IRISH HARMONICA 5: The Bucks of Oranmore

[@fineartist7710]

So far best version of this tune I have heard... and I have heard many,

[@pedalcultural846]

This guy is amazing . Well done

[@noracurran2762]

The most beutiful tune i ever heard is Brendan playing Dawning of the day on Hormonica absulutly hauntingly beutiful Amazing

[@lepspotogol5108]

Breathtaking! Can‘t wait for the delivery of your book!

[@49rockon]

Awesome. If I can't play like that, at least I can listen and enjoy. Cheers !

[@killower]

The best version I have ever heard of the Bucks! I will leave the rest to the people that can play, but hell! it is a pleasure to listen.

[@johndowling9379]

See what I mean about him being a lovely man? Taking time out of his busy shedule to acknowledge an ould codger he does not know.Thank you Brendan, once again, and thank you for the many hours of great music of yours I have had the pleasure of listeniing to.

[@markbodhran32]

Gwan Brendan fantastic version love Matt Molloy's version of this too.I remember the first time I heard Brendan play, i was utterly mesmerized! I play bodhran, flute and whistle and i have just started learning this tune.. im learning Uilleann pipes as well..

[@johndowling9379]

I saw Brendan Power in concert at The Greystones in Sheffield, thanks to Bob Hazelwood. I have been playing Tremeloe Harmonica for seventy years, and have never approached his standard, He blew my mind. The thanks of a cranky old Waterfordman, Brandan. You do us proud, and a lovely modest man too.🤗🤗🤗

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

Thanks for taking the time to write John, it means a lot to be appreciated by people from Waterford, the home if my grandfather John Hyacinth Power. All the best!

[@irishharmonica]

I have trying to do those triplets for years, and finally now Im getting the hang of it! Great video Brendan! Looking forward to meet you in June! Cheers!

[@irish_failed_guitarist]

You've got the hang of it now 😂

[@JamesConway01]

Great job, Brendan!

[@adamfields5718]

Wow! I’m blown away! Do you teach? The tongue triplets are amazing! Jaw flicks?! Never seen this!

[@cocotitidelharmonicawawa]

Magnifique trad .....bravo ...

[@janpeters-jansongsproducti1010]

This is so great, thank you Brendan. My next conquest!

[@alexanderisonsanders]

Errrr, uhhm. I'm over here, like, "...I can do Zippidy doo dahh."

[@MikaSkoog]

My mum luvs this u play, just sayin

[@deforrest5611]

LET ME BUY THAT MAN A PINT, HE NEEDS IT AFTER A TUNE LIKE THAT.....

[@hanvandedonk1391]

Real master of his instrument. Have being playing guitar for years and just now started 2 months ago with the harmonica. I thought i would pick it up quite faster, because i already know how to play in rhythm and understand and hear notes. But the breathing and the techniques on the harmonica are just as, and might even, hard(er) as on the guitar😂 I'm afraid this is going to take me some years, just as on the guitar. Respect sir, some beautiful music!

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

Thanks Han... Yes, the early stages on harmonica are probably harder than most instruments because you can't see what you're doing. As you say, time and practice are definitely required, there's no avoiding it 🙂

[@Martinarmonica]

Hi Mr. Power! Got a small question, if it's ok to ask: I've been working on triplet ornamentations, just like the one you do at 03:28, but it's quite difficult to do them smoothly while tongue blocking. Are you puckering? If not, how do you achieve them? Thanks in advance for your time. You're always a huge inspiration for me.

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

Yes, I'm using puckering. I think you need to do that if you want to do tongue triplets. With tongue-blocking it is not free to do anything else on the harmononica except block holes. With puckering, your tongue can add percussive effects, triplets etc. Many players switch between the two embouchures according to the sound they want to make, so I suggest you do that too. Good luck with your playing! BP

[@Martinarmonica]

@@BrendanPowerMusic Thank you very much!

[@Simpsonn234]

I would like so much play like you

[@stonehand49]

Masterly

[@fulconer]

Cool as

[@killermike2269]

can i turn a normal tuned lee osker into a paddy richter without much trouble?

[@matthenderson3133]

+killer mike Paddy Richter's just standard Richter with the blow 3 raised two semitones. If you know how to retune reeds accurately you should be fine.

[@paulroseblade]

killer mike I learnt to retune reeds quite a while ago . Method . Dismantle harp , and use an old style razor blade snapped in half to fit under the 3 reed to give support while you grind away a little metal from the fat bit at the end . I use a dremel drill. Reassemble , and check the note against a digital tuner. Repeat ad nauseum until you slowly raise through two semi tones . If you go too far , which I have done a couple of times , a microscopic bit of tin solder heated onto the reed can often bring you back to pitch . IT TAKES TIME AND PATIENCE . GOOD LUCK . ANYONE KNOWING A BETTER WAY OF LOWERING THE PITCH OF A reed. Please advise me

[@boyen86]

I tabbed it all out, but I doubt it will be of any use to you. The best way to deal with something like this is grab audacity and slow it down to 50% (keeping the same rootnote) and then really break it down piece by piece. If you can't figure a piece out I can help you ofcourse.

[@staffansvahn]

Wow, that was just amazing my friend! It must be very demanding to do triplets on the harmonica... You are a great musician. Best wishes to you Staffan

[@urielprince12]

Can I play this on a c harmonica?

[@noracurran2762]

This is for the harmonica player you talk tok much why dony just play it

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

I did!

[@alexanderstyrlander7991]

I love when Brendan talks… He’s very generous with his knowledge for us aspiring players… Don’t ever change that Brendan I’ve followed you for about 15 years now, you’re absolutely brilliant

[@noracurran2762]

I just wish hed play the music and stop talking

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

Thanks Nora, good advice! I'll try to keep it in mind 😉

[@noracurran2762]

I just wish he didnt talk