Here are 3 unique Harmonica gifts that any harp player would love. 3 Father’s Day gift ideas for the harmonica player in your life… The Harp Wah “Like a trumpet mute for harmonica” View it here             Roly Platt’s Harmonica Workshops Download the recorded versions of Roly’s online workshops. 2 […]

The Harp Wah Is a Harmonica Accessory Invented By Canadian Harmonica Player Roly Platt. It’s like a trumpet mute for harmonica players – adding extreme “cupping” and “wah” effects while playing acoustic harmonica. It’s easy to use, as it does not attach to the harp. Just pick it up and play. First of It’s Kind […]

Improvising On Harmonica “Improvising” –  Workshop Get the Recorded Workshop on “Improvising” Here Improvising in Bb — played in 2nd pos. (Eb Seydel 1847 Classic harp) Standard tuning  

Harp great, Jason Ricci does the funk with his vintage green Harp Wah on this New Orleans track. Check it out Links to more on Jason: Instagram: @jasonricci93 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjasonricci FB: Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JasonRicci.FanClub  

Disco…??  Yup. Killer band and arrangements here. A Bee Gees’ classic. Here, I’m having fun trying to stay out of the way of the iconic elements in this song while adding in some rhythmic funk.

Some Acoustic Funk with the new Cobalt Blue Harp Wah Song in C – played in 3rd position then switching to F harp (2nd)

Gifts ideas for harmonica players? The “Harp Wah” It’s Like a Trumpet Mute for Harmonica Now on Sale – the Classic Silver model   Now Four Colour Options… Harmonica Mute??  Yup. It’s a Thing.  Killer Cup and Wah Effects – Check it out here:

  Song in G minor – played in 2nd position (C harp) Here I’m using a flat 3 tuning (7 hole draw tuned down 1/2 step) Also known as Parrott tuned (Todd Parrott) Seydel 1847 Classic

Roly Platt: Maple Blues Awards – Harmonica Player of the Year 2021 Nomination A big thanks to the Maple Blues Awards nominating panel for again adding me to the list of great Canadian harp players for this year’s Harmonica Player of the Year award.     List of all nominees 5th Annual Maple Blues Awards […]

Love this tune for working on ideas and phrasing. Ricky Skaggs – “Missing Vassar”

Just jamming…

When improvising like this, you hope you can make it though the entire song without totally screwing up… but at the same time playing as “on the edge” as possible. Always fun to try to nail something decent. Hope you enjoy! Improvising (Recorded Workshop)  

  Song in D – 3rd Position (C harp – Seydel 1847 Classic)

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

Using a Seydel 1847 Classic with a tuned–down 7th hole draw

“Why do you hold your harp at a 45° slant when you play?” I think I get asked that question more than any other… There are a few players I’ve come across online that play harmonica on an extreme angle, but it’s not very common. For me it started when I was learning to play, […]

Interview with Roly Platt on Harp Slinger Podcast Check out all of Jamey Garner’s harp player interviews on his YouTube channel. All my favs & greats are featured in this series. Jamey does a great job in this series. Honoured to be a part of it.

This track was recorded using the Harp Wah and a standard tuned Bb Seydel 1847 Classic. Song in F (2nd pos.)  

One of my “Vinyl Mentors”. Vince’s song “Lisa Jane” is a great rockin’ country groove to work on timing and ideas. Song in A – 2nd position (D harp) Check out my Harp workshop:   This backing track is in that style: YouTube: Country Karaoke Cow Boys

Funk On The Rocks

Pass on the socks this year. Here are three unique presents that any harp player would enjoy. Three gift ideas for the harmonica player in your life…   1. The Harp Wah “Like a trumpet mute for harmonica” View it here 2. Roly Platt’s Harmonica Workshops Download the recorded versions of Roly’s online workshops. 2 […]

New Orleans Style Jam – Harmonica. Phrasing, syncopation and attack are keys to this style. I explore these harmonica approaches and techniques in my: “All Funked Up” Workshop (Click Here)    

Here’s just a “portion” of my instrumental version of Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman” from my CD “Inside Out” This was recorded live off the floor – no harmonica overdubs. I wanted to capture this as “live” as possible.   Download Available Here Physical CD Here Produced by Lance Anderson Al Cross: Drums Russ […]

Love this groove. Track is in G. Played on a C Seydel 1874 Classic with flat 7 draw tuning. Learn about playing funk in my “All Funked Up” workshop Click Here     Backing Track: AUsher Tracks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwqlAoeBVOQnMUv1bDk2gfw

Song in E – 2nd position (A harp) with a bit of 3rd position (D harp) at the end. Seydel 1847 Silver (A harp) & Seydel Lightning (D harp) See my Workshops & Lessons: www.rolys-workshops