8 MISTAKES Harmonica Players Make Every Day | BAD Harmonica Habits

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To make sure you get 2021 off to the best possible start, I talk about 8 common mistakes I see harmonica players make every day. I will also show you how to fix these bad harmonica habits!
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These are the 8 mistakes that you can make no matter where you are on your harmonica journey (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
1. Not Putting The Harmonica Down
2. Noodle vs Practice
3. Taking it too Seriously
4. Not Playing Different Keys
5. Forgetting Their Hands
6. Buying New Gear to Fix Problems
7. Ignoring The Rhythm
8. Not Trusting Ears
Hi, I’m Tomlin! I am a Blues harmonica player and teacher from Edinburgh, Scotland. I want to make it as easy as possible for you to get better at harmonica.
Check out my online harmonica school at www.tomlinharmonicaschool.com
Happy harping!
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@TomlinHarmonica 4 месяца назад

🎵 Just starting out on harmonica? Join my FREE Blues Harmonica Foundation Course here 👉 foxly.link/p5ugYk

@danlaxer514 3 года назад

This is an awesome list, and very helpful. If I can add to #3 - if you do compare yourself to anyone, compare yourself to... yourself. And rather than say "I'm not nearly as good as I'd like to be", say "Wow, I'm a lot better than I was." Let your own improvements on the instrument inspire you.

@TomlinHarmonica 3 года назад

Great suggestion Dan!

@Will-Max 3 года назад

I compare myself to others, but to the the people who say they'd like to play and instrument but never put in the effort.

@xkguy Год назад

My first harp lesson was with Big Walter Horton. It was a group lesson at the Old Town School Of Folk Music in Chicago. You seem to be a Big Walter fan. He looked like he was 90 years old then (he was 60) . He had to be helped around. He taught us one lick which I have forgotten....but I can still say I got my first lesson from a legend.

@vinces.2862 3 года назад

Thank you for this one. I went down the list and great advise. For me, I listen my butt off before trying any lick or song. I've amassed all keys though out the near 3 years I've been playing. I use them ALL. I was at a jam a while back and 2 harp players that have a few more years on me asked what my style was because they couldn't figure out who I was emulating. My answer was " It's my style". They looked at each other and walked off slightly puzzled. Bottom line ... Learn some riffs then play with them and make them "Your style". Keep on harpin'. Vince.

@jessiehale3198 3 года назад

When I first started I had no intention of being any good at it. But loved doing it. I got good because I loved playing

@alandumais2080 3 года назад

great video tomlin!!

@andresperez8658 3 года назад

Happy new year, great video.

@mikegrill9660 3 года назад

Very cool. Appreciate the tips TL.

@vasyltrushchak7536 3 года назад

Great start of the year! So great to have you back.

@alexeyi451 3 года назад

Tomlin, thumbs up! Concise and to the point :)

@timboybaker 3 года назад

Great video tomlin I definitely need to take note of a couple of these some great pointers as well .. keep the vids coming

@AboveTheBigSky 3 года назад

Thank you, Tomlin. Great advice!

@feiticeirojuliao1646 3 года назад

Thanks, Tomlin! ! I learn a lot from you

@bettypalm1353 3 года назад

Excellent advice. Thanks Tomlin.

@edstokes4346 3 года назад

An Excellent video, Thank you Tomlin

@frankysour 3 года назад

Great insights thanks !

@MarcosBluesharp 3 года назад

Some great advice there Tomlin 👍

@cyounesful Год назад

Yessss, thks so much for explaining!

@JawanBailey 3 года назад

Top notch info! I have some things to work on.

@adamb8485 3 года назад

Happy New Years, excited to have you back! Always helpful information!

@djbanerjee9280 3 года назад

Excellent job

@bobgoodwin4369 3 года назад

I really enjoy your lessons and advice

@erikmeiners2457 Год назад

your videos are soooo good ❤

@adeptusminormusic 2 года назад

Cheers for the videos🤟 really helpful

@lancelotrozario1343 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for the advise.

@chrisriley8489 3 года назад

Love the new look of your video

@nnrchk1288 2 года назад

Excellent

@khourytalal 3 года назад

thank you Tomlin, you're a very good teacher

@emptyspaceeel7434 3 года назад

I love the way you presented this video, Tomlin. You've made it very interesting.

@twatsonmd 3 года назад

Thanks, Tomlin -- this is one of your best! Great tips applicable to players at every level, even professionals.

@harpdreamermusic 2 года назад

Hey Tomlin, I greet you across the pond from Germany. I've had a blues harp since Thursday, I'm older :-) and want to learn. Your videos are great fun and easy to understand. Thanks very much! Happy harping!

@foreverneverlast1816 3 года назад

Thank you My Guy!

@matthewscheidt7754 Год назад

Many thanx!

@justinjardim2436 2 года назад

Honest advise as always

@lesleydavidfoster6115 3 года назад

Brilliant Tomlin. And much of this applies to all instruments. Lesley

@phile2658 Год назад

Thanks for your experiences ❤

@rayweeks1056 3 года назад

Great explanation of the mistakes that happen during the learning process. I saw several I am guilty of.... I really enjoy and learn a lot from your channel. Looking forward to your next video...!

@jenniferbraun2491 3 года назад

Thanks for the videos, Tomlin. They help me very much in my dream of playing the harmonica. Virtually all the good advice I get is from you. Thank you!

@ivanopaolocci564 3 года назад

Hi Tomlin. Once again a very helpful lesson. Putting down the harmonica and listening many times is perhaps the most difficult thing.

@timothyblanton4225 3 года назад

Hi Tomlin... 2020 was a real bummer but now we're entering 2021 and I'm back with you and these wonderful video clips you produce. All eight tips will certainly get me back in the groove. All the best.

@evandavies4049 3 года назад

Fantastic advice that and breaking down melodies in stead of playing all the way through Leck at a time thanks

@jonathanpalmer3587 2 года назад

Great tips Tomlin. The first one on listening has become so important for my learning. I have to hear it in my head first to then be able to play those notes. Thanks for all your help

@TITHEAD90 9 месяцев назад

just started learning harmonica at the age 32 and really enjoining your videos. thanks for all the information you put out.

@crowcruk83 3 года назад

I am in advanced overblow overdraw player and even I think that this advice is fantastic! All of these tips can apply to player of all levels and of all instruments in some way shape or form great vid!

@JamesCoplan 2 года назад

Hey Tomlin I'm one of your students online through your harmonica school. Just now (December 11, 2021) ran across this post of yours. I have to say, that in addition to being a great teacher, you are a mind-reader!! You caught me on lots of these. I will mend my ways.....

@cohoa12 3 года назад

Spot on Sir. Thank you for this. (prints page) Play on:) Gotta go see some Delacroix now:)

@alejandrorobles553 3 года назад

Just starting to play harmonica. Im glad i found your videos!

@Smobus 3 года назад

Yup me too. I have a problem with the tong block technique ,it s really hard ...

@davidblackwell515 3 года назад

Thanks for the lesson. It all makes sense and I think I try to follow all the 8 parts you cover except # 7. As far as I know I don't really struggle to play the rhythm if I can get to the notes of the song or rift. For lots of new stuff I have to get the notes in my head and then practice getting to them in time to (be in time:) play the rhythm. I'm always pushing to play the rhythm and it gets there as soon as I'm hitting the notes. Once I'm comfortable hitting the right notes the rhythm is good. Not denying your advice it right, but i don't know that I can make it work. I do listen to what I'm trying to learn at all parts of the process... Thanks

@tombolenbaugh4030 3 года назад

I particularly appreciate your explanation on playing high keys alone vs in a band. It makes sense of things I'd been wondering about.

@TomlinHarmonica 3 года назад

Thanks Tom!

@DesmoDreams Год назад

Excellent as ever Tomlin Excellent as ever Tomlin. I Found the last tip particularly useful, as I tend to tell myself I'm doing something wrong if I use a note outside the blues scale, even if, to my ears its sounds good. You've given me the confidence to ignore my worries. Cheers! :)

@petermorrall8337 3 года назад

Damned good advice! Peter M

@hankshreve 3 года назад

Excellent points Tomlin :) I too especially like the part about "practicing other keys". Although I myself prefer lower keyed harps, I still (gladly) use the other ones. (Some songs just need that higher voice). In the long run, I truly believe that playing in all keys will improve your overall chops and tone :) Happy New Year my friend, hope all is well

@TomlinHarmonica 3 года назад

Aw cheers buddy! Looking forward to catching up with you soon :-)

@big5astra 3 года назад

Really useful advice - thanks Tomlin. I have a question on shape of the comb and reed plates: What is the effect of some reed plates protruding out beyond the comb (at the playing side of the instrument) and some reed plates being at the same plane or slightly away from the comb front. How will this affect new players when playing and does it cause an issue with getting a seal when blowing through the comb?

@lcdee5982 2 года назад

Omg, that is sooooo right re: listening. You have helped me SOOOO much. I'll be 60 next month and I'm enjoying playing and *usually* I'm not fantasizing about becoming world's best. What I'm working on are THE SPACES between notes and also playing along to recordings and NOT making entire song my harmonica solo (if you follow my meaning). (Laughing) Besides the obvious (e.g., NOT drowning out vocalist) it seems what you play and when YOU DON'T PLAY is a matter of taste and mindfulness....right? Thank you!!

@lcdee5982 2 года назад

*are

@tonywallis8886 Год назад

Great video’s . Do you do one specifically for playing harmonica that in a neck frame, as I also play ukulele banjo. Regards Tony

@outroladodomundo01 3 года назад

Hello tomlin! I'm from Brazil and watch all your videos, I wish I could study with you, I did the foundation course and It's awesome, the issue is that is impossible to pay in euros 'cause reais is a pretty bad coin... Do you give classes to people in Brazil? How is it? Thank you in advance! best

@ecalzo 3 года назад

Hey Tomlin thank you for your video.. and Mistakes n.9 .. "i cannot bend".. damit ... i watched all the video on youtube.. your was the first and after 1week.. no bends.. i can play single notes.. i play harmonica since 15 days.. but i didn't thought it would be so hard to bend notes..

@strummerman7174 2 года назад

A mistake I made as a beginner was avoiding the 2 draw note and using the 3 blow instead. I could bend the 2 draw but couldn't get a clean straight note easily so I didn't bother trying for the first 3 or 4 years!

@chrispickett4997 3 года назад

Thanks Tomlin. Guilty of all 8 !!! HarmonicaUK could do with you as a Zoom Performer - have they contacted you ?

@jackbaer292 3 года назад

Cheers and a Very Happy & Prosperous 2021 Tomlin! Awesome list brother! I particularly related to list items 4, 6, & 7 (CRUCIAL points!) and totally agreed with closing item number 8! ---- If it sounds "good" Play It! You have the "Teacher's Gift" Tomlin... It truly is your calling! Happy Harping! Cheers!

@TomlinHarmonica 3 года назад

Aw thanks Jack - I really appreciate that!!

@billylynes8187 3 года назад

liked what you said about rhythm, hit home for me

@TomlinHarmonica 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to ‘Subscribe’ and turn on notifications to never miss another Harmonica video. :-)

@tylerjones934 3 года назад

Tomlin I had an review request regarding of seydel big six harmonicas and baby fat harmonicas from China like a cigar box guitar

@jesicaalvarado865 Год назад

Ugh iv learned so much so quick and iv hit this stopping point. I'm not learning anything. It's discouraging.

@mrtambourineman6107 3 года назад

What's that lovely little Fender looking Amp you got there bro?

@damonmavis4113 3 года назад

lol trust my ears, to my ears all bends sound accurate, tone sounds nice. But then i hear the recording , and i sound nothing like what i'm hearing. this is one reason i would like to be amplified , purely for that real time feedback. not sure if anyone else suffers with this

@DeanPorterEsq 3 года назад

I thought from your thumbnail picture that you was wearing a mildly dark lipstick and make for hehe I think I need to go to Specsavers hehe

@tmcgrenere 3 года назад

It is hard to find a beginner teacher. I am 40 yr drummer, 30 year guitar, only med or expert lessons on harp it seems available. So again I will have to teach my self another instrament. Won't live long enough to learn piano. Ha. This is a great time to learn musiuc #2112

@bighardbooks770 3 года назад

Thx for this. I need an F harp for Supertramp's "Home by Another Way" My prob? I SPIT to much and I blow my harps out Talk about that, please. Thx mate

@TomlinHarmonica 3 года назад

I already did here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sUQA77An1wI.html

@dirkh.8238 3 года назад

Avoiding high keys - that sounds like me :/)

@gspanjers 3 года назад

Lol, again the 1 thumb down, the hater is still alive!!

@gregmeyle7958 3 года назад

At what level should you start playing different keys?

@maxlutz3674 3 года назад

When you think it might be fun to try new one. Just do not buy a new harmonica and assume it might solve problems. I started with C and A (they were recommended for a course I took). When I felt comfortable with those I started to extend. I am nowhere near a professional level but it still is fun to experience a tune played in different keys. Of course it´s also a budget issue.

@TomlinHarmonica 3 года назад

Max gave you great advice!

@drayhines4326 3 года назад

Happy 2021! My new years resolution is to practice 7 hours a week. An hour each day. On the point of #3. Iv found focusing to much on getting good have made practicing a chore. Playing nursery rhymes and zelda tunes to my children reignites that passion for playing for me.

@mrtambourineman6107 3 года назад

2020 was a load of wank!