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Apr 17, 2020
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 song “King”. Rick Fines Band A timely song for our current situation… PTBO Music Fest Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Alec Fraser Bass, John Crown Drums, Rob Phillips Piano, Roly Platt Harmonica, […]
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Apr 5, 2020
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 – Piano, Russ Boswell – Bass
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Mar 7, 2020
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 effects on the harmonica. Backing Track: https://www.sebastienzunino.com/home/backing-track.html
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Feb 24, 2020
Ocean Of Tears: An original track from Roly’s début CD – Inside Out
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Jan 3, 2020
Western Swing / Boogie Woogie using the new Harp Wah for cupping effects on harmonica.
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Oct 29, 2019
Love this tune for working on my phrasing and rhythm playing. Excuse the distortion, (new camera & mic. – very sensitive!)
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Aug 21, 2019
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 – much like a good story teller.
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Aug 14, 2019
Harmonica Jamming on “Windy City Rag” using the Harp Wah for a bit of colour.
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Aug 14, 2019
New Orleans-like groove with the Harp Wah
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Jun 24, 2019
Cool Effects for Acoustic Harmonica that go beyond what regular hand cupping can create.
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Jun 24, 2019
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 frequencies.
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May 25, 2019
Retro-style funk – played acoustically using a Harp Wah with the new “Wah Claw” handle plus a bit of “envelop filter” on my mic.
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May 18, 2019
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 here: https://www.harmonicamute.com/product/harp-wah-wah-claw-handle-combo/
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Mar 7, 2019
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, the cupping effects I get with the Harp Wah work well in a tune like this. I would normally choose to go through an amp on this type of track, […]
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Jan 5, 2019
Funk and Acoustic Harmonica. I find the Harp Wah works well here, giving the track a different sound than every other approach.
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Dec 9, 2018
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 with this product.
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Nov 21, 2018
Here’s a good example of how, when using this product, I can play quite freely, much the way I normally do. My hands remain in a similar position to how I would play acoustically. I designed this product so I could play more freely than using a cup. At the same time, it aims the […]
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Aug 2, 2018
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 is great hand techniques. Click Here for Demos So What’s the Harp Wah All About? Well, what it’s NOT about is first – it’s not a replacement for hand cupping. […]