getdafunkout
1 post
Apr 26, 2015
12:50 PM
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hey all,
I am new to playing the harmonica (and playing music in general). I picked up a Hohner Marine Band key of C and I have been playing around with it for a little while now. I am starting to build a bit of confidence and am getting more interested in exploring. Anyway, I am looking forward to learning lots and growing. I welcome any and all advice.
Cheers
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orphan
442 posts
Apr 26, 2015
2:14 PM
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Welcome to MBH forum getdafunkout! Have fun and don't try to force things from the harp. It is a little instrument with a lotta soul.
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nacoran
8459 posts
Apr 26, 2015
3:26 PM
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Welcome to harmonica playing and welcome to the forum!
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getdafunkout
2 posts
Apr 26, 2015
4:36 PM
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Thanks for the welcome. I tried farting around to a blues background track for the first time last night. I really enjoyed it (even if I did stink).
Any suggestions for a simple repeating blues chord loop I could play to practice timing? Sorry, I am not sure if I am explaining myself very well. I think I need to get a 'feel' for things. I have harmonicas in the key of C, D and Eb. I am looking to practice for about 20-30 minutes per day (more, depending on my schedule).
Again, thanks for the welcome.
Cheers
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Danny Starwars
108 posts
Apr 26, 2015
5:13 PM
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Hey, welcome getdafunkout. Lots of encouraging and helpful people about in this forum. I've found it a great place to be for learning harp. All the best with the harp.
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getdafunkout
3 posts
Apr 26, 2015
6:19 PM
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Cheers.
By the way, how do I insert an image into my signature?
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Danny Starwars
109 posts
Apr 26, 2015
6:59 PM
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I put a photo in Photobucket, took the link it gave me there, and then went into settings here and added it so it always appears in the text window I type into.
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shakeylee
258 posts
Apr 26, 2015
9:04 PM
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i wish you well !!
i think the best way to learn is to talk to and see live,as many good harp players as you can.
also ,befriend a blues guitarist .
also,i am not much of a jam track fan,but youtube has tons.
good luck,and jam on
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didjcripey
878 posts
Apr 26, 2015
11:26 PM
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Take some lessons. Adam Gussow and David Barrett for starters.
Learn the blues scale and just a little basic theory.
Learn to tongue block as well as lip purse.
Practice obsessively.
Learn songs and copy some great players.
Many are called, but few are chosen.
Of those that are chosen, few have the determination to persevere.
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Last Edited by didjcripey on Apr 26, 2015 11:28 PM
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mlefree
293 posts
Apr 28, 2015
5:33 AM
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Building on Orphan's thought, I tell new players to literally breathe music, meaning learn to simply breathe notes through your harp, don't "blow" them.
Oh, and don't give up when you get a little frustrated, and you will. Put the harp down and come back to it later. You'll be amazed at how much you learn when you're not playing.
Good luck and keep us posted,
Michelle
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eetechTom
4 posts
Apr 29, 2015
9:45 AM
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I just started playing in November. I find if I get stuck on something, I move to something else for a couple of days. When I come back to the piece that was getting me stuck, I seem to always play it better after a break. Another thing that helped me was the advice to not play too loudly. That really helped with playing clean blow notes.
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