Lip Pursing & Tongue Blocking Part 2 (harmonica) 002.

[nikonrulz]

Jason, these vids are really helpful, you're an excellent teacher and a class act.

[sker214]

How do you mess up a harmonica? I don't understand. I just bought a 5 dollar one. Music store is out of my way but I'll still go if it breaks.

[Muzikman127]

@sker214 no point in customising a 5 dollar harp anyway, and you mess it up by overmanipulating the reeds mainly, but also by breaking the seal around the reed chambers.

[harpyasasandboy]

Phew Jase. I've been playing for years and your demonstration of putting the harp way back in the mouth is a breakthrough for me - an immediate difference, and my tone wasn't bad before. I've been to lots of workshops and noone has put that across like you just did for me. OK, I should have been able to work it out for myself, but I didn't - nnnng!

Must get you over for the EBA Blues Week in Northampton, UK one of these years! Many many thanks :-)

Ian

[nedrathemountaingirl]

exactly real human contact liked to see you in person at Spah. nedra

[megapurno]

Got no idea what you/re talking about, buth it sure's good.

Fan from Holland

[tigznnoo222]

sorri i was ment to b on sumet else lol ! sorri bout that !!

[ogobongo]

Hi,

awesome lessons! Thanks so much for sharing the knowledge.

I was wondering where the first part of this lesson is..

[DeVeradactyl]

holy moly! that fast zhit at the end is hot.

[quinoacat]

I loved your talk about the reason why you don't make videos on customizing harps. People always want to get stuff for free. If they want to learn the basics via Youtube they can via Dave Payne. If you really want to learn an art it is best to learn it in person the way you did (part of the dues you paid literally with time and money). I hear the Rupert Oysler DVD's are totally worth the 55 bucks. I plan to eventually buy mine from Dave Payne so he gets a cut rather than Coast2Coast Music.

[Shezzein]

Your lessons actually made me want to find my old harmonica I got for christmas a few years ago and start seriously learning how to play it. Thanks a lot for the best lesson I could ever possibly find on the internet, I'll probably be replaying it a few times, even if just to hear you playing! :)

[geiston]

Hi (Bonjour) from a french fan !

I always play with tong blocking, but I can't make blow bend or over blow . How could I do ?

Thank a lot for yours very use full advices.

[jasonricci]

Ji I have a really hard time too! But listen to Dennis Gruenling, Kim, or mitch Kashmar for some beautiful examples of it's actuality.

[geiston]

Thank you for your answer. I think if I'll live until 140 years old, I'll maby be able to pratice Harmonica like you ( I'm 50) !

I'll look for those players on the web.

Thank you again and hope you'll play over 140 years to and continue to play in your amazing way !

[babboonkill]

cool i can play harmonica now

[Stevelegh]

Hi Jason,

I wish you'd mentioned lip pursing on the playing fast lessons.

Right then. Lip pursing for the next month for me!

Cheers

Stevelegh

[arnenym]

Its nice too see one who try to find new ways in playing the nickel stick. And its good for us who dont live in the US to have the chance too see and learn from you! I keep my eyes and ears open if you will pass sweden sometime.

[jasonricci]

I'm hoping too Arnenym. Thanks for appreciating the vids!

J

[blopper68]

Babies and dolphins!!! ;-) sublime,thank you J.

[jasonricci]

Thank you blopper for vindicating my hatred of bay and dolphin sounds...

[rbeetsme]

Great stuff Jason, as a lip purser I always wondered why tongue blocking really made any difference (other than tongue slapping) looking forward to seeing you again at Bean Blossom this week.

[jasonricci]

See you at he bean! still not sure even after making these vids there IS MUCH differance...here and there little subtleties but not much...

J

[blopper68]

Thank you Jason,both for time and talent imparted.

What size of T-shirt do you wear?

[harpinholley]

thanks for the vids,keep em coming. see ya at big spring jam.

[vengermader]

good to see you back. You and adam are ledgends in my eyes for these lessons.

[jasonricci]

Thank you sir!!!

[jasonricci]

Your too kind!!! I hope to get back to Toronto soon! Viva Canada!

[peglegsam]

Thanks a lot Jason, absolutely wonderful video, please come to Toronto, Canada with New Blood :)