How to Play the Harmonica

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  Cross Harp Playing Tips on the Harmonica

  Learn how to play cross harp style on the harmonica with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  Harmonica Cupping Technique

  Learn the cupping technique for playing harmonica with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  Harmonica Parts

  Learn about the basic parts of the harmonica with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  Harmonica Scales

  Learn how to play harmonica scales with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  Harmonica Slurring Technique

  Learn the slurring technique for playing harmonica with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  How to Bend Notes on Harmonica

  Learn how to bend harmonica notes with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  How to Play Harmonica Chords

  Learn how to play harmonica chords with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  How to Play Notes on the Harmonica

  Learn how to play individual notes on the harmonica with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  Straight Harp Playing Tips on Harmonica

  Learn how to play straight harp style harmonica with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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  Using Harmonica Techniques in a Song

  Learn how to play a song using harmonica techniques with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video clip.

  

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Summary: Thought to be invented in the 1820’s, the harmonica (a.k.a. harp, mouth harp, or mouth-organ) crooned its way into our hearts and souls… and has not left since. The small, innocuous harp has passed through the hands of some of the greatest musicians, lawmen, outlaws, and presidents ever to walk the earth, including Bob Dylan, Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid—even President Abraham Lincoln is noted to have carried a harmonica around in his pocket. And for good reason. The harmonica is a unique reed instrument with an easily recognizable, soulfully distinct polyphony. Its small size and deceptive simplicity allow most people to pick it up and play a tune effortlessly. Yet, most accomplished harp players know, after years of practice and some blood, sweat and tears, that the harmonica provides as much challenge—and virtuosity—as any piano, violin, or guitar. Just ask John Popper of Blues Traveler.

Don’t be fooled: the harmonica is a force to be reckoned with. In this free music instruction video series, get a proper introduction to playing the mouth harp. Our expert will show you the fundamentals of the diatonic harp (also called a blues harmonica). Learn how to play individual notes and chords, scales, how to play straight and cross harp, how to bend notes, how to do the characteristic cupping technique, how to slur notes, and how to play harmonica in a song. So take a few minutes to really learn how to play the mouth harp, blow by blow.

• How to Hold a Harmonica
• How to Play Straight Harp Songs With a Harmonica
• How to Practice Ear Training for Harmonica Lessons
• How to Play Cross Harp With a Harmonica