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1How To Be a Good Sideman…

How To Be a Good Sideman…

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, […]

2Over the Rainbow – Live

Over the Rainbow – Live

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

3Roly Platt: Got My Mojo Workin’

Roly Platt: Got My Mojo Workin’

Mar 9, 2020

Just jamming…

4Really Funked Up…

Really Funked Up…

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

5Ocean Of Tears (Original from CD – Inside Out)

Ocean Of Tears (Original from CD – Inside Out)

Feb 24, 2020

Ocean Of Tears: An original track from Roly’s début CD – Inside Out

6Boogie Woogie & the Harp Wah

Boogie Woogie & the Harp Wah

Jan 3, 2020

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

7Jamming to Bluegrass, Rhythm Playing & Licks

Jamming to Bluegrass, Rhythm Playing & Licks

Oct 29, 2019

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

8How To Work a Slow Blues Solo…

How To Work a Slow Blues Solo…

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.

9Harmonica VS Bluegrass

Harmonica VS Bluegrass

Aug 14, 2019

Harmonica Jamming on “Windy City Rag” using the Harp Wah for a bit of colour.

10New Orleans-Feel with New “Cup” Effect

New Orleans-Feel with New “Cup” Effect

Aug 14, 2019

New Orleans-like groove with the Harp Wah

11Funk Effects for Acoustic Harp Playing

Funk Effects for Acoustic Harp Playing

Jun 24, 2019

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

12Beyond Hand Cupping Effects

Beyond Hand Cupping Effects

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.

13Funk-ed Up Harp: Retro Acoustic Effects

Funk-ed Up Harp: Retro Acoustic Effects

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.

14Tone & Effects on Harmonica Using the Harp Wah

Tone & Effects on Harmonica Using the Harp Wah

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/

15Funk: Switching From an Amp to The Harp Wah

Funk: Switching From an Amp to The Harp Wah

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, […]

16Funk with Wah Effect

Funk with Wah Effect

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.

17Solo Harmonica (Cupping Effects)

Solo Harmonica (Cupping Effects)

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.

18Play Harp fast & naturally w/ the Harp Wah

Play Harp fast & naturally w/ the Harp Wah

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 […]

19Cupping & Wah Sounds on Harp

Cupping & Wah Sounds on Harp

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. […]

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Hot Country Harmonica – Roly Platt with Vince Gill

Hot Country Harmonica – Roly Platt with Vince Gill

January 18, 2021

Country harp played through an amp. In this tune it can...

(Workshop) Carlos del Junco & Roly Platt: “The Practice of Practice”

(Workshop) Carlos del Junco & Roly Platt: “The Practice of Practice”

December 1, 2020

Two Hour Live Webinar + Lesson and Reference Materials Sat....

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The Harp Wah: by Roly Platt

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The Harp Wah:  by Roly Platt
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Roly Special: an original by Roly Platt

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Played using two harps – a Seydel Low A and a standard Seydel 1847 Silver in A
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The Harp Wah: by Roly Platt

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