They sound so beautiful!!! I don’t get somebody not wanting to play the regular harps of certain keys (D,Eb,F, etc.). To me there are situations where each of them are necessary and fit better. And yes gear doesn’t make the player better BUT when you are playing great sounding gear it inspires you and sometimes you will play things you wouldnt normally play
I've enjoyed for years using low Eb's and Low F's mainly for doing jump blues horn stuff and when working with a horn section, they tend to blend in better. In some of the ultra low tunings, you can play closer to how a baritone sax works.
What a wonderful surprise! Thanks for all the information concerning Low Tone Harmonicas, you answered the few questions I had about them plus you played a couple of great tunes which I can practice/learn by ear on my growing collection of Low A, LD, LEb, LG, LF, LC, LBb, LLE by Seydel but the first one 2 reeds broke the second time I played the Harmonica! And they talk about how all the Reeds are Steel so they're stronger than brass Reeds that other Harmonica Companies use so our Steel Reed Harmonicas will last for years. Not quite true as I returned broken Seydel LLE got a new one played it very gently as they say this Harp should be played but once again second time I played it, a reed broke off AGAIN! The thing is that that Seydel 1847 Low Tone Classic Bold Body LLE Harmonica sounds so beautiful but because they are "the lowest tone of a Harmonica made in the world, besides the Bass Harmonicas..." this is what Seydel says, unfortunately I now have 2 broken Harmonicas by them which will cost a fortune to fix I found out. Don't think they know how to properly make a LLE actually. Anyway Thanks for the video on Low Tone Harmonicas Jason, I learned some new things and Eleni is my real name by the way just so you know. It's Greek~💡🎶🎙💥🐈⬛🌠🔥🤙🏽♥️
Great video Jason! I love thé 364 harps and my favorite harps to play when I’m live and solo are low D and low F. I love my low C and D 364’s and the others as well. Congratulations brother.🙏
Here it is Wednesday and I am just getting around to watching this. I like what you are doing with the Low Harmonicas. Very cool Jason. To me they sound very jazzy.
Finally got to see you live the other night. You and the whole show was amazing. You are a true musician and showman. Loved your stories as always. Thanks for another free Friday. Hope you’re gettin some sleep.
For me the best part about low-tuned harmonicas is the great exercise they give my lungs... great way to warm up ! Years ago I bought a Low F, Low D, Low E, and Low Eb Special 20s with Turbo covers... they all still play and sound great ! When Seydel 1847 harps became available, I bought several other keys... the low Turbofied Special 20s are still my favorites !
Considering the fact I don't have all keys yet, and that I don't have minors at all, this will be a very informative video for me, especially looking forward to hear how they sound. Knowledge about use will come later, now its FUN TIME 😍 So here's another cup o'coffee for Jason 😎
@@jasonricci well, yeah, not for learning, starting etc, but for the way they sound, the richness and abilities they offer...well, they are neccessary. It was especially fun to watch D minor because I have a really fun harmonica in D key (standard Hohner tuning) so even knowing that you have different tuning, the sound was wow. It was a fun and informative break from learning vids I usually watch because it was about harps that will come for me a bit later 😀 👍
I got my first low tuned harmonica around my birthday: a Kongsheng Solist in Low F. I absolutely loved how beautiful it looked and how resonant it sounded. It can also be a wailing machine too with how powerful the 45 draw double stop sounds. My biggest disadvantage with that key is that I can't bend all that well on it and I fully admit that it's my mouth's fault. I have a small mouth and when I pull my tongue back far enough for the 2 draw full step and the 1 draw bend on a Low F, I almost completely choke. I'm not blaming the harmonica for this, it is entirely my fault. Also, it doesn't growl all that well. The 2 draw and 4 draw growls sound fine, but it's the 3 draw growl (which is a very iconic Terry McMillan lick within itself) that doesn't ring out like the other keys do. If you know me very well, I like to play a lot of the higher pitched harps Eb-F# and I even have a High G because of how they cut through during a mix. I also listened to a lot of high keys whenever Terry McMillan played harp on the radio so that played a factor into it as well, lol. My personal favorite harmonica key is the key of B, but my second favorite is Db (it's more in the upper middle range of the 12 harp keys, but it is short slotted and higher than C). I always loved my tone always rung out in that key and ever since I heard Terry McMillan play a very bluesy outro during a version of "Amazing Grace" that he did live on TV, I've grown to love that key very much.
When I work on my technique I cycle through a different key each day and after 12 days I start over again. And just last night I was working on the low G. I have a low F but usually don't work technique on it and have only used it in performances to add a comping "chuck chuck" sound and the long chords like Jason was demonstrating. I find the low keys are like maneuvering a battleship. A lot work and I'm not sure much payoff. I will start thinking of using the upper notes on the low keys though, thanks Jason.
Dude that’s awesome how the low harps keep resonating when you pull them away from your mouth. Btw, do you have a video teaching the breathing percussive thing your doing in this video (and other percussive techniques)?
@@jasonricci funny I watched that video last night. I love it because it serves 2 purposes; the percussive rythym you get and it’s a way to expel air quickly.
Been loving "stream of consciousness Fridays" from the road - sounds like a killer lineup... I love low harps...almost like a different instrument... cheers, bro.
MoonCat ! This was just being discussed on the Pedal board page . A guy said he needed a technique besides pedals to cut through the mix less on pads and vamping. I told him just to back off his mic first but then I told him to maybe get some low tuned harps and switch off. Maybe Hohner should make some harps where you would press in a button like a chromatic and get a low tuned harp. Brendan Powers prob. has something like that already. Great lesson Jason !! ALL HAIL FREE FRIDAY !! Austin- 3:17 🌛🐱!
I use my regular D more often than low D. However I use LowE, LowF and LowF# much more often than regular E, F and F#. LowEb/Eb about equally (actually didn’t need them for several years).
Thanks for another free Friday Jason. Bye Bye Bird by Sonny Boy Williamson is a great example of using a Low C (or on some recordings of the song a Low D). I found a video version of it in Low C.
Thanks, J! I like all harps but to be honest my ear is more drawn to the lower tones. I love SBW II but sometimes wish he’d recorded more on an A harp 😃✌️
I play Low Keys Harps, the one I use live is the Low F half of the time, and half for the regular. When I create stuff at home, I use them all (LC LD LEb LF LF#) I love the sound they produce. I used the LF once on a rumba blues BT to create the feel of an accordion and it does that well (for me). Thanks for that vid Jason ! Playing chords with those low tuned harps is real fun !
I love playing with songwriters and so many of them will capo their Is first fret and sing in F#! I have a lee oscar I've been blowing for 3 or 4 years and it just is not cutting it.
Hey Jason, hope your good. This was brilliant with the low harps. I have a couple and now I'm gonna be grooving those beautiful chords, thank you 🏴👍👍👏👏👌🙏
I got to see and meet you in Eugene on 2/5/24 what a night it was. The videos of your performance are up on my channel now. If anything I posted needs to be edited, just let me know. Also, thank you for your stand for veterans.
Rumour has it that so much chord resonance means, you can just blow into the thing. 🤔😎 One of my favourite pieces ever is Paul Oscher's Gotta Go Now. I think that might be on a low C.
Great choice of topic Jason as there haven’t been that many on this topic except for Ronnie Shellist. He can make them growl and moan. I’m a fan of Hohner Thunderbirds, have most with the exception Bb and E so love the resonant sound pref through a mic as they are not as loud. I have found there’s an elephant in the room though for those contemplating buying one. They are simply harder to play so be prepared. Low Hohner Rockets don’t have the Filisko designed conical covers but are cheaper to purchase. Maybe start with Low F. Buyers beware.
After playing a bunch of thunderbirds, the bottom coverplate isn’t really necessary unless you’re playing too hard. I really think it was just another example of Filisko putting his name on something for notoriety. Similar to how he claimed some customizing techniques as his own (Slot Embossing), when they were verifiably created by Rick Epping.
Great video Jason thanks🤘I have a good few lows and Seydel low, lows! Beautiful chords indeed! Low Eb is my favourite though! For 3rd position in F 🎉emulating a sax on some songs! Wouldn’t be doing it if it wasn’t for you Jason! You’re the new King🤘🎉
I had the Jehovahs Witnesses in to the kitchen this morning for coffee and donuts. When I asked them what they wanted to talk about they said "We don't know. We've never gotten this far."
Super informative video!! I love low tuned harps too, and you're spot on the fact they have a hard time cutting through with a loud band. Do you ever find yourself stepping on the bass player's space with a low tuned harp?
I have a Seydel low D. But i really have trouble getting the 2 draw wholetone bend. The 1 draw bend is impossible. Any advice for this? Thank you Jason!
Agree Jason. I used LOW F on my song Down at the Thunderbird which is a Jazzy Bluesey Song with Stand-up Bass and nice sinewy number allows for some longer growl comp and upwards fast effect upper octave solo. Good Stuff! BRO!
Hey Jason - A little while ago you did a lesson on Herbie Hancock Chameleon - Here is the thing; what low harp would you 'Choose' to play the synth bass line on ? and in what position would you play that ? so that you could tape it and then play the Chameleon lines from your video over the top and would you still use a G harp for that (playing in A) ? or would you figure it all so it was all in the key of the song ? (Bb) - I'm asking you because I want to try this but I want to get the right Low Harp😀😎❤
Ok - If I have that right you should be able to use just one harp, turn on the octave pedal play the opening synth bass line into say a looper pedal of some kind then turn off the octave pedal and turn on the auto wah and play the horn sax part (the licks from your video) or anything you like that fits over the 'bom bom bom bom bup! bup! - bom bom bom bom bup! bup! 😀😎❤
Playing standard tuned F harp in first position? I would refer to that as ice-pick-in-the-forehead tone. Whole step bend hole 10? Use that for breaking wineglasses and windows.
Thanks for the awesome video. I‘m going for a thunderbird, but i really can‘t decide which key to get first. If i‘d get the key that i play most on standard harps (bb, a, g), i‘m afraid it probably would be too low to bend. So maybe i should consider low f or low d, but that are keys that i never use as standard harps. Can you recommend something, i would be grateful.
Many folks do not like the higher key harps due to poor technique. They sound shrill and sour when played with poor embouchure and breath control. What they don’t realize, is the high key harps cut through the mix SO much better, and are really useful in band situations. Nothing worse that rocking out a sweet 12-bars, only to be lost in the mix due to the low harp.
The reeds are longer, and have more weight attached to the tips. You cannot make a low D from a D harp, the reeds are not the right length, and the slots are short. To make a low D, you’d want to start with as low a long-slot harp as you can, and use lead-free solder to add reed weights.
Another outstanding free Friday. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I've got a Low C, Low D, Low E, and Low F. All from Lee Oskar. BTW. Was awesome having you in town, and it was a pleasure to meet you in person.
Lee Oskar is about the only kind I’ve never played I prefer hohner rockets do you like the Oscar’s better
They sound so beautiful!!!
I don’t get somebody not wanting to play the regular harps of certain keys (D,Eb,F, etc.). To me there are situations where each of them are necessary and fit better.
And yes gear doesn’t make the player better BUT when you are playing great sounding gear it inspires you and sometimes you will play things you wouldnt normally play
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You're right about getting ideas with different harps etc. I bought a low F Hohner and love it!
Low D is my new favorite harp, Hohner rockets,
My low f rocket is probably my favorite harmonica out of all the ones I got
I've enjoyed for years using low Eb's and Low F's mainly for doing jump blues horn stuff and when working with a horn section, they tend to blend in better. In some of the ultra low tunings, you can play closer to how a baritone sax works.
What a wonderful surprise! Thanks for all the information concerning Low Tone Harmonicas, you answered the few questions I had about them plus you played a couple of great tunes which I can practice/learn by ear on my growing collection of Low A, LD, LEb, LG, LF, LC, LBb, LLE by Seydel but the first one 2 reeds broke the second time I played the Harmonica! And they talk about how all the Reeds are Steel so they're stronger than brass Reeds that other Harmonica Companies use so our Steel Reed Harmonicas will last for years. Not quite true as I returned broken Seydel LLE got a new one played it very gently as they say this Harp should be played but once again second time I played it, a reed broke off AGAIN! The thing is that that Seydel
1847 Low Tone Classic Bold Body LLE Harmonica sounds so beautiful but because they are "the lowest tone of a Harmonica made in the world, besides the Bass Harmonicas..." this is what Seydel says, unfortunately I now have 2
broken Harmonicas by them which will cost a fortune to fix I found out. Don't think they know how to properly make a LLE actually. Anyway Thanks for the video on Low Tone Harmonicas Jason, I learned some new things and Eleni is my real name by the way just so you know. It's Greek~💡🎶🎙💥🐈⬛🌠🔥🤙🏽♥️
Great video Jason! I love thé 364 harps and my favorite harps to play when I’m live and solo are low D and low F. I love my low C and D 364’s and the others as well. Congratulations brother.🙏
they're so difficult to get in my country, hope to get one soon, it calms me a lot 😊
Hope so too!
Here it is Wednesday and I am just getting around to watching this. I like what you are doing with the Low Harmonicas. Very cool Jason. To me they sound very jazzy.
Finally got to see you live the other night. You and the whole show was amazing. You are a true musician and showman. Loved your stories as always. Thanks for another free Friday. Hope you’re gettin some sleep.
I’ve got Low Hohner Rockets in C D and F. Love them. Great harps. 🚀🚀🚀🚀👩🏻
Love the low F sound on Terrors of Nightlife! Pretty cool FF, everything I always wanted to know about Low harmonicas! Thanks Jason 🙏🎶✌
I’m awake!!! Bring it!!! 😂🤗🤗🤗 First time I’ve woken before Free Friday starts. 💤 ❤
😆 🤣 😂 High Harp Gato Warning in the middle!
@@jasonricci too late!!! All 4 cats in the bed. One bit me. 3 ran under the covers. They loved the low stuff tho. As do I. Thanks! 😺🙀😽😼💕
Hey Ricci you are just such a natural entertainer man I could watch you for hours ! Love from UK just love watching and hearing you play.
For me the best part about low-tuned harmonicas is the great exercise they give my lungs... great way to warm up !
Years ago I bought a Low F, Low D, Low E, and Low Eb Special 20s with Turbo covers... they all still play and sound great !
When Seydel 1847 harps became available, I bought several other keys... the low Turbofied Special 20s are still my favorites !
Considering the fact I don't have all keys yet, and that I don't have minors at all, this will be a very informative video for me, especially looking forward to hear how they sound.
Knowledge about use will come later, now its FUN TIME 😍
So here's another cup o'coffee for Jason 😎
Thank you! You know you don't need the minors!
@@jasonricci well, yeah, not for learning, starting etc, but for the way they sound, the richness and abilities they offer...well, they are neccessary.
It was especially fun to watch D minor because I have a really fun harmonica in D key (standard Hohner tuning) so even knowing that you have different tuning, the sound was wow.
It was a fun and informative break from learning vids I usually watch because it was about harps that will come for me a bit later 😀
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Higher register octave’s on Low F brings some good licks. With spits
I got my first low tuned harmonica around my birthday: a Kongsheng Solist in Low F. I absolutely loved how beautiful it looked and how resonant it sounded. It can also be a wailing machine too with how powerful the 45 draw double stop sounds. My biggest disadvantage with that key is that I can't bend all that well on it and I fully admit that it's my mouth's fault. I have a small mouth and when I pull my tongue back far enough for the 2 draw full step and the 1 draw bend on a Low F, I almost completely choke. I'm not blaming the harmonica for this, it is entirely my fault. Also, it doesn't growl all that well. The 2 draw and 4 draw growls sound fine, but it's the 3 draw growl (which is a very iconic Terry McMillan lick within itself) that doesn't ring out like the other keys do.
If you know me very well, I like to play a lot of the higher pitched harps Eb-F# and I even have a High G because of how they cut through during a mix. I also listened to a lot of high keys whenever Terry McMillan played harp on the radio so that played a factor into it as well, lol. My personal favorite harmonica key is the key of B, but my second favorite is Db (it's more in the upper middle range of the 12 harp keys, but it is short slotted and higher than C). I always loved my tone always rung out in that key and ever since I heard Terry McMillan play a very bluesy outro during a version of "Amazing Grace" that he did live on TV, I've grown to love that key very much.
When I work on my technique I cycle through a different key each day and after 12 days I start over again. And just last night I was working on the low G. I have a low F but usually don't work technique on it and have only used it in performances to add a comping "chuck chuck" sound and the long chords like Jason was demonstrating. I find the low keys are like maneuvering a battleship. A lot work and I'm not sure much payoff. I will start thinking of using the upper notes on the low keys though, thanks Jason.
I gear my practices the same way. A different key harp thru the cycle. I only have one low harp though. (D)
Wonderful sounds on the low D J!
Dude that’s awesome how the low harps keep resonating when you pull them away from your mouth.
Btw, do you have a video teaching the breathing percussive thing your doing in this video (and other percussive techniques)?
Yes I do! th-cam.com/video/qJiSjgnV3wA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WAzm-cuKWGpIpzi1
@@jasonricci funny I watched that video last night. I love it because it serves 2 purposes; the percussive rythym you get and it’s a way to expel air quickly.
You giving us gold bro.. nothing but love for ya 💗
Been loving "stream of consciousness Fridays" from the road - sounds like a killer lineup... I love low harps...almost like a different instrument... cheers, bro.
Thank you!!!
MoonCat ! This was just being discussed on the Pedal board page . A guy said he needed a technique besides pedals to cut through the mix less on pads and vamping. I told him just to back off his mic first but then I told him to maybe get some low tuned harps and switch off. Maybe Hohner should make some harps where you would press in a button like a chromatic and get a low tuned harp. Brendan Powers prob. has something like that already. Great lesson Jason !! ALL HAIL FREE FRIDAY !! Austin- 3:17 🌛🐱!
If he’s getting lost in the mix, a low tuned harp will not help. If anything, he should choose the higher key harp to cut through.
@@norfolknwhey4787 I agree!
no he said he was too loud when he was padding @@norfolknwhey4787
Great video by Jason.. really explains the nuance, advantage, and disadvantages of low tuned harps.. really good stuff.
Thank you Jason! Great video!! Appreciate YOU!! 🙏💞😄
I use my regular D more often than low D. However I use LowE, LowF and LowF# much more often than regular E, F and F#. LowEb/Eb about equally (actually didn’t need them for several years).
Same. I love vamping and acoustic work on the low harps, but if playing amplified, I stick to the higher keys for their cut.
I just got the low F (lee oskar) so thanks! And it was great seeing you in Seattle! Happy Trails to you!
I have A, D, and G Thunder birds, a rocket C and a LEE OSCARlowFand lowlowF. Iused atrack of low harp on my tune HardRock Mining Man
another Great Free Friday, Thanks you J - have a great tour - hope to see you on the HarmonicaUK Zoom when you can sort ❤👍😎
Great free Friday as always, thank you.
Thanks for another free Friday Jason. Bye Bye Bird by Sonny Boy Williamson is a great example of using a Low C (or on some recordings of the song a Low D). I found a video version of it in Low C.
I think I mentioned it here! ❤️ 💙 💜
Thanks, J! I like all harps but to be honest my ear is more drawn to the lower tones. I love SBW II but sometimes wish he’d recorded more on an A harp 😃✌️
Awesome Ty. No lows yet. But I’ll get some.
It would be nice to have some low key harps. I used to play a low f. I need another one. Have an awesome tour Jason.😊
Ive got some Lows and some Double Lows..love them, they are great for chugging a rythm too!!
Thanks bro🎉😊
Thank you, Jason!
I have a low A harp that is so lonely, i never ever talk to it,looking forward to this lesson Jason.
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Hope u r well on the road.
Having fun my bro!!!
Fabulous video, thanks for your time and knowledge 👍 Jason. The "hummingbird returns 😅and a low crow! 🐦⬛. 🐈⬛ 🎶. Thank you.
😆 🤣 😂 they're here! 😆 🤣 😂
Great!
Thank you, Jason.
❤very goooood❤😍😍❤❤😍🤙🤙😍
I play Low Keys Harps, the one I use live is the Low F half of the time, and half for the regular. When I create stuff at home, I use them all (LC LD LEb LF LF#) I love the sound they produce. I used the LF once on a rumba blues BT to create the feel of an accordion and it does that well (for me). Thanks for that vid Jason ! Playing chords with those low tuned harps is real fun !
I love the access to variety having low harps adds to my case. I'm about to tune up a low F rocket I have and turn it into a Low F#.
Nice ! Definitely Low F# is the one!
I love playing with songwriters and so many of them will capo their Is first fret and sing in F#!
I have a lee oscar I've been blowing for 3 or 4 years and it just is not cutting it.
Low harps sound extra nice coupled with one of Roly Platt’s mutes🤘🏻
Hey Jason, hope your good.
This was brilliant with the low harps. I have a couple and now I'm gonna be grooving those beautiful chords, thank you 🏴👍👍👏👏👌🙏
I got to see and meet you in Eugene on 2/5/24 what a night it was. The videos of your performance are up on my channel now. If anything I posted needs to be edited, just let me know. Also, thank you for your stand for veterans.
Oh!!!! Thank ⚜️ You for telling me!!!!
@@jasonricciyour welcome
I have about 400 hours on my SkyRascal. I see you're into it.🪂
@@MrSpanky2001 it's a fun way to fly, that's for sure.
Merci JR! Don’t have because expensive. But love the teaching !
Low harps can be found new for $40-50.
@@norfolknwhey4787 yup …usd;)
Got a distributor/brand?I think I forked out about $140 bucks for my Thunderbird after taxes.@@norfolknwhey4787
Thanks J. 👍🎺
Rumour has it that so much chord resonance means, you can just blow into the thing. 🤔😎
One of my favourite pieces ever is Paul Oscher's Gotta Go Now. I think that might be on a low C.
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Great choice of topic Jason as there haven’t been that many on this topic except for Ronnie Shellist. He can make them growl and moan. I’m a fan of Hohner Thunderbirds, have most with the exception Bb and E so love the resonant sound pref through a mic as they are not as loud. I have found there’s an elephant in the room though for those contemplating buying one. They are simply harder to play so be prepared. Low Hohner Rockets don’t have the Filisko designed conical covers but are cheaper to purchase. Maybe start with Low F. Buyers beware.
After playing a bunch of thunderbirds, the bottom coverplate isn’t really necessary unless you’re playing too hard. I really think it was just another example of Filisko putting his name on something for notoriety. Similar to how he claimed some customizing techniques as his own (Slot Embossing), when they were verifiably created by Rick Epping.
Great video Jason thanks🤘I have a good few lows and Seydel low, lows! Beautiful chords indeed! Low Eb is my favourite though! For 3rd position in F 🎉emulating a sax on some songs! Wouldn’t be doing it if it wasn’t for you Jason! You’re the new King🤘🎉
If you love Eb, check out this jam! th-cam.com/video/Iu9Lcip1S5c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9a3umgUuAUxEIfar
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I had the Jehovahs Witnesses in to the kitchen this morning for coffee and donuts. When I asked them what they wanted to talk about they said "We don't know. We've never gotten this far."
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Classic joke
Super informative video!! I love low tuned harps too, and you're spot on the fact they have a hard time cutting through with a loud band. Do you ever find yourself stepping on the bass player's space with a low tuned harp?
Definitely!!! Almost mentioned "Sonic trespassing" 😆 ❤️
I dont know if anyone ever suggested. But can you do a lesson on blow notes
Not yet!
Did you decorate your Hetrick harp box with burgundy crushed velvet? It looks awesome!
Yes and my wife covered it with cigar bands and resin. It weighs like 12 pounds!
@@jasonricciit looks awesome though.😎
@@jasonricciit looks awesome though.😎
It's worth buying some low harps just for the workout on low bends, and the gapping you'll want to get those bends cleanly.
I have a Seydel low D. But i really have trouble getting the 2 draw wholetone bend. The 1 draw bend is impossible. Any advice for this? Thank you Jason!
It’s way back in your throat and requires you to really sink your jaw and pull from the diaphragm. It just takes lots of work and practice.
Can you list all the harp players you mentioned?
Agree Jason. I used LOW F on my song Down at the Thunderbird which is a Jazzy Bluesey Song with Stand-up Bass and nice sinewy number allows for some longer growl comp and upwards fast effect upper octave solo. Good Stuff! BRO!
Post us a link!!! ❤️ 💙 💜
ive got a hohner rocket low in low F, its remarkably easy to play
I miss the thanks button under your videos!
Hey Jason - A little while ago you did a lesson on Herbie Hancock Chameleon - Here is the thing; what low harp would you 'Choose' to play the synth bass line on ? and in what position would you play that ? so that you could tape it and then play the Chameleon lines from your video over the top and would you still use a G harp for that (playing in A) ? or would you figure it all so it was all in the key of the song ? (Bb) - I'm asking you because I want to try this but I want to get the right Low Harp😀😎❤
I'd use and octave pedal like the pitch fork and an auto wah on a regular harp!
Ok - If I have that right you should be able to use just one harp, turn on the octave pedal play the opening synth bass line into say a looper pedal of some kind then turn off the octave pedal and turn on the auto wah and play the horn sax part (the licks from your video) or anything you like that fits over the 'bom bom bom bom bup! bup! - bom bom bom bom bup! bup! 😀😎❤
Chris Cain rocks, would love to see you guys jamming together
Low harps remind me how glad I am I quit smoking when I did.
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Playing standard tuned F harp in first position? I would refer to that as ice-pick-in-the-forehead tone. Whole step bend hole 10? Use that for breaking wineglasses and windows.
P.S. Are you back in Maine this April?
Yes!!!! Coming back!!
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Thanks for the awesome video. I‘m going for a thunderbird, but i really can‘t decide which key to get first. If i‘d get the key that i play most on standard harps (bb, a, g), i‘m afraid it probably would be too low to bend. So maybe i should consider low f or low d, but that are keys that i never use as standard harps. Can you recommend something, i would be grateful.
Low F
For the key of C and G!
Cause WAR - Low Rider... The low rider is a little higher... 🙃 Say hello to Mr. Lee ❤
What lowest key you can bend 1 draw? LowEb is lowest for me. LowD is not perfect
Me too!
Many folks do not like the higher key harps due to poor technique. They sound shrill and sour when played with poor embouchure and breath control. What they don’t realize, is the high key harps cut through the mix SO much better, and are really useful in band situations. Nothing worse that rocking out a sweet 12-bars, only to be lost in the mix due to the low harp.
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Can you explain what the mechanical difference is between a low harp vs regular harp of the same key? Can one modifiy a D harp to create a low D harp?
The reeds are longer, and have more weight attached to the tips. You cannot make a low D from a D harp, the reeds are not the right length, and the slots are short. To make a low D, you’d want to start with as low a long-slot harp as you can, and use lead-free solder to add reed weights.
Thank you for the explanation!
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I not have a low Harp's 😅
seems like it just handcuffs you. If you just want to play chords behind everything . Got it. You're way to good for that Mooncat
Now i need a low tuned harmonica 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡