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Hohner Crossover | Is this harmonica worth it?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about Hohner Crossover – I’ve been receiving quite a lot of requests to review/demo some out of the box harmonicas so I thought I would start with one of the models I use a lot. Download lesson resources here I’ll be … Continue reading Hohner Crossover | Is this harmonica worth it?
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What is TONE?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about tone and how to achieve it. However, this shows a misunderstanding of what tone is. Whatever stage you are at on the harmonica you are already achieving “tone”. The question is whether it is a good tone or not. I … Continue reading What is TONE?
Is this the BEST harmonica microphone?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about the Hohner Harp Blaster HB52 Microphone. I decided to buy one to see if it is the best harmonica microphone or not. Here is my signal chain if you are interested in that kind of thing; Hohner Crossover in A … Continue reading Is this the BEST harmonica microphone?
I’m so proud…
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about some of the accomplishments of students who participated in the my 28-day practice challenge. I love being a musician but I love being a teacher even more. This is especially true when my students do great things. It makes me … Continue reading I’m so proud…
Minor Blues Harmonica SIMPLIFIED
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Minor Blues Harmonica is a lot easier to start playing than most people realise. In this video I am going to show you how to start even if you can’t bend by using 3rd position. I’ll also show you how to play it in 2nd position if you are a little more … Continue reading Minor Blues Harmonica SIMPLIFIED
5 Minute Harmonica Workout | 28-Day Challenge
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about the 5 minute Harmonica workout. If you are struggling to keep a good harmonica practice routine, the 28-Day Harmonica Practice Challenge will help you get back on track. FREE 28-Day Harmonica Practice Challenge Course Join the challenge and get access … Continue reading 5 Minute Harmonica Workout | 28-Day Challenge
8 MISTAKES Harmonica Players Make Every Day And How To Fix Them
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to the first lesson for 2021 where I’ll be talking about 8 common mistakes I see harmonica players make every day. I will also show you how to fix these bad harmonica habits! These are the 8 mistakes that you can make no matter where you are on your … Continue reading 8 MISTAKES Harmonica Players Make Every Day And How To Fix Them
How Long Does a Harmonica Last?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about how long harmonicas last and if there are brands that last longer. The quick answer is that it really depends on what kind of a player you are, how hard you play and what kind of harmonica you use. Complete … Continue reading How Long Does a Harmonica Last?
Harmonica Construction and its Effects on Sound and Feel
The Harmonica Company Harmonica Construction and its Effects on Sound and Feel The harmonica isn’t a particularly complicated instrument, especially in diatonic form: essentially it’s not much more than two sets of vibrating reeds, a comb and a pair of metal cover plates. This apparent simplicity does, however, belie a wealth of differences between specific … Continue reading Harmonica Construction and its Effects on Sound and Feel
Are you forgetting this essential step to becoming a great harmonica player?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be talking about this essential step to becoming a great harmonica player. In this video I will be talking about the 4 stages of practice; 1. Unconscious Incompetence 2. Conscious Incompetence 3. Conscious Competence 4. Unconscious Competence Special thanks to Paul, Edan and … Continue reading Are you forgetting this essential step to becoming a great harmonica player?
Top 5 Chromatic Harmonicas
The Harmonica Company Top 5 Chromatic Harmonicas Chromatic harmonicas may not be as popular as their diatonic siblings, but there’s still a large variety of makes and models available. In this article we choose our five favourites, across a range of price points. 1. Hohner CX12 Hohner CX12 Black Harmonica The CX12’s looks may not … Continue reading Top 5 Chromatic Harmonicas
Inside Paul Butterfield – Essential Techniques with Roly Platt
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons Hello and welcome to this week’s lesson where I’ll be showing you a clip of Roly Platt’s seminar over at Tomlin Harmonica School. It’s all about Paul Butterfield and how to sound like him. Complete Beginner?? Join my FREE 4 Week Blues Harmonica Foundation eCourse by clicking here. Harmonica School Serious about … Continue reading Inside Paul Butterfield – Essential Techniques with Roly Platt
Latest News Items:
- Hohner Crossover | Is this harmonica worth it?
- What is TONE?
- Is this the BEST harmonica microphone?
- I’m so proud…
- Minor Blues Harmonica SIMPLIFIED
- 5 Minute Harmonica Workout | 28-Day Challenge
- 8 MISTAKES Harmonica Players Make Every Day And How To Fix Them
- How Long Does a Harmonica Last?
- Harmonica Construction and its Effects on Sound and Feel
- Are you forgetting this essential step to becoming a great harmonica player?
- Top 5 Chromatic Harmonicas
- Inside Paul Butterfield – Essential Techniques with Roly Platt
- The Importance of Getting Feedback
- Special 20 Versus Rocket
- Top 10 Diatonic Harmonicas
- Introduction to Country Harmonica
- Complete Beginners Harmonica Lessons
- Too OLD to Learn Harmonica??
- Train and Fox Chase Harmonica with Joe Filisko
- Do you need to hold your harmonica in your left hand?
- Your Next Harmonica…
- Blues Harmonica Comping
- Instant Blues Harmonica
- Slow Blues Harmonica with Adam Gussow
- EASIEST Harmonica To Bend
- What Key Harmonica?
- Harmonica Chugging Solo Over 12 Bar Blues
- Bring Your Harmonica Solos to Life with Liam Ward!
- Harmonica Positions Explained
- Alternate Tunings for Harmonicas – Why You Should Give Them a Try
- How Much Difference do Comb Materials Make to the Sound of your Harmonica?
- Harmonica Tunings Explained – Low Tunings and Range
- Some Musical Theory – Temperament and Why it Matters
- How Difficult is it to Learn the Harmonica? – Part 2
- What Harmonica Should I Buy as a Beginner?
- Delay Pedals Versus Reverb Pedals
- How to Make Your Harmonica Better
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