Beginner Blues Harmonica Lesson 2 Part 2 - www.blowtheblues.com

[cruiser1990]

For those people criticising this guy for his methods of keeping rhythm, It may be simple but keeping time with other people in a band is one of the more difficult aspects of playing an instrument, even basic instrument players can go quite far if they're good at keeping a steady rhythm and can keep in time.

[AgLee515]

Thank you so much, i've been playing the guitar for some years and i am fine tuning my blues playing but i always wanted to use my harmonica(that just sits on a shelf) to play along with and now i found a great starting point. Much appreciated from california!

[Lendiline]

I got my harmonica. Its a platic diatonic ten holes key of C, and I'm doubting to learn with this thing...but I want to learn...

[KennyAfr]

i have got a D harmonica brand new is this good ? I can exchange for a C at the music shop if C is more recomended for learning, any advice would be greatly apreciated

[eclipse2967]

As simple and ridiculous as this seems it actually helped me so much I'm actually really impressed, thanks!

[pokemontrainer487]

Yay I get 2 learn 2 count and clap hands

@ the same time!!!! NOT!!!!!! This is so stupid.

-:(

[TheReedBender]

@pokemontrainer487 - Hmmm.....with an attitude like that I wonder whether you are cut out to learn anything.

[SUNNYRHOADES9]

Playing The Harmonica is actually good for your lungs and helps heal Azma , more oxygen to the Brain and Blood helps detox the lungs and body , but remember that playing for a half hour or an hour or more you loose water through the mouth and lungs and you can become dehydrated and get headaches, So Drink Lot's of water during your practicing or Show..Peace Keep On Harpin" Canada.

[blaab1]

I've been smoking for more than 15 years. Can I learn to play the harmonica?

[TheReedBender]

@blaab1 - There is no reason that you can't. Many harmoncists smoke. Grab a harp and enjoy yourself.

[blaab1]

@TheReedBender Great, I'll buy one next week :)

[mistiklavesanta]

Damn, good teacher here, 1 person don't have harp.

[ConservativeDK]

best i've seen so far! :P

[CaptainInflatable]

1, 2, 3, 4

[PaulNatheTank]

aah harmonica

[astoksesu]

Hello

My name is Anthony.I Pllaying saxophone for 3 years.I want to play harmonica too but its dificult for me to play single notes.Is there any way to make it easyer??

Best Wishes

Anthony

[TheReedBender]

@astoksesu - These are a couple of things to try. You could put the harp deep enough into your mouth to play a chord (3 holes) and start pulling the harp away from your mouth until only the middle hole sounds. You could also try tongue blocking where the harp is into your mouth deep enough to play a chord and you block the 2 or 3 holes to the left of the hole you want to sound. There really isn't a quick and easy method as everybody is different. Like anything it gets easier with practice.

[anagaaw]

superb teacher

[Danvzla]

Finnaly, a great helpfull video...thanx man! new fan here!

[TheReedBender]

@Danvzla - You're welcome.

[s4ngu1ne]

You're the man, bro.

[TheReedBender]

@s4ngu1ne - Cheers!

[PromBar]

What are the names of the chords we hit when we blow and suck? Like it's a C and a G? Or what?

Thanks for the lessons too

[TheReedBender]

Yes, using holes 1,2 and 3 the blow chord is a C Major triad and the draw chord is a 2nd inversion G Major triad. If you really want to learn in some detail I explain the names and uses of chords, including how simple chords are built and show how they can be used to play a simple 12 bar blues in Lesson 5 of the Beginner's Course which is only available from my website. Best wishes, Lee.

[PromBar]

Great lessons =)