattoo...

[@stevescott8334]

That was a brilliant lesson on bending. Thank you!

[@robertoq125]

Thank you for this lesson. I'm a beginner and really appreciate your tutorial. Love the accent as well👍✌️

[@adaccordify]

Thank you Christelle, fantastique lesson. An inspiration.

[@clrn2mt]

THANK YOU! Now I can move up faster! I need to get those semitones in my ear with voice and keyboard! It works! I can use these exercises. THANK YOU SO MUCH. 10 years of playing and still not consistently nailing the bends. THIS WILL HELP ME TONS!

[@christelleberthon]

Cool beans, I hope you will hired me for a lesson to check if everything is fine :)

[@zossie5h]

Thank you Christelle. Excellent lesson. I hope I can play bends that well some day.

[@budm.1450]

You're an excellent instructor. Thank you.

[@j.lsilva7977]

It's amazing, and don't worry about your english. We're here to learn a little bit of about hamonica. Tks!

[@chinouteg]

greetings from mexico christelle you are amazing, you inspire myself to practice wondering someday play like you.

[@csd733]

Just ran across this video. All the comments seem like a while ago but a very good lesson if you're still on you tube. A really good foundation to build on. Will watch the other videos that are linked. Merci. (Is that spelled right? 9th grade French a long time ago.)

[@allanmaurer6463]

Not only a first-rate harp player, a very fine instructor too. I'll rack up some views on this vid, as well as others of yours. Merci.

[@DjoCottard]

Toujours aussi magnifique et quel talent.

[@gerisyandrayusman241]

Never practicing instrument with tuner!! Thank You from Java, INDONESIA!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very good, watched this video again! May need to watch it many time. Thank you. s

[@gasparmamede4529]

Realmente eh a rainha da gaita,,,, o instrumento harmonico, realmente ela manja e conhece como fazer um bom som... queria ter uma professora como ela... trasformar uma nota maior em menor nao eh tao facill.... mas ela conseguei lol .... muito top

[@allenmahan9393]

Much love and respect, for your talent, and your beauty.

[@mariosaldanar]

Christelle, saludos. Sería excelente que activases los subtítulos para el español. Muchas gracias por tu música, como siempre excepcional.

[@gilvanildotimoteo9600]

Tem mais vídeos 2020 muito bom parabéns congratulações 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@johnmcnulty5343]

great teaching and great puppies

[@gillespiscaglia9381]

Bonjour Christelle, I start the harmonica but I look at your different videos for some time. I discovered this lesson but I have a harmonica in G which doesn't sound good on holes 1 2 3. Could you advise me not too expensive but good quality harmonica. Sorry for my english I also start ...! I tried the changes .... I can not make blowing but aspiring

[@efraintoledo1496]

I know nothing about playing harmonica,zero,nada. I like your video and no doubt you play harp like a professional. Do you have videos where you explain what is that you do to produce the bends? Please let me know. Thank you in advance for your help. Efrain Toledo

[@ShamSajal]

Dear Christelle Berthon thanks for commending the channel

[@carlsmith2478]

hello from the uk, love to watch you play :) trying to learn to bend

[@charlefern]

Wish to have your knowledge u are very helpful to share your knowledge will try the bends.

[@patrickclark3337]

Love the lesson, I know how to bend, was looking for different approaches or techniques to bending and practicing bending just to see if there's a better way than I do my bending and practicing. I do see your point of not using a tuner, but if you don't know where the note is to begin with or know how it sounds in relation to where it is correctly in key and pitch, the tuner can show you that at first. You can see where the correct note corresponds in pitch to where it's correct in key, if that makes sense. Don't use it as a crutch, just a training tool, it works so you know, then you can use your ear. BTW, you're adorable! Thanks!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Great lesson! Your so smart! Thank you.

[@abduladimnattah3292]

great effort and a nice result, thank you for this video

[@gerisyandrayusman241]

halloo. I was a beginner harp player from Bandung, Java- Indonesia. PLease tell me why Mrs. Christelle about my problems : Hole 1 = Blow Bend NO, Draw Bend NO, Hole 2 = Blow Bend NO, Draw Bend YES , Hole 3 = Blow Bend NO, Draw Bend NO, HOle 4 = Blow Bend NO, Draw Bend NO, Hole 5 = Blow Bend NO, Draw bend YES, HOle 6,7&8 = Blow Bend YES, Draw Bend NO, Hole 9 = Blow Bend YES, Draw Bend YES (but the level & quality tone is a too poor) HOle 10 + Blow Bend NO, Draw Bend NO. My Questions...... 1.What should I do Mrs. Christelle if I wanna do a bends in all holes? (I've tried but the semitones can't appear) 2.Am I wrong choose the harp type? (i use SUZ*** BluesMAster diatonic key G) 3.What type & style harp that you use in this nice lesson video??

[@MarVinABarreiros]

Thank you very much Christelle! Very good explanation!

[@patriziacalderoni198]

...Obviously thaks for the super video lessons you're giving, they are really good :-*

[@jassdiaz9846]

trop cool merci de vos videos :) j'étais tombé sur vous car nous avons des amis en commun sur facebook quel hasard x) :)

[@tommyschmitz]

thank you so much this is so useful. absolutely wonderful. great work.

[@MegaBoomer666]

Hübscher Ausschnitt nicht nur das zu hören macht Spaß, auch das zu sehen macht Spaß. Mit freundlichen Grüßen aus dem Sauerland

[@antoninorusso8961]

ciao christelle ti seguo sempre complimenti sei bravissima.

[@nickcavill8824]

this is massively helpful - thanks a lot

[@rafaelmunozg1548]

Interpretación impecable

[@karsteneggert8773]

I'd give you everything I have if I had anything.But I"ll be your fan forever.take care!

[@everyone321ify]

Excellent tutorial. I have been learning to play for about a year now and it was very helpful. Say, I noticed that in your earlier videos you seemed to play and promote Suzuki harps exclusively. In fact I bought an Olive that I like a lot. But lately, I have noticed you playing other brands. What happened?

[@jesusjones5151]

Thank you for your generous insight!

[@faustoodilon]

Christelle, you make me believe that everything is possible with an harmonica! But then, I have a question. Supposing somebody gets the perfection in making any note, any time, any way as you show, is it possible to have only one harmonica ever (for example only C), to play any music all times? Thanks!

[@celsomoacir6737]

Eu gosto muito do seu trabalho, parabéns você toca muito bonito

[@tchelin]

Very good explanation👏👏👏👏

[@trackerbab]

Merci Christelle de partager ? Est-ce-que tu as sortie le cd dont tu mentionnais il y a quelque temps ?

[@AlexanderGeorge5569]

Thank you for warn about the tuner. I just download app for harmonica tuner. I take your advice not to use the tuner. I download the piano on my mobile. Thank you very much and you a very experience teacher. Beginner like me usually create bad habit in practicing the harmonica. Thank you..... :)

[@Vancouverbreakdancers]

Howdy Christelle I wanted to ask you a question, so if you can give me some of your time to answer I would appreciate it. I am planning on writing a song, and using the harmonica as a backing instrument on the background for my song. I only know how to play the keyboard, drums, and the turntable. Is there any Synthesizers or VSTs, you feel is very good at capturing the harmonica sound? My second choice is to just buy a low cost harmonica and teach myself and add it to my song. Thanks so much.

[@patriziacalderoni198]

Hello Christelle, what kind of Harmonica do you usually use? With my Hohner Pro Harp and Blues Harp I can't get the bending! Patrizia Calderoni

[@monicahelenahelena2642]

christelle is gaita is for Igor kasuya is band for friends this is show of rock song

[@scottwins2]

Thankyou, from Utah!

[@Коломбо-н7в]

Красавица!!! Супер женщина!!!

[@RAMBINI1]

Christelle, can You post the tab so as to know if you are drawing or blowing to get the bend on the hole you are bending please?

[@ArmonicasSansa]

How often written OPENS Cristi, but I do not look pretty and if I like you as you play harmonics. I've always wondered that where I can encontras accompaniments without Copiraygt, because I play a harmonic tiny bit and I never get to touch them like you. Could you tell me where I can find them. I adore kiss

[@sndman60]

Where are you from and how did you get started? What influences you? You are awesome....

[@gerrymccrory8365]

ThanksChristelle

[@niceboy2709]

Je croyais que tu arrêtais tes cours sur KZbin en novembre ( je te tutoie, tu permets ? ;-) ) Il n'en est rien, tant mieux ! Cela aurait été dommage. Bravo ! Continue ! Sympa ton nouveau look. ;-) +++