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Vince Gill Style – Lisa Jane

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 –...

On the Rocks – Funk

Funk On The Rocks

Father’s Day Gifts for Harp Players

Father’s Day is approaching – June 20 Pass on the socks this year. Here are three unique presents that any harp player would enjoy. Three...

New Orleans Groove Harmonica

New Orleans Style Jam – Harmonica. Phrasing, syncopation and attack are keys to this style. I explore these harmonica approaches and techniques in my: “All...

New Orleans Funk!

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...

Hard Funkin’

Song in E – 2nd position (A harp) with a bit of 3rd position (D harp) at the end. Seydel 1847 Silver (A harp) &...

All Pumped Up – 3rd Position

Splits and octaves mixed in with my lip pursing style — all in 3rd position. Roly’s Workshop on 3rd Position Backing Track by Butternote...

Swing in 2nd Position

Leaving space in your playing – playing less, will actually bring more attention to what you do play. Working on more “lyrical” phrasing is where...

Sitting in with Joe Cocker – Harmonica

Love Joe, love this tune. Song in C – playing 3rd position (Bb harp) Seydel 1847 Classic New Lesson: “Sideman/Band Member” Playing with a Band

Most Common Mistake – Harp Wah

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

Get the Funk Out – Harp Wah

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...

“Georgia” – Improvising with the Harp Wah

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...

Norway’s Richard Gjems – Reggae With the Harp Wah

Richard Gjems – Reggae with the Harp Wah

Jason Ricci: The Wah & Saint James Infirmary

Here, Jason is using the Harp Wah on Saint James Infirmary… Jason Ricci: incredibly innovative playing – always pushing the envelop and raising the bar...

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

Two Hour Live Webinar + Lesson and Reference Materials The Practice of Practice (Recorded) How and what you practice will have a huge impact on...

Roly Platt & Will Wilde – Cool Jazz-Funk Harmonica

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...

Unique Gift Ideas for Harmonica Players

Canadian 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...

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

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

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”

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

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...