How to Use a Harmonica Rack | Basic Tips for Playing with Harmonica Holder

[@Learntheharmonica]

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[@QueeenSativa]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been wanting to get a rack since I’ve been torn between practicing the harmonica and knitting, and imagined if I could do both.

[@Tyranitar66501]

I wanted to try playing harmonica while mobile gaming/ gaming on my PC at the same time haha

[@mikegaurnier]

Thanks so much for this video. I'm new to the harmonica, but I'm not a harmonica player, I'm a guitarist and a singer/songwriter. I agree with you that it's not necessary to play awesome harmonica licks because the harmonica just sounds so good with the guitar and singing. And sorry, but I love Bob Dylan's playing, that's the harmonica sound I am used to and want. I haven't had that much trouble with playing the harmonica since I'm just going for a small amount of accents in my songs. It's actually the holder that has given me some trouble. I'm really glad I got the K&M. It was a good price, it looked like a quality build, and I already knew and trusted K&M. Anyway, I found your suggestion very helpful and encouraging.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Glad to hear it was helpful, and best of luck with your playing!

[@johnridley2374]

I agree with all of these comments. I splashed out on the top of the range adjustable Hohner rack and never looked back. I also use a bullet buddy attached to an old bullet and a Harp Attack pedal to get a warm tone.

[@saghistick]

Just thinking about buying a rack. Thanks for the tips Liam!

[@Learntheharmonica]

No problem 👍

[@julianamartinvlog]

Here your regular viewers host & learning too...thanks 🙂😊from MACAU.

[@Tyranitar66501]

I am from HK!

[@trivialfolk]

Thanks for this video, I totaly agree with all these tips. My advice would be to play simple things but trying to play them as clean as possible..

[@lindseyvillamor4924]

Will you do a video on the orange blossom special

[@samuelsukenik5008]

Hello Liam, nice video, hope you are doing well. Thanks!

[@stompinsteve6066]

Great to see an instructional vid about using a rack. Agree 100% with your comments but would add it's really important to find your sweet spot in terms of Harp position...for me it's the 4 hole directly below my nose! ATB Steve

[@Learntheharmonica]

Yeah good point. I probably still haven't found my sweet spot!

[@stompinsteve6066]

@@Learntheharmonica can't for the life of me understand how some folks can just flick the rack up from their chest (at any old angle) and play a solo 🤣

[@patrikduller8449]

Nice!

[@grampaa]

Thanks, Good lesson!

[@Learntheharmonica]

Glad you liked it!

[@russshaber8071]

Farmer Footdrums harp racks are, by far, the best. No shifting, precision positioning, magnet mounting and spare parts! No plastic, just metal and leather.

[@NeyssenHarp]

Thank you Liam! I've been struggling with the harmonica holder for so long haha. Thinking on getting a expensive one, because the cheapest ones don't help at all. 😩 Don't wanna be chasing my harmonica while Im playing🤣

[@Learntheharmonica]

Yeah the cheap ones are really rubbish. You get what you pay for!

[@marieandersson5730]

Some brands were mentioned...I got myself a handle from Dunlop. I can relly recommend that brand.

[@Marco-ei7xd]

Hi! I cannot understand how to make the part that holds the harmonica closer or farther, depending on what I have to do (singing or playing). I've just had a bad experience playing live, my lips just couldn't reach the harmonica so I missed those parts 😢. Thanks

[@jbrobertson2758]

?No mention of Neil Young?!? Check out his harp brace with dual mics on board!

[@CandidHarper]

Arack! That's where Sadam Husain kept his CDs eh! 😂😅🤣

[@HeatherRogersMagic]

Tried to sign up for your school. I click to confirm on my email and get sent back to the login page and can't because it keeps saying to confirm with email. Might you advise or help on this matter?

[@Learntheharmonica]

Hi Heather, sorry to hear that! Drop me an email ([e-mail]) so we can get that sorted. Looking forward to welcoming you into the school!

[@HeatherRogersMagic]

@@Learntheharmonica thank you. For some reason, the lower half of the page where I would pay would not populate. When I tried a forth time it worked!

[@mpanga2916]

Hahaha thnx for the content boss

[@Tyranitar66501]

Tried it once, I found it to be too frustrating. My tone is much weaker hands free. I just decided to multitrack for now.

[@SasukeUcha77]

Obviously to each there own, but I find it absolutely baffling that you find pursing your lips to be easier with a rack. I'm still a beginner, but I can purse for one note, but the second I try to switch holes it's all downhill.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Yes, it's interesting how different people will have different preferences. Hope you're getting on okay!

[@MoonWho78]

would've helped not wearing black during filming