Comments on: 7 Tricks To Help You Learn to Play The Harmonica Fast http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html Learning to Play the Harmonica - Made Fun! Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:44:10 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Jeff http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-265 Jeff Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:34:07 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-265 Mr. Keyes - why not mention your CD as well? "Flying Solo" is a great demonstration of DK's harmonica philosophy. Each song is just DeWayne, one harmonica, and "a touch of studio reverb". Like the book, the CD is also available on EBay. Both are available individually or as a package on http://theharmonicahour.com/products/. (Hope you don't mind the pub - I'm appreciative of what I have gotten out of your book and CD, and will testify to any and all who will listen.) Mr. Keyes – why not mention your CD as well? “Flying Solo” is a great demonstration of DK’s harmonica philosophy. Each song is just DeWayne, one harmonica, and “a touch of studio reverb”. Like the book, the CD is also available on EBay. Both are available individually or as a package on http://theharmonicahour.com/products/.

(Hope you don’t mind the pub – I’m appreciative of what I have gotten out of your book and CD, and will testify to any and all who will listen.)

]]> By: JP Allen http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-236 JP Allen Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:59:25 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-236 Hey James, I'm really happy for you that you have your dad an your brother to jam along with. I'm imagining that this will be a whole lot of fun for you and an awesome motivator to practice and stay focused on your harmonica journey... Best wishes, jp Hey James,

I’m really happy for you that you have your dad an your brother to jam along with. I’m imagining that this will be a whole lot of fun for you and an awesome motivator to practice and stay focused on your harmonica journey…

Best wishes,

jp

]]> By: james http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-228 james Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:40:14 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-228 you are really great at the harmonica J.p thanks for the really helpful article you are really great at the harmonica J.p thanks for the really helpful article

]]> By: james http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-227 james Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:37:48 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-227 thanks jp!! i bought a harmonica from lightwater valley and i play along with my brother and dad thier on the guitar. thanks jp!! i bought a harmonica from lightwater valley and i play along with my brother and dad thier on the guitar.

]]> By: genie http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-190 genie Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:10:20 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-190 Chromatic harmonicas are set up so that the sharps and flats of a scale are acheived mechanically, through various combinations of button/slide-in and slide-out. Chromatic harmonicas are widely used for playing classical and jazz music, and also for pop, funk and blues. Famed musician Stevie Wonder created a wonderfully distinct style of chromatic harmonica playing. Chromatic harmonicas are set up so that the sharps and flats of a scale are acheived mechanically, through various combinations of button/slide-in and slide-out. Chromatic harmonicas are widely used for playing classical and jazz music, and also for pop, funk and blues. Famed musician Stevie Wonder created a wonderfully distinct style of chromatic harmonica playing.

]]> By: Buse http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-140 Buse Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:20:32 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-140 I 've been practicing harmonica for more than 2 years now, and in one year I needed something else. So I bought a guitar, took me some months, but now everything is all right. I'm not a f***good guitar player, or harp player, but I'm good, and that's enough. so my advice is, keep on playing most of the time, and only if you want it, don't play because you have time, play because you like it, and in a few times you'll progress faster than you think. Only keep enjoying music, that's my thing!!! I ‘ve been practicing harmonica for more than 2 years now, and in one year I needed something else. So I bought a guitar, took me some months, but now everything is all right. I’m not a f***good guitar player, or harp player, but I’m good, and that’s enough.

so my advice is, keep on playing most of the time, and only if you want it, don’t play because you have time, play because you like it, and in a few times you’ll progress faster than you think.

Only keep enjoying music, that’s my thing!!!

]]> By: Cliff Stephens (Australia) http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-123 Cliff Stephens (Australia) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:34:11 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-123 JP, There is nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said by so many people that have tuned into your training programs. So, I’d like to ask; do you’re training DVD’S/Cd’s and instruction books help teach the student all aspects of harmonica and chromatic harmonica playing within the package. If so, just like you advocate that the Hohner special 560/20 in C is perhaps the best harmonica for a beginner to learn how to play; which of the chromatic harmonicas do you consider gives the least problems to the student and is the best for learning on?. Regards Cliff JP, There is nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said by so many people that have tuned into your training programs. So, I’d like to ask; do you’re training DVD’S/Cd’s and instruction books help teach the student all aspects of harmonica and chromatic harmonica playing within the package. If so, just like you advocate that the Hohner special 560/20 in C is perhaps the best harmonica for a beginner to learn how to play; which of the chromatic harmonicas do you consider gives the least problems to the student and is the best for learning on?.
Regards Cliff

]]> By: Collin http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-118 Collin Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:33:39 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-118 I just started college, and the engineering program is hugely different from the art school I'm used to. I played bassoon for six years and as a senior the junior, sophomore, and freshman all held higher chairs than I did. I understood the feel and the rhythm, but I couldn't get my fingers to land. It became so frustrating that I looked forward to my last concert and chose not to pursue my dreams of becoming a composer. Practicing playing blues (no easy task on the bassoon) instead of classical music may of had something to do with it. Anyway, I've come to terms with that and have new aspirations. After the last couple weeks of classes I've felt something was missing from my life. I heard a pianist in the lobby of my dorm and knew it music I was lacking. I've wanted to play harmonica for awhile and at this time of transition in my life, I think it's time. I'm going out to buy a Hohner Special 20 as you've recommended. In my nine years as a music student I've never experienced such a supportive instructor as you. I'm sure it won't belong before I purchase a DVD. I hope I have better luck with harmonica than bassoon. Thank you for your explanations, instructions, insights and support. I just started college, and the engineering program is hugely different from the art school I’m used to. I played bassoon for six years and as a senior the junior, sophomore, and freshman all held higher chairs than I did. I understood the feel and the rhythm, but I couldn’t get my fingers to land. It became so frustrating that I looked forward to my last concert and chose not to pursue my dreams of becoming a composer. Practicing playing blues (no easy task on the bassoon) instead of classical music may of had something to do with it. Anyway, I’ve come to terms with that and have new aspirations.

After the last couple weeks of classes I’ve felt something was missing from my life. I heard a pianist in the lobby of my dorm and knew it music I was lacking. I’ve wanted to play harmonica for awhile and at this time of transition in my life, I think it’s time. I’m going out to buy a Hohner Special 20 as you’ve recommended. In my nine years as a music student I’ve never experienced such a supportive instructor as you. I’m sure it won’t belong before I purchase a DVD. I hope I have better luck with harmonica than bassoon. Thank you for your explanations, instructions, insights and support.

]]> By: JP Allen http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-116 JP Allen Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:39:08 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-116 Thanks Brian, You've been playing harmonica longer than me so I humbly receive your appreciation. Feeling Blessed, jp Thanks Brian,
You’ve been playing harmonica longer than me so I humbly receive your appreciation. Feeling Blessed, jp

]]> By: Brian O'Neil http://www.harmonica.com/blog/64-7-secrets-learning-to-play.html/comment-page-1#comment-113 Brian O'Neil Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:05:22 +0000 http://www.harmonica.com/blog/?p=64#comment-113 You have a beautiful philosophy. I have been dabbling with harmonicas for over 40 years and they are great. I especially like the double sided Echo types. My daughter (a Highland Dancer) used to "practice in her head" as well. it does work. Thanks for this excellent information You have a beautiful philosophy. I have been dabbling with harmonicas for over 40 years and they are great. I especially like the double sided Echo types.
My daughter (a Highland Dancer) used to “practice in her head” as well. it does work. Thanks for this excellent information

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