Chromatic harmonica for beginners

[packjim56]

I play by ear, so I understood very little of this video (musical notewise). Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I think I will have to watch several more times for enough information to sink into my rather thick skull. However, I have learned stuff already (from the first viewing). And I like the interruption from the dog. That was cute. Funny, how I can manage to play straight melodies (by ear), but I can not harmonize (back up other instruments) to save my life.

[GaryLehmann]

@packjim56 Thanks!

Gary

[freezazoid]

7:35

[holyknight234]

i want a chromatic harmonica so badly now, it looks better than diatonic because of the button. how much is an average chromatic harmonica?

thanks for the video!

[RedWeatherBand]

Do you think you could upload a video teaching some songs for beginners?

[GaryLehmann]

@RedWeatherBand

In my spare time? 8)

OK, I'll think about it . . .

[GaryLehmann]

"So I'll just say, good luck!"

Always the optimist 8)

[RedWeatherBand]

You have officially become my favorite youtube personality. EVER.

P.s also the most helpful chrome harp video i've seen so far

[GaryLehmann]

@RedWeatherBand

Thanks!

I am nothing without my poodle 8)

[harmonicajohn]

He can tongue slap, though!

[harmonicajohn]

Pierre is so cute

[GaryLehmann]

@harmonicajohn

Too bad he can neither purse nor tongue block

8)

[puppiesinspace]

Nobody just "finds" a $500 harmonica..... Douche

[GaryLehmann]

@puppiesinspace

I have since sold this harmonica for $200--so I guess I "lost" it 8)

[DoctorSomeone]

jack nicholson? 

[GaryLehmann]

@DoctorSomeone

No, Richard Dreyfuss, but I am trying to speak slowing and clearly so as not to confuse any one.

Thanks for asking.

[DoctorSomeone]

@GaryLehmann nahh, you look like supervillain, not a marine biologist

[zachchristiansen]

How in the world do you tune a harmonica?

[CE750]

So is it pretty much impossible to play the harmonica without an understanding music theory? Sort of by ear or something?

[GaryLehmann]

@CE750

No, there are lots of ways to learn to play harmonica--the best way is to spend time doing it!

I know theory (sort of) so I approach the harmonica from a certain mental space, but there are lots of other harmonica players, all of whom have their own take on things.

But the bottom line is, the blow is a chord and the draw is a complementary chord--

So you go in and out and up and down--that will create a melodic pattern.

And if you have a chromatic, you can play the notes in between.

[ThePivotCenter]

my chromatic (well thats what it says on the box =P) has 24 holes and a button on the side... is it the smae principle or should i find another person to help...

[sittingonacactus]

I have a bit of a problem...I just recieved a 12 hole harmonica (hohner), but it doesn't have a button. The book that I received with the harmonica is for a harmonica with a button. I haven't found any other harmonicas like mine without a button, but still a 12 hole. Can you tell me what kind I have and what I should do?

[Axel1238]

haha the tongue part is funny. thanks for the advise

[jayonthegstring]

thanks love the enthusiasm = )

[88Ypsilon]

Hey great vid.

[DannyGrease]

as i can see, your poodle enjoys your play, or maybe hes tryin to blow some blues for us too,hehe!!!

its a nice one anyways,

i like watchin your videos, cos i started harpin with chromatics, couple weeks ago, that i helpfull stuff,man

thanks alot,

Danny

[BC18DA]

I think your poodle is very worried about you.

[GaryLehmann]

He's 10 lbs. of trouble!

I actually took a chromatic to the animal shelter when I went down to acquire him, and played a bit, to make sure he wouldn't try to "sing along".

I never owned a dog before and I am proud to say he is "the best dog in the world".

[jibsumarai]

i have a hohner chrometta 12.... so mine is a bit different from yours

[idefix8670]

Nice introduction! Looking forward for the next lessons...

[GaryLehmann]

Thanks! I posted parts 2 and 3.

idefix8670 is the person who asked for the lesson--hope everyone else is enjoying it too.