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How to play harmonica by rjdrar

"hard to accomplish, but worth the effort"

How I did it:
I got my first harmonica as a gift from my aunt at the age of seven. I tried to play "Oh, Susana" but it was frustrating.
It took me 7 years to make up my mind and start decoding what notes were in each hole (example: 1st hole C C# D D#, a combination of button in/out - air in/out)
Now, after 40 years of practice I can almost play instantly any tune I can whistle.

Lessons & tips:

  1. love your harmonica
  2. take some lessons from someone who really enjoys playing this wonderful instrument
  3. don't give up


 

Mar 22, 07:59AM PDT | 1 comment


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    howler10b

    currently 4 days ago

    ...trying to play some of my music. ive been playing for a few months, but i cant say i ‘know’ how to play yet. apparently anything that you can whistle is doable in harmonica, so i try to play along some of my tunes.

    Nov 24, 09:02PM PST | 0 comments


    carsrayray22

    Getting there 2 years ago

    I got a harmonica today and started playing it.. It has a mad smoothing sound and is really easy to get the hang of!! They can be found really cheap too!!
    Best of luck everyone!!
    -Rayray

    Jun 25, 2007, 12:46AM PDT | 0 comments



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