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More of Roly’s Harmonica Videos for You…
Stephane Laidet getting creative with his Harp Wah Duke’s Caravan with a Yonberg D2 harmonica and the Harp Wah by Roly Platt.
Here’s an example of what I tell my harmonica students about being a good “sideman” and how that always involves playing less and making the […]
Roly Platt: Over the Rainbow I was honoured to have been asked to participate in the Huronia Arts Festival in Orillia, Ontario 2016 Lance Anderson […]
Use this simple technique combined with the all-aluminum Harp Wah, and get pretty cool “muted trumpet” effects. More Tips Here: https://www.harmonicamute.com/using-harp-wah/
Funk harmonica using the Harp Wah. Played in 3rd position. Backing track is in Em using a “D’ harp with the Harp Wah for cupping […]
Just like a trumpet mute, the Harp Wah works great on a Gypsy Jazz tune like this one – Django Reinhardt’s “Blue Drag” And who […]
I discuss this and other examples in my new lesson on being a great “sideman”… Here’s a recent harmonica session for Canada’s Dean McTaggart: “Sleeping […]
There are several harmonica effects that I use. All of these come in the form of pedals or a pedal board, and all are for […]
Roly Platt w/ Rick Fines: Performing: Hounds On The Hill
Western Swing / Boogie Woogie using the new Harp Wah for cupping effects on harmonica.
“Shuffle the Deck” – used on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert Written and performed by Roly Platt and Justin Forsley Special thanks to […]
A recording session I played harp on from the ’90s, for vocalist Beverly Mahood. Enjoy…
Here are 4 awesome and totally unique gift ideas for the harp player in your life. Click on each for more information The “Harp Wah” […]
The incredible Brendan Power shows how it’s done – at SPAH 2018.
Session for the late Lee Palmer. His last studio album: Horns & Harps THE ONE TAKE PLAYERS: Iain McNally – Electric and acoustic guitars Sean […]
Love this tune for working on my phrasing and rhythm playing. Excuse the distortion, (new camera & mic. – very sensitive!)
Why Pay for Customized Harps?? Well, if you are an intermediate to advanced player, you’ll find there’s a huge improvement in the harmonica’s responsiveness and […]
Harmonica Gear Review: Greg Heumann’s “Blows Me Away” Mics Why I use these mics for harmonica and what I like about them.
“Roly Special” (written by Roly Platt) This is one of my original tunes. Played using two harps (two tracks) – a Seydel Low A and […]
Key to the Highway: Jordan John’s Blues All-Stars (thanks to Nick Harding & Milton Young for audio/images) JORDAN JOHN as master of ceremonies (+ rhythm […]
Jordan John’s Blues All-Star Presentation Blues All-Star presentation featuring: PRAKASH JOHN on bass Blues guitar dynamo MIKE BRANTON Hammond B3 virtuoso DENIS KELDIE Drumming sensation […]
Being Canadian – something we can all be very proud of. Here’s my interpretation of O Canada
For all my American friends…
A track from Roly’s CD “Inside Out” I Got a Woman – Live at Southside Shuffle Blues Festival
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