Respect for the Harmonica

By JP Allen

What do you call a Harmonica player with a beeper? Answer: Optimistic!

What do you say to a Harmonica player in a nice suit? Answer: Will the defendant please rise!

How many Harmonica players does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: Five, one to change it and four to contemplate how Little Walter would have done it!

If you know of any other good harmonica jokes please share them with the harmonica world by posting them below….

I also wanted to share with you some of my most favorite respected harmonica players. In the category of Rock, I really respect this guy here. (The one who’s wearing all the harmonicas!)

Such a talented singer/songwriter and an amazing talented harmonica player, who loves to use the high end of the harp.

Next up, in the category of Blues Harmonica is Star Search Grand Prize winner Brandon Bailey. This young player is an up and coming tremendous blues harp player. Watch him WOW the crowd with his version of “Whammer Jammer”

I know it’s more of a Rock song but he’s a tremendous Blues Harp Player also.

And last on my very short list of “Most Respected Harmonica Players” is, from the genre of Bluegrass Harmonica, Mr. Tony Eyers.

He is one of the fastest and most accurate harmonica players I’ve heard in a long time.

So let’s get our harps out of their boxes and start practicing. If you haven’t already taken advantage of my harmonica lessons, this might be a good time for you to invest. I would love to be your Harmonica Teacher http://www.harmonica.com/go/bundle.html

So what do you think, do these Harmonica players get your respect?

Let me know who some of your most respected players are and your favorite harmonica jokes!

Leave me a comment below.

Happy Harmonica Playing,
jp

(Article by Contributing Writers: JP Allen & Joe Feeney)

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  ralph

  well J.P. you have done it again , thank you you have given us a peek into some awesome playing. You have earned a “ATTA-BOY” . To redeem this atta-boy just let your loved one know you have it and you can get a special hug if they desire , ok . have a super holiday season. .

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  JP Allen

  So glad you enjoyed it Ralph!
  jp

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  CHARLIE

  GREAT VIDEOS I REALLY ENJOYED THEM. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT KIND OF MIC THEY ARE USING?… THANKS CHARLIE

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  JP Allen

  Tony Eyers might be using an Audix Fireball V, I’m not sure about the others. jp

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  Rick

  JP, Thanks so much for your frequent posts and your time. I hope I am speaking for many others as for myself. Your posts and lessons keep me inspired. When I am reading or listening to your posts it seems automatic for me to pick up my harp and practice even though I may have just set it down.

  Have a Gr8 week end I always look for more

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  JP Allen

  Great News Rick! Inspiration is a wonderful thing jp

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  Leo De Bruyker

  JP, as a belgian citizan do I pay many respects to Toots Thielemans, a wellknown “ketje” as we say about someone who comes out of Brussels, capitole of our country that calls Belgium. He has played with the best musicians all over the world and is still playing the harmonica heavenly. Although many thanks for the inspiring lessons and posts on this site; greetz from Leo.

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  JP Allen

  Yes Leo, I also have much respect for Toots Thielemans! jp

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  Doug

  Great videos and I sure enjoyed your playing

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  Jamie in Hampshire UK

  I am amazed at the lung power of these players and the speed at which they blow and draw. I used to have that power 60-70 years ago, but my guru then was Larry Adler – yes, I am that ancient! Still playing along with the classics though. Keep those videos coming in and keep training the youngsters. Super Bowl, Carnegie Hall and the Albert Hall here in UK beckon.

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  JP Allen

  Hi Jamie, l do love the classics also. We’ll all get there together, someday jp

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  Shelley

  Loved the Big Sciota. I do a version of this but now realise I must try harder!, as this one is a lot faster and a few more twiddley extras.

  While I’m here I would love some more Eastern European stuff on A harmonic minor. I have your Gypsy DVD and would love some more tunes. Thanks for being a great inspiration.

  Shelley

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  JP Allen

  You’re so welcome Shelley! I’m so glad to hear you are enjoying my Gypsy Lessons! jp

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  Erwin Lothar

  You’re my inspiration!

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  JP Allen

  Happy to hear that. jp

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  eva birincsik

  JP.
  You inspired me again. I really enjoyed and keep enjoying these. I do respect all harmonica players, some are better then others, but some are just not for me. I do love your lessons, I’ll keep practicing and I happy to able to learn.
  Thank You
  Bless You

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  JP Allen

  Thanks for sharing Eva…I’m so glad that I can help and inspire you! jp

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  Bill in Canberra

  Q. Whats the difference between a clock and JP trained harmonica player?

  A. One goes “tick-tock”the other goes “tock-ca tick-ca!
  I can`t believe no one has thought of that before!

  Love Tony Eyers…and an Aussie too!

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  JP Allen

  Brilliant…. jp

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  Stanislav

  I liked the last guy most but the second one is also a very good one; I mean if you play with your heart everything seems fine!

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  Rick Cavallaro

  Q: What do you call a harmonica player between girlfriends?

  A: Homeless

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  JP Allen

  Good one Rick, glad I’m hooked up. jp

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