I'm 78 with a lifetime of singing which still continues, I gotta make this harp sing and guys like you are showing me the way, thank you so much, I taught my art and I see the teacher in you.
what makes this video one of the best is the emphasis of silence and simplicity. the Victor Wooten reference was great. I remember him saying "you speak more when you say less" in one of his videos. this lesson has helped me. thanks.
I have seen hundreds of harmonica videos old masters etc. However, this guy blows me away -nothing compares to this not even close - simply rare blues at the heart of it and so simple
3 months of searching for how to play anything. Your simple question and answer is the first thing I can play that sounds like blues music! Thank You!!
I have been playing the harp over 35 yrs and ive never heard such an awesome teaching method and you seem to be natural and very good at it. Ive tried to teach but im not very good at it. I will take your advice. Thank You!
I've been working on the diatonic for years, but your two lessons on improvising are spot on and are the single most small collection of ideas and suggestions are entertaining, not difficult to understand and easy implement immediately. Thanks.
I'm part way on my blues journey and find myself coming back to this video every once in a while. Absolutely fabulous - kind of an all-around lesson. Thanks my friend.
Your honesty humbles me. That crowd pleaser really bangs on. I'd say knowing how to 'thrill' one hole both sucking or blowing gets the people go crazy too mate!
You are a wonderful harmonica teacher, explaining really well how music should be played, making learning harmonica a fun thing to do. Thank you very much.
+Joseph Carson sounds like you're on the true path then, my friend. May God bless and prosper you on the journey! Being an artist is a revolutionary act.
FunkyHarp Passion for the music to move you. Thank you for sharing the stategy on how to let music/ notes grow uncluttered and, come alive by using dynamics , rythym, and simplicity. I've so much to learn and am glad to have one like you to help. 'Can't wait til I can consistently jam well :)
I've been messing around with the harmonica for 3 months. Watched numerous videos about bending, couldn't get it down. Nobody ever said OU.... thank you!! That was almost effortless!!
Thanks for this- I've been working through your 'Basic' lessons 1-20 for a number of weeks but had no idea of what to do with the skills (?) that I'm learning through you. This is just what I needed. Thank you, you're a great teacher!
I'm basically a harp learner. I've watched a lot of tutes and there are some true masters out there ...but this one takes the cake for me. You got right down to the very basics of it all and mentioned things I've not heard before. I love the call and answer thing...I was doing that on guitar decades ago and it's really effective, never crossed my mind to try it on the harp though...WTF not l have no idea 🤣 The space is another....l've been trying to jam every possible note into a solo and you're absolutely right....less is more....definitely less is more!! I even found myself laughing along with you...man that's what a teacher should do...have his students hanging on his every word!!! So thank you....and very well done indeed. I'm subscribed now...will come back to this tute again and again.... and will follow you more closely
Right on John! thank you so much for the heartfelt note. You're obviously very passionate about your playing and "on the path." Keep up the great work. All the best!
After watching this, I was so inspired I immediately put on a jamtrack and started playing. And guess what - I was already 100% better than before. Thanks!
What can I say... I just picked up the harmonica bout 9 months ago. I have a musical background. Some instruments. But learning the ole Mouth Harp. Has-been nothing but fun. You have made it Sooo muh understandsble
Yes. I love your phrasing. I don't know much but, I always tell my grandson to play into the harmonica like he is singing the words in his head I didn't know it worked so well out side of melody.
Thanks for the great ideas! You have a good sense of humor and are a very effective communicator. Thanks for the lesson. You make playing the harp with purpose a fun thing to do.
Luke th as nk you for this most valuable lesson on how to build a solo, once I learned to bend some , and tril, I have a ear for music notes, practicing the blues scale really help to prove my understanding of how to play,
You are teaching me how to play this awesome instrument I'm having so much fun I just wanted to say Hello and thanks for your teachings they are so good! I'm a beginner and I learned how to bend already and it's awesome!!
Love the shout out to Victor Wooten - I'm a bass player for over 20 years and I just started learning how to play harmonica about a month ago. Still working on mechanics and fundamental consistency but I think it's never too early to start thinking about the deeper aspects of the craft. Loving this instrument! Thank you for all your guidance.
Hi Luke I am watching your tutorials most dayly an I have to anounce they are really greate. Today I have seen this tutorial for the first time. The newer tutorials are moore professional and helpfull like this one. The tabs give moor help to deal with the lesson, so it is much easiere to reach the aim, This little 3 ideas gave me moore inspiration than all those other lessons did, but I was shurely not able to transform that technics if there werrent als those other great tutorils Go on and give us moore hopefull hannes
I understands how to play blues creation harmonica after watching your video. But I needs practices to create blues playing and play blues on harmonica. You are my harmonica teacher. I like your blues playing and your art. You are nice. I respects you for teaching.🙏
Thanks for this vid. I played guitar/banjo/mandolin/fiddle for 50 years, then open heart surgery took that all alway so I picked up a harp. New world, and this was a great video to help make sense of it. Now if only I could make sense of what harp to buy!!!! LOLOL
hey man i just wanna say i just recently started playin the harmonica (its somethin ive always wanted to learn) and honestly ur videos have helped me way more than any other videos ive seen, seriously!
Aloha! I really like this word though I live in Russia) Good and very usefull lesson, thanx. And thanx for your English, it's very simple and comprehendable for a foreiner, so I can learn languge of music and practice English at once. It's a dream!)) We call it "to kill two hares with one shot". Subscribed on the channel.
Hey man, Just wanted to say well done on a great instructional video. You've presented it really well kept it informative, kept it simple and to the point. I really appreciate the way you've highlighted all the key concepts of cross harp playing. Have been looking for a good blues harmonica learning tool for quite a while and I believe you've provided a great one right here. Thank you so much for your public service.
I played some simple rythmic very simple ( since I am real simple) things on my harmonica when young and first just began to be able to grab it up and start playing, Even a few cows as I crossed the field on the way in to town would gather around and be looking at me, a line of cow noses at least really curious and often people too would get to stomping around tapping and the like. Rythmic, dynamics and just flow right in to it. This vid got me goin and wantin to play somemore...Its still the same for me, the simple platform to pour your soul into.
+Cristiano o p Your welcome Cristiano. Honestly, the key to a great solo is putting all of your emotion and channeling it into the solo. Pain, Love, Anger, etc. That's what people feel.
Your talent is not only in playing but certainly also in teaching.
Right
This guy is naturally charismatic and makes him a great teacher. Thanks for these vids man.
I'm 78 with a lifetime of singing which still continues, I gotta make this harp sing and guys like you are showing me the way, thank you so much, I taught my art and I see the teacher in you.
Right on Roy! Thanks for the note!
You are naturally cool. Please keep sharing the language of music... Men like you can share your creative gifts and make the world a better place :-)
Tony Weaver wow you sure are limited
Kenneth Lance Why would you even say some negative shit to somebody else showing love to somebody else?
Kenneth Lance ...k.l... YOU showed the world that YOU sure are a JACKASS
@@fljetgator1833 did he ever.
what makes this video one of the best is the emphasis of silence and simplicity. the Victor Wooten reference was great. I remember him saying "you speak more when you say less" in one of his videos. this lesson has helped me. thanks.
Loved it . Miss those style of videos from you
I have seen hundreds of harmonica videos old masters etc. However, this guy blows me away -nothing compares to this not even close - simply rare blues at the heart of it and so simple
You made my day. Thanks Veli! 🙏🏼
@@FunkyHarp I ain´t foolin´or flatterin´either it is the truth from my perspective
3 months of searching for how to play anything. Your simple question and answer is the first thing I can play that sounds like blues music! Thank You!!
Thank you Luke from Vancouver Canada...Very very useful for an old man who refuses to quit !! Merci mon jeune !!
Christian Bernard My Harmonica Brother - Sweet! Glad it helped you. Never stop playing that harmonica!!!
Best harmonica advices ever heard.
I have been playing the harp over 35 yrs and ive never heard such an awesome teaching method and you seem to be natural and very good at it. Ive tried to teach but im not very good at it. I will take your advice. Thank You!
Right on Jim. Thank you!
Four years ago, like yesterday, but time flies hope this young man... Stays youn forever❤contagious energy, funny an awesome musical entertainer.
Thanks Miriam!
Great tips to be better. So simple but powerful. Space speaks volumes.
YESSAH! s p a c e
I've been working on the diatonic for years, but your two lessons on improvising are spot on and are the single most small collection of ideas and suggestions are entertaining, not difficult to understand and easy implement immediately. Thanks.
I'm part way on my blues journey and find myself coming back to this video every once in a while. Absolutely fabulous - kind of an all-around lesson. Thanks my friend.
Nice. You're very welcome. Rock on!!
Hetero male here but god I can watch this guy for ever, love this man's joy and charisma. his smile is Infective
Best harmonica lesson on the internet. Thank you
Very kind Barry. You're very welcome...
Good video and from the heart. "The restraint is where the power is ", I like that concept.
Your honesty humbles me. That crowd pleaser really bangs on. I'd say knowing how to 'thrill' one hole both sucking or blowing gets the people go crazy too mate!
You are a wonderful harmonica teacher, explaining really well how music should be played, making learning harmonica a fun thing to do. Thank you very much.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate it. Rock on!
Your teaching style brought me to tears, man. Fan for life!
+Joseph Carson sounds like you're on the true path then, my friend. May God bless and prosper you on the journey! Being an artist is a revolutionary act.
FunkyHarp Passion for the music to move you. Thank you for sharing the stategy on how to let music/ notes grow uncluttered and, come alive by using dynamics , rythym, and simplicity. I've so much to learn and am glad to have one like you to help. 'Can't wait til I can consistently jam well :)
I've been messing around with the harmonica for 3 months. Watched numerous videos about bending, couldn't get it down. Nobody ever said OU.... thank you!! That was almost effortless!!
Ha! Very cool!
You are a great communicator. All your lessons have solid messages.
I've watched tons of videos, as I'm a newbie. And I can say this is one of the best lesson I've ever had.
Thank you very much!
You're very welcome!
Thanks for this- I've been working through your 'Basic' lessons 1-20 for a number of weeks but had no idea of what to do with the skills (?) that I'm learning through you. This is just what I needed. Thank you, you're a great teacher!
Nice, Mark! Good for you! Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much for showing how simplicity will lead to mastership
I love the way you teach.
I'm basically a harp learner. I've watched a lot of tutes and there are some true masters out there ...but this one takes the cake for me. You got right down to the very basics of it all and mentioned things I've not heard before. I love the call and answer thing...I was doing that on guitar decades ago and it's really effective, never crossed my mind to try it on the harp though...WTF not l have no idea 🤣
The space is another....l've been trying to jam every possible note into a solo and you're absolutely right....less is more....definitely less is more!! I even found myself laughing along with you...man that's what a teacher should do...have his students hanging on his every word!!! So thank you....and very well done indeed. I'm subscribed now...will come back to this tute again and again.... and will follow you more closely
Right on John! thank you so much for the heartfelt note. You're obviously very passionate about your playing and "on the path." Keep up the great work. All the best!
Wow! That's just amazing lesson!!!
I love it so much I can't tell you!
Sweet! Glad you like!
i just found out your channel. i just started studying harmonica.your videos helped me a lot.. i hope you continue on making harmonica videos.
Thanks Steve! For sure. I'm doing vids for Harmonica.com too, so def subscribe over there if you haven't already. Aloha, Luke
Only if I could hang out with you for a day, man that would be sweet. Even if we didn’t talk harmonica you’re perspective of life is awesome
Hi from Australia! Im stoked I've found your tutorials..I dig your charisma and clear explanations. Thankyou
Genius...this is one of the best lessons Ive seen.
I found you by chance. What a lucky that was. Your teaching style is fabulous. Thank you so much ❤ regards, Dieter from Germany
After watching this, I was so inspired I immediately put on a jamtrack and started playing. And guess what - I was already 100% better than before. Thanks!
Woo hoo! That's what I'm talking about. You got this already!
It's so great young guys are keeping this art going..great lesson by the way
Very good instruction. This is exactly the type of information I feel I need to build the solo I want to be able to play.
Your love for music is fun to watch! Great instructor too!
Almost 2 yrs now and starting to impress myself and others thank you for you insight
What can I say... I just picked up the harmonica bout 9 months ago. I have a musical background. Some instruments. But learning the ole Mouth Harp. Has-been nothing but fun. You have made it Sooo muh understandsble
Nice. Rock on Ken!
You made it all so logical ... Two thumbs up from HCMC.
Hey, brother, That was the best lesson yet. From anyone !
Yes. I love your phrasing. I don't know much but, I always tell my grandson to play into the harmonica like he is singing the words in his head I didn't know it worked so well out side of melody.
Great info for harpists at any stage of development. Thank you
Thanks for the great ideas! You have a good sense of humor and are a very effective communicator. Thanks for the lesson. You make playing the harp with purpose a fun thing to do.
thank you for taking the time and effort to do this for the people.. very cool
Luke th as nk you for this most valuable lesson on how to build a solo, once I learned to bend some , and tril, I have a ear for music notes, practicing the blues scale really help to prove my understanding of how to play,
A great music lesson in general. Thankyou honest musician!
you are charming and a great teacher! thanks and God bless.
You are teaching me how to play this awesome instrument I'm having so much fun I just wanted to say Hello and thanks for your teachings they are so good! I'm a beginner and I learned how to bend already and it's awesome!!
Love the shout out to Victor Wooten - I'm a bass player for over 20 years and I just started learning how to play harmonica about a month ago. Still working on mechanics and fundamental consistency but I think it's never too early to start thinking about the deeper aspects of the craft. Loving this instrument! Thank you for all your guidance.
Right on! Thanks for sharing. God bless you on your harmonica journey!
Hi Luke
I am watching your tutorials most dayly an I have to anounce they are really greate. Today I have seen this tutorial for the first time. The newer tutorials are moore professional and helpfull like this one. The tabs give moor help to deal with the lesson, so it is much easiere to reach the aim,
This little 3 ideas gave me moore inspiration than all those other lessons did, but I was shurely not able to transform that technics if there werrent als those other great tutorils
Go on and give us moore
hopefull
hannes
Thanks for explaining things to where I can understand, thank you
I understands how to play blues creation harmonica after watching your video. But I needs practices to create blues playing and play blues on harmonica. You are my harmonica teacher. I like your blues playing and your art. You are nice. I respects you for teaching.🙏
You can do it!
Excellent advice...as well as commentary. Thanks for the great tips!
Best regards,
Ron
Thanks for this vid. I played guitar/banjo/mandolin/fiddle for 50 years, then open heart surgery took that all alway so I picked up a harp. New world, and this was a great video to help make sense of it. Now if only I could make sense of what harp to buy!!!! LOLOL
Glad I've followed ya, I'm for sure a Newbie, and you're helping me understand....appreciate it
Man, I never thought about learning music that way.
Thank you very much, sir. That just opened my mind.
Is ornge
Love this Luke ! Keep teaching . Texas !
Thanks Ray! I'm posting vids on Harmonica.com channel now fyi. 🤙🏼
Great lesson you've taught me much in a short space of time,thanks Lucas.
Right on James. Rock on...
Excellent description of music as conversation. This is so true and is such a useful analogy when it comes to the art of improvisation.
Simply great stuff, thanks Luke
Great ideas for any instrument, thank you! I'll be checking out your other videos in the future!
Thanks for the tips man. Simplicity is bliss you have made my day & now I can jam & solo a bit Stay safe
Glad I could help!
hey man i just wanna say i just recently started playin the harmonica (its somethin ive always wanted to learn) and honestly ur videos have helped me way more than any other videos ive seen, seriously!
your a good tutor..............its not what you play its what you dont play thats importent
Cracking stuff, fun, enthusiastic ta so much,I'll Try to follow,So many generous people offering us newbies hope!!
Yes, there is hope, believe me. It all came so painstakingly slowly for me!
This is an UNBELIEVABLY Insightful, intelligent, and useful video lesson! Thank you so much, it has greatly helped me play better harmonica
Right on Bro! Thanks for affirming and teaching so well!
Aloha! I really like this word though I live in Russia) Good and very usefull lesson, thanx. And thanx for your English, it's very simple and comprehendable for a foreiner, so I can learn languge of music and practice English at once. It's a dream!)) We call it "to kill two hares with one shot". Subscribed on the channel.
Thanks Lucas, great channel I just got a harp and your the best channel I've found
What a nice fella...
THIS WAS SO GREAT!
Thank you so much!
A man with common sense makes things simple 😊
underrated video. You my friend are a great teacher and an awesome commentator!
Merci pour cette leçon d'harmonica, je n'ai pas tout compris, mais je pense faire des progrès maintenant. Bravo l'artiste.
Great as always! glad to have you back!
You also play very well and teach very well your good God has Blessed you
Thank you very much!
You can look on TH-cam under Victoria Hinton, Vic's Place
Love your lesson Caleb
Thank you Luke, you make this whole thing fun and easy. Love how you explain everything , I’m new at this and think your the most . Thanks
Just all I have been looking. Thanks man!
Great lesson! I have been missing your lessons!! :)
Hey man,
Just wanted to say well done on a great instructional video. You've presented it really well kept it informative, kept it simple and to the point. I really appreciate the way you've highlighted all the key concepts of cross harp playing.
Have been looking for a good blues harmonica learning tool for quite a while and I believe you've provided a great one right here.
Thank you so much for your public service.
U did that one JUST RIGHT Lucas!!! helped me understand HOW TO DO IT (Solo), thanks from a Bro in Orlando (FL), Josh
Love you videos very informative but simple for me as a beginner 👍
I love you, the fact that you said it is ours
This was a really useful tip, you explained it very well.
Me: sees video of guy with dark background.
Brain: floating head
Lucas, Impressive video!! I am learning the language thanks to you!Soon I will have a story , building it with your help!
I played some simple rythmic very simple ( since I am real simple) things on my harmonica when young and first just began to be able to grab it up and start playing, Even a few cows as I crossed the field on the way in to town would gather around and be looking at me, a line of cow noses at least really curious and often people too would get to stomping around tapping and the like. Rythmic, dynamics and just flow right in to it. This vid got me goin and wantin to play somemore...Its still the same for me, the simple platform to pour your soul into.
Love this! I play guitar but can see this way of playing making me lean to the harmonica as a favorite....sweet! Thanks so much.
Thank you. This video is exactly what I was looking for.
Wise and clear. Best lesson
Absolutely top notch! Thanks!
Very good, and wise, teachings here. I learnt a lot. Thank you.
I appreciate this lesson so much. Thanks man.
You're welcome James! Glad you liked it!
Thanks so much for this. I'm a beginner, just learned to play the most simple songs, but this will help me try to learn bending. Thanks again!
Awesome ! Simple and efective explanation. TY bro!
+Cristiano o p Your welcome Cristiano. Honestly, the key to a great solo is putting all of your emotion and channeling it into the solo. Pain, Love, Anger, etc. That's what people feel.
Awesome teaching style. Thank you Sir
You hit the spot! Thanks for your inspiration. VERY Helpful.
Hi Luke. The best lesson I´ve ever seen. It was so helpful for me. Thanks a lot and greetings from Munich, Germany.
Awww. Thanks Oliver!!! Aloha from Hawaii.