top of page

Forum Posts

Steven Marijnissen
VIP Harper
Oct 24, 2023
In Give & Get Advice
I started the tongue blocking course. For example, when I change holes from 5 to six, I notice that air escapes through my lips. I still feel like I have my lips properly or should you put the harmonica a little deeper in your mouth as opposed to lip pursing?
0
4
64
Steven Marijnissen
VIP Harper
Aug 23, 2023
In Give & Get Advice
I started the beginners course and blues course for beginners from December. now I repeat for a few months the past 4 months. I found out that I did get further in the course, but also quickly forgot what I had learned. so my progression has gotten better quality but the speed at which. is a bit slow. but now I have more fun and certain songs go much better at once. I didn't get any further either, because there were certain bending lessons in between and they simply take up a lot of time. so I often practice these kinds of techniques in between and then move on in the course. just like tongue blocking, I practice as a technique. but I don't get hung up on it. so it took some searching, but that's how it works for me. and I practice with the harp trainer for each time by practicing different scales at different speeds. I enjoy practicing every night, but I can't manage to practice in the morning. and then what is the best thing to do in the morning: the same as what you practiced the night before?
1
1
18
Steven Marijnissen
VIP Harper
Aug 04, 2023
In Give & Get Advice
I've only been doing the course for half a year and I'm getting more and more feeling with the single notes. since I'm still an absolute beginner I wondered if it wouldn't be better to do the tongue block course in parallel right away. because if I read everything like this, tongue blocking has many advantages over puckering
1
1
12
Steven Marijnissen
VIP Harper
Jun 27, 2023
In Give & Get Advice
I'm in the 6th month of the beginners course and I've arrived at amazing grace. the draw bending of the 3rd hole is very difficult. with the harp trainer app I see that I'm almost there every time, but just not . I get a bit grumpy after a while and stick to this song. I'm also working on the blues course for beginners to keep some fun in it. how can i learn bending properly now, because i can't get the feeling done.
2
3
33
Steven Marijnissen
VIP Harper
Mar 12, 2023
In Give & Get Advice
I'm working on the blues school for beginners. I almost completely understand the 12 bar blues. I also understand which starting notes can be used per I, IV and V Chords. only now i'm doing solo number 3 but i only see 7 lines and can't trace the 12 bars. am I overlooking something and can someone explain to me that this is the 12 bar blues? thank you in advance
12 bars and home content media
1
2
26
Steven Marijnissen
VIP Harper
Feb 12, 2023
In Give & Get Advice
Hi Liam, eventually I have my own place to play harmonica. after moving to the forest I luckily found peace to practice. every morning and evening I am enjoying your beautiful lessons. it is advisable to follow the beginner course in the morning and the blues school For beginners in the evening. I notice that more rhythm is practiced at the blues school. and then I can combine both courses nicely. Or do you have any advice on how to deal with it?
2
3
26
Steven Marijnissen
VIP Harper
Oct 14, 2021
In Give & Get Advice
Hi I am struggling with breathing through the harmonica. When I play chords I can breath good and relaxed. Before this course I read about the breathing tecnique by Winslow Yerxa. But when I am going to breath the C scale in clean notes I got the feeling that I don't get enough air. I try to put my throat open and be as relaxed as possible. But do you only have to breath by the belly?
1
4
40

Steven Marijnissen

VIP Harper
Harper-About-Town
Fresh Harper
Rising Harper
Harp Guru
+4
More actions
bottom of page