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Peter Bond · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:30 pm Post subject: Anyone play harmonica?

I know they can sound cheesy and like an anal kazoo but sometimes they do sound good. I'm going to buy one tomorrow and was just wondering if anyone here has any love for the blues harp and any tips on how "do it" properly.

endsjustifymeans · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:31 pm Post subject:

Love them. Always wanted to learn to play but never did.
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benecol · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:37 pm Post subject:

Along with twelve strings and panpipes, I think they (and their players) should be fed into chippers. Buy a cheap pedal instead. I would recommend a Behringer SF300 or VD400.

endsjustifymeans · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:39 pm Post subject:

When you're sitting in a non air-conditioned jail cell in the American deep south circa 1940, you'll be humming a different tune there Benecol.
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benecol · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:42 pm Post subject:

IMAGINE BEING TRAPPED IN A CELL WITH A HARMONICA PLAYER.

I'd be begging for the chair.

endsjustifymeans · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:44 pm Post subject:

I know what I'm getting Benecol for christmas. Hope John Popper knows christmas carols...
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Peter Bond · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:48 pm Post subject:

endsjustifymeans · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:51 pm Post subject:

Shakira says harmonicas are cool. You know it's gotta be true because her hips don't lie.
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Peter Bond · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 7:53 pm Post subject:

Brandon W · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 8:11 pm Post subject:

I am a fan and i have a real good friend who is amazing. I'm the minority.
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robert(original) · Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 5:00 pm Post subject:

i just got a marine band hohner in "A" since i play a few bluegrass type tunes and its a good filler when playing, i have only ever screwed around before, but now im taking it seriously and learning some technique with it. i want to get a "c" and a "g" maybe one in "d" but def a "c" next.
its a good bit of fun and if you are busking it def helps bring in the cash flow.
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Bacchus · Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 7:35 pm Post subject:

I have two, one in D and one in A that I use for playing cross harp in A or E. Learning to bend is the tricky part that'll cause you to fall out with youre housemates and neighbours. Once you get the hang of that though, the whole thing opens up a bit.

Mine are both Hohner, one's a Marine Band and the other's a Blues Harp. Love the big Marine Band sound.
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Peter Bond · Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 9:46 am Post subject:

Thanks LizardKing, I'll rest easy now.

All those who do play, I can't work out how to cover only one note at a time. Do I have to make my mouth into a pigeon's arsehole?

George · . Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 20945 Location: UK

there are some pretty good tutorials on youtube. well worth a watch

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LizardKing · . Joined: 29 Mar 2013 Posts: 279

iCEByTes · Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 6:49 pm Post subject:

Harp for me

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Bacchus · Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 7:03 pm Post subject:

robert(original) · Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 12:04 pm Post subject:

how are you faring peter? i now have two marine bands in "a" and "c" and i have a special 20 in "e" im starting to be able really bend and get it to sound like i know what im doing. its been pretty cool when im writing acoustic tunes i will pick one up, jam around for a minute, it helps me come up with a vocal melody that isn't predictable or mundane.
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