Philosofy
835 posts
Jul 17, 2017
8:57 PM
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One of my customers told me that her 19 year old daughter has just taken up the harmonica. She got a cheap one, followed the directions included, and is now killing it with "Old Suzanna." I know Adam's lessons are mainly towards intermediate/advanced players. What books and what YouTube instructors are geared toward the raw beginner? (Winslow, of course I'll get her your book!)
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Mirco
497 posts
Jul 17, 2017
10:35 PM
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bluesharmonica.com will take her from raw beginner to pro level. It's the most comprehensive pathway I know of for developing solid technique.
Even if she isn't interested in the blues, blues harmonica playing requires a deep skillset that would benefit her in any genre.
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Marc Graci
YouTube Channel
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Rontana
419 posts
Jul 18, 2017
4:30 AM
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Adam does have a lot of stuff for intermediate and advanced players, but his "Beginner's Deluxe" package (which I used) is one of the best learning resources available for those just starting out.
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Philosofy
836 posts
Jul 18, 2017
6:09 AM
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Thanks Rontana. And Micro, I don't think she wants to shell out the $$$.
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Littoral
1498 posts
Jul 18, 2017
6:16 AM
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Getting a better harmonica is also really important. It's ok she started on a cheap one.
Easttop would be my suggestion. Special 20 after that. Rocking Rons, of course. He sure did me right last week. I think he's secretly the CEO of USPS.
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Barley Nectar
1308 posts
Jul 20, 2017
2:53 PM
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Get here around some good accoustic musicians. Tell her this " learn to listen to one instrument at a time" best advice I ever received.
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Glass Harp Full
176 posts
Jul 21, 2017
5:16 AM
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Liam Ward has a very good collection of YouTube videos suitable for beginners covering everything from getting single notes to playing actual songs. He puts out a new one each week. I found his stuff very useful.
There's also a thread on the beginner's forum called "raw beginner's advice" or something like that with lots of tips, suggestions and links to videos.
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Komuso
710 posts
Jul 21, 2017
7:51 AM
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Singing lessons would be a good start.
Throga
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Paul Cohen aka Komuso Tokugawa
HarpNinja - Learn Harmonica Faster
Komuso's Music Website
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2chops
571 posts
Jul 21, 2017
7:51 AM
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John Gindick has a bunch of beginner oriented vids. A lot of us got started with these.
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