Roly wiith the Harp Wah Archives

How To Be a Good Sideman…

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...

Over the Rainbow – Live

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...

Really Funked Up…

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...

Boogie Woogie & the Harp Wah

Western Swing / Boogie Woogie using the new Harp Wah for cupping effects on harmonica.

Jamming to Bluegrass, Rhythm Playing & Licks

Love this tune for working on my phrasing and rhythm playing. Excuse the distortion, (new camera & mic. – very sensitive!)

How To Work a Slow Blues Solo…

Playing a slow blues (or any slow tune), can be a challenge. Creating space by taking your time and pausing between phrases helps create interest...

New Orleans-Feel with New “Cup” Effect

New Orleans-like groove with the Harp Wah

Funk Effects for Acoustic Harp Playing

Cool Effects for Acoustic Harmonica that go beyond what regular hand cupping can create.

Beyond Hand Cupping Effects

An F harp is usually not great when using a traditional “Cup” but the Harp Wah does a great job at bringing out the right...

Tone & Effects on Harmonica Using the Harp Wah

Here are some examples of various sounds, textures and effects that are available using this new cupping device. Check out the NEW “Wah Claw” handle...

Funk: Switching From an Amp to The Harp Wah

Here’s a nice Funk jam – where I start out through an amp, then switch over to acoustic playing using the Harp Wah. To me,...

Funk with Wah Effect

Funk and Acoustic Harmonica. I find the Harp Wah works well here, giving the track a different sound than every other approach.

Solo Harmonica (Cupping Effects)

Here’s a solo harmonica clip (no backing track) using the Harp Wah. This video gives a “naked” example of some of the affected tones available...

Cupping & Wah Sounds on Harp

The Harp Wah vs. Standard Hand Cupping Techniques: By far, the most important and effective technique for getting cupping and Wah Wah sounds on harmonica...