Yesterday - Easy Harmonica Lesson & Tabs (The Beatles)

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In a brand new series from LearnTheHarmonica.com, Liam Ward explores classics from the pop charts, rock standards, folk tunes and more in the Saturday Song Studies. Each week a song will be covered from start to finish with full tab, explanation and instruction.

[@Learntheharmonica]

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[@martamariasmyk]

I just want to say that I started learning harmonica a few weeks ago and your videos have helped me a lot! So thank you very much :)

[@Learntheharmonica]

+Marta Smyk Thanks for your comment Marta, and thanks for watching! I hope I can continue to help you learn the harmonica. Good luck! Liam

[@tonytim1000]

Just brilliant. This is the best video to learn this song, Yesterday. Thanks so much for the video.

[@michael6ize]

I just started playing harmonica again and I find your videos the very best for learning. I have been watching vids for the last two weeks and again, you have the ABSOLUTE best learning videos. Kudos to you and thank you.

[@Learntheharmonica]

+Mike Updyke Thanks Mike, glad to be of assistance, and welcome to the club! Liam

[@laurenpaylorobrien7499]

Your videos are so helpful. Thanks for posting.

[@Learntheharmonica]

You're welcome Lauren :)

[@conniefernandes4177]

Dear Liam. U r superb. I m follow ing ur perfect guidance since last two years n m v confident. God bless you Liam.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thanks Connie. Good luck!

[@lwinlwin8995]

I was played this song by 1 position major scale. But I was changed song hole notes by 1 position major scale. Then I can be played this song with new notes on harmonica. I got to idea how to play song hole notes from you on harmonica. You are my harmonica teacher. I respect you for sharing and teache. 🙏 You are very nice. brother

[@lwinlwin8995]

Thank you for sharing and teache. Have lucky days to you. brother

[@lwinlwin8995]

I was clearly understand to see your major scale notes to play song on diatonic harmonica. You are my harmonica teacher. I respect you for sharing and teache. 🙏 You are very nice. brother

[@hazelclare9736]

As a raw beginner you have a knack of making even me sound almost acceptable thanks for all your help best regards Ian South Africa

[@Learntheharmonica]

You're welcome Ian, that's the idea! If you can play harmonica freely without your other half hiding it to stop them having to hear it, you're doing OK.

[@detharp]

a simplified tuning for this is MelodyMaker eg by Lee Oskar, or Seydel brand, without any missing notes in here. thnx for the lesson. btw this tuning is recommended for nearly all Beatles songs, since you can play in different positions, allowing to do minor tunes.

[@skoro80]

As usual, thank you very much Liam! you rock 🤟🙏

[@Learntheharmonica]

My pleasure!

[@sotsubreivaj]

This is a great video!. I will be seeing your other ones soon. I wish you could make one to play this song on a C harmonica, BUT on it's original key.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thanks José. Why not try to work it out on a C harmonica yourself? It would be very good practice! Thanks for watching :) Cheers, Liam

[@donschmitz2412]

Thanks LIam, once again thank you. Not only are your lessons laid out nicely for study, you make them enjoyable as well. The good and humorous man you are shows through. Also all the time is used well. I hate to compliment you by putting others down, but there are many that simply talk in circles. The worst example would be 3 minutes or true teaching and 10 minutes of round and round bragging and showing off. A good teacher assumes that their pupil has intelligence. You do that. Much appreciated. Don

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thanks Don, your kind words have made my day! I always try to remember that my job here is to teach, not to show off. If you ever do want to see some show-off stuff, I post gig videos etc on my other channel: kzbin.info/door/5DnAm2P7vYc7B3eusRcOLQ. Keep harpin' Don! Cheers, Liam

[@Learntheharmonica]

PS. Just had a thought - can I quote you on my website homepage? I update them periodically. It would just say something like: "quote quote quote" Don, USA or wherever. Would that be OK? You can see what it'd look like on the right hand side of the page here: www.learntheharmonica.com/

[@donschmitz2412]

I know how long it gets to be a great harp player. You deserve all the success you can get. If using my words can help you in any way please use them. It would be an honor. And yes, one way I check out the prominent youtube teachers is to check them out in bands. You pass the test. Subtle, bang hard when needed and no showboating. Thanks friend. Don USA

[@ralfgiraldosaldarriaga4578]

You are the best bro! Thanks!

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thanks bro!

[@abrahamstark2944]

beautiful song and nice lesson! Thank you ! , I wish that in the end of your video you could play the entire song ;)

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thanks Abraham :)

[@kevyndignum4636]

You make it so easy thanks

[@Learntheharmonica]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rodolphodasilva6820]

Very good teacher Tamandaré ( PE) BRASIL 🇧🇷👍👏

[@sergiojvpinheiro]

Sou iniciante e suas boas e bem explicadas aulas tem me ajudado muito. Muito obrigado

[@Learntheharmonica]

De nada 😃

[@jasnahanic]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@Learntheharmonica]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ianritchie5111]

enjoyed Liam......cool!!

[@Learntheharmonica]

Ian Ritchie Thanks, more to come so subscribe to get the latest free lessons! Liam

[@balacv8200]

Thank you so much.

[@Learntheharmonica]

You're welcome, thanks for watching the video.

[@agriciobrazil2391]

Very good !

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thanks a lot!

[@mikecummins5809]

Hu liam, i bought a hohner to get through the covid, now ive got a quiver of nobles and yonbergs and i play everyday because of people like you. Thanks mate. Ps . I found it useful to play by ear and its given me such joy. Thanks for the help.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Nice work Mike. Glad I could be of service to you. Keep it up! Cheers. Liam

[@SXHQQSSS]

Lovely!!

[@Learntheharmonica]

Thank you :)

[@hemantkumarkulkarni1676]

Crisp as usual. Will surely try it tonight. Am actually enjoying Diatonic Harmonica now. By the way, I have a personal querry and that is "do we get Chromatic Harmonica in the key of F# ?" If not "can one in F key be used istead ? If yes then how. A bit of advise from you will be of great help. Thanks.

[@Learntheharmonica]

So I can understand your question, are you asking what key of chromatic harmonica would be best for this specific song?

[@hemantkumarkulkarni1676]

@@Learntheharmonica Well, I some how need a Chromatic Harmonica in the Key of F# for a specific purpose. Now Hohner appears to have discontinued their M27007 model which was in the key of F#. What is the next best alternative you can suggest to me in this case is what I wanted to know. As you might be aware that Harmonica playing is not that popular in India and getting one of your choice is a task. And a big thank you, needless to say, for the interest you always show.

[@gervasiete]

could you send me url where you explain overblow technique? and exercises to practice it?

[@Learntheharmonica]

Hi Jose, I haven't actually made an overblowing course yet but I plan to so keep an eye on my channel :)

[@MrEliott0]

I have recently purchased a 'Chromatic' harmonica and understand is different than yours, but I do like your style and the idea of eventually play a little tune to make sense of one's progress. I have tentatively followed (in a very loose sense of way) your instructions (the simple Happy birthday) and surprised myself with a vaguely recognizable melody. Do you by any chance have some lessons for a chromatic harmonica so I can follow you more correctly? Thank you, much appreciated. ♥

[@Learntheharmonica]

+MrEliott0 Thanks for your question. I'm just doing diatonic at the moment, but never say never! There are chromatic teachers on KZbin so I'd recommend refining your search to include 'chromatic' and see what you find! Best of luck. Liam

[@MrEliott0]

Hi Liam, thanks for your prompt reply and will follow your suggestion. In the main time I will learn some tunes from your clear lessons, giving me satisfaction as I progress. Thanks

[@Learntheharmonica]

+MrEliott0 You're welcome, and best of luck. Let me know how you're getting along. Cheers, Liam

[@jk_jkob9191]

Is this possible with a tremolo harmonica? It's the only thing I have currently

[@barnoprangon6827]

Ok, I have a question.. it is that I have seen some lessons of others harmonica tutorial, I have seen they are different...you have -(minuses) in your notes. And they ueses () brackets. Can explain it? Thank you for this tutorial, it was really helpful.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Basically each teacher uses their own tab symbols. I use a pretty common one: positive numbers are blow notes, and negative (minus) numbers are draw/inhale notes. I hope this helps!

[@JoseGarcia-nz3fk]

Tutorial, la ve en rose, please

[@Learntheharmonica]

Great song! I'll see what I can do for you Jose Garcia :)

[@johnnyy2604]

Does anyone know which key is better for pop or rock music in the harmonica. I already have a c one and I would like to try something new and I like rock music (Beatles and Bruce Springsteen). Liam, you are an expert so what do you think? Thanks

[@ianritchie5111]

John Megalou Hi John.....you want to play SPRINGSTEEN.......NEIL YOUNG etc...you need to invest in a harmonica in key of G......

[@Learntheharmonica]

John Megalou Hi John, it really does depend on the key of the song, although Ian is right in that some of the songs you'll need a G for. Good luck! All the best, LIam

[@pgcops]

Can you tell how you can accurately tell if you are making the correct note sound. I am unhable to train my ear so any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@Learntheharmonica]

Yes, the easiest thing is to check a chromatic tuner for the notes you are trying to play. However, the BEST thing to do is to compare with another instrument, so you are using sound rather than sight. If it's a familiar song like Yesterday, you should be able to tell if you are playing the right notes because it will sound like the song.

[@justinkramarenko8962]

would also help if you wrote the tabs below but thanks for the info

[@mikkey246]

Fr!

[@Johnny69Drama]

unrelated question: I own the same harmonica as you (C) marine Band, and i noticed the 8th, 9th and 10th are much more difficult notes to play when blowing. is it expected or is my harmonica broken? (i just bought it) thanks! cheers

[@Learntheharmonica]

It's possible that the harmonica is broken, but much more likely that you need to work on your technique. Check out my video on playing single notes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5yol62YYpijf68 Also this quick video on breath control, which may apply to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnasYpWjorV6mLM Cheers, Liam

[@donschmitz2412]

The harmonica is a tough and tricky instrument. It is one of the reasons it is so challenging and frustrating at times. Feels good when different aspects and mastery fall in line. The upper register requires a different subtler approach, with much less pressure.

[@donschmitz2412]

Gave this a little thought. For me it is easier to deliver less pressure via tongue block. I taught myself better mastery from switching between tongue blocking and pucker so I could use both.

[@legnamol]

ya tengo la armónica en C

[@taffepaffe9765]

can I do this with a octav harmonica

[@Learntheharmonica]

Hi, thanks for asking. It depends on the exact tuning of your harmonica. Do you know the make and the model of the instrument? The easiest thing is to get a 10 hole diatonic harmonica to follow my lessons. Cheers, Liam

[@yhwe100]

Your cord chart seems incorrect on first verse compared to your explanation.

[@amolawarkar5830]

which is ur 1st choice harmonica ?

[@Learntheharmonica]

Hi AMOL AWARKAR, I tend to use a Hohner Special 20. They're reliable but not too expensive. What do you use? Cheers. Liam

[@amolawarkar5830]

LearnTheHarmonica.com i use suzuki manzi

[@orlandoelorab708]

Como habla de miércoles... al grano baby