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Top End” + Fundamental Playing Skills
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The two most valuable pieces of music equipment you’ll ever own…
are your ears.Roly Platt
My Goal in Teaching
“In my early years, there were a couple of players that opened the door to new directions in my playing. This came about not so much by me steeling their licks, (although I certainly did a lot of that) but by introducing me to new ways of “thinking” about what I played – new ways of “hearing” music — new directions, which continue to influence me to this day.
If I can accomplish that with students in my workshops, I know I have succeeded.”
—Roly Platt
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“I couldn’t wait to read more of it!”
“Roly’s writing style is light and very enjoyable. Anecdotes mixed with real knowledge and always a bunch of his dry humour. A lovely combination!”
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“On tour, I use the Harp Wah… and the new Wah Claw handle makes it even easier to hold.
It’s just a great muted effect for harmonica! A great invention and a beautiful device!”
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“Thank you Roly!!
Your workshop was very helpful. It gave me ideas about listening more and not being afraid to play what I am hearing.”
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Loving it.
He’s very funny and relatable and I feel more confident that even though I don’t understand music, I can still become a great player.
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I highly recommend it.
Great stories. A fun read with Roly’s dry delivery.Hilarious road trip stories but also an insight into a very unique process of learning music and performing by someone who has done it all.Get a copy!
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“Great read!”
“… a very enjoyable book of entertaining reminiscences mixed with words of wisdom about musicianship, gleaned from his long experience playing all over Canada and beyond with legendary names like Ronnie Hawkins and Jeff Healey”
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“I wholeheartedly recommend!”
“Roly’s book is funny, clever and full of insights relevant to all harmonica players and musicians in general.”
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Hilarious stories… keep it an entertaining read!
Whether you are just a music fan, new to playing or a long time student of the harmonica, Roly shares the challenges and joys of discovery in music practice and performing with this portable pocket instrument we love to play. Lots of funny and insightful observations whether on or off stage, in the recording studio, and often hilarious stories from life on the road always keep it an entertaining read.
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“Just finished reading Roly’s book and what a job he did!”
“Extremely informative, with a large dash of humour and great road stories.
Love it!“
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“Wicked!”
“The Harp Wah is a cool, expressive tool for acoustic harp players, with a learning curve near zero.”
