but relatively few—as is the case with any instrument—can master the harmonica (alternately called the mouth harp, or just the harp, not to be confused with the other kind of harp that’s really large and has lots of strings on it). Some...
Beginner Harmonica Chords Dave gives a general overview of what you can obtain from both diatonic and chromatic harmonicas in regards to harmonica chords. Sample Video "Advanced Harmonica Tips" Breathing Tip: Follow Thru with Airflow Dave explains how the concept of "Follow Through", as found in...
“In 1962, the Beatles began to perform the song at their gigs, with John Lennon singing lead and playing harmonica. Paul McCartney recalls ‘we did a version of it because we thought it was such a wacky waltz. No one had a 3/4 number. And an R’n’B waltz, that was new!’ Rea...
where he got his first harmonica at age 6. He moved to the U.S. at age 18 to pursue a career with the instrument. Here's someadvice he gave in 2016for those looking to learn the harp: "Just let it play you, caress it, explore what you are hearing and feeling...
Songs with "blues" in their title rarely include the word. Plus, we're talking about Bob Dylan, whose carefree approach to naming his songs could be considered neglect in some countries. It's a tongue-twister of a singalong either way....
The song is a catchy and sensual tune that invites a woman to dance and get intimate with the singer. It contains the refrain “a la la la la long”, which has been interpreted as a euphemism for sex. The song was a huge hit in several countries, reaching number one in Belgium, Ger...
A song by Stevie Wonder peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in July 1967. When asked in a 1968 interview which of his songs stood out in his mind, Wonder answered “I Was Made to Love Her because it’s a true song.” The song features Wonder’s harmonica in the ...
From:Boogie With Canned Heat(1968) No, this isn't a cover ofWillie Nelson's "On the Road Again," though that song also has a jaunty harmonica part in it. This is Canned Heat's own "On the Road Again," with an blistering harmonica played by Alan Wilson. Three years after this song...
(music) with lyrics by Edward Heyman, Robert Sour and Frank Eyton. It was composed in New York City for the British actress and singer Gertrude Lawrence, who introduced it first on stage to London audiences. ‘Body and Soul’ would also be first recorded in London by the orchestra of ...
From:Boogie With Canned Heat(1968) No, this isn't a cover ofWillie Nelson's "On the Road Again," though that song also has a jaunty harmonica part in it. This is Canned Heat's own "On the Road Again," with an blistering harmonica played by Alan Wilson. Three years after this song...