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Rotate the harmonica so that the back-side of the harmonica goes up towards the ceiling. The angling of the harmonica down into your lower lip is critical see Figure 1 above. Step 4. Use a mirror to check that your upper lip is deep over the harmonica as demonstrated in this picture….
Step 5 Most important. Unfold your lower lip. Notice in the photograph how the lower lip is unfolded so that the harmonica is making contact with the inner surface of the lower lip. Step 6. Use your fingers to pull down the lower lip to make sure that the harmonica is contacting the tender inner surface of your lower lip.
It seems like the lips are blocking half of the hole I was to blow into which makes blowing and drawing difficult, and that rich sound just disappears. What adjustments am I supposed to do? Hey Thomas! My guess is that you need to bring the corners of your lips closer together. What you can do is try taking your fingers and gently pinching the lower lip closer together. This will give you the feeling of bringing the corners of your lips closer together.
Once you get the feeling naturally you will remove your fingers. Let me know if that helps. What can I do to play it right so I can play it for my friends? Is your method for people with thin lips? After 10 minutes my face and neck muscles are hurting. Is this beginner blues, is this normal or is my mouth shape not right for your methods? Please advise. Hey Vincent, you have to just keep tweeking things slightly to get comfortable.
It may be awkward at first, but keep working with the video. I have puffy lips by the way, definitely not thin. Hi Carolyn, I always highly recommend the Hohner Special 20 or the Hohner Bluesband if you need a more economical choice.
I also have a lot of free lessons on youtube. You know where to learn it? I always recommend the Hohner Bluesband. Includes staves, clefs, time signatures, key signatures, note and rest… Meer. Read more about the condition.
Have fun…. Hey, I am buying a harmonica tomorrow, i am really interested in learning! What kind should i get, considering i am a beginner but one that i could use for a long time too, u know. Thank you for helping me get things started. Your techniques have been the help I needed. I am able to learn enough songs now that I am able to enjoy playing. If you live near Kent Ohio, Hal Walker would be the man to contact. Hi thank you jp again for you lessons. Pinching as opposed to puckering is something you can do to emphasize the deep relaxed mouth position and encourage your lips to cover the holes.
Hi i really want to learn how to play the harmonica.
I have been playing for 2 weeks, and doing pretty good. It has helped that I have been able to play with someone on playing the piano with me. The way that you have shown the mouth position on the harmonica has given the most improvement I have seen, and it was an instant improvement. Thank you JP. If you have my Happy Harpin lessons that will be all you need. Hey JP. I hold my harp in my right hand and not my left like I see in all the vids.
It just feels better in my right hand. Is this odd or are there players that hold their harmonicas this way. What is the best harmonica for me to get to learn on. I am 87 and have always wanted to learn to play the harmonica.
Hi Miles, you are never to old to learn to play harmonica! I always recommend the Hohner Bluesband. Hey jp.. I got a harmonica, i got it as a gift. Name: hero harmonica, shanghai, china.. It depends on what style of harmonica you want to learn. I believe the Hero is a 24 or 48 hole harmonica. I teach 10 hole diatonic in my lessons. Hey Cris, I always recommend the Hohner Special 20 if you are willing to make the investment. Hi I see lots of men play but not girls why? I have a 16 hole harmonica is it good and how do I use it.
Hey Shivam, dizziness is a natural sensation for any beginner. Take it slow, but I encourage you to continue. Harmonica is great for any breathing disorder. Condition: UsedAcceptable.
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