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1Most Common Mistake – Harp Wah

Most Common Mistake – Harp Wah

Feb 22, 2021

Common mistake I see players doing when using the Harp Wah. Plus, some of my own tips on how I use it.  

2New Orleans Funk: Congo Strut by Roly Platt

New Orleans Funk: Congo Strut by Roly Platt

Feb 17, 2021

Congo Strut written by Lance Anderson for Roly Platt’s album: Inside Out Full Credits Here: Congo Strut Credits

3Get the Funk Out – Harp Wah

Get the Funk Out – Harp Wah

Feb 10, 2021

I’m using the New Vintage Green Harp Wah. Backing Track: Key of E – played in 3rd position (D harp) http://www.quistorama.com/blues Using a Seydel 1847 Silver – standard tuning

4“Georgia” – Improvising with the Harp Wah

“Georgia” – Improvising with the Harp Wah

Feb 9, 2021

Each time I play this classic, I try to do something a little different with my interpretation. Besides adding a couple of new ideas, I’m using the New Vintage Green Harp Wah.

5NEW “Vintage Green” Harp Wah

NEW “Vintage Green” Harp Wah

Jan 27, 2021

Just Arrived…  The Vintage Green Harp Wah Brushed and Polished, Lightweight Anodized Aluminum Get it Here Note: “Vintage Green” Model is a limited run.

6Hot Country Harmonica – Roly Platt with Vince Gill

Hot Country Harmonica – Roly Platt with Vince Gill

Jan 18, 2021

Country harp played through an amp. In this tune it can work. Oklahoma Borderline – Vince Gill For more on Country harp playing, here’s a link to my harmonica workshop: Click Here: Workshop – Hot Licks – Country Style

7(Workshop) Carlos del Junco & Roly Platt: “The Practice of Practice”

(Workshop) Carlos del Junco & Roly Platt: “The Practice of Practice”

Dec 1, 2020

Two Hour Live Webinar + Lesson and Reference Materials Sat. Dec. 5 2020 How and what you practice will have a huge impact on your development as a player, but as you will learn in this workshop, one method does not have to fit all. In this live webinar, we will discuss how we both […]

8Roly Platt & Will Wilde – Cool Jazz-Funk Harmonica

Roly Platt & Will Wilde – Cool Jazz-Funk Harmonica

Nov 27, 2020

A Cool Collaboration with UK’s Will Wilde. Will Wilde is a British rock musician from Brighton, England. Will plays Seydel 1847 harmonicas in his own custom “Wilde-Tuning”, which are available to buy from Store: https://www.willharmonicawilde.com/store Website: https://www.willharmonicawilde.com It should be noted that Will is known for his rock-style harp but is also a great melodic […]

9Unique Gift Ideas for Harmonica Players

Unique Gift Ideas for Harmonica Players

Oct 29, 2020

Roly Platt’s Harmonica Workshops (pre-recorded) A great gift for the harp player in your life. Roly Platt has been playing harmonica professionally for over 45 years and is now passing on his unique approach to playing through his online harmonica workshops and private lessons. What You Get: Each workshop video is 2 hours in length. […]

10Gift Ideas for Harmonica Players

Gift Ideas for Harmonica Players

Oct 9, 2020

Here are some great ideas gift ideas harp players. Click on the links for more information The Harp Wah Like a Trumpet Mute for Harmonica Roly’s Online Harmonica Workshops (Two-Hour, Pre-recorded Seminars) Pre-recorded during Roly’s live, two hour workshops, these online seminars dive deep into great technique, developing expression and learning the mechanics of great […]

11Playing in 3rd Position – Live

Playing in 3rd Position – Live

Sep 26, 2020

Live with Canada’s Soulstack – (3rd Position harp solo at 4:00)

12Funk in 3rd Position – Live

Funk in 3rd Position – Live

Sep 5, 2020

I love to use 3rd position for tunes like this – musically darker and aggressive. Checkout my recorded workshops (2-hour video + lesson material).

133rd Position – Live & Nasty

3rd Position – Live & Nasty

Sep 4, 2020

I love to use 3rd position for tunes like this – musically darker and aggressive. Checkout my recorded workshop on playing in 3rd position.

14Workshop Promo: “All Funked Up”

Workshop Promo: “All Funked Up”

Aug 10, 2020

Saturday Aug 22, 2020 Here’s a little Funk to get you in the mood for this upcoming 2-hour workshop… Only 20 seats sold (or you can order the recorded workshop)

15Amazing Grace – Amplified

Amazing Grace – Amplified

Aug 2, 2020

Amazing Grace – Solo. Recorded though an amp for a little attitude.

16Playing With Butterfield

Playing With Butterfield

Jun 8, 2020

If you’re into Butterfield or just want to get inside what makes him special, I’ll be discussing my “vinyl” mentor at this upcoming workshop. Saturday June 20, 2020 Only 20 seats sold for each workshop. TOPICS INCLUDE: • Butterfield’s phrasing • Vibrato • Melodic approaches • PLUS: Interactive Q&A (open topic) For intermediate/advanced level diatonic […]

17Online Workshop Series with Roly Platt

Online Workshop Series with Roly Platt

Jun 5, 2020

This is a new series of online harmonica seminars presented by Roly Platt Practical, “plain English” seminars aimed at setting you on a path to becoming not just a better harmonica player, but a better musician as well.   Goal: In my early years, there were a couple of players that opened the door to […]

18Norway’s Richard Gjems – Reggae With the Harp Wah

Norway’s Richard Gjems – Reggae With the Harp Wah

Jun 3, 2020

Richard Gjems – Reggae with the Harp Wah    

19Workshop: 3rd Position & Becoming a Great Sideman

Workshop: 3rd Position & Becoming a Great Sideman

May 24, 2020

(SOLD OUT) Sunday May 31, 2020 Only 20 seats sold for each workshop. TOPICS INCLUDE: • 3rd Position – How and Why • Being a Great Sideman (that honourable role) • Interactive Q&A (open topic) I look forward to answering your questions For intermediate/advanced level diatonic players

20Seydel Lightning: Review

Seydel Lightning: Review

May 16, 2020

Seydel Lightning: Is it really worth the money?? As an endorsee of Seydel, I’m fortunate that I get a chance to test out some of their products.

21Stephane Laidet / Harp Wah: Caravan!

Stephane Laidet / Harp Wah: Caravan!

Apr 27, 2020

Stephane Laidet getting creative with his Harp Wah Duke’s Caravan with a Yonberg D2 harmonica and the Harp Wah by Roly Platt.    

22How To Be a Good Sideman…

How To Be a Good Sideman…

Apr 17, 2020

Here’s an example of what I tell my harmonica students about being a good “sideman” and how that always involves playing less and making the song “King”. Rick Fines Band A timely song for our current situation… PTBO Music Fest Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Alec Fraser Bass, John Crown Drums, Rob Phillips Piano, Roly Platt Harmonica, […]

23Over the Rainbow – Live

Over the Rainbow – Live

Apr 5, 2020

Roly Platt: Over the Rainbow I was honoured to have been asked to participate in the Huronia Arts Festival in Orillia, Ontario 2016 Lance Anderson – Piano,  Russ Boswell – Bass

24“THE CAT” – Jimmy Smith

“THE CAT” – Jimmy Smith

Mar 27, 2020

Harmonica instrumental: THE CAT by Jimmy Smith Thanks to YouTube channel: LaPietradelParagone

25Roly Platt: Got My Mojo Workin’

Roly Platt: Got My Mojo Workin’

Mar 9, 2020

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