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jdblues · jdblues

I'm having trouble with the 2 hole draw in general (any key or model). I know this is a very common problem, and I thought I had achieved a decent tone on the 2 draw, but now I have doubts. I can draw very softly with relaxed embouchure on the 3 or 4 - using barely any air and sounding the note as quietly as I can....

Chicagoland Rick · Chicagoland Rick

Hello all: Does anyone know the chord progression to Howlin' Wolf's "Sitting On Top Of The World"? It isn't 12 bar blues. It seems like it is 8 measures, with a single (9th) measure as a kind of a link or bridge. Thanks Rick

silverjack · silverjack

Hi all, new to the harmonica and starting to build a collection.. Has anyone got any info on Aria harps? seen these really cheap on an auction site and wondered if they're any good. (I played Aria guitars for years and the were always a good deal) Any comments would be good. Cheers. silverjack

Daniel · Daniel

I just bought a new harmonica, a Hohner Marine Band A440 Low-Tuned in Eb, and the lowest notes, I believe actually just the 1 hole draw is making a pinging sound when I play it. I'm kind of a noob, and only started recently with a C and quickly decided I wanted a lower one. Is the sound caused by a technique is...

99999jj · 99999jj

I am new, brand new to harmonica. When I draw in and out, I feel like i am starving myself for oxygen. Just want to know if that is normal (or maybe i am dying!). If normal, when does it get better?

LiL G · LiL G

can anyone suggest a good Blues/soul play along cd for a begginer that includes stand by me By Ben E. King?

busyflyin · busyflyin

Our band is working on Marshall Tucker Band "Desert Skies". I'm using an A harp in standard tuning and it's a struggle at best. I'm trying to play some of the fiddle parts. Do I need to consider a Country Tuning or maybe a Lee Oskar Melody Maker? Any help would be appreciated. Brad

Chops · Chops

"Master it tonewise, bending and percussive. Learn the pull-off, the vibratto, the bent throat wiggle." Above is a quote from one of John's Youtube videos. Can someone explain what these two techniqes are, and how to do them?

innkeeper67 · innkeeper67

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DutchBones · DutchBones

For me.... I always felt that if the human heart could make a sound when it's crying... it would make the sound of a blues harp... with the exception of blues guitar, no other instrument can carry that much emotion (and the human voice of course) I thought it would be great if I could put a lot emotion i...

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	2 Hole Draw Problem: Question on Tone/Embouchure (Preview) I'm having trouble with the 2 hole draw in general (any key or model). I know this is a very common problem, and I thought I had achieved a decent tone on the 2 draw, but now I have doubts. I can draw very softly with relaxed embouchure on the 3 or 4 - using barely any air and sounding the note as quietly as I can....	jdblues	1	2984	Sep 12, 2012 by Sassquach
	Sitting On Top Of The World (Preview) Hello all: Does anyone know the chord progression to Howlin' Wolf's "Sitting On Top Of The World"? It isn't 12 bar blues. It seems like it is 8 measures, with a single (9th) measure as a kind of a link or bridge. Thanks Rick	Chicagoland Rick	4	1721	Sep 9, 2012 by brother rabbit
	Aria Harps (Preview) Hi all, new to the harmonica and starting to build a collection.. Has anyone got any info on Aria harps? seen these really cheap on an auction site and wondered if they're any good. (I played Aria guitars for years and the were always a good deal) Any comments would be good. Cheers. silverjack	silverjack	0	2549	Mar 29, 2012 by silverjack
	My New Harmonica Is Making An Odd "Pinging" Sound... (Preview) I just bought a new harmonica, a Hohner Marine Band A440 Low-Tuned in Eb, and the lowest notes, I believe actually just the 1 hole draw is making a pinging sound when I play it. I'm kind of a noob, and only started recently with a C and quickly decided I wanted a lower one. Is the sound caused by a technique is...	Daniel	0	3332	Nov 24, 2011 by Daniel
	new player and trouble breathing while playing (Preview) I am new, brand new to harmonica. When I draw in and out, I feel like i am starving myself for oxygen. Just want to know if that is normal (or maybe i am dying!). If normal, when does it get better?	99999jj	0	2203	Oct 13, 2011 by 99999jj
	Jam along cd (Preview) can anyone suggest a good Blues/soul play along cd for a begginer that includes stand by me By Ben E. King?	LiL G	0	1676	Oct 11, 2011 by LiL G
	Do I need a special tuning? (Preview) Our band is working on Marshall Tucker Band "Desert Skies". I'm using an A harp in standard tuning and it's a struggle at best. I'm trying to play some of the fiddle parts. Do I need to consider a Country Tuning or maybe a Lee Oskar Melody Maker? Any help would be appreciated. Brad	busyflyin	6	2294	Sep 21, 2011 by repsky912
	Technique Help (Preview) "Master it tonewise, bending and percussive. Learn the pull-off, the vibratto, the bent throat wiggle." Above is a quote from one of John's Youtube videos. Can someone explain what these two techniqes are, and how to do them?	Chops	3	1864	Aug 2, 2011 by Chops
	Newest Fendi Handbag discount sale on gobizsale.com (Preview) Welcome to visit www.gobizsale.comNewest Handbag sale with discount price!Fendi HandbagFendi Handbag http://www.gobizsale.com/pro...	innkeeper67	0	1745	Jul 25, 2011 by innkeeper67
	Why did you pick up the harmonica? (Preview) For me.... I always felt that if the human heart could make a sound when it's crying... it would make the sound of a blues harp... with the exception of blues guitar, no other instrument can carry that much emotion (and the human voice of course) I thought it would be great if I could put a lot emotion i...	DutchBones	11	1488	Jul 21, 2011 by busyflyin
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