Harmonica Options

[Pokey]

I've just bought myself a harmonica and am really keen to learn how to play it. I've always loved the sound of the harmonica but don't really know where to start, it's easy to make cool sounds but to actually put something together it's more difficult. Does any one else here play? Do you know any sites/promo videos etc that are a good start? I've searched youtube which has a couple of things but it's really all over the place.

And since it seems dumb making a thread for just one question I guess we can use this thread for anyone starting a new instrument looking for pointers at good places to learn new things.

[Badman]

Pokey, what a coincidence! I took up the harp in December so I am learning too!

This is weird... I have never had such a relevant thread lol... but yeah, I know a youtube video that got me started.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir68nOMU3es

Learn to play low rider. It is really easy!

What kind of harmonica did you buy?? I got a Hohner Marine band but I wanted a special 20.

We can learn this thing together, try harptabs.com it helps a little. If you see anything anywhere I should see please "don't wait" to tell me about it.

[Pokey]

Sweet as .. I was on this guys website before - freeharmonicalessons.com and had to switch it off out of fear i'd buy a ticket over to America just to smash the guys face in .. seriously I cant even describe what it is that makes me want to hurt that guy.

Anyways, since I cant really practice at the moment i'll check out that vid soon, thanks for the heads up. I realise that finding a complete online guide will be hard because they're all starters that then lead into you buying their DVD guide, but I guess im trying to figure out which is worth dropping money on.

[Badman]

We are going to have to take this to IM if no one perks up about the subject soon... anyhoots, listen to this awesome song! "If you wanna get to Heaven" by the ozark mountain daredevils.

http://rapidshare.de/files/38468305/If_You...Heaven.MP3.html

Main riff, to my ear it sounds like (4) 4 6 5 6 repeated with some strays from the beat. Improvise it, close your eyes and jam.

This post has been edited by Badman: Feb 1 2008, 9:12 pm