Rated one of the 100 Greatest Artists of all time, McKinley Morganfield, better known to the blues world as Muddy Waters, started his musical career on harmonica and went on to win a phenomenal string of awards. This is his story …
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You got your harp. Now it's time to get familiar! Learn about the individual components that make magic in your harmonica and discover the simple technique that enables you to play one hole at a time. It's easy!
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Okay, you can make sweet soulful music with your harmonica. But with amps and microphones you can tell the whole world about it! Still, pumping up the volume won’t turn you into a good player. You have to find that inside yourself …
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Find those extra notes that seem hidden away inside your harmonica. Using the technique of over blowing, a standard note can be replaced by a different pitch. Sound complicated? Not if you follow these simple instructions on over blowing and drawing, and how to adjust the reeds.
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by: Kyle Vallone - Get your harmonica, invite your friends and have fun playing the classic “Heart of Gold” by Neil Young, which became one of the most popular harmonica songs of the 1970s. A great song to jam at a campfire …
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By: Kyle Vallone - So much choice, so many places to shop. The Internet has revolutionized the way we buy harmonicas but, as Kyle Vallone tells us, you should also get to know your local music dealer. Read his advice on where to look and how to buy.
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Want to know how you can create good music while playing harmonica? Improvising will take you way beyond the basic, core skills of playing into a whole new vibrant world. But to succeed, you need these three key ingredients …
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Keep it clean, keep yourself fit, share your music but don’t share your harp! Follow these and more simple "do" and "don't" steps to success with your harmonica, and you'll have a lot more fun – and play a whole lot better!
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Want to learn how to play blues harmonica? Skillfully playing note-for-note is only half the story. You need another vital ingredient. Discover what it is and learn to easily play blues harmonica ...
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How a hobby became an obsession. One harmonica player's journey towards perfection (still ongoing!) across 30 years of harping – and the lessons he learned along the way.
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