I chose to play through an amp for an edgier vibe on this classic. This is a cut form my album: Inside Out Song in […]
Made and Played in Canada eh
Here’s a new lesson on playing in a Boogie Woogie groove. (One of my favourite feels to jam to.) Topics Covered • The Essence of […]
Here’s one of my favourite tracks to play along with. Vince Gill’s South Side of Dixie Song in A and D 2 position through the […]
Holger Petersen interviews Roly Platt on his show Saturday Night Blues on CBC. Listen Here:
“Practice” Here’s an excerpt from my book “No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” on JAMMING AND FEEL I often talk about the importance of playing and […]
I had a great time chatting with Jonah about my approaches to harp playing and we covered many of the topics in my book as […]
Made in Canada by a Canadian Two Essential Gifts for the Harmonica Player: “No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” (Roly Platt’s new book) and the “Harp […]
New Book Release: “No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” Ready to dive into the world of harmonica through the decades-long career of a Canadian legend? “No, […]
NUX B-5RC Wireless System Now, after a many more shows since making this video, I’m loving this even more. Simple, pop into the hard-shell charging […]
Using a Seydel 1847 Classic Playing swing music is a blast because of its infectious rhythms and unique phrasing possibilities. There’s a great joy […]
Reviews on Roly’s new harmonica book:
In my new book, I discuss in depth the idea of experimenting with phrasing. Tips on getting started and moving forward in this extremely important […]
Turned 66 in July. So what better song to jam to.
Relaxing, and chatting about my new book: No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica
“No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” The brand new book by Roly Platt Roly’s book is much like a lively conversation; it is humorous, entertaining, and […]
Shane Eli Sager with his Harp Wah and a Low F Thunderbird Check out more on Shane Here
Playing along with a Vince Gill classic Song in G, C harp with flattened 7 draw tuning (Parrott tuned)
I’ve always loved playing to bluegrass. This is a standard Seydel Session Steel, Song in B (E harp)
Checkout my new book: “No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica” Groovin’ in 3rd position. Song in B, Harp is A
In this video I’m playing straight into my Mac via my interface, (an Apogee Duet 2) with just a touch of reverb – no Amp […]
Sub ‘N’ Up Octaver This is the Compact Version of Hugely Popular Sub ‘N’ Up Octaver with the Polyponic Octave Engine and TonePrint (customize your […]
Here’s some improvising over a ‘Humpty Dumpty’ shuffle groove. Lesson: Finding Your Own Voice
Normally a 2nd position song, I’m experimenting with some 3rd position ideas for a change: Got My Mojo Workin’. Song in E (D harp) […]
I received this mic from Lance at Lazy lancester.com to demo and review, and as you’ll see, I’m enjoying it so far. Surprisingly dirty which […]
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