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@Hadrada.
7 ай бұрын
Hi can I ask I C the most common harmonica to learn playing? Thanks
@danielphillipsmusic9145
2 жыл бұрын
I play darker country music. (mostly minor keys) Lee Oskar offers Harmonic Minor Harps.Which allows me to play in 1st position for a cool almost folk monster movie type feel, but I can also use the relative major key diatonic and change position and bend to make it sound kinda sad with the minor key guitar parts. Pretty fun stuff to explore.
@masonkanterbury3007
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear that
@danielphillipsmusic9145
2 жыл бұрын
@@masonkanterbury3007 here’s a live video from Halloween in 2019 where I’m using a harmonic minor key harp on a song. Gives it a much creepier vibe. Where as when using the relative major diatonic it sounds more melancholy. Both are cool depending on the setting. For actual Halloween shows or coffeehouse style gigs that are a little more open to the theatrical angle of it I’ll use the minor key harps. Outside of fall in bars or if I’m doing an opening set in front of a more mainstream style act I’ll stick to the major key stuff. kzitem.info/news/bejne/0mebr36wepuZfXo
@heiko6983
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Liam😀It‘s always a pleasure for me to hear You talking about harmonica. Also in this video. As I can still learn at least a thousand things from You, may be I could add something helpful to Your explanation of the positions and the reason why they are strong in major or minor. The main reason why I use first and second position mainly for major and bluesy stuff are the major and the major7 chords of the root and the IV that are available in these positions. In third or fifth position there are at least minor triads available. All scales are available in every position, as You mentioned. My favourite is fifth, because of the possibility to bend hole three from the fifth down to the major third. And You can bend up the overblow on hole 5 to the blue third. Unfortunately there is not so much stuff or teaching available for that position. Thank You very much for reading up to here😀 You are one of my favourite harp teachers
@tgbedini
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. I bought my first harp so long ago it cost .75. (marine band. blues harps cost a dime more!) Still love the instrument. I use 1st, 2nd and 4th positions, but most of my minor key stuff, I use Seydel solo tuned harmonicas. Since they don't have chords, they are straight diatonic, and they work great for that. They are also useful for first position, of course, and allow wider melodies. Of course, I'm a mess, and own dozens of harps, but I've been performing for over 50 years.
@TheeJamber
2 жыл бұрын
Lazy old Dave is some good stuff!
@Manche-De-Pelle
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you again my friend !!! I still got your poster on my office and watch it everyday
@mauroberardo807
2 жыл бұрын
What a clear explanation, as usual. Thanks maestro
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! 😎
@lalitthapa101
2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my harmonica. Can't wait to play. Any tips you'd like to give beginners so that they can effectively learn the instrument without getting demotivated?
@grizzled_yinzer
2 жыл бұрын
Have fun while you learn
@cmenacez8748
10 ай бұрын
Great explanation. The Aha moment for me was when I realized in practice your almost always moving counterclockwise on the circle of 5ths (or 4ths) to find the harp key based on the key of the song. Since at least for me I always have the key of the song first and have to find something that works for it and not the other way around. Thanks for the video! Your explanation of the scales in said positions was extremely helpful
@Learntheharmonica
10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped, thanks for watching! 😎
@briang5586
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. This is a very careful and hence clear explanation of positions 1 to 3. I have been wondering..but no more.
@p1nesap
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, clear presentation.
@msms7434
2 жыл бұрын
Always good video and instruction. You have by far my favourite harmonica instructional channel.
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@adrientout
10 ай бұрын
Brilliant explanation ! I finally understand : Thank you 🙏
@Learntheharmonica
10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@samuelsukenik5008
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, great video, positions are very very important, excellent explanation of harmonica positions. Thanks!
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Samuel, thanks for watching!
@marvinstorm9153
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff for a muck about player that's been winging it. Many thanks
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
No worries, glad it helped 😎
@rossridenoure5088
Жыл бұрын
Awesome explanation! I FINALLY get it. 😊😊😊 Thanks so much!
@Learntheharmonica
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helped. Best of luck on your harmonica journey 😎
@CanItAlready
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. It's something that I've wondered about for quite some time and my google searches just left me confused and lost. Great video.
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it helped!
@anatolijku7242
2 жыл бұрын
what one to choice better? i see on chinese ali market them much and do not know what is acceptable.
@AdamWestUS
Жыл бұрын
@@anatolijku7242 Hohner or Sydel
@rosemariekinder
11 ай бұрын
Well explained and demonstrated. Thanks very much.
@Learntheharmonica
11 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@patrickmills8412
11 ай бұрын
Thank for the helpful lesson on positions, though I have not fully grasped the whole concept of positions yet, I want to become very good playing blues and jazz, I willing to put the time into learning to play
@janosrock
2 жыл бұрын
lol this video would have been very handy a couple of weeks ago when i had to explain this to every family member during the holidays XD awesome as always brother :)
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, "outsiders" will never understand us! 🤣
@AlbyTheOnly
8 ай бұрын
Thank You Liam - Great Explanation!
@Learntheharmonica
8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@chriscorr9124
Жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation😀
@Learntheharmonica
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@user-xx8gi6yo9p
2 жыл бұрын
Clear and excellent instruction
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jobbible6338
9 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for explaining.
@Learntheharmonica
9 ай бұрын
No worries, thanks for watching! 😎
@cohoa1
2 жыл бұрын
Best explanation I've found on this topic. Thank you very much. So my Bb harp can play the 3rd position scale of a song in C or only Cm? The time and effort you put into this is above and beyond. Thank you. Off to visit some of your playing videos.:)
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks cohoa1, glad you liked it! Your Bb harp can play 3rd position for both C major and C minor. The position doesn't decide the specific scale itself, just the location of your homebase. However, it's arguably easier and more expressive to play minor than major in 3rd position, and therefore more common.
@williamledson
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Thank you so much for sharing this insight 👍
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 😎
@alananthony1960
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Liam! Appreciate it!
@billychan4633
Жыл бұрын
@skeeterman7144
7 ай бұрын
Modes is not an easy concept to grasp. Coming from guitar there is an adjustment due to the design of a harp. It’s fun!
@Duane77
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@Learntheharmonica
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Pandeyjicwe
2 жыл бұрын
Thxu very much for the video 🙏🏻sir❤much love from india
@fredscott413
2 жыл бұрын
good show,thanks.
@JohnCBurzynski
9 ай бұрын
Somewhat helpful. Someday I will get it... LOL.
@Naryeo_Hwang
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you.
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 😎
@irvingmacpherson2950
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for muddying the waters
@joeshurtleff7986
Жыл бұрын
6 draw theres a relative minor scale as well that I use a lot
@GOBRAGH2
2 жыл бұрын
Very useful!
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you thought you! 😎
@botvenikmikail-qv6od
6 ай бұрын
Good theory..
@Learntheharmonica
4 ай бұрын
Cheers
@BinaryBard64
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Liam! I love your vids, but I have a question. I don't understand why it's "easier" to play blues in 2nd position. What's easier about C harp: -2, -3/, 4, -4/, -5, 6 (G blues) vs G harp: 4, 4/, -5, 5/, 6, 6/ (G blues) Is it because draw bends are easier than overblow bends? Also, if you're in C harp 2nd position, then your V chord is off (F rather than F#). Meanwhile, if you're in G harp 1st position, the IV chord is whack, but the V chord is solid. Isn't that better? Obviously, all these great harmonica players aren't wrong, but my monkey brain can't make sense of why they're right. Thanks for your help! Happy harpin'!
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Darth Schlub, that's a great question. I think the short answer is that it's about maximising tone and textures. Whether it's easier or not is another question. You're right that most people find bends easier than overblows (or at least learn bends first). Overblows are less "stable" than bends so harder to control, harder to play in tune, and harder to make them sound sweet. "G harp 1st position, the IV chord is whack, but the V chord is solid. Isn't that better?" - I woudn't say 1st has an advantage in that regard. In 2nd pos, you still have some really strong notes (root, five, flat seven) on the V, and although you don't have the major third (F#), you have the minor third (F) which is great in blues. Also, you spend more time on the IV in a standard 12 bar anyway. Hope this makes sense!
@lovesumimusic5640
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ❤️
@kensmith8152
2 жыл бұрын
Also relative minor (Am)
@drivethelightning
8 ай бұрын
whats he talking about when he says going the other way around at the end? I thought if a song was in c you used c ect?
@user-qi5lf9ck1x
5 ай бұрын
What brand of harmonica do you use in this clip? The sound is very good.
@Learntheharmonica
5 ай бұрын
Hohner Golden Melody, key of C.
@jimbrown5552
10 ай бұрын
Watching from Ireland
@webjammer1
2 жыл бұрын
I play in the key of H but it sounds like L.
@imannonymous7707
2 жыл бұрын
I think you do a great job . I am confused why d makes a good key for minor key melody ...when *am.. is the relative minor of cmajor not dm . but i dont want an explanation...lol ill just take you at youre word.
@anthonygale5456
2 жыл бұрын
Same here, I thought am was the relative minor of C?
@imannonymous7707
2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonygale5456 yea but he sounds good when he plays it lol Thanks for agreeing me tho...im trying to learn theory, and its a struggle
@imannonymous7707
2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonygale5456 yea I just realized I said bm not sure why cuz ur right it's am and I knew that too Lol maybe he meant to say it too?
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
A very good question from you both. Anthony is correct that Am is the relative minor to C major. The relative minor on harmonica is 4th position and it does make the minor scale very easy but it’s not the most expressive way to play minor scales. So that’s why 3rd pos is so good: the potential for expressive textures. The layout of notes on the harmonica means you can get really atmospheric and emotive sounds playing Dm on a C harp for example. C major and D minor share enough notes that you don’t need loads of bends so it’s a good compromise of ease and sound. Of course it all comes down to your own preference. Lots of beginners learn minor tunes in 4th to get them started without having to bend. I hope this helps! Keep an eye on my channel as I’ll be releasing a video all about 3rd position soon.
@jimbrown5552
10 ай бұрын
Thanks again for sharing
@Learntheharmonica
10 ай бұрын
No worries!
@TheRealAnarchrox
4 ай бұрын
I honestly don't think I grasp it. Does it mean that second position is the fifth playable note along the harp? What does it mean if the tabs say 2nd position G on C? Does this mean you're playing in the key of G on a C harp and does it mean you can play this from first position on a G harp?
@Learntheharmonica
4 ай бұрын
1. No, it doesn't mean mean 2nd pos is the fifth playable note along the harp. If the term "fifth" confuses you, don't worry about it for now. Just know that the 2 draw / 3 blow note (which are the same) is the home note for 2nd pos. 2. Yes, 2nd pos G on C does mean you're playing in the key of G on a C harp, and in theory (with the right tabs) you could play the same tune in 1st position on a G harp.
@TheRealAnarchrox
4 ай бұрын
@@Learntheharmonica much obliged. Getting a C harp with better spacing for now. My G harp has the tiniest spacing between notes and is a tremolo so is not ideal for beginners but I got it by happenstance.
@TheRealAnarchrox
4 ай бұрын
@@Learntheharmonica it's middle C isn't it? I reckon I'm gonna take to learning Harmonica without tabs but rather by notes because I understand notes from piano.
@northernpeacock
15 күн бұрын
I'm sorrry, but didn't you mix two different positions in 9:08 ? You play D minor - isn't it 12th position (equivalent to F major)? You did not play F# and C# which belong to D major (2nd position). Or do I miss something about positions and major/minor scales?
@Learntheharmonica
13 күн бұрын
Positions are about the tonal centre of the music - where does the song or scale gravitate to? Where does it resolve? D is 3rd position on a C harmonica. It doesn't matter if you play the D major scale, D minor, any of the modes in D etc etc, it's still 3rd position. Of course, certain scales are easier and sound better in certain positions: 3rd position works well for minor.
@northernpeacock
13 күн бұрын
@@Learntheharmonica okay, thank you. Is it true for minor harmonicae as well? For example, for Cm (C minor) harmonica D will still be 3rd position?
@charliekelland7564
2 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you; just one question - I had assumed that a C major harp was best suited for the A minor scale rather than the Dm scale, since Am is the relative minor of C... It doesn't appear from your demonstration that Dm is obviously easier to play than Am so I wonder why it is the 'go-to' minor scale for a C harp...?
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Basically 3rd position is more expressive. You get the root, third and fifth all on draw notes that you can bend, so it sounds really great. 4th position (Am on a C harp) gives you the minor scale easily, but it's harder to get it to sound alive, expressive, emotional.
@danielaxelrod1706
2 жыл бұрын
For a C harp, would 3rd position work for the dorian mode with a B instead of a Bflat? Also, how about using it for the key of A natural minor? Or would a G harp be better of Am in 3rd position?
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel, yes you can play the Dorian mode in 3rd position without having to bend. And yes, you can use a C harp for A minor but a G harp will give you more expressive sounding melodies. Hope this helps!
@stevenjones6780
2 жыл бұрын
As a guitar player that is also a theory geek and jazzer, do you have any help on specifics of bending. I have yet to bend well in 2nd position. Yes, I know there's probably tons of instruction for beginner/intermediate like me. Thanks...
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steven, I recently put out a video on hitting bends in tune that might help you - kzitem.info/news/bejne/tJme34eBh6ZyhIo
@kerrfamilykerr8870
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't you play in any of the modes of C major with a C major harmonica? Could you play "Summertime" in A minor for instance? Or is that over thinking it?
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, you could find all the modes on a C harp. I am planning a video on modes soon too 😎
@sidneyboakye4662
7 ай бұрын
I’m 24, and had no idea that people drew their breaths in while playing harmonica. And here I thought I knew all the secrets of the world 😂😂😂. As someone who’s only play recorder and the viola, I’m excited to begin my harmonica journey :)
@sidneyboakye4662
7 ай бұрын
Les Shroud and Junior Wells have inspired me.
@Learntheharmonica
4 ай бұрын
Good luck with the journey. As you already play the recorder you have a head start. Hope you're enjoying learning.
@SpoodBeest.
2 жыл бұрын
or you could play A minor with a c harmonica. its the same notes starting on A
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, playing the relative minor gives you the minor scale very easily but it’s not the most expressive way to play minor scales. So that’s why 3rd pos is so good: the potential for expressive textures. Of course it all comes down to your own preference. Lots of beginners learn minor tunes in 4th to get them started without having to bend.
@JG6869USA1
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't that harmonica the key of C and Am?
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, yes you can play a C major harmonica in the relative minor key (A minor). That does make the minor scale very easy but it’s not the most expressive way to play minor scales. So that’s why 3rd pos is so good: the potential for expressive textures. The layout of notes on the harmonica means you can get really atmospheric and emotive sounds playing Dm on a C harp for example. C major and D minor share enough notes that you don’t need loads of bends so it’s a good compromise of ease and sound. Of course it all comes down to your own preference. Lots of beginners play the relative minor to get them started on minor tunes without having to bend. I hope this helps!
@nothankyou8365
2 жыл бұрын
I want to see your real performance . Where can I watch you playing music ?
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Check out my music channel for videos - kzitem.info Check my website for live gigs - www.liamwardmusic.com/gigs-and-workshops I hope this helps!
@trevorchapman4304
2 жыл бұрын
If you figure 1 out you got them all.
@NoirFan01
2 жыл бұрын
Has to be a joke about playing in 69th position on harmonica. Perhaps that is when you play it upside down
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Harma Sutra?
@haritchie3460
2 жыл бұрын
No clue how to play. If I did not Seen the one my brother who Pick up maybe from a yard sale .. past away maybe 4 years ago I just like to read Comments.
@goodtohaveinajam8148
2 жыл бұрын
TOO simple!! You cannot play blues to a country song, country is often played in first position, SECOND position is the blues (second draw as "Do"), and nobody knows about starting the scale on "Re", the Dorian mode, and it fits a lot of jazz. THEN, there are the Natural Minor scales (Lee Oskar harps!)....... I've only been playing 52 years, so I'm still learning.
@julianandrews6025
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Liam cant wait to start chugging...🤬
@nigelbeaumont1109
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm…. Clear as Mud to me.
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, sorry the video didn't help you. Can you say what you're trying to understand and what didn't make sense?
@philam1973
2 жыл бұрын
Casual interest viewing only. Guitarist, beginning bassist. Lost interest because I was really looking something as simple of doing a bend on a harmonica. Scales, CO5th, all known.
@Learntheharmonica
2 жыл бұрын
Hi philam1973, I have several lessons on bending - check this one for beginners: kzitem.info/news/bejne/x5ljyK2No3-LkmU I hope it helps!
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