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Playing in 3rd Position – Live

Playing in 3rd Position – Live

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

Funk in 3rd Position – Live

Funk in 3rd Position – Live

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

3rd Position – Live & Nasty

3rd Position – Live & Nasty

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

Workshop Promo: “All Funked Up”

Workshop Promo: “All Funked Up”

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...

Amazing Grace – Amplified

Amazing Grace – Amplified

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

Playing With Butterfield

Playing With Butterfield

If you’re into Butterfield or just want to get inside what made him special, checkout my previously recorded workshop on Paul Butterfield – “Butterfield Part...

Online Workshop Series with Roly Platt

Online Workshop Series with Roly Platt

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...

Workshop: 3rd Position & Becoming a Great Sideman

Workshop: 3rd Position & Becoming a Great Sideman

(SOLD OUT) Sunday May 31, 2020 Only 20 seats sold for each workshop. Sign Up Here TOPICS INCLUDE: • 3rd Position – How and Why...

Seydel Lightning: Review

Seydel Lightning: Review

Seydel Lightning: Is it really worth the money?? Check it out here on Amazon: Seydel Lightning on Amazon.com         DISCLAIMER: This post...

Stephane Laidet / Harp Wah: Caravan!

Stephane Laidet / Harp Wah: Caravan!

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

How To Be a Good Sideman…

How To Be a Good Sideman…

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...

Over the Rainbow – Live

Over the Rainbow – Live

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...

How to Get Muted Trumpet Sounds on Harmonica

How to Get Muted Trumpet Sounds on Harmonica

Use this simple technique combined with the all-aluminum Harp Wah, and get pretty cool “muted trumpet” effects. More Tips Here: https://www.harmonicamute.com/using-harp-wah/

Really Funked Up…

Really Funked Up…

Funk harmonica using the Harp Wah. Played in 3rd position. Backing track is in Em using a “D’ harp with the Harp Wah for cupping...

Jason Ricci / Harp Wah: Django Reinhardt…

Jason Ricci / Harp Wah: Django Reinhardt…

Just like a trumpet mute, the Harp Wah works great on a Gypsy Jazz tune like this one – Django Reinhardt’s “Blue Drag” And who...

2010 Kerrville Folk Festival Harmonica Workshop

2010 Kerrville Folk Festival Harmonica Workshop

Kerrville Folk Festival Harmonica Workshop June 1 – 3, 2020 10:30am – 3:30pm Kerrville, Tx, USA More Info:  www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org

Carolina Harp Fest – Todd Parrott

Carolina Harp Fest – Todd Parrott

Harp Wah is a Proud Sponsor of… Todd Parrott’s – Carolina Harp Fest MARCH 26, 27 & 28 – 2020 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA More...

The Harmonica Collective

The Harmonica Collective

Cancelled due to Coronavirus The Harmonica Collective March 19, 20, 21, 2020 Sanford, Florida USA More Info:  harmonicacollective.com Jason Ricci, Winslow Yerxa, Jerry Portnoy, James...

Harmonica Session

Harmonica Session

I discuss this and other examples in my new lesson on being a great “sideman”… New Lesson: “Being a Great Sideman” (working in a band)...

What Are The Best Effects for Harmonica?

What Are The Best Effects for Harmonica?

There are several harmonica effects that I use. All of these come in the form of pedals or a pedal board, and all are for...

Great Tune for Some Moody Harmonica…

Great Tune for Some Moody Harmonica…

Roly Platt w/ Rick Fines: Performing: Hounds On The Hill

Boogie Woogie & the Harp Wah

Boogie Woogie & the Harp Wah

Western Swing / Boogie Woogie using the new Harp Wah for cupping effects on harmonica.

Original Song for “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert

Original Song for “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert

“Shuffle the Deck” – used on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert Written and performed by Roly Platt and Justin Forsley   Special thanks to...

“Merry Little Christmas” Roly Platt

“Merry Little Christmas” Roly Platt

A recording session I played harp on from the ’90s, for vocalist Beverly Mahood. Enjoy…

Christmas Gifts for Harmonica Players

Christmas Gifts for Harmonica Players

Here are 4 awesome and totally unique gift ideas for the harp player in your life. Click on each for more information The “Harp Wah”...

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Just Released: Roly's New Book

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Harmonica Lesson: Finding Your Own Voice

Explore the mindset and approach to developing your own personal musical style.

This is the most amazing little amp!

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Made and played in Canada eh

Made in Canada

Roly plays Seydel harmonicas

Latest Posts

  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow
    Somewhere Over the Rainbow I chose to play through an amp for an edgier...
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  • Playing in 3rd Position – Live
    Playing in 3rd Position – Live Here’s a new lesson on playing in a Boogie Woogie...
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  • Interview: Roly Platt — Saturday Night Blues on CBC
    Interview: Roly Platt — Saturday Night Blues on CBC Holger Petersen interviews Roly Platt on his show Saturday Night...
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  • The Importance of Jamming
    The Importance of Jamming “Practice” Here’s an excerpt from my book “No, Seriously, I...
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  • Interview With Harmonica Instructor Jonah Fox
    Interview With Harmonica Instructor Jonah Fox I had a great time chatting with Jonah about my...
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