How to play blues harmonica
Is blues harmonica easy to learn?
Compared to other wind instruments, the harmonica is a relatively easy instrument to learn. However, to play properly, you also have to learn how to control your breath. Every note produced on the harmonica is created by drawing or blowing on the holes.
How do I get the blues sound on my harmonica?
What is the most common harmonica key for blues?
Blues songs are usually in E, A, G, C or D, with E, A and G the most common. Other keys are used but these are the most common, particularly with guitar players. So, finding the correct key is educated guesswork. First, we review harmonica keys for second position blues.
What are the notes on a blues harmonica?
The basic note layout of the harmonica
The most common key of harmonica is the key of C. Here’s the note layout of a C diatonic harmonica: I’ve highlighted holes 4 to 7. Notice that the notes for these holes are C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C.
What is the difference between a harmonica and a blues harp?
Nothing. The term harp is short for “blues harp” and they are both slang for harmonica. Yes, it is a bit confusing at times when people use the term “harp” to refer to the harmonica since there is another instrument called harp that is used in classical music (and made popular in the movies by one of the Marx Bros).
What key are most harmonica songs in?
Key of “C” harmonicas are the most common, and they also make understanding music theory much easier. Should I buy other key diatonic harmonicas as well?- As you improve and begin to play with others or start playing along with CDs, you will want to pick up some of the other key diatonics.
How do you play jailhouse blues harmonica?
How do you play a blues harmonica in G?
Do you use your tongue to play harmonica?
The tongue covers the holes edgeways with its left side. You must have witnessed that in order to play single notes on harmonica, you are compelled to work on your embouchure, it’s shape, size or both; not to mention, a need to adjust position of your tongue, especially the part of it which is used to cover the holes.