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Rockin’ Funk – Harmonica

Rockin’ Funk – Harmonica

Checkout My Funk Harmonica Workshop: Workshop: All “Funked” Up I’m Improvising in Bb — played in 2nd pos. (Eb Seydel 1847 Classic harp) Standard tuning...

Kayak Fishing & Harmonica

Kayak Fishing & Harmonica

Beautiful area off of Georgian Bay Ontario, CA   My Trolling Motor: Minn Kota Endura Max – 40lb Amazon.com:  https://amzn.to/3PmDhyw Kayak: Feel Free Lure 11.5

Session: Marc Jordan – New Release

Session: Marc Jordan – New Release

Had a chance to lay down some harp on this beautiful release by Marc Jordan – Rio Grande. Featuring trumpet great Randy Brecker, and piano...

Minor Blues played in 2nd & 3rd pos.

Minor Blues played in 2nd & 3rd pos.

I like both 2nd & 3rd position in minor songs – depending on the key and chord changes.   AKG K701 – Reference Headphones (Love...

Pedal Review: UAFX “Dream” ’65 Reverb Amp

Pedal Review: UAFX “Dream” ’65 Reverb Amp

This is a beaut! Very pricey but if you’re looking for a high-end reverb, amp modelling & tremolo pedal – all in one. This is...

Funky New Orleans Jam

Funky New Orleans Jam

Great groove in G – using a C “Parrott-tuned” (flattened 7 draw) Seydel 1847 Classic   GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS: I recommend using a Direct box (DI)...

Chicago’s Sandy Weltman

Chicago’s Sandy Weltman

Sandy was an early adopter of the Harp Wah and introduced it to the SPAH community (US’s largest harmonica convention) on the main stage in...

Little Walter Groove – the Best

Little Walter Groove – the Best

Ya, having some more fun on this groove. Song in A – (D Harp Seydel 1847) I’ve included links to my favourite Seydel harps here:...

Slow is Good…

Slow is Good…

Using the Harp Wah in a nice slow blues track. Song in E – A harp (Seydel 1847 Silver) Workshop: “Improvising”

Seydel Harmonicas Review: Stuff You Need to Know

Seydel Harmonicas Review: Stuff You Need to Know

For me: They play very well and they last a very long time! I’ve included links to my personal favourites on Amazon.com. Seydel 1847 Classic:...

Harpin’ in New Orleans Song in G – C harp (Seydel 1847) with 7 hole draw flattened a semitone (Parrott-Tuned)

Georgia On My Mind

Georgia On My Mind

I’ve posted several versions of this classic. I enjoy trying to find new ideas phrasings each time. See My 2 hour Workshop on “Improvising”  

Harmonica Duet – TikTok

Harmonica Duet – TikTok

Ran across “The Kiffness” on TikTok and couldn’t resist… More like this on YouTube: @TheKiffness

Rockin’ the Groove – 3rd Position

Rockin’ the Groove – 3rd Position

Some “groove-based” playing in 3rd position.   Get the 2 hour Workshop: “Groove-Based Licks” Get the 30 min. Lesson: “3rd position”  

Slow Sexy Shuffle

Slow Sexy Shuffle

Love these slow shuffle grooves. Lots of time to relax and play around with ideas.   See My 2 hour Workshop on “Improvising” JOYO AMERICAN...

Fast Bluegrass Harmonica

Fast Bluegrass Harmonica

Riding in this tune is great – hang on for dear life. Check out my workshop “Hot Licks – Country Style” 2 hour Workshop: “Hot...

“3rd Position – Demystified” (30 min. Video Lesson)

“3rd Position – Demystified” (30 min. Video Lesson)

Now available here: “3rd Position – Demystified”  

New Lesson: “Play Better Over Chord Changes”

New Lesson: “Play Better Over Chord Changes”

Here’s some info about a new lesson on improving your skills when playing over each chord in a standard 3 chord song. This is something...

“Very Little” Walter : )

“Very Little” Walter : )

His swinging phrasing aside, I think I’ve managed to play zero Little Walter licks over this track lol. Totally intentional. Check out my new lesson...

Richard Gjems – DIDGERIDOO HARMONICA?

Richard Gjems – DIDGERIDOO HARMONICA?

Didgeridoo Harmonica Using Roly Platt’s Harp Wah with a Seydel 1947 in Low Low E

Sweden’s Elin Öberg

Sweden’s Elin Öberg

Here is Elin “Luffar Lo” Öberg working her magic with the Harp Wah. Checkout more music from Elin HERE… https://www.harmonicamute.com/wp-content/uploads/Elin-Oberg.mp4    

New Word Definition: “Pedalboard”

New Word Definition: “Pedalboard”

You gotta see this… Jason Ricci

You gotta see this… Jason Ricci

The Bullet Hole Test! Roly Platt’s Harp Wah – with bullet hole vs. without! Piggy backing off Kaitlin Dibble’s gunshot video showing Roly Platt’s “Harp...

Slow Blues Improvisation – Harmonica

Slow Blues Improvisation – Harmonica

Slow Blues Improvisation – Harmonica Roly Platt This is the full six minute, unedited recording of Roly improvising over a classic slow blues. Song in...

Christmas for Harmonica Players??

Christmas for Harmonica Players??

Here’s a couple of unique gift ideas for the harmonica player in your life. Click on the links for more information Harp Wah (4 colors)...

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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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  • Boogie Woogie Harmonica Lesson Lesson: Boogie Woogie $19.95
  • Harmonica Lesson: Finding Your Own Voice Lesson: Finding Your Own Voice $19.95
  • New Harmonica Book by Roly Platt "No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica" $29.95 Original price was: $29.95.$24.95Current price is: $24.95.
  • Harmonica Book: No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica ebook: "No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica" $19.95 Original price was: $19.95.$14.95Current price is: $14.95.
  • harmonica lessons - band member - sideman Lesson: Be a Great Band Member/Sideman (25 min.) $19.95

Made and played in Canada eh

Made in Canada

Roly plays Seydel harmonicas

Latest Posts

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    Somewhere Over the Rainbow I chose to play through an amp for an edgier...
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    Rockin’ Funk – Harmonica Here’s a new lesson on playing in a Boogie Woogie...
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    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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