Harmonica Single Notes for Beginners (+ Learn "Low Rider")

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► For the complete free harmonica single notes lesson, and to find the free slow, medium, and fast jam tracks to play along with this lesson, go to: www.harmonica.com/single-notes/
The 2 Techniques for playing Single Notes 0:45
Deep Relaxed Mouth Position 1:46
Lip Blocking (or “Semi-Pucker) 3:12
Covering Holes w/Fingers 4:45
Rotating the Harp Back 5:24
Is My Harmonica Broken? 6:36
Tip #1 - Drop Your Jaw 7:07
Tip #2 - Drop the BACK of your tongue 7:49
Tip #3 - Go Easy 9:02
Learning Riff to Low Rider 9:39
Playing Low Rider 13:00
Thanks for checking out this beginner harmonica lesson, Single Notes for Beginners. This lesson is for people who have little or no experience with a harmonica. Maybe you’re thinking about buying one (DO IT!!!!) Or maybe you’re thinking, “Ok, I have a harmonica….now what?”
Well, there is certainly some good fun to be had without having to learn a technique for playing single notes. For some ideas about this, check out my other lesson, Harmonica Chords for Beginners:
• Harmonica Chords for B...
By the way, I learned everything I know about playing single notes on harmonica from JP Allen. If you’re brand new to the harmonica and are serious about wanting to learn, I recommend you check out his awesome course, Breakthrough Blues:
www.harmonica.com/blues/
I’m playing a C harmonica for this lesson. Any 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C will work for you to follow along with this lesson.
For Low Rider, I’m playing a C harmonica, in 2nd position, in the key of G. Here are the harmonica tabs in C for Low Rider:
-3 -3 -3 -3 -3 4 -4
3 -3 4 -3 3
-3 -3 -3 -3 -3 4 -4
3 -3 4 -3 3
-5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5 -5
-5 6
Thanks for watching this free harmonica lesson on how to play single notes for beginners. I hope you enjoyed this free lesson and that you're beginning to be able to isolate notes. If you had fun and enjoyed the lesson, please give it the thumbs up and subscribe so you don’t miss any of the new harmonica lessons. As always, please leave any questions below.
Have fun!
Luke with Harmonica.com
#Harmonica #HarmonicaLesson #LearnHarmonica #singlenotes #harmonicasinglenotes #singlenotesonharmonica

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@Fantasticleman 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, a harmonica video where you don't just show off in the beginning! 🤣

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

LOL. Nice.

@vikhotomera4399 3 жыл бұрын

I forwarded the video... But on seeing your comment, i went back to view the beginning 😂🤣

@blessed_jovian 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah agreed

@Connor-mg4zl Жыл бұрын

I’ve found like 19 different ones and they flex lol

@carybear3610 Жыл бұрын

Thank goodness for that,full stop! I really appreciate this and his other videos. Nicely done.

@woodsarthobbies6515 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a harmonica 20 years ago and then didn't learn it. Since Covid 19 the harmonica is my new thing. I practice daily. I appreciate your teaching style. I'm have a lot of fun. Thank you!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Right on guys. I’m so glad you’ve found the harmonica during this time, and hope you stick with it when things open back up…

@owenwolfco.8344 4 жыл бұрын

So I’m not the only one who wants to play Harp during isolation...

@gonzn 4 жыл бұрын

I think you should buy another harmonica cause it may be oxidated, just saying..

@penchantraboth3183 3 жыл бұрын

Me too but only 10 years ago :)

@itskira1702 3 жыл бұрын

What’s your progress so far?

@georgehdjaz Жыл бұрын

I have been taking Luke's course for a couple of months. He is an excellent teacher and his lessons are a lot of fun. I took up the harmonica just a few months ago at age 90, so almost anyone can enjoy this wonderful instrument.

@Harmonicacom Жыл бұрын

That is awesome, George! You're an inspiration to all of us. Thank you so much for the kind words!

@h2xhypocriet 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate you are still learning new things at age 90, inspirational!

@billyost7683 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the way Luke addresses some of the issues beginners have such as putting the harp at a 90 degree position and lowering it until the note is hit. These tips can be really helpful. Low Rider is a good choice for learning notes at the end. It’s easy to follow and a recognizable song for most anyone.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Bill - thanks for the kind words. Happy harpin’ my brother!

@hiyadenamuuug2848 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap that tilt up + lower lip thing is MAGICAL. I was trying the straight on lip purse for days and could barely play any single notes, and always with great difficulty. But with your technique I was playing remarkably easy and doing Low Rider in 30 minutes! Thank you!!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Ivy! That's great news. So glad it helped. Yeah, the tilt was how I got my first single note too!

@wadebasson9972 2 жыл бұрын

Your lesson is absolutely amazing! I started Harmonica precisely 30 minutes ago and you already taught me a skill and a reward of a little iconic tune! YOU ROCK!

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Wade! Glad it helped. Wow, Isolating notes after 30 mins!?! Good for you my man! Just make sure you're using that deep relaxed mouth position. Rock on, Luke

@nickb.759 Жыл бұрын

I watched a bunch of tutorials and this is the one that clicked with me. After 10 minutes of practice i can finally do single notes. It's the semi pucker explanation that helped. Basically I press the harmonica against the top lips and mouth and only adjust the lower lips. Thank you so much.

@Harmonicacom Жыл бұрын

YES Nick. You got it! Rock on! 😎

@Zanonymes Ай бұрын

Hello Luke! I m a Swiss guy who just found your channel. And you have no idea how grateful I am for your videos. In only 2 days (this week-end), I learned how to play « what a wonderful world » for my grand dad funeral this monday… He was a big fan of harmonica and Louis Armstrong… so, thanx a lot for all the good tips and stuff you share. It was a very sweet and Nice moment with my brother at guitare. The last good bye to a good old man! I thought Maybe u’ll be happy to know that little story! Wish you the best!

@Harmonicacom Ай бұрын

Wow that is amazing and so beautiful, and I'm so honored to have been a part of your journey to honor your grandfather in that way. God bless you! KEEP PLAYING!! 😎

@michaeldavison604 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Luke. I've learned so much from your videos. They are very engaging and you keep it simple as well as making it fun to learn with you. Good work and Thank you for your time & effort in putting these things together & helping all.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Michael. Glad you like it.

@daniela.delacruz1559 4 жыл бұрын

It took me years to pickup a harmonica and try isolating notes. By the end of this video I was doing it. THANK YOU x 1000

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo! Yeah, Daniel! Do it, do it, man!

@Porkyslady 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I was having a hard time, learning anything from all these people doing jazz stuff that it frustrated me. Lowrider is more my kinda music and speed which made it fun to learn and because of how you explained it i got it my first try, I messed up with when to blow in and out a couple of times, but i finally got it! Thanks for the video, and step by step instructions, I can play the harmonica now! Well at least my first song, all thanks to you. Much Love, Nicole

@Schnabelcraig 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried and failed numerous times to start learning harmonica, always giving up because I couldn't isolate single notes. WHY DOES NO ONE ELSE EVER SAY TO TILT THE THING UPWARD?!?!? Finally I have some confidence that I can learn this instrument, thank you so much!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Right on, Craig! Yes, you’ve got this!

@isaiahproctor4601 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve watch a few videos on how to play this tin sandwich, and I can finally hit clear single notes. You da man.

@ModesstoShoeLab 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! He is the best teacher I'v found so far!

@TonyTricaricoMagic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Right on Isaiah. Congrats on getting it man!

@Kelvin_Philip 3 жыл бұрын

Yes ... Chicken Sandwich ... !

@vishaln1903 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah mynega

@anneli8598 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the 2 draw tips!! I've just managed to hit my first decent sounding 2 draw thanks to dropping the lower part of my tongue a lot. So excited!! Thanks so much!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Niiiice, Anneli. That’s a great accomplishment! Keep it up!

@WeMissYouSnail 4 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best explanation I've seen and I watched like 20 videos about this!! Thanks dude you rock!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe - thanks so much for your kind words. Made my day!

@MarcusMimo 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, I've been watching so many videos trying to isolate notes & this is the first one that actually helped. Definitely subscribing

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Marcus! Thanks for subscribing. See you again soon. ;-)

@amymoore1270 2 жыл бұрын

This great! I just found an old harmonica of my dad's. I appreciate a beginner lesson with a familiar tune!♥️

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Amy. Never stop playing!

@user-jf2el2dp7k 3 жыл бұрын

Luke, l'm so pleased that l found you. This lesson is so invaluable, now I knew I was doing it all wrong when single out a note ... you are undeniably a great teacher! Thank you very much!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, right on Eric! Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you're progressing. Happy to help!

@tacotitty 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, you are a great teacher. I don’t know how many times I’ve picked up a harmonica and tried to make it sound like something. After watching this today, I finally did! Followed your instructions and I can finally play single notes.

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo! That’s great news. I hope you never stop!

@austinknowlton1783 4 жыл бұрын

I want you to know this video helped me immensely. I've been playing for a bit now, but not enough to not watch a video cause it's marked "beginner", lol. Your explanation about tilting the harmonica and pulling down your bottom lip immediately improved my playing! I haven't gotten this info from any video lesson I've seen, or maybe I missed it! Lol, either way thank you so much.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Austin - so glad to hear it. Keep on rockin’ my friend!

@fritzruttimann1517 4 жыл бұрын

Superb way of teaching, Luke! It is just my second day learning to play the harp by practicing using your Low Rider video tutorial. Thank you very much mate.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Right on Fritz! I’m glad you found it to be helpful. Thanks for your kind words.

@oneman49instruments 3 жыл бұрын

Great teacher man! I am an experienced multi-instrumentist, and just right know I've just started with harmonica. I've have seen milions of youtube lessons of many different instruments, and I have to say you are one of the best! Keep teaching! Thanks you so much!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much!! Yes, much more to come…

@hunterlochner845 3 жыл бұрын

Watched at least 8 different videos and couldn’t get it, watched this one time and now finally able to!! Thanks a lot man

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Congrats. You’re welcome.

@user-sm2rt1og5v 5 ай бұрын

Just bought myself a Lee Oskar Major Diatonic in C.. absolutely love his videos because they're in depth and he actually SHOWS you what he's doing instead of just telling you. Will most likely be purchasing his Beginner to Boss lessons very soon!

@Harmonicacom 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it!

@gianlucabesana9228 4 жыл бұрын

Great. I have first learned the tongue blocking and then the whistleing, I now feel more confortable and relaxed playing with this technique

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Very good GB.

@JustMe-ke8nr Жыл бұрын

I have been playing the harmonica casually for many years (i.e. with no instruction - my apologies to my family) and I’ve seen a lot of “how to” videos. This short tutorial just taught me more in a few minutes than hours of other online videos did combined. Your video is a revelation in it’s ability to really TEACH! You’d think the goal of any instructional video would be to present the material in a clear, concise and friendly manner. Most are the opposite. Teaching is an art and your video is a perfect example for others to follow. Don’t EVER stop! Your help has improved my harmonica tremendously, I (and definitely my family) thank you for it! I’ll watch whatever you produce, Luke!

@Harmonicacom Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement. This makes my day! So glad the vids are helping you (and the fam! 🤣) Rock on. 🤘🏼

@plutosforest 4 жыл бұрын

I finally learned it, after watching nearly every video on YT. Thank you to you and others. BTW, you look like if Val Kilmer had a little brother who became a musician instead of an actor.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Good one.

@1962wjeffries 7 ай бұрын

Wow! I have watched a dozen or two on single notes. All made sense but this had me playing clean single notes in minutes! Great stuff!

@Harmonicacom 7 ай бұрын

AMAZING! Rock on! 😎

@geoorobo1549 3 жыл бұрын

OMG!!!! I've looked at other so called instruction vids on how to produce one note and got no where after weeks of trying. After 5 MINUTES watching your vid I can play single notes!!!! THANKS SO MUCH BRO! I'M SOOO HAPPY!!

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Woo Hoo! Right on, Geo. So glad I could help!

@zanyarqadir6625 4 жыл бұрын

best harmonic a single note lecture for beginner i had ever seen , now i can play single notes clearly , thanks for you

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

That’s what I like to hear, Zanyar. Rock on!!!

@toddalexander2234 4 жыл бұрын

Being isolated at home during the pandemic, I decided to try a new hobby and learn the harmonica. I checked out a lot of instructional videos on KZfaq and this guy is the best!!! Keep up the great work Luke and hope to see more of your videos in 2020! Stay safe.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Right on Todd- Thank you! Will do, and you stay safe too! And, yes, definitely more videos coming later on this year.!

@JwG3359 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke for breaking this down and making it fun. Playing a little riff after always makes me feel like progress.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

James - that’s it man. Play, play, and keep on playing!

@MrDollazncents 4 жыл бұрын

Harmonica com your a great teacher brotha please upload more frequently love it

@moniquehitchcock947 3 жыл бұрын

So at the beginning of this video I had absolutely no clue if I was doing any of it right... But by the end I could hear when I was able to isolate a single note! Awesome tips that really did work and explain things in a way that made sense. Thank you!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, Monique! Thanks for your note, and have fun rockin!

@8wheeledassassins. 3 жыл бұрын

I have had a Harmonica for 30 years and never learned. Now I have a 2 year old son who loves to blow on it to make his own tunes. Guess I better learn so I can teach him when he is ready. Cannot wait to teach him Low Rider! We are gonna turn heads for sure 😎😁

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. You'll turn heads indeed! I've got an 18 month old son myself. He JUST got the hang of blowing and drawing on harmonica, lol.

@EileenBistrisky 3 жыл бұрын

This video is great!!! I recently won a harmonica and figured I need to learn how to play it. Used your video to grasp a little harmonica theory before trying to play for the very first time on a couple of mountain tops (which is the reason why I won the harmonica in the first place). Gave this video credit in my video description 😉

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Eileen! Congrats, thank you, and rock on my friend.

@jc7636 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great lesson, thanks. Definately helped with the single notes and felt more comfortable. Your a good teacher.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks JC! Rock on!

@janecheer 4 жыл бұрын

Luke you're such a cool teacher, your videos are always top notch. Plus it's so dang entertaining how you crack up from time to time!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane! I do crack up sometimes, lol. I’m glad you’re liking the vids!

@mksrainbowsky5345 4 жыл бұрын

After searching so many useless stuff on KZfaq found your video i feel so glad to find your channel coz this video contains everything on a single short video and It's quite understandable and i learnt this thanking you sooooo much 😇❤️💫

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Glad they helped. Thanks for the emoji. :-)

@W4RZYWORKS 3 жыл бұрын

This is a much more detailed and more helpful lesson on how to play single notes than any other video I’ve seen. I was struggling with not knowing how I could tell if I was successfully playing single notes. I would’ve never thought to block the holes around them with my finger lol

@danielnewman5230 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best tutorial I've ever seen for begginers

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielnewman5230 Thank you so much, Daniel!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Right on. Yeah, that’s a helpful trick.

@grantk.2718 2 жыл бұрын

Huge breakthrough after a month of sloppy playing after this video today! All the songs I know are so much cleaner and it's a huge confidence booster!!! Now I'm just struggling with finding that sweet spot between too tight and not blowing anything and too loose! Love it!

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

So cool Grant! Thanks for the note. Rock on, Luke

@montey26 2 жыл бұрын

Luke, im new and learning through you videos. i cant say enough how much I appreciate your teaching methods, your well done videos, how slow you go for beginners. For me, your the best instructor on youtube. Your absolutely excellent and really have contributed so much towards raising up new musicians! Thank you!

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Right on, Al! Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it. You're very welcome. Rock on, Luke

@quynguyen-qn5mo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. This is a wonderful lesson

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! You're welcome.

@angelnikitanelson5671 4 жыл бұрын

Your a great teacher, I have adhd and this was the first video I have got the concept of, thank you!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Right on. You’re welcome!

@dustyclamper56 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Ordering my E Stop harmonica on Thursday I can't wait! I've always wanted to play harmonica and now I can learn because of these videos Thank you so much 👍

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, Donald, that's great to hear man! Easttop makes some solid harps. Rock on, sir! -Luke

@daveslow84 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, |'ve had my harmonica for a few days only and because of these amazing tutorials I can already play singles and bend notes! Thank you :) will definitely be checking out your courses!

@SanFranSicko 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you're a fantastic teacher, and great hat!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@mateopavolini 3 жыл бұрын

this dudes such a cool teacher, "dying duck" its exactly my style at the momento

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks Mateo. No worries, it'll all come together in time my friend!

@maplebob23 2 жыл бұрын

My harmonica just came today and this is the first song I am learning a part of. I've been playing ukulele since March last year (2020) and I was practicing Desolation Row a few days ago and loved the harmonica solo while I listened to the original song. I don't know how long it will take me to learn something akin to that but once I do, I will be unstoppable!

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Congrats. You can do it! You could be playing songs like that within a few months. If you're really wanting to turbocharge you growth you might like to check out my Beginner to Boss course: www.harmonica.com/lessons/

@meldeweese6875 3 жыл бұрын

Great ! Been trying to play for yrs. Your are very clear, exact, instructor. Thanks.

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Mel. Thanks for your kind words!

@kristoffscuba5466 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This is the only explanation I've found that made sense and I'm now playing single notes.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kristoff, and congrats!

@terrencemclaughlin3241 4 жыл бұрын

Teaching me is like teaching a rock to high jump,but your technique is encouraging,much appreciated.

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Terrence - LOL! That’s how I felt at the beginning too!

@roscoep.coltraine6344 3 жыл бұрын

I had a pet rock one time and it ran away

@roscoep.coltraine6344 3 жыл бұрын

My grandmother felt bad for me so she got me another one for my birthday 3 months later that one died

@roscoep.coltraine6344 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this video I realized that my harmonica was not broken I thought I had bought a defective harmonica and was just about to return it for another but thanx to the video I learned the reason why I couldn't make any sound was that I was trying to play it from the wrong side all it would do is make a very faint squeak and slightly vibrate but only one end other end wouldn't do anything thanks now I can make sounds and If I turn the volume up loud enough I can play along perfectly with every song I've tried to play 🤡🤟

@roscoep.coltraine6344 3 жыл бұрын

Next I'm gonna get a kazoo and then I'd like to master the bag pipes 🆒️

@ginaheatley6001 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome advice! Thank you so much for putting it together so clearly. The detail is astounding.

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Gina. Thanks for the note

@franknicholson1747 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched a number of videos and this has been by far the most helpful as a beginner!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on, Frank. Glad it was helpful! Rock on.

@Springer5 4 жыл бұрын

Buddy... you are the man! I've just started learning the harmonica 2 weeks ago and the whole time I just could NOT get single notes. I watched lots of videos but couldn't do it. After watching your video now I can do it. Consistently. The bit that did it for me was rotating upwards 30 degrees. I just hadn't realised that. Thanks you so much. Subscribed

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Right on! Yeah, tilting the harp really helped me isolate notes when I was learning how to play single notes.

@fisher8033 4 жыл бұрын

This was AMAZING! Thank you, but for some reason when I draw I get a high pinched ringing, any Idea what that was?

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, most likely, the high ringing is because the back of your tongue is up near your hard palette like when you say “K.” Try dropping your jaw and making an “awww” vowel shape.

@Idaho4me 3 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing tutorial. From never picking up a harmonica before, you just taught me how to play this song flawlessly in about 30 min

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously? Wow, you're the man Charles! Rock on!!

@mikehulen6036 7 ай бұрын

I’ve had layoff practice for a while. Getting back into it is easy following your instructions. Good tutorials.

@Harmonicacom 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike! Rock on! 😎

@ademdonmez2637 3 жыл бұрын

I wish i could be able to like this video 20 million times!!! Thanks a lot :D

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks so much, Adem! You’re very welcome. Rock on.

@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍😇

@brucehackney2217 4 жыл бұрын

Thanx Brother!! Awesome video!! Bought a harmonica last summer, got busy, but now I am determined! Still working on single booted!!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Bruce - you’re very welcome.Stick with it!

@philippinefandango2859 4 жыл бұрын

Luke, you are saving my life here... Just a great method... Everything you were mentioning here was on the spot for my problems.. It is obvious you experienced the same issues when you were a beginner.. Thanks so much, Brother...

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Bruce - right on, man. Glad it helped. Yeah, I don’t think anyone picks up a harmonica, and just plays single notes without some effort.

@wadenoble3333 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful as an absolute beginner. First time I’ve been able to get single notes in and out. Subscribed

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Wade! It’s only just begun, my friend. Rock on!!

@beshradeepak 2 жыл бұрын

Got myself a harmonica and was looking for a teacher online and here what I got. You are an amazing teacher. Hope I will be able to play some decent notes in few months. Thank you for teaching.

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks for the kind words Deepak. You got this. You'll be rocking before you know it!

@d.g.rebbechi8629 2 жыл бұрын

I have been trying for months to understand how and why I can isolate single notes while playing with relaxed breathing. Your video is great, your explanation clear! I'm glad I didn't give up. Thanks

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm so glad you didn't give up as well, and I hope that you keep playing for the rest of your life! You are very welcome. Aloha, Luke

@lostinthoughts2574 7 ай бұрын

I have been playing with my fingers blocking the holes for a really long time. Now I can puck as well. Thank You.

@Harmonicacom 7 ай бұрын

CONGRATS!

@cooperbeggs 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you. I have looked for videos for ages. Finally got it. This is way better than any other video for single notes. THANK YOU

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Congrats! And blessings right back atcha. Rock on!

@miaonabat 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first time of holding and playing a harmonica, I just finished your video and yep I'm doing the isolation of notes right now. Your explanations are so simplified even a five year old can understand and play isolated notes on harmonica hehehe. Thank you and more power to you. Greetings from the Philippines. 💕

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Good for you! Aloha from Hawaii.

@kentjonasson6576 3 жыл бұрын

Has played harmonica for many years. With my new golden melody, it did not go so well until I saw your video. Now things are going better than ever before, already after a few minutes. Very thankful!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! That’s what I like to hear, Kent! Golden melody is a great harp. I love them!

@davidchenot6432 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that trick regarding rotation of the harmonica was so freaking helpful. Nobody else I have listened to and watched made it click like you did. Thanks.

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Yeah that's how I first got it too. Glad it helped!

@LeeRichardson808 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for the excellent breakdown of mouth/lip position. I was trying to play the harp like a trumpet, and pursing/squeezing way too much. Still an absolute beginner but this helped immensely.

@Harmonicacom Жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh. Nice. Yeah, deep relaxed mouth position is the key! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/acePlLualtecn40.html

@betorobles2848 3 жыл бұрын

Thank's a lot!! Actualy this is the first video I really felt to have some of progress. 🙌🏼

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Niiiiiice. You got this!

@donzapet 2 жыл бұрын

Best teaching, straight forward easy to pick up and quick to learn. I found lessons by others difficult and over complicated. Much appreciated Luke, cheers

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Glad they were helpful!

@progressoverperfection1935 2 жыл бұрын

I found my grand fathers old Hohner Chrometta I from the 40s or 50’s and had no idea how to play. Found your video and decides to give it ago. I just managed to get the clean number 4 tone and you should see the smile on my face! 😀 You made me want to learn playing and I will do it with your channel. I’m sure both my father and grand father up in heaven are smiling right now. Thank you! And God bless

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you too. Progress over perfection! Love it. Roc on. 🤘🏼

@philippinefandango2859 4 жыл бұрын

See there Luke.. I step away from your lessons feeling like have accomplished something.. Satisfying, and makes me want to come back for more, not lay it down in frustration.. Thanks so much Brother.. Take care..

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! That’s what I like to hear. Rock on!!!

@HiCsDelight47 2 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video, great detailed explanations and a patient friendly vibe. I love learning from all Luke's vids 🤙

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your kind words. Glad the vids are helping! Aloha, Luke

@gash65 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a harp a while ago, meant to learn, even have a mate who teaches, but didn't get around to it. Since lockdown I started watching another KZfaq tutorial. It was OK, learnt a couple of scales, but not much else. Nothing to get excited about. This video was in the suggestions to the side of it. This was a game changer for me. Lots of great tips and to learn a song (that I know) was mind-blowing. I'm not quite there with 'Low Rider', but I'll practice until I am. Such an informative video. Thank you so much!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome G!

@christianbernard3797 4 жыл бұрын

Aways a pleasure, Luc. Thank you !!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Christian. Thanks for the note.

@AnhNguyen-hz1rw 3 жыл бұрын

You are a very good, honest teacher. Your explanation is exceptionally clear word by word. I need only five minutes to master your lesson on isolated notes. Thank you so much !!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Congrats on getting single notes so fast!

@jimpriestley6693 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Luke, this is the shizzle! Feel like have finally taken a huge step on the harmonica by isolating those notes so easily with your wonderful tuition and technique! My harmonica won't be gathering dust no more! :-)

@glennvivolo8470 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way Luke explains everything, his tips are really helpful. Thanks Luke!!!

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Glenn. I appreciate it!

@erichodgson1020 5 ай бұрын

Luke, you explain things in a way that makes sense the 1st time. You're a great player and teacher. Keep being awesome!

@Harmonicacom 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch Eric. 🙏🏼 Rock on! 😎

@brandonlewismalone986 3 жыл бұрын

My whole life I’ve wanted to play the harmonica and I never could get the hand of it ...but you my friend have changed everything....FINALLY i can play something that sounds OK...but after a few practices it can only get better...I actually had tears on my eyes when I played along with you and the backing track...thankyou brother💯💯💯💯💯

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, that's so awesome Brandon. This absolutely made my day. Thank you for sharing. And rock on!

@Bborno 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Haven't been able to do the pukker method to do single notes until your video. Much appreciated!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Boris! Glad to help.

@paulhoughton5431 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant loved the lesson, top teacher many thanks!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks Paul!

@Umfyq 9 ай бұрын

I was struggling with making the puck shape, this changed everything - playing is comfortable and precise now! Thank you ❤

@Harmonicacom 9 ай бұрын

So glad!

@qazwsx2046 4 жыл бұрын

Спасибо огромное за твои видео! очень доходчиво, просто и полезно, да еще с приятным юмором. Мужик ты лучший!👍🏻 (Luke, thank you, man, you are the best!)

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Mahalo!

@simonparrish4732 4 жыл бұрын

Luke - your tutorials are fantastic - you make learning very enjoyable - thank you!!

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Simon!

@liuyunqian 3 жыл бұрын

The best instruction, got my first single note within minutes. Thank you.

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! That's fast. You're very welcome. Glad it helped!

@alansilverstein2676 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. You have a great way of explaining this to beginners!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Alan! Thanks.

@charlespalmerii4299 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, I just got a Harmonica, and this lesson was a big help in getting me started :)

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on, Charles!

@marybethhempel9101 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great lesson! It’s packed with goodies!! Thank you 🙏😎🎶🎶🎶🎶

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Right on Mary! I’ve got to give a shot out to the great JP Allen for all the goodies!

@tonyledrew3989 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best beginners videos i’ve seen Thanks for sharing !! Very helpful !!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Tony! You’re very welcome. Glad it helped.

@benniebull 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I like your teaching style. I’ve been a gigging drummer on and off for 20 + years , mostly in blues bands. Love the blues. Love the harp. Just starting a more serious look at playing the harp. Looking around at the learning methods available..... Tons of choices. But, I really get a good vibe from this lesson. Hoping to learn much more. My new, Lee Oskar C harp arrives tomorrow.. Can hardly wait. I’ve been messing around on an old, cheap Hohner Ace (G). Looking forward to trying a decent harp..

@Harmonicacom 4 жыл бұрын

Steve - I’m guessing you will LOVE your Lee Oskar! All of your experience with the blues, will make learning it on harmonica much faster!

@johnhughes3963 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way you actually are demonstrating for people to learn. Nice job!!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Glad you liked it. Rock on, John! Aloha, Luke

@warrendbaxter6910 2 жыл бұрын

Great simple instructions, I needed this bad thanks Luke, I can’t wait to continue learning

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, Warren. I recommend really getting comfy with single notes, maintaining deep relaxed mouth position, before starting to work on bending.

@healerondemand3464 8 ай бұрын

I am just trying it again and I like your video. Thanks. Simple no showing off like the others

@Harmonicacom 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Rock on! 😎

@mustjokofficial1909 2 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for that song for at least 8 years. 8 friggin' years. I gave it a listen too and i couldnt remember anything from it except the tune you're tutorialing here. God Bless You, really

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an amazing story. Great song. Lee Oskar is the man. God bless you too my friend! Aloha, Luke

@paulsayer6389 3 жыл бұрын

I got my harp 15 years ago, never even played a note. YET! I am amazed at your teaching style and ability. Plus the way you take an interest in what comments you receive and encourage and inspire your students. Which from today will now include me... If I can remember where I put it for safekeeping! A quite excited old geezer who wishes he did this 50 years ago when he first thought "That's a cool sound" Bob.

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Paul. I really appreciate it. I hope you found your harmonica, lol! Learning something new, especially a musical instrument, is so good for us! Rock on my friend, and thanks again for the kind note.

@davidrahl240 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I cannot thank you enough! I was a trumpet player in high school (17 years ago), and just picked up harmonica last week, and of course, I was doing it ALL WRONG! Your lessons are helping SO much! Thank you! 😊

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

Right on, David! You're welcome!

@gregorygurvich7122 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and clear lesson! The close up shots of your moth position are really helpful - best. course. Eva! Massive thank you and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪! Such a sense of achievement after 1 hr practise in the park!

@Harmonicacom 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Gregory! I'm so glad it was helpful, and how nice to practice in a park...that's awesome! Rock on, and aloha from Hawaii, Luke

@jdjames7621 2 жыл бұрын

Luke's relaxed, friendly demeanor takes some of the fear out of this for me. Thanks, Luke! You make it look so easy (but it's not -- yet). I think, with your help, I can do this. :)

@rhmtoo 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, right?

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it! I

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!

@MarcoGarineiWriterOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

After getting fascinated by harmonica when I was 9, it took me 23 years but today I bought one. Started practicing with another video, then saw "Lowrider" and had to watch this. Glad I did, I'm definitely sticking with the instrument. Thanks Luke, you're an amazing chad! Cheers from Italy!

@Harmonicacom 2 жыл бұрын

Woo hoo! So glad to hear that you're sticking with it. Best lil instrument in the world. Rock on my friend! Aloha, Luke