There’s a harmonica player in your life. Birthday, Christmas, no reason at all — you’d like to get them something that fits. Then you search […]
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Knowledge and ability are two different things. Knowing is not doing. The trying, failing, testing and experimenting is where the improvement actually lives — and […]
Cheating? Yes. And you’re welcome. I figured this would be too extreme for the Tag-Grabber program to handle — given Pat’s playing speed on this […]
One tool led to another. Fab Tabs solved half my problem: it wrote down what I played. But most of the licks I actually wanted […]
I didn’t set out to be a software designer. But I kept hitting the same problem: I needed tabs written out — intros, horn lines, […]
This is probably the question I get asked more than any other: How do you get that sound? What mic and amp are you using? […]
Good tone is built, not bought. A lot of players chase tone through gear, but the biggest part of it starts with how you play. […]
Will Wilde with his Harp Wah – soloing on “Lose Control” Check out more on Will Here
I chose to play through an amp for an edgier vibe on this classic. This is a cut form my album: Inside Out Song in […]
Here’s a new lesson on playing in a Boogie Woogie groove. (One of my favourite feels to jam to.) Topics Covered • The Essence of […]
Holger Petersen interviews Roly Platt on his show Saturday Night Blues on CBC. Listen Here:
“Practice” Here’s an excerpt from my book “No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” on JAMMING AND FEEL I often talk about the importance of playing and […]
I had a great time chatting with Jonah about my approaches to harp playing and we covered many of the topics in my book as […]
New Book Release: “No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” Ready to dive into the world of harmonica through the decades-long career of a Canadian legend? “No, […]
NUX B-5RC Wireless System Now, after a many more shows since making this video, I’m loving this even more. Simple, pop into the hard-shell charging […]
Using a Seydel 1847 Classic Playing swing music is a blast because of its infectious rhythms and unique phrasing possibilities. There’s a great joy […]
Reviews on Roly’s new harmonica book:
In my new book, I discuss in depth the idea of experimenting with phrasing. Tips on getting started and moving forward in this extremely important […]
Turned 66 in July. So what better song to jam to.
Relaxing, and chatting about my new book: No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica
“No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” The brand new book by Roly Platt Roly’s book is much like a lively conversation; it is humorous, entertaining, and […]
Shane Eli Sager with his Harp Wah and a Low F Thunderbird Check out more on Shane Here
Playing along with a Vince Gill classic Song in G, C harp with flattened 7 draw tuning (Parrott tuned)
I’ve always loved playing to bluegrass. This is a standard Seydel Session Steel, Song in B (E harp)
Checkout my new book: “No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” Groovin’ in 3rd position. Song in B, Harp is A
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