Not Just Cross Harp | How to Play Country Music in Unusual Positions

This video will show you how to play standard country licks in 3 different keys on an A harp.
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[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

I don’t think I’ve found anyone who can get as much out of 1 harmonica as this man. Talk about a wealth of knowledge in one man’s head!

[@michaeljames8426]

buddy greene...

[@jeffsimslmt]

You make it seem so easy Howard.

[@stuffnuns]

Does Howard realize how huge his mastery of the instrument actually is? He can literally play ANYTHING on that 10 hole beast. These lessons he gives are Gold. I do appreciate his demos without the overblows & overdraws, for I am one of those poor souls who still can’t work it out, and/or lack any control over them when I do. Levy’s playing and his lessons are always an inspiration to continue practicing and challenging myself to be a better player/musician. And many thanks to Mr. Levy for bringing some needed respect to that little metal sandwich.

[@flatlandhillbilly7280]

The Einstein of harmonica never ceases to amaze me.

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[@thomaskoch3110]

After 30 Years of playing bass and guitar, i now started playing the harmonica. I love it!

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

I was a bassist in 90s grunge /funk bands now I teach harmonica but gees I'm only about 10% as good as Howard

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BEAUTIFUL LESSON HOWARD.....

[@LeMortso]

How did I spend 67 years on this planet and JUST discover you Howard? Your work with Miroslav Tadiç is astounding.. I"m hooked!

[@HowardLevyland]

Thank you!

[@LordStompyHarpLoonyTunes]

Dude, I messed around in 12th position a few times and got some OK stuff but you're just 110% onto it. Respect!

[@matteotajana1042]

When you play XII position with no overblows it's pure magic. I am speechless

[@tedpowers2045]

What is 12th position

[@DuGaita]

@@tedpowers2045 to play with the 5 hole draw as the tonic. That would be an F on a C harp. The name of the positions come from the circle of fifths, check that out. :)

[@infactiam08]

I remember for YEARS listening to the Flecktones' old stuff (think Sinister Minister) and trying to figure out what that sound even *was* that I was hearing. This man literally brings entire characters to life with the sound he creates. So humbling and such a genius. That whole group was special, but I think the craziest part is how down to earth each is - how, as advanced as they are, they're all childlike in the joy they from their instruments and sharing music.

[@donaldneumeyer4423]

Amazing Howard!

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Magic howard

[@tayfunsozer6832]

You are an excellent musician and a great person, we love you.

[@wa1ufo]

You are incredible Howard but overblows are impossible for a lot of us.You play a diatonic better than some can play a chromatic. Mind boggling!

[@theCorePound]

Amazing and complicated too

[@Learntheharmonica]

Awesome lesson, Howard :)

[@HowardLevyland]

Thanks! 😃

[@DWGill1896]

Sure Is GOOD Mr. Levy...!! Thank YOU so much for the inspirational Info and Music...!! BluesFully, DW Gill...!!

[@emilykeene3395]

I'm old and it takes a LOT to amaze me-but this has! Thanks Howard!

[@kbh2200]

Out of the comfort zone is great! 👍

[@Emilsonlim]

Howard levy is so good he makes you cry with one note. He's a true virtuoso. I have always had great respect and admiration of him and his music and what he did for the diatonic harmonica who are always seen as less important than chromatic harmonica

[@rolandpotter479]

They are less important than chromatic harmonicas!!

[@juliuspasumbal6322]

What do you expect from the master? He can just simplify the complicated things. Thank Mr Levy! Keep safe and stay healthy always. :) Greetings from the Philippines :)

[@HowardLevyland]

Thank you!

[@AndrewLarson]

Thanks for this I love country harp!

[@lazur1]

Howard's also a phenomenal pianist.

[@franksalazar7266]

Sounds great. As a new bee of the harp. Sounds so confusing but intriguing at the same time. Thanks man.

[@gabrieln3613]

Thank You Mr. Levy for this cool sharing. I started harp in 1974 as a young teen and after hearing/meeting Charlie McCoy went into Bluegrass bands in Fla ("Bluegrass Gospel Train", "Shady Grove Bluegrass") and then full-time at 20 in a SoCal in a Honk-Tonk Country band so, 2nd position was my main "go to" position. Later had a Swing Dance Band 10 years so, much Dorian on those heads and lines with horns. Whenever I get a country or bluegrass session usually go for 2nd position, but going to try this mixing it up. Thank you again for always being generous in your sharing your gift!

[@rolfr6662]

If you ever get back to the Cafe Carpe with Corky or just yourself... I’m THERE! Your love, support and dedication to this unheralded instrument is inspiring.

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Impressionnant..c'est le moins que l'on puisse dire !

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Thank you so much!

[@willharmonicawilde]

Awesome stuff Howard.

[@terrylusk9879]

So good to share this bro,I'm a blues guy but now i'm more than that THANKS

[@miriammaldonado7848]

There's something about this tiny, simple, and beautiful instrument made me love it forever!

[@HowardLevyland]

Same here!

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The genius Levy blows again!

[@HyvaaPatrick]

I got drawn to this little magic 'invisible' instrument after watching your revolutionary work of 8 years ago. I practised ever since. Mr. Levy is always improving his playing and never cease to be creative even to this date!

[@HowardLevyland]

Thank you!

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I’m as amazed as I was, when as a kid I was offered a new Lego kit. New pieces and a whole world of new possibilities. Thx Howard!

[@HowardLevyland]

That makes me happy!

[@kerryc5821]

Thank you for this Howard, you gave us some cool weekend practice. Coincidently, I have Marine Band Deluxe "Joe Spiers" custom in A handy. Makes harmonica life a lot easier.

[@HowardLevyland]

Glad you enjoy it- I had a lot of fun doing this.

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I have a super-special edition one in WC handy.

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Awesome! Thank you Mr. Levy.

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[@MrSpacconi]

La classe !! le meilleur diatonisme du monde ,l'inventeur de l'overblow,chapeau bas Mister howard.....

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Amazing!

[@thejoritube]

Thank you.. So valuable as always

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Regards from Poland! You are the harmonica Chopin!

[@NidalapLee]

Thank you Howard for keep pushing the boundary, it's mind-blowing to me that there are still so many possibilities to be discovered! I've been playing the Power-chromatic chromatic harp for years, still finding new possibilities occasionally. Although using different instruments, you have always been my life-long inspiration! Alas I'm moving so slowly.

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Thanks Howard

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That’s great! Thanks Howard

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My pleasure!

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Thank You Howard👐👐

[@MuhammadFachrurroziUlya]

thats really advance stuff .. thankyou Howard

[@BoazKimMusic]

I love this video, Howard! Lots of inspiring material here. I'll be active again on Artistworks, real soon. Have a great day! -Boaz

[@giuseppeveneziano5526]

Thank you for your lesson

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Wow! The elephant in the room just trumpeted! Mere harp mortals are shaking!

[@HowardLevyland]

LOL

[@herbster22]

What a diverse range of styles you have mastered , though I knew when I met you at Spah that you embodied a sense of Royalty, I was to inexperienced to understand what I was seeing and hearing musically. These videos show me what I was sensing at the time ! Happy Birthday and may you continue to share your amazing self for many more !

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🙏🏼thank you Maestro

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genius for sure

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Great！Thanks Howard！

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Awesome!

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So Swingin'!

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Very impressive

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Awesome info and demo!

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Sounds good

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Master of master!!

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Nice,thank you...!

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"It's surprising what we can accomplish" :D Never believe Howard if he uses the word simple... Great Video Thank you.

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:)

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You are a global treasure and my cats love your playing! Better than mine 😁😁

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😊 thank you

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Muito boa aula professor

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thank you for your effort

[@dagmargondan5797]

Oh Gott, ich brauche das in Zeitlupe und/oder mit tabs :-)

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Jesus that's sweet!

[@fredyonnet]

Finally a real harmonica tutorial in context! #Evolution

[@ignacionava8699]

When people ask (and when I imagine) what one can do with a humble diatonic harmonica, the answer is Howard Levy and Frederic Yonnet! Thank you both for the inspiration! 🙏🏾

[@fredyonnet]

@@ignacionava8699 Thx Man. Howard has been inspiring me since I discovered him. Every time I hit a wall, he had already busted it :)

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Thanks Howard! This is soooo information!

[@HowardLevyland]

My pleasure!

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[@dengjielong1970]

I like 3rd position ！

[@willgalison]

Love it!

[@HowardLevyland]

Thanks!!

[@hobonickel840]

Thanks for great content. so I can have more context .. What position does Neil Young and Bob Dylan play in? Are they playing cross harp mostly?

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Mr. Levy this is so inspiring! I am planning to start your online lessons in a couple of weeks. In preparation I just purchased a C marine band crossover. Do you have any other resources or advice? I can play a little but will be starting at the beginning and hopefully make it through the entire series - might take me a while. I do have some music knowledge with trumpet and guitar. These videos are just amazing.

[@HowardLevyland]

Thanks for planning to join my school- looking forward to seeing you there. And The Crossover is a great instrument.

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Omigod

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Way beyond me I'm afraid. Gimme another 10 years heh heh.

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Holy shit!

[@dousselinbaptiste779]

Thanks a lot Howards for this magic lesson !! May I Ask you where I can find your backtracks on your cellphone ? Thank you ! :)

[@319J039]

Opened it up and made some adjustments to makecoverblows easier???? This I need explained shown outlined clinical overview something. Please 🙏🏾

[@319J039]

Make overblows easier? Help.

[@rshappy123]

Hello Howard, great video.. I'm am learning the harp licks in this video. I have an A harp and can you tell what notes you modified.... Thanks

[@garysellars8914]

That is awesome sounding. Howard do you practice overblows with any specific exercises? I've been doing diminished scales in cross on a C harp lately. It'd be a dream to just be able to grab these notes like any other but sometimes i miss one or it doesn't pop out. I gave up on overblows and overdraws for a while but there's so much you can't play if you omit them. Like nice chromatic runs and stuff. Thanks for your videos.

[@HowardLevyland]

Thanks! As to practicing, I practice everything! It is easier to get over blows and overdraws if you adjust the clearances of your reeds.

[@garysellars8914]

@@HowardLevyland Yeah i gap them lower for overblows. Do you work every single key on one harp when you practice? Like play a scale through every key in the cycle of fourths?

[@HowardLevyland]

Good. And yes, I practice lots of transposition of exercises and tunes.

[@SquareRootOfNegativeOne]

here's a guy who had lessons

[@bobstannard8551]

Howard, first off, this is excellent playing. Question: Do you leave your tongue on the comb or are you pursing most of the time? Thanks

[@HowardLevyland]

Thanks! And I pucker for single notes.

[@bobstannard8551]

@@HowardLevyland I think we have mutual friends who rarely, if ever, take their tongue off the comb. Mark Hummel comes to mind

[@SteveDeHaven]

Howard, do you have a KZbin tutorial on tweaking a new harp?

[@HowardLevyland]

Good question! Maybe I'll make one.

[@harpman2009]

Howard. I hope YOU can convice the 'cross harp' players to go out of their comfort zone. Ive been trying to show players the value of 12th pos in country and soul music for years, but they seem too proud to re-learn, and take up Oblows. I believe that If you stop listening; you stop learning; you stop progressing as a musician

[@zipperdingo6385]

I bought a Marine Band Deluxe, I tweaked the reeds, it played overblows and overdraws perfectly for just 5 min. Once the moisture reached the wooden comb, air started to leak from the channels and it became awful. Hohners are garbage scrap rubbish

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Don't fix it if it ain't broken...

[@MrSpanky2001]

There should be a law against people being able to play like that. lol

[@HowardLevyland]

😂

[@dgrebin]

Great stuff Howard!

[@AndreyAbaturov]

Awesome!