hey man ive been watching ur vids and ur great. im a noobie at this and i was wondering what kind of hohner harmonica i should get cuz theres a tone to choose from
I'm grateful that you took notice of my earlier request for this lesson. This was exactly what i meant! Hope you find the time and inspiration to start a new series.
Dan, this may well be the very best "Beginning Harmonica: Video #1" I have ever seen. "Just relax and let the breath happen naturally. Feel the resistance, and go with it." The comments about theatrics (physical expression) versus the basic necessities of playing were GOLD! Learning a new instrument can be intimidating, and THIS video really helps students chill out, so they're more open to the enjoyment of the learning process. As a teacher you should be very proud of this one.
@OmniphonProductions Thanks, man. I'm all for theatrics, but tension is the number one problem I'm seeing with beginners' tone. If others read this, the concept for this video comes from Jon Gindick's classes. He has a wonderful way of relaxing people about the harmonica. I'm trying to live up to his ability to bring the harmonica to the masses.
It's much harder to get clear single notes when I hold the harmonica the right way, but I guess it's better in the long run to learn holding it correctly
I've been watching your videos for a while, and they have been very useful and instructive, but I have doubt about holding the harmonica. All videos I've seen say that the right way is holding with the left hand (pun intended) and doing the wahwah with the right, but when I first started learning, I inadvertently used the right hand to hold the harmonica and now I'm used to the right hand to hold the harmonica, should I switch? Is it better or easier to do the wahwah holding with the left hand?
@tonnydouradofilho I learned holding in my right and then switched/re-learned. The thought is that you get a better tone if the low notes are inside your "cup", i.e. closer to your hand. There are no hard rules, but most pros play holding left.
@12gagedan Thanks for the answer! I kinda felt that, the tone is really better when doing the cup with the right hand, but then I loose the precision on single notes. I'll start working on that. Again, thanks for the advice.
@tonnydouradofilho I actually did the same thing. It's far more comfortable for me to hold with the right and express with the left. Dan does make a great point about tone though. Then again, one of Adam Gussow's videos suggests yet another totally different way of holding the harp, which has become my go-to hold. Of course that method primarily applies to holding a harp and mic together. The key, I think, is to learn what's "right" then adjust it, as needed, to what's best for yourself.
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matmatl 3 months ago
i have difficult to draw the 3 hole, what is my problem?
Please help
Thanks
matmatl 3 months ago
I love you man, I am driving my husband nuts, but dang it, I am going to keep trying this!
zhinka 4 months ago
Awesome
hanagurk 6 months ago
hey man ive been watching ur vids and ur great. im a noobie at this and i was wondering what kind of hohner harmonica i should get cuz theres a tone to choose from
1SweetTomatoes1 6 months ago
this is great, it's like a zen guide to playing the harmonica :D
Danscottmusic 7 months ago
Hi Dan!
I'm grateful that you took notice of my earlier request for this lesson. This was exactly what i meant! Hope you find the time and inspiration to start a new series.
MrBluethird 7 months ago
yes! please make a series, your videos are very helpful!
superchung123 7 months ago
Dan, this may well be the very best "Beginning Harmonica: Video #1" I have ever seen. "Just relax and let the breath happen naturally. Feel the resistance, and go with it." The comments about theatrics (physical expression) versus the basic necessities of playing were GOLD! Learning a new instrument can be intimidating, and THIS video really helps students chill out, so they're more open to the enjoyment of the learning process. As a teacher you should be very proud of this one.
OmniphonProductions 7 months ago
@OmniphonProductions Thanks, man. I'm all for theatrics, but tension is the number one problem I'm seeing with beginners' tone. If others read this, the concept for this video comes from Jon Gindick's classes. He has a wonderful way of relaxing people about the harmonica. I'm trying to live up to his ability to bring the harmonica to the masses.
12gagedan 7 months ago
Also, thanks for the videos!
republican328 7 months ago
It's much harder to get clear single notes when I hold the harmonica the right way, but I guess it's better in the long run to learn holding it correctly
republican328 7 months ago
I've been watching your videos for a while, and they have been very useful and instructive, but I have doubt about holding the harmonica. All videos I've seen say that the right way is holding with the left hand (pun intended) and doing the wahwah with the right, but when I first started learning, I inadvertently used the right hand to hold the harmonica and now I'm used to the right hand to hold the harmonica, should I switch? Is it better or easier to do the wahwah holding with the left hand?
tonnydouradofilho 7 months ago
@tonnydouradofilho I learned holding in my right and then switched/re-learned. The thought is that you get a better tone if the low notes are inside your "cup", i.e. closer to your hand. There are no hard rules, but most pros play holding left.
12gagedan 7 months ago
@12gagedan Thanks for the answer! I kinda felt that, the tone is really better when doing the cup with the right hand, but then I loose the precision on single notes. I'll start working on that. Again, thanks for the advice.
tonnydouradofilho 7 months ago
@tonnydouradofilho I actually did the same thing. It's far more comfortable for me to hold with the right and express with the left. Dan does make a great point about tone though. Then again, one of Adam Gussow's videos suggests yet another totally different way of holding the harp, which has become my go-to hold. Of course that method primarily applies to holding a harp and mic together. The key, I think, is to learn what's "right" then adjust it, as needed, to what's best for yourself.
OmniphonProductions 7 months ago