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 – […]
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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 […]
New Orleans Style Jam – Harmonica. Phrasing, syncopation and attack are keys to this style. I explore these harmonica approaches and techniques in my: “All […]
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 […]
Song in E – 2nd position (A harp) with a bit of 3rd position (D harp) at the end. Seydel 1847 Silver (A harp) & […]
Splits and octaves mixed in with my lip pursing style — all in 3rd position. Backing Track by Butternote Music
Leaving space in your playing – playing less, will actually bring more attention to what you do play. Working on more “lyrical” phrasing is where […]
Love Joe, love this tune. Song in C – playing 3rd position (Bb harp) Seydel 1847 Classic
Common mistake I see players doing when using the Harp Wah. Plus, some of my own tips on how I use it.
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 […]
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 […]
Richard Gjems – Reggae with the Harp Wah
Here, Jason is using the Harp Wah on Saint James Infirmary… Jason Ricci: incredibly innovative playing – always pushing the envelop and raising the bar […]
Two Hour Live Webinar + Lesson and Reference Materials How and what you practice will have a huge impact on your development as a player, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live with Canada’s Soulstack – (3rd Position harp solo at 4:00)
I love to use 3rd position for tunes like this – musically darker and aggressive. Checkout my recorded workshops (2-hour video + lesson material).
I love to use 3rd position for tunes like this – musically darker and aggressive. Checkout my recorded workshop on playing in 3rd position.
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 – Solo. Recorded though an amp for a little attitude.
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 […]
This is a new series of online harmonica seminars presented by Roly Platt Practical, “plain English” seminars aimed at setting you on a path to […]
(SOLD OUT) Sunday May 31, 2020 Only 20 seats sold for each workshop. TOPICS INCLUDE: • 3rd Position – How and Why • Being a […]
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