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It is hard to learn well because you can't see what other people are doing and there can be more than one way to do some things.
Can be a nightmare to amplify and there's a whole world of GAS around that. Although a vocal mic through the PA is what many people do you can end up cupping your hands around it and causing feedback, just takes a bit of practice.
I used to practice scales with bends in to try to get accurate which is useful and your ear can quickly tell you if it's right. So long since I've done that I'd have to look up now how to do it! Generally I've forgotten most of what I learned I think but I've still got the basic techniques like bends and head rolls.
Here's a rusty, wheezy simple riff:
I just developed one over time. Playing flute and whistle helped though - specially for breathing control
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Have a look online at tonguing as well. (Careful, now!)
Twisted Imaginings - A Horror And Gore Themed Blog http://bit.ly/2DF1NYi
just enjoy and get a few keys you can play in a jam with and see if any blues open mics you can sit in a few songs with...
a D for playing in A is a very good idea. Tbh if starting out I wouldn't even look past the sets of Swan ones they are actually very good... Remember seeing a review once that made me laugh out loud. Guy was playing blues on intro and it sounded seriously good quality. then he went into review by holding up harmonica he was playing on intro which was the swan. He then proceeded to compare to his usual choice (higher cost). What's weird is suddenly the sound on swan wasn't near as good as intro (and you could see him playing intro and straight to holding it up so it was defo the swan on intro) but somehow as soon as review section started it didn't sound as good but his expensive one did. I listened a good few times even with good headphones and tbh I am 100% sure he was deliberately making swan sound not as good making bends sound hard etc.... On intro he played it sounded every bit as good as his expensive one. I have played swan ones quite a lot and unless you are playing as main player in a band and willing to spend a lot of money then I don't think you'll get anything appreciably better in the midrange choice. What's not to like a set of 7 or even a full set isn't much different in cost than a couple of more recognized name harmonicas. If your not a name snob then I honestly say that the alternatives won't offer a better tone or anything, as I say until you get to some proper expensive kit.
you want a distorted sound like heavier Chicago blues a cheap way to get you going at least (especially if you find s/h) try a joyo American sound pedal. Actually works quite well once play about with gain, cabinet and tone controls. A small valve head would've ideal even cheap gear4music one but it most likely will need preamp valves changed to lower gain a bit
Mostly have fun, jam with friends or find some bluesy open mics, get along and see if anyone (even hosts) you can sit in with
I have been playing blues harp for years, and can tell you its not as simple as it looks. Its a lot more than blowing, sucking and bending notes. Its all about the feel and the groove.
Check this YT of Rick Estrin below to see what I mean....dynamite...
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I'm no good, but I like the noise it makes.
https://speakerimpedance.co.uk/?act=two_parallel&page=calculator
I prefer golden melody or lee Oskar harmonicas to marine band ones- the plastic comb makes them easier to clean and also more airtight giving easier bends.
I took lessons from a guy called Tomlin Leckie, here's his YouTube tutorial channel. He's an excellent teacher- I'd recommend his stuff.
the other great Online teacher i found is Adam Gussow, he has a YouTube channel too... Here's his website:
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/home.html