Very useful and basic tips of harmonica playing techniques. Actually these are the most ignored part of harmonica teaching by teachers and students both. Our main problem is that by the time we find a Guru like you our harmonica playing habit already becomes accustumed to bad playing habbits. But in my opinion these techniques matters much for sweetness and warm tone . Thanks again Harmonica Guru--Sukanta Ghoshal
Dr.Shailendra Kumar : I totally agree with what you said. I am playing harmonica for last 50 years off and on but not really well because I could never find a good teacher and have picked up many bad techniques. Now I am trying to relearn playing harmonica with the help of excellent harmonica teachers like Rohit Sahay and Sukanta Ghoshal and I am grateful for their guidance.
Because of different sizing of reeds you need to alter the mouth embrocure accordingly to maintain the Tone as you surpass the octaves.. Moreover the basic also lies in equalization in tone of blow and draw notes.. One can guide you but these things are discovered as time passes.. What as an artist I would guide you prior to moving into this, Just practice the basic blow /draw from C to C'.. Progress this structure into one note , half note, quarter note, one eight note and one sixteenth note time signature, Say at 120 Bpm.. My guarantee if you could pass this test you are a level up to take one songs nd play them with ease .. 👍
Two questions: 1. The Whatsapp Harp Brothers group that is mentioned in the video - is it still there? I joined the FB group but couldn't find the link .. maybe coz it's too old. 2. Can someone let me know if Mr. Ghosal does online classes? If yes, any contact number / directions how to enroll? The number mentioned here seems to be invalid.
Apna ulta hai I block 3 4 5 for playing 2nd hole... but then I am lefty I cup instrument with my right hand... I started with hero diatonic so it was natural pick for me... but when I switched to changer I had to change cupping to left hand due to slide button on right. But old habits dont go that easy. :) But the thing is as far tongue blocking is concern u got to efficient in both sides... some vamp sound good on lower notes while for some in higher side of notes. But the its my personal opinion. But cupping still a problem for me not very good with hand vamp with my right as I am efficient with my original left one. ;) Was even thinking of changing slider button to left side on my harmonica once. but then lets learn this way too... after all thats what normal instrument got... if u dont wanna tie yourself to your just custom one. :)
Started playing at 8 years. Then after a long gap of over 50 years, I started again at age 56. Am 74 now and still playing. This video is very useful for a new player. Thanks
@ashok48393: I happened to see your post just now and maybe 4 years is too long a time and you may have already got your answer. Nevertheless, the 'Nagin' tube seems to have been played on a Hohner Super Chromonica 270 Deluxe in the key of C major.
It's depends on reeds and brand wise... If u want mellow tone... Wooden is the best... Like 270... Or Larry Adler.... Acrylic... Comb u can go for... Seydel dlx steel Saxony.... Suzuki
Great tutorial But couldn't understand what did you mean by 'dirty tricks' ? Hats off to Sukanta Da for such a minute and difficult explanation of tongue block technique
I don't know about others but I am trying this and I find it quite difficult ... the main problem is having no control on saliva flow when keeping the mouth in this position. 😐
Hello sir, I Loved your video. I have got a tower harmonica as start.I want to learn harmonica. Can you please teach me ?I called on your phone number but could not reach you.
@@apurbabiswas6126 Hii, Join my group 'Harp Brothers' by filling this form. You will get a group invitation link on your mail. Join and introduce yourself 😊. forms.gle/eVbfKG4YcLkkYLY36
