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@seikkoo7 жыл бұрын
I knew it went wrong when I started playing it with my nose
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Xenio it's ok, we've all been there :-)
@xolxtzol57226 жыл бұрын
I can play piano man and silent night with my nose
@DanneoYT6 жыл бұрын
Dude, what have you done, this comment is a bloody meme fest
@strawberryheadaches19495 жыл бұрын
John Cena
@gracielapena725 жыл бұрын
Why did you start playing with your nose
@KuroRiot5 жыл бұрын
"Ill learn the harmonica because it seems easy" oh boy was i wrong 😂
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
But totally worth it, right? :-)
@beakytheseal22545 жыл бұрын
Should’ve known that before I spent $80. Fuck
@Elieljoleo5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@neroxgilverine92695 жыл бұрын
@@kawaii33366 guitar
@mazu22145 жыл бұрын
@@neroxgilverine9269 you've got to be kidding me It really depends on what type of music you're playing If you want easy pop is usually simple but if you're looking for really easy, forget metal and playing rock songs how they're intended to be played
@karenbishop5885 Жыл бұрын
My dad learned harmonica as a child working behind a team of work horses, he said they were the best critics for picking out a bad note. Their ears would flatten and they would tense up. He played such lovely pieces so lovely and longing. Miss him and his harmonica.
@danielvargas74974 ай бұрын
God Lovesyou
@LUCASTDScom6 жыл бұрын
Even his examples of "poor playing" sound pretty good. HAHA.
@recklesswhisper4 жыл бұрын
That's because he's an expert and he can't even FORCE himself to do it "wrong"! ^..^~~
@annaw2524 жыл бұрын
His bad play is much better than my best play
@emotionaldamage39543 жыл бұрын
@@annaw252 same lol😂
@oneshot24217 жыл бұрын
73 and starting never too late
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
+One Shot Indeed - never too late!
@beatsbyavery44215 жыл бұрын
Wish you luck!
@julianclark39655 жыл бұрын
Yo props out to this guy not only because he's learning but that he doesnt have to ask his grandson
@burleybater5 жыл бұрын
Rock of ages!
@oliverdylan5 жыл бұрын
Shows us a video of you playing! :)
@mrbrown64216 жыл бұрын
Very nice indeed. Bravo! I put down the Harmonica 10 years ago, and ventured into Piano, Fiddle, Viola and Cello. During this time, I learned to read music (I am now 57). Tonight, for some reason, I picked up the harmonica again, and realized that I could now transpose my favorite Scottish jigs into Harmonica notation!!! It was absolutely sensational to play those tunes on my old Harmonic friend. That is why I am here now, for a refresher course, and you, Mr. Tomlin provided a most proper reintroduction for my amazing journey with tips I had forgotten. Best to all, and remember, when practicing any instrument, the first hour always sucks, so keep going!
@burleybater5 жыл бұрын
Ain't it amazing how many things you can learn how to do after you've been rejected by a harmonica?
@almorris1714 жыл бұрын
Cello Mate, I had been fiddling around with the piano for decades unsuccessfully then viola, I discovered the harmonica.
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
I play "by ear". Musical notation is inhibiting. I once met a gal who played violin. She could ONLY play what was musically notated in front of her. She couldn't play any tune that was just bouncing around in her head. What a shame. One should drive a stick-shift vehicle before an automatic, you'll appreciate the automatic even more, and, if need be, you have options. My truck's stick shift is it's vehicle theft deterrent. ; ) Read that again.
@NoBootyBeauty3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for those words of encouragement. I have a keyboard/piano and harmonica on my list. But still working out the kinks in my machine knitting, and a full-time job... still, I'm 45 so I've got a little time.
@burberriesncream5 жыл бұрын
*rotates and examines scrunched up map* Fellas, we’re lost. We started at podcasts and ended up at harmonica tutorials. Time to reroute
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Aw man I hate it when that happens :-)
@noahworth82535 жыл бұрын
Zen yury any idiotae okle
@tacoguy2104 жыл бұрын
I like your profile picture lmao
@luklov88013 жыл бұрын
Aye aye captain, this ain't it
@sunnyscott48767 жыл бұрын
Additional mistake . Having half a dozen lovely harmonicas sitting on the dresser for 10 years collecting dust and never learning to play them like you.
@RodrigoMatosDhidon7 жыл бұрын
Sunny Scott I have one for about 7 years and I'm ashamed of never pushed myself to play it better kkkk
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
There is still time Rodrigo and Sunny! :-)
@USSBARBEL7 жыл бұрын
Picked up a couple of Suzukis when I was stationed in Japan back in the mid '80s... Still in a box in the garage 35 years later. Argh!
@reach78187 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Louie9146 жыл бұрын
Sunny Scott lol
@tjbear60706 жыл бұрын
It's safer to play one handed when you're driving tho...
@tomfitzpatrick65245 жыл бұрын
Steer with your elbows.
@fsirjyy1475 жыл бұрын
TJ Bear Listen to this guy. I do this all the time.😂
@stevewheeler69204 жыл бұрын
Oh good I'm not the only one then.
@lollolovic24224 жыл бұрын
Now that's one more reason to accidents
@dantheman-xm3wq4 жыл бұрын
No shit sherlock.
@kubilaymeydan14576 жыл бұрын
Thumbnail: Do not blow with your ear.
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Mistake Number 6 ;-)
@SlightlyAzoic5 жыл бұрын
Have someone else play INTO your ear.
@alrivers22975 жыл бұрын
Yes that never works. Big rookie mistake.
@anobody55204 жыл бұрын
@@TomlinHarmonica lol
@Learntheharmonica7 жыл бұрын
Oh no, I sometimes play with one hand! Looking at the harmonica is a MASSIVE one - great point mate.
@JurajSchweigert7 жыл бұрын
You're not a beginner though :D
@harrykuheim61077 жыл бұрын
You gotta' play one handed in the car.....you can get a lot of practice time in while driving....
@alperenkocak7 жыл бұрын
People play it with no hands. Ukulele in your arms, harmonica on your mouth. So this is not a mistake, a choice
@marble-eater6 жыл бұрын
LearnTheHarmonica.com honestly it’s way easier for me to play with one hand lol, I only started to play it today and literally all I know is Piano Man and it’s sloppy and I haven’t memorized it all yet, I’m excited to get better tho, it’s a lot of fun
@theantoniowilsonshow33886 жыл бұрын
LearnTheHarmonica.com I have a mini harmonica and when I put warter on it let's just say it didn't sound right
@lucyfresina80737 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just bought a C harmonica and love it! This instrument truly soothes the soul! I do tend to love the minor keys, so will try to learn A minor as soon as I master the C major scale. Thanks again for the lesson!
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Lucy Fresina that's awesome to hear - I love the minor keys too :-)
@GrayShadowOfNight5 жыл бұрын
Today, I got my late grandpas' harmonica It's 80 years old and sounds so beautiful! I'm determined to learn
@aidenmcmullen43515 жыл бұрын
good luck!
@frozenfire99164 жыл бұрын
Bro do harmonicas lasts so long?
@oleeinarhetland85414 жыл бұрын
@@frozenfire9916 probably when it's the right material
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering how long it will take you to pry his teeth off it...
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
@@frozenfire9916 If unplayed, many instruments last a long time. But for real, centuries old violins are most sought after, and for big buck$$$$
@terminallumbago55823 жыл бұрын
6:09 We're living in a really awesome time right now" Me: "Checks date of video"
@wolandsmachine7 жыл бұрын
4:29 should make a meme for that impression :D
@itz_gamer_jake85015 жыл бұрын
On it
@JoanneDunham5 жыл бұрын
I was so wrapped up in the comments I forgot what I was watching.
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Lol :-)
@traviscouncil41235 жыл бұрын
Joanne Dunham same
@tomstone51107 жыл бұрын
"Slurring my mouth over different holes" teehee.
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Tom Stone ;-)
@brainstormsaj21536 жыл бұрын
😏
@lucashvcl6 жыл бұрын
A little bit of bleed from the adjacent holes...
@gavinparish88715 жыл бұрын
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@1stCMcook6 жыл бұрын
Shoutout to cowboy bepop
@thektorMK15 жыл бұрын
Aye
@aaronstainer72455 жыл бұрын
would love to play that 👍
@TheFootsie15 жыл бұрын
That's what made me want to learn it, too. I see you are a man of culture as well
@991Weeman5 жыл бұрын
Cowboy Bebop is pretty much what inspired me too. Top notch soudtrack
@zamorbruh5 жыл бұрын
Yepp
@karkalho5 жыл бұрын
The last tip is the most important! I didn't even got a harmonica and already saw a bunch of "class videos" crazy for playing... my god, I need focus! Great video, you make it seems so easy to play... but i'm sure that i gonna get frustrating at the beginning....
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
It is super frustrating at the beginning (and the middle and I'm assuming later on as well) but it is also super rewarding. You can do this :-)
@karkalho5 жыл бұрын
@@TomlinHarmonica Thanks man, i will try, but at first, i need to buy one!
@josephsmith9615 жыл бұрын
I've slurred my mouth over multiple holes, and it was extremely fun.
@usernamemykel3 жыл бұрын
HEY! I was there FIRST!!
@truthhunters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This was an awesome instructional. I’ve been searching videos on playing the harmonica for days now and you’re one of the first that really made sense to me and very thorough. I appreciate it. There was a British guy who seemed good but didn’t watch a lot. Yours were more informative. Thank you! I was doing all the things wrong that you mentioned including trying to figure out a bend when I just got my first harmonica the other day 😂 thanks so much! Question. Do you have a good video on how to position your mouth to get just one note? I don’t know if it’s because I have full lips or what but I am having A LOT of trouble getting my mouth on just one hole. No matter how hard I try I end up getting air in multiple holes. Thanks in advance for your help!
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Hi Lyn, thanks for your kinds words! I'm glad that you found the video useful :-). Here is a lesson that might help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4XdqoBjotZqh8U
@staminawolf3 жыл бұрын
@@TomlinHarmonica fantastic and clear, right to the point! Thanks a million
@beafakename8523 Жыл бұрын
I picked up a Suzuki Blues Master in C today - I've been playing trumpet for over 15yrs, I figured harmonica couldn't be too hard LOL It's a little tricky to get used to the in and out tones or even singling a note but it's overall a fun time! I'll definitely check out your other videos; not sure if I need to practice scales or not yet
@tombrown88293 жыл бұрын
My mom gifted me a hohner echo when I was in junior high. It was an antique from her childhood. I played it all thru high school. Carried it every day. She one day said what is that song you play all the time? I don't recognize it!" It was Joe cocker. The letter. I actually played the song on my stereo to her. She liked it a lot. She used to ask me to play it for her. Really loved her for not hating what I played and accepting the music. She also loved Leon Russel as much as I did. I used to play ballad of mad dogs and englishmen to go to sleep. .one day she said she listened too. Made me hard cry when I was alone.. Thanks mom for understanding my music...i played enough of yours...
@mehulgandhi84 жыл бұрын
I just realized my two mistakes. I thank you that I realized those mistakes at such a beginning level itself. Thank you making this video.
@TomlinHarmonica4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! :-)
@morgandy67537 жыл бұрын
*listens to the first 10 seconds of the video* "DAMN I DIDN'T KNOW THEY COULD DO THAT"
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Morglynn Xx lol :-)
@apeapeape9995 жыл бұрын
so you've never heard a harmonica be played by anyone than a child with a toy ever in your entire life?
@ajrockel38385 жыл бұрын
WAΓUIGI hostility jeez. We all start somewhere! Be patient while people learn a new instrument!
@apeapeape9995 жыл бұрын
@@ajrockel3838 he didn't even need to learn it, all he had to do was litterally listen to any piece of recorded harmonica. where is your mind? why are you arguing when you don't even know what i'm saying? for the high you get from feeling right? well sorry, you aren't going to find it here.
@KuroRiot5 жыл бұрын
@@apeapeape999 chill dude lmao
@helenstevens93977 жыл бұрын
Really, really helpful. Thanks so much for the advice and the calm (rather than patronizing) way you deliver it. I am looking forward to eliminate all of those things - cause I know I am guilty of making all this 'beginnners mistakes' :D
@Raikodi3 жыл бұрын
The kid is so lucid and clear on his teaching. Too good
@tommy_casual4 жыл бұрын
Moving my head was a bad habit I didn't realize I had. Appreciate the video
@elsiecow70234 жыл бұрын
Me too. I didn't even realize I was doing it. Now my playing is much cleaner. Just have to break the habit. Ronda
@burleybater5 жыл бұрын
Cool! I am so determined now to add harp to my piano and guitar. I gave up on the harp in high school (whilst pursuing the Hammond B3 and the Gibson J185) and now my main ambition is to jam with a bit of wind. This is pretty straightforward and inspiring. I can do this. cheers, Will check in for more.
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
If you want to jam with a bit of wind, then fart the chords.
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
I get asked what harmonica I am using quite a lot. In this video I'm using a Hohner Golden Melody in the key of C in this video. But, I would recommend that you get a Hohner Special 20 in the key of C to start with. You can buy one here (I get an Amazon affiliate commission with this link) - amzn.to/2We9AoP
@LordZirrak5 жыл бұрын
I bought the Hohner Special C after watching Les Stroud, Love the sound of it, and im ready to get learning :D
@pascalxavier33675 жыл бұрын
Do you also play the chromatic harmonica?
@jakelencher8175 жыл бұрын
im surprised. i got mine today and made none of these mistakes. also im using a hohner big river harp key of c
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
@@jakelencher817 That's brilliant news!
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
@@pascalxavier3367 I don't I'm afraid - I would love to one day but the 10 hole keeps me busy at the moment
@jimnixon55737 жыл бұрын
Last lesson could be...learn the basics or walk before you run !! Your right mate,if you have the basics in your head the rest will come. Good stuff.
@abhay41472 жыл бұрын
The only one I am doing right now is rushing ahead. The reason being that 1) The number of harmonica tutorials are overwhelming. 2) I don't know the order in which I should learn things. Can you give a rough overview what to learn after bending? Also, you and Gussow are wonderful teachers. I learned a lot in a week, thanks to you both.
@DimitrisFatisisMusic7 жыл бұрын
Nice tips! And very helpful! I'm going to start learn how to play because I ended up with 5-6 harmonicas from my father in various keys. I want it to help me accompany my guitar playing...!
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
+Dimitris Fatisis nice! You have no excuse now :-)
@DimitrisFatisisMusic6 жыл бұрын
No, I'm going to watch your tutorials when I have time! ;)
@zChigs5 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, I just started playing and found your tutorials really helpful. Quick question: could you note down what you’re playing at 3:38? I just want to goof around (while i’m learning) but that sounded cool. Love hearing from ya mate! Good going!
@ginagriffin52685 жыл бұрын
WOW!GREAT stuff!!THANKS...HAD to subscribe!
@jimguidry45706 жыл бұрын
Really like the licks you end your lessons with......finally decided to replay, replay , replay it and learn it....and now I can do it...really sounds good (at my level at least)......thanx.
@SAVAG3RABB1T2 жыл бұрын
Great tips and lessons! Through middle and high school, I played jazz trombone and then picked up the euphonium (4 valve baritone) for marching and concert play. Similar but both took independant dedication and practice to master. Its always best to be patient and learn the correct techniques from the start for a better quality finish. Love these videos! I have Hohner SP20's coming next week to begin learning harp. Keys of C, A, and G. Cant wait to get started!
@bazantediego7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Tomlin, I appreciate very much you take your time to teach people the best way. I regret there are people who don´t take this seriously.
@misstinwhistle15 жыл бұрын
Glad to know I didn't pick up any mistakes when I started playing as a kid. Getting back into it now.
@Manon99315 жыл бұрын
I've got two harmonicas and with my child we play but really we have no clue. Now I've decided to learn online and I found you. I hope we will make progress soon. Thanks
@tumbblubbsen71415 жыл бұрын
1:07 - Are we still talking about playing an instrument here?
@danadrian27525 жыл бұрын
Tumb Blubbsen hey genitalia can be an instrument too
@capttom77724 жыл бұрын
Dan Adrian; you may find it interesting to check the graffiti in the WOMANS RESTROOM, as I once did!😂😂😂 Captain BUCKLEY(ret.)
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
It depends... who is "we"????
@MrMircs7 жыл бұрын
the constant sexual ambiguity is driving me mad.
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+My Little Pwny you and me both :-)
@ccaissie1136 жыл бұрын
Good prep for asian chicks
@stick-itproductions.33075 жыл бұрын
Thanks, now I can't watch the video without giggling.
@gavinparish88715 жыл бұрын
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@hmm-hv1dn5 жыл бұрын
4:31
@Le0nis9 ай бұрын
Thanks, especially the advice of moving the instrument and not the head. Had been having a lot of problems getting clean high notes until I saw your video and realised I was moving my head slighty up and down. I solved it, just like that.
@paulkelly35526 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the lesson on common mistakes , I didn't realise all the things I was doing wrong , off now to practice the right way.
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it useful Paul :-)
@peterricafort89964 жыл бұрын
Me: The harmonica is easy I will start with thus instrument! Harmonica: *I'm about to end this man's whole career*
@NoBootyBeauty3 жыл бұрын
😂
@OneSimpleSimon7 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that. Thanks, Tomlin! I'm a relatively old beginner when it comes to the harmonica, and I've been pretty amazed at how much there is to it. You explain things well. About the rushing ahead thing though, it can surely be good just to relax and have a bit of fun on any instrument once in a while, no? ;-)
@RyanJosepher6 жыл бұрын
I've had this schylling sitting with me for years, given to me by a childhood friend, I've always kept it and played it off and on but now I can 'play' it. Thank you so much!
@ytdhable6 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting. Just ordered my first, and started looking for You Tubes to help me learn. Boy am I glad I hit on yours right away. Great video! You are a great teacher. Wish me luck...
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Excellent to have you on board :-) Good luck! P.S. drop me a line if you have any probems
@mottahead64645 жыл бұрын
I tried to play it. It never went nowhere. Yet I still like the feel of it.
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
Another guy talking about his wang...
@mottahead64644 жыл бұрын
@@usernamemykel Or his barely closeted oral fixation.
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
@@mottahead6464 You've got a point there...
@vitorangelo91557 жыл бұрын
I´m suffering the consequences of early bad begginer practices. When i was a begginer, I did play "very hard", but I got to know how control the gush of air gently. Now, a year later, I´m witnessing a "multiple organ failure" of my harmonica. My 4 and 3 hole reeds are gone (due to overuse of bendings I think). My 2 are going there and my 5 are starting as well. To be honest, I think that my current "hard use" of tongue blocking was the last nail of the coffin. Not good, I´ll have to buy another harmonica soon haha
@mrcashcrop7 жыл бұрын
Vitor Angelo ... Can you not just replace the reed plates for your instrument [instead of buying a whole new one] ?
@totallySafeUsername4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I would have preferred "mistake 5" be the first one because that's TOTALLY my issue...
@TYapril6 жыл бұрын
I wish that I could not only be this good at playing harmonicas but also be able to speak this clear and coherent!
@nurfacealways5 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with the harmonica
@usernamemykel3 жыл бұрын
I did that two dozen times - gets expensive these days.
@ThomasMegabezemboy7 жыл бұрын
Dude, thank you
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Thomas Megabezemboy my pleasure :-)
@battlespartn3116 жыл бұрын
Oh
@ER-me1ii7 жыл бұрын
Great advice for a beginner. Told I'm intermediate but more like and advanced beginner. The advice on knowing where you are on the timeline is particularly helpful. We all want to sound like walter or Clark or Wilson but you got to have a solid foundation.
@benwhite48157 жыл бұрын
I heard someone say they were so surprised at how softly Shakey Horton played, due to his incredible tone! They thought he had to go hell for leather, and that really wasn't the case...
@robertferrojr65652 жыл бұрын
Thank u u are very slow and clear with ur teaching method which makes it alot easier fr somone like me allready doing just a little better need to take ur advise stop trying to jump ahead
@whiteNnrdy15 жыл бұрын
I didn't even know Macaulay Culkin was a musician
@MsCutthroat214 жыл бұрын
Can't unsee
@L.K.S.R.4 жыл бұрын
And he just turned 40 years old.
@psalmblues6 жыл бұрын
Cause I play guitar simultaneously, I can't stop moving my head, but this explains why I miss notes more than when I hold the instrument with two hands.
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
I feel ya, I’ve recently started practicing playing with a rack and it is so frustrating!
@stevesmith-ny8jb3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Well thought out and delivered info. One problem I have in regards to lessons or conversations is when ppl just add so many unnecessary bits of info, so I lose interest and stop listening.
@petehayes8779 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Tomlin. I was a big head mover and not even aware of it!
@FerryPasschier6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great videos. I have a question which i'd like to ask: if I wanted to use a harmonica for easy, mellow campfire jamming (or maybe even something like a lullaby), would a C harmonica work for that? And do you have (or know about) any good tutorials for getting that soft quiet tones?
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ferry, you can play softly on all keys but lower keys would probably sound nicest. Maybe an A or a G. The main thing is to really try not to use too much air :-)
@FerryPasschier6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@billh.gatera65797 жыл бұрын
I bought one recently but am asking my self how long is going to take to play like this ??
@MUSTASCH1O7 жыл бұрын
Gatera Bill Trick is to find enjoyment in the journey I suppose. Won't feel like it takes as long then.
@michaeljames84266 жыл бұрын
6 months if you play for an hour every day and practice diligently
@TheBlomberFactory6 жыл бұрын
Learn how to sing too it helps
@reuben813436 жыл бұрын
If it's an A, about a day.
@clearly21426 жыл бұрын
A lot
@scox77483 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Didn't even notice I was moving my head. Wondered why my neck was getting sore :D. Thank you.
@paronivalgasibali7 жыл бұрын
one word. its soul. if you REALLY whanna learn something, you learn will it. i saw guitar as impossiple instrument, same goed with piano, and 3days ago i noticed that i learned to play harmonica in one sitting (have tried last time before learned guitar)
@pill71357 жыл бұрын
This Guys Looks Like Jesus Wait.. *HOLY SHIT ITS HARMONICA JESUS*
@miriam.h7 жыл бұрын
Pill Park 😂😂👏
@salzulli62905 жыл бұрын
Both the "Use two hands" and "don't move your head" tips do not apply if you use a rack to play harmonica hands free.
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Very true :-)
@travismahaffey_Shamrock5 жыл бұрын
He did say beginner...
@ateliersdelarueraisin9984 жыл бұрын
Like most guitar players, I did begin with a harmonica holder ! Beside (to answer to another comment) the harmonica holder is very convenient when, like I do, you're practicing while driving ! :D But It's very true that the notes on the left and the right are very uneasy with the holder.
@user-jf2el2dp7k3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson!
@tealsreels83396 жыл бұрын
#1 mistake beginning harmonica players make is sticking it in their ear. Happens to me all the time.
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
It's very common - don't feel bad about it :-)
@phillipmartinez57117 жыл бұрын
I'm having trouble singeing out a note. Which video do I reference?
@nickmaldonado29387 жыл бұрын
Phillip Martinez look up Mitch Grainger. he has really good harmonica lessons on his channel. lesson one goes over how to pucker your lips to single out a hole.
@SAVAG3RABB1T2 жыл бұрын
Love when you reveal that you're not endorsed by those manufacturers. It means the information is unbiased and from the perspective of a seasoned musician. Thanks for great tips and level presentation. I look forward to following you as i learn to play.
@CleonaPattersoneFluentEnglish5 жыл бұрын
Got my Special C! Ready to learn… Thank you!
@breeannann63814 жыл бұрын
Guys says: “ don’t play with one hand”. Me watching the vid while playing it with one hand! Lol!
@Emaster9597 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be slurring my mouth over multiple holes.
@TomlinHarmonica7 жыл бұрын
+Erik Knoetze it will tighten up the more you practice :-)
@gavinparish88715 жыл бұрын
oh will you now ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@bassomator875 жыл бұрын
Just started playing the harmonica. Guilty of all the mistakes you mentioned :D
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
That's ok - there is time to fix them ;-)
@ctmcollins41605 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!...I use a harmonica on 2 songs in my one man band.....so YOUR 1st mistake that beginners make.........is the ONE that I have been doing too long!........It;s like the penny whistle...don't over blow! Keep music live !.....keep it clean and keep it green!........best wishes bru from an Irishman In Cape Town.
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Cheers bro! I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson :-)
@pokeman36527 жыл бұрын
So my Grandmother recently gave me an old Bandmaster Chromatic harmonica, so I thought I would do some research on it, but I can't seem to find any info on the specific one I have. The harmonica I have is 4 full octaves, but all the ones I have found of the same brand are 3. If anyone knows any info about it that would be cool. Also there is text on the side that seems to be stamped on that says "Germany USSR Occupied".
@Imabeatyouman6 жыл бұрын
RiggityRekt that's bout rare as fuck, and valuable
@joewhiteside4 жыл бұрын
“We’re living in an awesome time right now...” Did not age well.
@the_defaultguy3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Veloce20005 жыл бұрын
Thanks Master Tomlin, i will ensure not to make these mistakes. You're a very good teacher with clear and simple explanation, for beginners like me to catch.
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kimi!
@krissykrissty82834 жыл бұрын
I play a few instruments..from piano to drums...I also play Harmonica well and I truly don’t think it’s a instrument you can teach..you either can or can’t and have to feel it. ..such a underestimated instrument but I feel it’s the best..you are a amazing player...Thanks and keep playing
@IAssassinII3 жыл бұрын
"You need to be able to go to the hole, and go to the right one straight away."
@lucasbibby19823 жыл бұрын
Verbatim, exactly what she said
@nostalgicumbry32795 жыл бұрын
Me: why does this not sound right? You: dont move your head, move the harmonica. Breathe softly. Me: (tries this) Song: (sounds right) Me: O_O!!!!!
@cybersoil1005 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. Thanks.
@tarabagel16004 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My grandfather gave me one today and I want to play something for him.🤗
@andreas19484 жыл бұрын
The amount of sexual puns you managed to not laugh at - You're a master
@arnekajohnson65486 жыл бұрын
Abraham Lincoln, Wyatt Earp, Billy The Kid just to name a few who played harmonica.
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
I did not know that, thank you for the interesting fact :-)
@stick-itproductions.33075 жыл бұрын
One more reason to Learn to play, Good ole Abe.
@Astronaut765 жыл бұрын
I wish Trump played lol. Best president ever
@tomfitzpatrick65245 жыл бұрын
and Toots Theilemans
@intlsubband4 жыл бұрын
Interesting to hear. As a harmonica player of almost 20 years, I played in bands and recorded harmonica for other peoples' music, and I find that I only agreed with some of the suggestions here. I should say that I never formally learned the harmonica, but learned by myself intuitively. So I was curious when I came across your video. For the first point - playing "too hard" - I really disagree that playing well = playing lightly. The range of articulation for harmonica player definitely includes the strength of playing. Playing hard in just the right point, as a crescendo, if done well, is brilliant. But you are right that the harder one play, the harder it is to control the sound, and so experience is needed to find when and how to play harder. Cheers
@heartno32104 жыл бұрын
Thanks the video. The video let me know that I have got two mistakes that the beginner often makes.
@MrAbsbvbsdfbsdfvbdab4 жыл бұрын
4:31 you heard what he said boys
@dhillos72823 жыл бұрын
Yes its time to make some mistakes
@3jacksmusic7 жыл бұрын
IS ANYBODY READING THIS ? I am working or want to work on If you Wanna get to Heaven by the Ozark Mountain Dardevils which seems relatively easy EXCEPT I watched all the tutorials and its the first note that I am having trouble with. It seems as though the first note is a result of bending the C on the second hole down a whole step to a Bb or am I mistaken....can it be bent a whole step like that ? thanks
@JohnSurbaugh7 жыл бұрын
I love this song. One of my to learn Harmonica songs. And being a blues based song, I would choose the key of F for the Harmonica since the key is C. Have to work all that out. Please let me know what you come up with. I will let you know anything I discover!!!
@harmonicabuzz7 жыл бұрын
Rich Reising ... that was the song that turned me on to harmonica when I was a kid. Been a long time since I listened to it, but yeah, grab an F harp to play in the key of C. Honestly, I don't think much about the first note maybe because I put a light breathed passing note before bending the second note for the dramatic effect. The guitar part that comes in after the harp break converts well to harmonica and is cool to play. I'll have to go give it a listen now and maybe grab my harps.
@bambiperry99906 жыл бұрын
that is the best lesson i have had since i started playing and it makes all the difference. TY
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Oh wow Bambi that is awesome to hear :-)
@PonasPravalas3 жыл бұрын
You are extremely good teacher, Sir.
@samuelsocolofsky8747 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what the most popular/important key is for a harmonica? Is it a or c?
@Lowdenjim7 жыл бұрын
It depends on whether you want to play in straight key or cross (blues). To learn properly and logically it's best to learn to play straight key first, then progress to playing "cross-harp". A good harmonica to start on is a "G as it's the most popular key and easiest key for guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo players. It's also a very pleasing sound as it balances low register notes with higher notes in a pleasant sounding way. A "C" harp can sound shrill in the hands of a beginner, and "D", "E" and "F" are even higher pitched, though you can buy special harps in "Low" form. Good luck!
@samuelsocolofsky8747 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This was very helpful!
@BurrupAndAway7 жыл бұрын
Samuel Socolofsky yep I originally bought a 'C' harmonica when beginning as I read it was the best to start with. Being a guitar player I mostly use my 'G' one now!
@oxalisphlox16 жыл бұрын
i like to look at him.
@Tinybudgetfilms5 жыл бұрын
jonny clayborn Lol u like to look at him Wtf lol
@marcosasgeo6 жыл бұрын
I loved your tips!!! Thank you so much! I am Brazilian and I am learning to play this instrument.
@TomlinHarmonica6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcos - I'm glad you enjoyed them :-)
@burntchickennugget81422 жыл бұрын
That one about the head movement and only one hand tips really helped me out Thanks man!
@dgdaner5 жыл бұрын
Two hands? Then how am I supposed to drive safely? ha
@jellybabi76004 жыл бұрын
Feet
@ASentientPlant3 жыл бұрын
Practice only at red lights and stop signs.
@sunnyscott48765 жыл бұрын
I have to play with one hand when I'm driving otherwise the car runs off the road !
@TomlinHarmonica5 жыл бұрын
Lol - that is very sensible :-)
@chooky6215 жыл бұрын
really?
@tomfitzpatrick65245 жыл бұрын
See my comment above!
@sammyers45485 жыл бұрын
Much safer than texting while driving....
@j.d.schultzsr.92154 жыл бұрын
Sunny Scott, I bought a neck holder, so I can play blues harp, drive; working steering wheel, 6-speed gearshift, cruise control, climate controls and satellite radio, while handling phone calls, chatting with my ham radio friends with a Morse code key, and my CB channel 19 buddies, texting, playing Grand Theft Auto, watching KZbin cat videos, snorting a line of nose candy and rolling a perfect joint. Am I a distracted driver?
@patclarke84865 жыл бұрын
Haha! Judging from the thumbnail, I thought the first mistake was going to be, "trying to play by sticking the harp in your ear!" ...but, no, these are all probably useful things you forget to tell beginners, because they seem so obvious. Keep up the good work! :-))