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Brendan Power Shows How it’s Done – at SPAH

Brendan Power Shows How it’s Done – at SPAH

The incredible Brendan Power shows how it’s done – at SPAH 2018.

Harp Sessions: “Shake Em Blues”

Harp Sessions: “Shake Em Blues”

Session for the late Lee Palmer. His last studio album: Horns & Harps THE ONE TAKE PLAYERS: Iain McNally – Electric and acoustic guitars Sean...

Jamming to Bluegrass, Rhythm Playing & Licks

Jamming to Bluegrass, Rhythm Playing & Licks

Love this tune for working on my phrasing and rhythm playing. Excuse the distortion, (new camera & mic. – very sensitive!)

Why Pay for Customized Harps??

Why Pay for Customized Harps??

Why Pay for Customized Harps?? Well, if you are an intermediate to advanced player, you’ll find there’s a huge improvement in the harmonica’s responsiveness and...

Roly Platt on Greg Heumann’s “Blows Me Away” Mics

Roly Platt on Greg Heumann’s “Blows Me Away” Mics

Harmonica Gear Review: Greg Heumann’s “Blows Me Away” Mics Why I use these mics for harmonica and what I like about them.

Roly Special (a “train track” by Roly Platt)

Roly Special (a “train track” by Roly Platt)

“Roly Special” (written by Roly Platt) This is one of my original tunes. Played using two harps (two tracks) – a Seydel Low A and...

Roly Platt: Jordan John’s Blues All-Stars

Roly Platt: Jordan John’s Blues All-Stars

Key to the Highway: Jordan John’s Blues All-Stars (thanks to Nick Harding & Milton Young for audio/images) JORDAN JOHN as master of ceremonies (+ rhythm...

Havin’ a Blast with Jordan John

Havin’ a Blast with Jordan John

Jordan John’s Blues All-Star Presentation Blues All-Star presentation featuring: PRAKASH JOHN on bass Blues guitar dynamo MIKE BRANTON Hammond B3 virtuoso DENIS KELDIE Drumming sensation...

Roly Platt Plays O Canada on Harmonica

Roly Platt Plays O Canada on Harmonica

Being Canadian – something we can all be very proud of. Here’s my interpretation of O Canada

Star Spangled Banner – (My Version)

Star Spangled Banner – (My Version)

For all my American friends…

I Got a Woman – Live

I Got a Woman – Live

A track from Roly’s CD “Inside Out” I Got a Woman – Live at Southside Shuffle Blues Festival

Review: Seydel Big Six & Kongsheng Baby Fat

Review: Seydel Big Six & Kongsheng Baby Fat

Seydel’s Big Six on Amazon.com Kongsheng Baby Fat on Amazon.com   Seydel’s Big Six, Kongsheng’s Baby Fat and the Harp Wah… a match made in...

Richard Gjems: Harp Effects…

Richard Gjems: Harp Effects…

Richard Gjems with his Harp Wah on a minor harmonica.

Great Lakes Harmonica Retreat 2019!

Great Lakes Harmonica Retreat 2019!

Check This Line Up…. Enjoy jams, social fun, concerts, daily seminars, performances and lots of hang time with instructors. You will breathe new life and...

Band Members & Social Status…

Band Members & Social Status…

Rockin’ with Jordan John

Rockin’ with Jordan John

2 songs with multi-talented Jordan John: Vox, guitar & B3 (I break a reed in the fast shuffle tune then play “Hopscotch” on the harp...

Jerry Fierro: Blue Drag by Django Reinhardt

Jerry Fierro: Blue Drag by Django Reinhardt

Harmonica, Django & Live Bait…? An early adopter of the Harp Wah, US great Jerry Fierro plays “Blue Drag” by Django Reinhardt with band “Live...

How To Work a Slow Blues Solo…

How To Work a Slow Blues Solo…

Playing a slow blues (or any slow tune), can be a challenge. Creating space by taking your time and pausing between phrases helps create interest...

Jason Ricci – Demo

Jason Ricci – Demo

“It’s cool. The Harp Wah has it’s own thing – a different sound than using a tradition cup.” “Yes!!!! The Wah Claw handle makes it...

New Orleans-Feel with New “Cup” Effect

New Orleans-Feel with New “Cup” Effect

New Orleans-like groove with the Harp Wah

Highlights: Southside Shuffle Festival

Highlights: Southside Shuffle Festival

Roly Platt: Southside Shuffle Festival, Toronto, Ontario Roly Platt – Harp & Vox Lance Anderson – B3/piano, Russ Boswell – bass, Al Cross – drums,...

Session Harmonica Players – Online Recording

Session Harmonica Players – Online Recording

Online Harmonica Recording – Roly Platt I have been very fortunate to have enjoyed a long-running career, which straddles both the live and studio scene...

Harmonica Lessons Pay off for the Student

Harmonica Lessons Pay off for the Student

There’s nothing better than having a Pro harmonica mentor to work with you one on one… especially these days. Learning from and working with a...

Roly Platt on Harmonica – Willin’ Little Feat

Roly Platt on Harmonica – Willin’ Little Feat

Soulstack with Roly Platt on Harmonica – Willin’ Jon Knight –Vocals/Guitar Roly Platt – Harmonica Chris Latta – Guitar Matt Weidinger – Organ Tom Bona...

Funk Effects for Acoustic Harp Playing

Funk Effects for Acoustic Harp Playing

Cool Effects for Acoustic Harmonica that go beyond what regular hand cupping can create.

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Just Released: Roly's New Book

New Harmonica Book by Roly Platt Paperback and Digital Downloads


 

New Lesson...

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!

See link below: https://amzn.to/4aH6NY1 great little harmonica amp

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Made and played in Canada eh

Made in Canada

Roly plays Seydel harmonicas

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