World's Easiest Harmonica Lesson #1

The most basic, "How to get started playing the harmonica" video.

[@logman5evr]

I feel like a Fallout New Vegas NPC is teaching me the harmonica

[@hellblazer681]

😂 true Though

[@Dev-bc9mt]

It's the Godfather's Luca Brasi, actually.

[@Whiteford888]

YES!!!

[@psycasocisneros4268]

@@hellblazer681 0ll

[@geraldhumphries2978]

I've been there time to go back to New Vegas 😆

[@kelseyjoy7805]

You’re the Bob Ross of harmonica teachers.

[@TrudleR]

i see this comment under literally any harmonica youtuber. a good like farm i suppose.

[@counselorchandru]

And that just struck me so true! Wholesomeness. Carl Rogers, Bob Ross and now Sylvester Stallone playing the harp :D

[@faithsgotyou]

you did make it easy n explained so well! im goin ta lesson number 2 now;)

[@Chillin_duck]

Huh

[@smudgeboiiii]

More like the Mob Boss

[@llamalatte]

You are the most uplifting teacher. You could be motivational speaker, you confide in the abilities of student you can't even interact with. It's chill.

[@savannahhelms1289]

Rihanna

[@alexblue6991]

Hi you have inspired me to start trying at the age of 67 years old

[@bustergonad3975]

@@alexblue6991 Hey...how are you going with the Harmonica. You said you were inspired to learn only 2 years ago...did you?

[@jblen]

It's funny to me how many older people there are in the comments, when pretty much everywhere on KZbin is riddled with kids. It's nice to see people still trying to find a new talent later in their lives.

[@paulamblerart]

"...I`m 61 and never off KZbin....maybe..." X=0D

[@hartts9392]

Woah

[@jammer4949]

That's because us older folks, as you put it, LOL!, don't usually say anything unless it's worth talking about or they actually have something to say.

[@georgebethos7890]

@@hartts9392 awwwwww aaaaq” the a a

[@rjh1226]

Playing Guitar, Ukulele and singing , all Music relieves stress. In todays World , stress is a big part of it. I used to play Harmonica, it’s time to breath again

[@stevehill6994]

First off, THANK YOU DAN! My Dear Ol' Dad had a harmonica in his pocket and played a 1953 martin 000-18 guitar. I never learned either of the two instruments. I lost my dad 12-05-19 to cancer. Here I sit with a 1953 martin guitar and a harmonica. I have never felt so compelled in my life to learn both. Been pluckin and have sore finger tips now and get discouraged. Got this harp in my pocket and was very happy to see a video of simple, basic instruction (YOURS). Maybe I can get a good grip on this lesson quicker than that martin. God Bless Ya Brother. Thanks again.

[@reelMn]

Would you like to swap your guitar for a case of harmonicas?

[@stevehill6994]

I may not be able to play that guitar too well but won't let it go.

[@midgeburleigh5694]

@@stevehill6994 hi, sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad to cancer some years back and he played the Euphonium! He was my best friend and when I think about him now it's always makes me smile. None of us (me or my two brothers) could hardly blow into it never mind get a noise from it!! Lol. I do play the guitar however, so.. The sore fingertips Will go away I promise! Stick with it.. Peace and respect from Ayrshire Scotland✌

[@chrissevier6484]

Sorry to hear about your dad, have you stuck with it and learned much? Just wondering how your journey is going. I want to start learning harmonica.

[@stevehill6994]

@@chrissevier6484 Hi Chris. I haven't practiced for a couple months now but determined to take time for that again since I don't fish in the winter. LOL

[@Mamaspeeder]

With my grandfathers death my grandmother is moving out since she had wanted to do that well before his passing. We were clearing out his office and I found his harmonica, and remember he had given me one when I was younger (lost that of course cause I was a dumb kid) but we found his, a basic bluesband harmonica looks like yours. My grandmother let me keep it and I decided I'd try and learn it and your video has helped a lot so thanks!

[@kennywhite4724]

I'm sorry about your grandfather

[@sweets7714]

Mamaspeeder are you good

[@yungsmorc6462]

Hi mate. This is THE most well put tutorial on anything I've ever done. You don't know who's watching this but you support us step by step anyway. Never quit being you mate thanks very much

[@httydforever913]

I started playing the harmonica like 5-10 minutes ago and I can play most of silent night

[@EvanSage]

Httyd Forever I see you are a man of culture , watching that animated tutorial series,

[@poke8754]

i just got a 4 dollar harmonica and i love it

[@thugster420]

Heyo

[@slowgynman1234.]

Pokejerk360 RIP MAN !

[@lanisko942]

The technique on this video is not so good

[@jonathanferguson-pye694]

My dad pass away nearly a year ago I have his harmonica which I want to learn some tune to play a nice tune for his unveiling (blessings of headstone)in 22 days....fingersx

[@mathewrym4381]

2020 and I feel like I should personally meet him. Great teacher...blessed up

[@crippledgaming4118]

Mathew Rym he needs to make more

[@leahmoonbeamflower333]

I’ve feel like I met him through my harmonica and from his lessons.

[@laurenjeangreenbean6301]

Omg! My daughter and I are playing my grandfather's harmonicas and I have never been so encouraged and excited, you are amazing!!!

[@borninkaraj]

More than the enjoyment of the music, the brotherhood of music is what most musicians enjoy. This man is a brother.

[@sketchmarks5270]

I love how with a harmonica, everyone's tone is different and unique to themselves.

[@siyanahabib5962]

Mine sounds so different not even funny

[@AKkachie]

14 YEARS, but it was the RIGHT VIDEO. The algorithm worked to provide relevant content as NEEDED. Great video thanks!

[@joec2174]

Been using the harmonica as therapy for severe copd. Played as a kid and picked it right up again. Your outlook and technique is outstanding, thank you very much 😎

[@billarroo1]

When I was a truck driver, to keep awake all night as i drove, I got a harmonica, I started learning as I drove, now I can play fair but I'm still learning. My grand parents both played harmonica. Thanks for the VIDEO, William

[@vinnyb2244]

Great lesson and great personality

[@yusriyahbagheri8843]

Would love if you continued the series.

[@anzan748]

greatest pep talk ever. this is the cutest person ive ever seen. im 14 and so happy that theyre people out there making content to help people do something in their lives rather than fame and money

[@ChefClary60]

I used to teach harp many years ago. My friend Steve Cash (harp player for Ozark Mountain Daredevils) once told me the earliest advice he got was to “keep the harp in your pocket. In other words just play. Second thing to learn is to figure out how to play single notes. That’s the hardest thing for beginners. Great video. Thx.

[@niallanmckeown1480]

Love the history of the harmonica.. Cheers lad il be rocking and rolling in Eire 🇮🇪🍀🎶

[@jasonlima9264]

Holy smokes. Your the man. I never used a harmonica before and after this lesson I started jamming out to a train lol . Absolutely amazing thank you

[@brobinson8614]

Very good advice that “wow wow oh wow” bit. I’ve played 30 years and do this but never realised it was the same tongue shape as “wow oh wow” This man is a good teacher!!

[@anthonyparker1650]

Watched several teaching videos on here but man you're the best by far. It's really helpful to us beginners that you don't show off your talent at the start like most of the others do - that just makes us feel inadequate. Your teaching method is brilliant. Thanks to you I feel inspired, but please make a few more videos for us dude, you rock.

[@johnpisarek5336]

I really wish you made more tutorials it helps me more than any of them you explain it so well! I’m waiting on a lesson 3!!

[@lukefeister4068]

This guy is so awesome, never gotten better vibes from a KZbin tutorial, most encouraging person ever, thank you for this video

[@churrao1]

I just bought one this week and I had no idea how to do the wah-wah. Thank you very much brother. God bless you as well!

[@fun_ky372]

hey :) im a fourteen year old girl who ordered a harmonica on a whim but after watching this video i feel really excited to actually learn to play! I never thought of playing a harmonica and have always wanted to be good at some sort of instrument but i could never master the piano or guitar, however i feel more excited to learn the harmonica than i ever did for the other two instruments. I am very excited to learn using these videos and you are a really cool man with a really cool harmonica! thank you :D

[@MrNickk099]

Very encouraging. Playing inn my truck it's the best advice I've had for a beginner. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks, Nick from Toledo Ohio

[@kehindeodeniyi3388]

With your teaching I can do more about playing my harmonica. Thanks

[@invertedgrin6754]

You sir have a soothing style of speaking. Thank you for your help!

[@Purehess]

best video yet on making it look simple.

[@beachkat]

Wow! You teach it so easily! My bucket list: learn the harmonica! Going to go drive my family crazy now practicing my train and wow wow! 🎶🚂🎶🚂🎶

[@tomwells1054]

Thanks for your help! Just got my first harmonica today at age 54. This is already helping my stress. I hope to keep learning from you.

[@SimaReads101]

Tom Wells it's been two years since you wtote this comment I hope you are a better harmonica player and I hope you are okay and have a nice day sir 😊

[@flashtheoriginal]

YOU are the man. Ive been bought an Easttop Blues nufter in G and am starting out. Inspired

[@kaamgirl101]

this has been the best video on how to play the harmonica THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@tinaamin7410]

I like your video for the things you have said about the harmonica. I started playing a kids first act harmonica a year ago and got a box set this Christmas. I have found so much joy from such a simple thing. I am looking forward to continuing this passion for the rest of my life! Thanks for the video!

[@Rsmitty-yb4sd]

Thank you for helping me learn how play The Harmonica

[@RB-gt8bf]

my late granddaddy played harmonica. I have always wanted to learn. Today I was christmas shopping at TJ Maxx and saw these near the checkout counter. I could not resist. I bought and now you are teaching me. Your teaching style is great.

[@QueerPrideGirl]

We need more teachers like you in the world. There are no harmonica teachers where I live, so the Internet is my only way to go. You are the best teacher I've found! Please upload more.

[@johnmusich915]

I just purchased my first harmonica and I’m excited to learn. I watched several of your videos and they seem to be short but informative verses some of these other videos are so long where you’re getting frustrated just watching. I hope to learn many ways of learning to play while keeping it fun and interesting.

[@jameswilson8134]

Well i'm 60 years old and you have just given me a new hobby. Plus i couldn't live without my music. Thank you so much.

[@JohnMeher24]

Looking Like sylvester stallone Man

[@bibekrai9393]

+Charan Jaan Me Too :D

[@highfly03]

No, but James Belushi!

[@veggaair9465]

*jim

[@gagatprasasthi9788]

NO,but Stone Cold!!

[@shmeagol]

Kevin Malone from The Office lol.

[@peace.love.tranquillity.5019]

You’re the best I’ve seen so far for lessons and thank you very much. ❤️

[@Matt-lx7xi]

you rock man I have this harmonica my uncle gave me when i was so young and im picking it up while in quarantine! thanks man! God bless

[@pamelaenriquez5281]

Aw man, thanks for this GREAT tutorial! I'm 59 and have no musical talent but have always wanted to learn harmonica. Tried several other youtube tutorials but this is the best one, hands down. I look forward to going through one lesson a night. I want to learn this not only because it's cool and I love Blues, but also because I need something to help me with stress and anxiety. Something healthy. Thanks MrBluez!

[@jameseyre8516]

From one teacher (of language) to another you did this amazingly mate. Time for episode two...

[@jt210370]

What a brilliant video, you are a great instructor! I just bought my first harmonica and will be following you and your further techniques...thank you for making it seem so possible!!!

[@leahmoonbeamflower333]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for this video. You’re a great teacher.

[@johnanthony6214]

My 5yr old grandson got one for christmas,loves it . I will watch your channel to hopefully and help keep his interest learn something new but keep it fun .Thanks

[@JKTIGER.]

You are an excellent teacher, sir. You demonstrated how to play in a way that almost anyone can understand. I've watched alot of videos on how to make a start with playing this wonderful instrument and this is by far the best video. Thank you!

[@MelMelMel]

Before I start watching further, I appreciate your care and concern for the student. Makes it great already.

[@jenbodhi1133]

I’ve had such a terrible year and this really made me feel good with my new harmonica- thank you

[@harmonicahero1]

What a wonderful positive attitude you have MrBluez, a terrific first lesson, roll on that train!

[@MAJIC5286]

I've watch 3 other guys teaching the Harmonica all very good but you seem to be the one that will work for me. Just order a Harmonica on Ebay should be here tomorrow can't wait to get started .

[@anniec4740]

just read this hope you are still playing. I just started and what a great teacher. .

[@GebreMenfesKidus]

Excellent lesson! When I first began playing harmonica, it took me weeks to learn how to bend a note or a chord. I wish somebody had explained it just like you did here, with the "wow wow, ooh wow" thing. That was a perfect way to explain it!

[@chammikaiser7740]

Thank you so much. I have just received one for my birthday. I have always wanted to learn and you are a great teacher.

[@patricktinsmith8533]

Dude, you are the man. Much respect and thank you. 🇬🇧

[@Naturelover00023]

I love all the info you've just given in my first lesson thank you for the class.

[@MotherNature]

IF NO ONE HAS TOLD YOU LATELY... YOU'RE AWESOME & DOING A GREAT JOB💯 MUCH LOVE MR... GRATITUDE FOR THE LESSON.

[@kylewilson3042]

Thank you so much for teaching me how to play I’m trying to play at school for my classmates

[@bluesandmore2]

This is a very good blues harp lesson for beginners. One of the best.

[@Doontrusk]

Fantastic and easy to follow. Thanks for your time.

[@randysmith5403]

Great class - You are truly gifted as an educator! It's not everyone that can teach - you're the man!!!

[@U.S.A..]

been watching a lot hamonice videos. an your seem to help me the best. you are a good teacher.

[@lolwhittingham]

basic and simple... I've watched loads and I like this a lot... Thanks for sharing

[@net144]

Thanks Dan for an encouraging video. Much appreciated.

[@slq3263]

I'm a complete beginner and love your lessons! Thank you

[@Chris-iu3vl]

Thank you for taking the time and effort brother! Love from Sweden

[@TheTallhillbilly]

Excellent Teaching Skills, thank you for taking your time for us... God Bless you in Yeshua/Jesus's name, Amen...😆😆😆

[@danarewbee]

This is so amazing...truly! I randomly typed in harmonica songs taught simply for my 5 year old daughter who randomly chose a harmonica at a Wal-Mart as her toy today....I found it interesting bc The sounds of a harmoica have always made me feel extremely happy and peaceful-pulling....etc NEVER told my 5 year old,lol! It's so weird and so neat....its HAPPY.... Well,I figured to help her understand the universal part of the beauty in a harmonica...she should see others playing! And we got this video... I'm happy with it...I can see and feel the love you have for the sounds you can produce with your harmonica...idk-but THANK YOU

[@JunaWaAmin]

This video revived my interest on the harp. You are awesome, sir. Thank you for reinspiring me.

[@oliviamurphy5879]

Dude this guy is awesome

[@FredRedFrred]

Cool lesson, Dan. Great encouragement.

[@pennyw8022]

You are awesome!! My grandson is interested in learning. He has a short attention span right now but there's no doubt that I will eventually hear him practicing what you just taught. I love the way you say, "if you don't get it just right, it doesn't matter.". I may just decide to learn how to play it myself. LOL 🤣🤣 SERIOUSLY, Thank you! 🙏🥰🙏

[@kamdosnf377]

You're an incredible human being! Love the vibe man, and thank you for this video :)

[@suu1255]

I love the way you teach! You're really good at this and i hope that you make more videos about this :3 You're the only person who actually helped me at this. the other ones were hard. You were right, I actually learned how to play the harmonica in 5 minutes! :D

[@d.od.3463]

MrBluez57; As the last comment before me (a year ago) I must admit that as far as teaching one to play the harmonica, and being patient and 'instructive' along the way, you far surpass anyone else on KZbin! Thanks for the encouragement...

[@RudrakshThumar]

You are doing an amazing job, sir! Respect!

[@dodecaheathenblue8132]

Ooh, thank you..your relaxed manner is awesome!!

[@loulou64x]

Love your teaching method, would so love to play this magical sounding wee instrument, want to surprise my family one day 🙋🏻

[@kewlcats994]

Thanks dude! I've been tryna learn to play for months, and this really helped me out!

[@sugylu3396]

I wish you would teach more....I just bought mine and your videos are so encouraging and useful

[@brothermorgan2567]

I love this video...thankyou for the history too.....fascinating to hear. God Bless

[@paulmorinart]

You are the man! A great teacher too.

[@rea8959]

I love this, easy to understand and really encourage me to do more! Thanks

[@janetharvey1289]

Thank you so much for posting, very helpful enjoyed your commentary, history etc. too

[@ajithkumar02]

Lovely, I just started. Thank you for the video.

[@ed9709]

Best lesson so far. Thanks.

[@eldoradocraftsman3733]

Well. That was the Easiest Subscription I have EVER made. Excellent Excellent EXCELLENT video. Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

[@sukmandragon]

Thank you so much! You're a terrific teacher! I'll try to find more time to practise :) All the very best to you!

[@rogers531]

Thankyou sir and GOd bless you... I can play all types of songs nd after these years can now bend.. Still I am impressed with. The train.. I cleaned my G harp under hot water and I am getting noises out of it I never have before by like you say. Changing the chamber in my mouth.. Love this instrument... John ..

[@darrengately6935]

Thank You. I started 2 days ago and your approach is a very true way of going about it. Thanks again. Much appreciated.

[@dummifiedme4091]

I see that he has only 2 videos, can you suggest where I should be heading to for further learning? I am very new to harmonica or even music.

[@ivanrowe2880]

Love the lesson starting from ground zero , Great musical mojo

[@brianwood3180]

Really enjoyed the 1st lesson, appreciate the patience and cadence.

[@rodcrookes6036]

You make practice fun! Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏼 🎶🎵

[@dguzandi]

Thanks for your lesson Dave, in Costa Rica we don´t have many Harmonica players, and it has been hard to find someone to teach me, but this first lesson was fun and I´m looking forward to learning more. Pura Vida!

[@Stuff572]

Great first lesson. Thanks!

[@creativenation298]

Thank you so much.. I saw so many videos and no one said dont be so discouraged with it.. I was really disappointed on the way of not be able to play this instrument properly.. Thanks for uplifting.. Now i know that i can do it and i will