The Harmonica Company What is the Best Blues Harmonica? Harmonicas come in all shapes and sizes, and it’s possible to play some semblance of the blues on virtually any type of harp. However, when most people think of a ‘blues harmonica’ they are generally picturing a ten hole diatonic, usually with a wooden comb, that … Continue reading What is the Best Blues Harmonica? →

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video, I’m going to listen to Mick Jagger’s harmonica playing on Hate To See You Go by The Rolling Stones. Thank you Thank you so much for taking part in this lesson. I hope it was useful for you. If you enjoyed it please feel free to share it with … Continue reading Harmonica teacher reacts to Rolling Stones – Hate To See You Go (Mick Jagger) →

The Harmonica Company What is the Best Brand of Harmonica? In almost all sports, areas of interest or hobbies, the question of who or what is the best or greatest is both perennial and ubiquitous. Who’s the greatest Formula 1 driver/footballer/athlete/guitarist? What is the best car? Who’s the best songwriter? These questions can be found … Continue reading What is the Best Brand of Harmonica? →

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this week’s lesson, I’m going to show you how to play tongue slaps so that you can play a fun 12 Bar Blues tune called Slapping The Blues. This lesson is taken from my harmonica school curriculum and is for Advanced Intermediate players. You will need a C harmonica and we … Continue reading Slapping The Blues – Harmonica Tutorial + Tabs + Backing Track →

The Harmonica Company What Harmonica Does Bob Dylan Play? If you asked the average person in the street to name a famous harmonica player, chances are you’d get one of three answers: Stevie Wonder would probably score highly; older people, especially in the US, might say ‘Junior Wells’; but the most ubiquitous name mentioned would … Continue reading What Harmonica Does Bob Dylan Play? →

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video, I’m going to talk about the super-souped up Custom Hohner Crossover from Blue Moon Harmonicas with Double Reed Plates. I’ll be comparing it with a standard Hohner Crossover and answering the question – “Is this the loudest harmonica”. Click here to download the lesson materials Thank you Thank you … Continue reading Is this the loudest harmonica? (Hohner Crossover Blue Moon Custom Double Reed Plates) →

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this week’s lesson I will be showing you how to play 7 REALLY Easy Blues Harmonica Licks WITHOUT Bends. This lesson is suitable for total beginners on the instrument. You will need a C harmonica and we will be playing in 2nd position in the key of G. Click Here to … Continue reading 7 REALLY Easy Blues Harmonica Licks + Tabs →

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video, I’m going to listen to Steven Tyler’s harmonica playing on Pink by Aerosmith. Thank you Thank you so much for taking part in this lesson. I hope it was useful for you. If you enjoyed it please feel free to share it with your friends on Facebook and/or Twitter. … Continue reading Harmonica Teacher reacts to Aerosmith – Pink (Steven Tyler) →

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this week’s lesson I’m going to show you how to play your first ever 12 Bar Blues. This lesson is taken from my harmonica school curriculum and is suitable for total beginners. You will need a C harmonica and we will be playing in 2nd position in the key of G. … Continue reading My First 12 Bar Blues – Harmonica Tutorial + Tabs →

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson, where I will be teaching you how to make the harmonica growl as well as how to play a fun 8 bar blues in the style of “Key To The Highway”. You will need a C harmonica and we will be playing in 2nd position … Continue reading How do you make the harmonica growl? Harmonica Tutorial + Tabs & Backing Track →