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FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 05:17 AM
Oct 10 2007, 05:17 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	Hello guys, my birthday is 2 from today, and i might get a Harmonica as a present from my parents. I really like the instrument, its perfect for blues, its small, pocket-portable (i think ) and sounds great Id like to learn how to play it jaw-dropping. I could take it to school and play on recess, etc. I really want to play this instrument awesome-ly, but i will never subtract guitar practice time for the Harmonica. Anyways, do you guys have any tips or any websites were i could check out some lessons? thanks You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

Skewlbuzz View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 05:33 AM
Oct 10 2007, 05:33 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 295 Joined: 14-July 07 From: Copenhagen, Denmark	Really nice instrument, though I don't know anything about playing it! Post some music pieces when you get the playing going ;] And happy birthday in advance hehe You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard 2008 Fender Squier '51 --------------------- Amp(like): Blackstar Series One 45 Line6 POD Studio UX1 Marshall MG15CDR --------------------- Effects: Dunlop Crybaby 535Q DigiTech Whammy Z.Vex Fuzz Factory Dunlop MXR Carbon Copy

FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 05:40 AM
Oct 10 2007, 05:40 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	QUOTE (Skewlbuzz @ Oct 9 2007, 10:33 PM) Really nice instrument, though I don't know anything about playing it! Post some music pieces when you get the playing going ;] And happy birthday in advance hehe thanks man, i really love that instrument, plus, i know girls love it as well You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

Robin View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 06:11 AM
Oct 10 2007, 06:11 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.483 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Alta, Norway	There are tons of websites that teach harmonica. Google alittle I kinda tried to learn to play harmonica, but I gave up becuase I'm lazy and becuse I love the guitar so much The hardest and most important thing to do is bending. Its a pain in the ass. There are many websites that explains how to do this, but I never got it right. Not that I practiced it much... I think I must start practicing again. There is one thing I always wanted to do, playin the blues while waiting for a plane, or whatever. But you cant take the guitar on the plane, so a harmonica would have been perfect. Just for fun and to impress people You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Robin Myspace - Creep Colony Myspace - Creep Colony - Paralyzed

FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 06:24 AM
Oct 10 2007, 06:24 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	QUOTE (Robin @ Oct 9 2007, 11:11 PM) There are tons of websites that teach harmonica. Google alittle I kinda tried to learn to play harmonica, but I gave up becuase I'm lazy and becuse I love the guitar so much The hardest and most important thing to do is bending. Its a pain in the ass. There are many websites that explains how to do this, but I never got it right. Not that I practiced it much... I think I must start practicing again. There is one thing I always wanted to do, playin the blues while waiting for a plane, or whatever. But you cant take the guitar on the plane, so a harmonica would have been perfect. Just for fun and to impress people i see. Yeah, thats what i love about the harmonica, i can take it like anywhere and play some awesome stuff when i learn, like blues . You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

Hemlok View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 06:29 AM
Oct 10 2007, 06:29 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.033 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Western Australia	If you want the blues the best sounding harp to get is a key of A or G. I prefer G but get both, there are a few different makes, Hohner is a good quality harp maker though and not too expensive. I found some great lessons on YouTube just do a search on there to learn the basics. What I find best is to listen to harmonica music and try get the same sound as the artist. Sonny Boy Williamson II was probably the best blues harmonica player that ever lived, he sometimes stuck the whole harp in his mouth and played . This is a great instrument to learn, because its not hard to find 10 - 30 minutes practice a day. And if you get a harmonica rack you will be able to jam with yourself and your acoustic. Good Luck! - Hemlok You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Hemlok: Oct 10 2007, 06:30 AM --------------------

Robin View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 06:35 AM
Oct 10 2007, 06:35 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.483 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Alta, Norway	QUOTE (Hemlok @ Oct 10 2007, 05:29 AM) If you want the blues the best sounding harp to get is a key of A or G. I prefer G but get both, there are a few different makes, Hohner is a good quality harp maker though and not too expensive. I found some great lessons on YouTube just do a search on there to learn the basics. What I find best is to listen to harmonica music and try get the same sound as the artist. Sonny Boy Williamson II was probably the best blues harmonica player that ever lived, he sometimes stuck the whole harp in his mouth and played . This is a great instrument to learn, because its not hard to find 10 - 30 minutes practice a day. And if you get a harmonica rack you will be able to jam with yourself and your acoustic. Good Luck! - Hemlok Hey you're right. 30 min every day is probably enough to become a decent harmonica player Gonna go to youtube and search a little You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Robin Myspace - Creep Colony Myspace - Creep Colony - Paralyzed

Hemlok View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 06:44 AM
Oct 10 2007, 06:44 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.033 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Western Australia	More than enough I have about 6 scattered around the house, so i pick em up and have a blow when i walk past them, and a couple at work too. Here a few links you need tiny dancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am7HOnODlKY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB2nfCYnwx0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8RcfHgpAJc - Hemlok Edit: Added fantastic links! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Hemlok: Oct 10 2007, 06:59 AM --------------------

FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 07:27 AM
Oct 10 2007, 07:27 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	QUOTE (Hemlok @ Oct 9 2007, 11:29 PM) If you want the blues the best sounding harp to get is a key of A or G. I prefer G but get both, there are a few different makes, Hohner is a good quality harp maker though and not too expensive. I found some great lessons on YouTube just do a search on there to learn the basics. What I find best is to listen to harmonica music and try get the same sound as the artist. Sonny Boy Williamson II was probably the best blues harmonica player that ever lived, he sometimes stuck the whole harp in his mouth and played . This is a great instrument to learn, because its not hard to find 10 - 30 minutes practice a day. And if you get a harmonica rack you will be able to jam with yourself and your acoustic. Good Luck! - Hemlok yeah, ill try to get that rack, that way i can improve both stuff at the same time - Awesome! - QUOTE (Hemlok @ Oct 9 2007, 11:44 PM) More than enough I have about 6 scattered around the house, so i pick em up and have a blow when i walk past them, and a couple at work too. Here a few links you need tiny dancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am7HOnODlKY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB2nfCYnwx0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8RcfHgpAJc - Hemlok Edit: Added fantastic links! thanks for the links man, ill check them out right now You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

Wyvernx View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 10:49 AM
Oct 10 2007, 10:49 AM	GMC:er Posts: 154 Joined: 19-May 07 From: LA California, U.S.A	A horminca! that's sweet! I always like the sound it makes, and its portability I always wondered, how would a harmonica sound along with an acordion, since I think they kinda sound alike, well I'm just babbling on now, cool though definitely try to upload once you get good! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 11:17 AM
Oct 10 2007, 11:17 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	QUOTE (Wyvernx @ Oct 10 2007, 03:49 AM) A horminca! that's sweet! I always like the sound it makes, and its portability I always wondered, how would a harmonica sound along with an acordion, since I think they kinda sound alike, well I'm just babbling on now, cool though definitely try to upload once you get good! i definately will!! but im seeing that the so called "bends" give alot of trouble! i have no how they are made You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

Wyvernx View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 11:27 AM
Oct 10 2007, 11:27 AM	GMC:er Posts: 154 Joined: 19-May 07 From: LA California, U.S.A	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonica says that depending on how you hold the harmonica, like opening and closing your hand over where the sound comes from gives it some vibrato, or something like that. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Hungus View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 12:25 PM
Oct 10 2007, 12:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 368 Joined: 24-July 07 From: New Zealand	Man just get one of those neck thingys so you can play guitar and harmonica at the same time! We had to learn harmonica at my primary school so maybe I should hunt around and see if I still have mine.... Last time I tried to play it though I could only make horrible sounds You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

blindwillie View Member Profile	Oct 11 2007, 05:20 PM
Oct 11 2007, 05:20 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.533 Joined: 28-March 07 From: Luleå, Sweden	Sad news. Check him out though. Gary Primich You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Schecter C1 Hellraiser EMG 81/85, replaced with JB/Jazz (SH4/SH2n) w. coilsplit Schecter Revenger HB-105, replaced with EMG 81/85 Stratocaster Deluxe Players Noiseless Ibanez 2550z Blackstar HT5H, Blackheart BH5H w. BH112, Laney LX35D, Line6 Pod XT, Marshall MS-2 Headphones: Sennheiser RS120 Stay tuned...

Hemlok View Member Profile	Oct 11 2007, 06:26 PM
Oct 11 2007, 06:26 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.033 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Western Australia	Thats a shame, he was a great player. A couple Sonny Boy Williamson II links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2jOaYkPvug https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzJjQ6hdUA You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Oct 12 2007, 05:31 AM
Oct 12 2007, 05:31 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	thanks for the links. Its great to have inspiration even before having the instrument in my hands!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

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