How To Play the Jaw Harp
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 มิ.ย. 2024
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I tried to cover all of the basics for playing the jaw harp (safely). For your convenience, you can skip to each section if you'd like:
0:00 How To Play the Jaw Harp - Intro
0:12 Jaw Harp Anatomy
1:01 How to Hold the Jaw Harp
5:56 How to Strike the Jaw Harp
8:01 Shaping the Sound (tongue and glottis)
Modulating the Jaw Harp
11:29 ---Tonguing
13:20 ---Breath
14:32 ---Diaphragm
15:45 ---Muting
18:23 Tips and What's Next? - เพลง
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Dang man, this was a great tutorial. I've unfortunately given up on this instrument. but it's still really nice seeing a great teacher like you. It restores your faith in humanity a little, ya know?
This is a great video with lots of examples with somewhat more complex techniques. Definitely my favorite jaw harp tutorial.
Thank you very much, Nick. :) Good luck with your playing and glad you enjoyed the video
I had a stroke a year ago, and I am incorporating the jaw harp as part of my recovery. There are a lot of speaking skills that I relearning while learning a party skill.
Thanks for the tutorial. I've owned one for decades without giving it a go, but my grandson just pulled it out. I could not answer his questions. now you've inspired not just me to learn but my wife as well. She's the one who gave it to me.
I really like your teaching style! You explain everything so very well. Thank you!
Extremely helpful! The closeups of teeth positioning solved my problem and saved my teeth from damage.
The rest of the tips about glottis, tongue, breathing will take some time to digest and practice. One at a time.
Right now I am trying to instinctively find the right way to hold this in my teeth.
This is an excellent demo with clear instructions, closeups, great visuals and clear audio. You are the best! Thank you!!
You're so welcome! Thank you for your kind words
You got a knack for teaching, great info. To build off from..Keep your lessons on coming..ty
Thank you! that means a lot! I'm working on more and hopefully they turn out okay.
Dude thank you so much! I JUST got mine and I was watching your video as I played mine and tried the things you taught me along the way. So fun! Thank you so much! You’re a VERY good teacher.
Thank you! That's very kind of you. Best of wishes on your journey!
Duuuuuude this is so cool! Thank you very much putting in all this effort! So many examples, and you play so well! What a good teacher. I'll take your advice and hold it dear during my practice!
This is the best video on jaw harp I've seen. It goes in depth and explores more techniques than I learned about after watching many "advanced" videos by other people. It's also organised very well. And most importantly, you talked about safety in the first part, which I feel is neglected by everyone else. All that in 20 minutes. Amazing.
Seeing that you have other instruments on your wall and your channel is called "Sound Adventurer", I feel this is the perfect channel for me. Let's see your other videos...
wow, thank you so much for your kind comment! I love to hear there are other Sound Adventurers out there. hope to see you around
@@SoundAdventurer 1 month later and I found myself going back to this video to see if there are any techniques I forgot about. Turns out I haven't tried using my diaphragm yet (at least consciously). OTOH I have developed some techniques of my own and it's really amazing how much you can do with such a simple instrument. Also, it's not as dangerous to one's teeth as I thought initially, but I still think it's better to be safe than sorry.
I've watched your other videos in the meantime and I must say they were very inspiring. Please keep exploring more instruments. I have the notification bell enabled so that I won't miss anything. Revisiting old instruments might be interesting too.
@tues Thank you so much, that is so kind of you. It's so true! such a simple instrument that I thought I could figure out in just a short period of time--turns out there's a lot more to it than I thought.
I'm caught up in other projects right now but I do have some plans and experiments to try. Hope to see you around. :)
I’ve loved being with you for 20 mins !!!!! Clear, efficient, and indeed very agreeable ..... Thank you , thank you....
Thank you so much for your kind words, Madeleine! I hope you the best in your journey. :)
The video I was looking for! Perfect for begging with clear explanation and many differents techniques. Thanks great!
One of the best tutorial I found...all techniques with explanation.... well done 👏.. very helpful for all beginners 👍
Thanks a million! I've had one of these for 20 years and neither myself nor my dad had gotten anywhere close to achieving those sounds you seem to pull off so effortlessly!
Glad I could help!
Excellent! Clear and accessible instruction. Thank you so much.😀
I can tell you are a genuine dude and I like your personality keep up on the videos very informative
Thank you, that's really kind of you and I appreciate that. :) Good luck on your learning journey!
This video is loaded with great useful information! Thank you for this!! (:
Great tutorial. Thank you for the instructions. I like learning new instruments and your vid is helping me with the mouth harp. Thank you!
Thank you for your time!
MY FRIEND. YESTERDAY MY JAW HARP ARRIVED AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAKE A SOUND AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP IN THE DISCOVERY OF THIS NEW INSTRUMENT. IN ADDITION, I IDENTIFY WITH YOU BECAUSE I PLAY SOME INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC FASCINATES ME IN ALL WAYS. YOUR EXPLANATION WAS VERY CLEAR AND OBJECTIVE.
I WAS BORN AND LIVED IN BRAZIL, BUT I ESPECIALLY LOVE BLUES, JAZZ AND ROCK&ROLL.
CONGRATULATIONS AND SEE YOU - OR SPEAK - FURTHER. STRONG HUG.
Really cool instrument
And well done video you seem like you have a kind soul
Wow, where do I even begin to thank you all for the jaw harp tricks? I have to admit, I'm loving the way I play it! Just saying "how are you?" through the harp is probably the easiest thing ever. I'll be hunting for words that you can kinda-sorta pronounce while playing for that extra cool effect. I haven't even tried the epiglottis trick, and I don't have an Adam's Apple either - but hey, I'm still having a blast! Another cool thing is, when you play and look at the TV, the whole screen seems to ripple like you're peering through an aquarium with dancing waters. That's a whole lot of fun - thank you! Your inspiration is seriously contagious. I hadn't touched my jaw harp in years, but after listening to some videos my daughter sent me, I just had to dive right back in - and now I'm treating myself to a sweet new MUARO "Lighthouse" Harp by Glazyrin. The Russian Theodor Bastard (yep, that's his real name) has a beautiful one, and there's something so spiritual about creating sounds with a jaw harp. It really messes with the brain in the best way possible. Listening to music is one thing, but actually making it? It's a whole different ball game! Lastly, whoever inspired you planted an amazing seed - the curiosity, the drive to learn, and not just that, but also to teach and share the gift that's been passed on to you. Keep on rockin'!
Excellent. Great presentation.
Thanks for such good explanation❣
Thank you very much. That was an awesome introduction into the field. ✌️😌💖
Wow....very clear and concise, and so helpful.....thanks!
Thank you so much for your informations 🤘🏼🤘🏼
Very helpful man, watched two videos before this and for sure this is the best. Good job :)
Very nicely done, thank you!
thank you for the wonderful video. you've helped me.
Great explanation.
Thank you for teaching this.
Amazing.. You r a great teacher..
LOVE the demo with the ruler
Thank you! I have just bought my first Jaw Harp . "Mungiga" is the name of the instrument in Sweden. This video of yours was helpful 👍
Nice Tutorial! Thanks
Thank you so much
This was so helpful. I feel like you could teach me anything!
Thank you!
Great video mate, cheers Graham
dont remember when i last time watched that much clear tutorial with examples etc :D
Fantastic info, and the up-close-and-personal was actually quite helpful. Thank you for taking the time! I've been wanting to tackle this little thing for ages and found your instructions to be easy to follow and remember. ^_^
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for sharing 😘
Great info thanks!
My friend showed me. I picked it up immediately! Super easy! 😎✌️
I had one at my house for like years and I've never understand how it was supposed to be used until I saw a music video with this instrument. So I came to watch your video to try it too! At first I didn't know how to put my mouths onto it. But I tried several times differents ways and finally I succeed! ( only to make a song for the moment it is cool haha). Now I'm trying to use my tongue to make variations but it's kinda hard. I guess practice is the only answer! Thank you for your video, you make things really clear!
magnificence it has always intrigued me thanks so much for the video
Great tutoria man, thank you
Thank you 🙏
great video!
Thank you, it helped me learn even though it doesn’t work
You are a very good teacher and this is a very useful video!
You may want to keep it more concise.
This was a great tutorial, many thanks!
Thank you
Absolutely riveting..so wish you were around 60 years ago BUT still going to give it a go!
Very nice and efficient presentation of the jaw harp techniques. Thank you. A little less ads would be preferable though 😉🤙🤙
Amazing! :) Thank you!
Glad you like it! Good luck on your journey
Superb explanation of details
Thank you 🙂
TY for the upload. Ello from the UK Birmingham :-)
Great video
Thank you sir
top tutorial 🔥🔥
Really good and cool video, thank you so much! :D
Thanks!
Man this was so helpful, thank you
Glad to hear it! :)
I recently ordered a nice jaws harp from Ukraine. I've never played before. While waiting, decided to study up a bit, and found this AWESOME video. Thanks very much. P.S. I did buy that Udemy course, too. It's a great deal.
Love that. Enjoy! :)
Awesome vid u da man
Before this video I couldn’t play the jaw harp. Now I can play!
Before this video I couldn't play..
Afterwards.. I still cant play..
Dude where were you when I had my own jaw harp when I was a kid! I never understood how that thing was to be played so it just became something I fiddled with and now I don't remember what I did with that thing but maybe one day I'll pick this thing up to actually play around with properly xD
Very clear and concise examples of quite a comprehensivearray of techniques to ger you started on learning how to play this extraordinary instrument. thank you very much for your time in taking to help anothers desire to create music
Such as a dizzy git like meself! 😂
Once again thank you.
Yes best tutorial I bought a crap jaw harp will get the other one 😊❤
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Perfect :)
Hi there. I stumbled across a video demonstrating jaw harps and became intrigued. I found your videos and I wanted to complement you regarding your instruction. I am going through your jaw harp vids, and also learned about your 12 month project of different instruments. What a great idea! Very inspiring. Thank you for the content. I have a harp on the way soon, and really look forward to learning how to play. I have also been tinkering with the harmonica and will check out the course you suggested. Tin whistle? That looks great too! Cheers.
@Rossta76 that's so awesome! It sounds like you've caught the bug! You are a sound adventurer. Good luck on your journey and I hope to see you around 🙂
Subscribed and eager to get going! I will let you know how it goes after I receive the harp and spend some time with it. I ordered a Glazyrin Alpha from Bebbcorp. I think it will ship soon. In regards to harmonica, I have learned as much as I can without some kind of formal instruction. I saved the link for your recommendation of Ben Hewlett’s class. I hope to get going on that soon. So yes, you are right about the bug lol. Take care!
Great lesson, thank you for sharing. I just got my first jaw harp and it sounds more opaque, I would like to know which one are you using on this video, I like the sound. I am interesting to learn how to play jaw harp.
The Pavel Potkin. I really enjoy this harp-- in fact I talk more about it in my video here:
th-cam.com/video/X510qsD17Ek/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much, by the way! Good luck on your journey! It's such a fun instrument.
Awesome brahh
Thank you! Your presence & presentation is comforting & encouraging. I was recommended to buy a Bau Jaw Harp, which is not one of your suggestions. I decided to give it a try anyway. My teeth are not straight & I barely have an upper lip, but that's not stopping me either. Any comment or suggestions you have to aid my basic beginning, with these facts, is appreciated.
I can’t get any sound wtf
You using a Snoopy harp?
@@TyltonstudiosLMAO... I've been trying to get sound out of mine for almost 8 years, just thought I didn't have the trick. Looked up what a snoopy was after seeing your comment and thats exactly what I've had this whole time... frickin toys.... 😂😂😂😂
Same here
@@ArchvicGamesI have a snoopy too! and I can’t get any sound either lol But I ordered a real one recently, still waiting for it
That’s so cool
thanks for that! :) what I love about the jaw harp is that it is accessible to anyone. anyone can talk into its potential!
I don't Even have a jaw harp yet now i know how to use it thanks
I was wondering why I wasn't getting any sound, thanks for the help
謝謝！
Wow, thank you!
Ty,
I am also curious about the 40 dollar range harps
Can you show how to mimic the same sound they do in the Who's song "join together with the band". Im having a tough time matching that tonic (key)
Do you think the Jaw Harp would be suitable for the funky Clavinet/Wah pedal melody featured in the song "Up on Cripple Creek" by The Band?
t.h.x. for your vid. had more learned about right playing jaw harp as a beginner. t.h.x. Mate.-))
Happy to help!
I am looking to purchase a good beginners harp in the key of g2 can you tell me where I can do that? Thanks a lot
It's funny how you took ur main harp - i am actually learning on the same model 😀
Edit. So the greatest part I found that really gives the sound diverse character is transitioning between mouth and lips smoothly - thanks
Awesome! I really do love how the jaw harp has such a diverse range of sounds. I had mine forever before trying to learn it--there was a lot more the instrument could do than I thought. Thanks for watching!
i m french girl et merci beaucoup !!! bise
Great video of a very cool instrument! I got one for Christmas. The sound is getting better but I still HATE the way it feels on my teeth. I'm always convinced it's damaging my teeth.
Excellent video, great info throughout. A lot of little things that make a huge difference. I found I was pushing too hard into my teeth. A few things purists might not like but really does it matter? As long as you are creating the sound & music you desire there should be zero complaints imo
I love that--i completely agree
I rather enjoyed your performance. Thank you.
Thank you! Very kind
Awesome lasson, but why are you blinking with only one eye?
5:16 that looked a bit painful lol. Great video though! I really can't wait to get one of these, I love the sound. I just hope I don't damage my teeth or anything. I have sensitive teeth anyway.
I like your way to speak.. And your eyes
why thank you! :)
Do you bite on the harp? Or place it against the front of your teeth?
How exactly do you change pitch or notes while playing the jaw harp? I’m also having a little trouble getting a fuller sound and having it sound louder
Hi Jakob! Thanks for your comment.
A couple things you can try:
While playing the jaw harp, you can't really change the fundamental pitch while playing, you can only change the harmonics. I talk about how to do this in my other video, here: th-cam.com/video/jwI20Ei76wM/w-d-xo.html
Second: As far as getting a fuller sound, it really depends on a few things
1. Are you forming a proper seal around the inner frame of the jaw harp with your lips? If you have any gaps that can impact your sound fullness resulting in not as full of a sound
2. Is your mouth too far open? Experimenting with your mouth shape can really impact how much sound projects.
3. Are you using your breath and diaphragm to push and pull in the air? Your diaphragm provides most of the volume with the jaw harp with proper timing
4. Perhaps you have the snoopy harp or the grover harp. I noticed that these harps it's MUCH harder to get good volume. The gaps in these harps are far too wide resulting in a thin sound. I recommend a harp that has a fuller sound and talk about things to look for in harps here in my other video: th-cam.com/video/X510qsD17Ek/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have a jaw harp that I bought a few years ago, but I was never able to get a really resonant tone like yours. I am thinking that maybe I have the wrong jaw harp. Maybe mine is just a piece of garbage and doesn't work right. Do you have one your recommend?
Come to think of it, I believe I bought the Snoopy one. I saw a video recently where someone mentioned that the Snoopy one is not good.
thank you! and you're welcome.
yes, absolutely. the right jaw harp makes a difference. I think the Pavel potkin is a fantastic beginner's harp.
also, as you learn to make a better seal, that also improves the resonance.
just found this instrument and couldnt remember how to play it, felt awkward putting a piece of metal in my mouth. thanks for showing how to do it
I always think of the jaw harp as a hillbilly instrument which seems funny since most of them don't have teeth. LOL
What tone to techno?