I want to learn to play the Harmonica----seriously!

Sue98 · ‎03-09-2010

I have thought about this for years. I love the sound of a harmonica, and I have always wanted to learn to play. I live in a fairly rural area, but I did call a music shop about 20 miles away from me to ask about lessons. The gentleman I spoke to said he does not know of anyone that gives harmonica lessons, but he told me he does sell them, and he told me there are dvd's I can purchase to learn to play.

Does anyone here know how to play the harmonica or do you know anyone who can play. Any helpful suggestions/advice? Thanks!

P.S. I turned 50 last month. I'm not too old to learn, right? lol

emmysmom · ‎06-22-2010

No..I don't think you're too old at all! I guess you could look into the DVD's, that seems to be a popular way to teach music these days! Good luck! Follow your passion!

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pood1 · ‎03-10-2010

Sue, what state do you live in?

I know a FANTASTIC blues/jazz harp player that does lessons.

If you go to Reverbnation/HarpKing his site should come up.

He's even played on one of Emenem's albums

Catfancy · ‎08-08-2013

There might be something on u tube!

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Elstongunn · ‎03-12-2010

There are many, many instructional videos on YouTube on a variety of instruments, including the harmonica. I was watching one last night on the guitar. They are so good that you don't need to buy any instructions, unless you want the "personal touch."

I think it's a great instrument to learn; good luck with it!

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Preds · ‎12-17-2012

Go For It!!!! I bet it would be a lot of fun. Good Luck!

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chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

Oh, fun! When I was a kid I sent in a bunch of bubble gum wrappers to get a harmonica. It never came. I was bummed.

One time, a few years ago, I saw this cool-looking harmonica in the Gold Box on Amazon and just had to get it. I still didn't know how to play yet. But I found stuff online that was extremely helpful, by just searching (Google in my case).

I can do taps. I don't remember what else, as I haven't brought it out lately due to increased breathing problems.

So, the moral of the story is - DO IT! It will be fun.

Lacey1 · ‎03-09-2010

Lots of info on YouTube and Facebook. Check out George Miklas on FB. I think it's fantastic that you want to play harp. Nancy Wilson from Heart plays a mean harp.

Harp is slang for harmonica, i.e. Mouth Harp.

Sue98 · ‎03-09-2010

Thanks to all of you for your helpful responses!

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Hey, you are young, and enjoy the harmonica! Another portable instrument would be the xylophone. I ran across one at Cost Plus World Market the other day. Would probably be fairly easy to follow music/directions, too. Beautiful sounding music, too.

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