Acoustic Cupping FX – 3rd Position
Song in D – 3rd Position (C harp – Seydel 1847 Classic)
Harmonica Boogie – Roly Platt
Using a Seydel 1847 Classic with a tuned–down 7th hole draw
Playing Harmonica on an Angle
“Why do you hold your harp at a 45° slant when you play?” I think I get asked that question more than any other… There...
Roly Platt: Interview on Harp Slinger Podcast
Interview with Roly Platt on Harp Slinger Podcast Check out all of Jamey Garner’s harp player interviews on his YouTube channel. All my favs &...
Back Home Again in Indiana
This track was recorded using the Harp Wah and a standard tuned Bb Seydel 1847 Classic. Song in F (2nd pos.)
Vince Gill Style – Lisa Jane
One of my “Vinyl Mentors”. Vince’s song “Lisa Jane” is a great rockin’ country groove to work on timing and ideas. Song in A –...
On the Rocks – Funk
Funk On The Rocks
Father’s Day Gifts for Harp Players
Father’s Day is approaching – June 20 Pass on the socks this year. Here are three unique presents that any harp player would enjoy. Three...
New Orleans Groove Harmonica
New Orleans Style Jam – Harmonica. Phrasing, syncopation and attack are keys to this style. I explore these harmonica approaches and techniques in my: “All...
New Orleans Funk!
Love this groove. Track is in G. Played on a C Seydel 1874 Classic with flat 7 draw tuning. Learn about playing funk in my...
Hard Funkin’
Song in E – 2nd position (A harp) with a bit of 3rd position (D harp) at the end. Seydel 1847 Silver (A harp) &...
All Pumped Up – 3rd Position
Splits and octaves mixed in with my lip pursing style — all in 3rd position. Roly’s Workshop on 3rd Position Backing Track by Butternote...
Swing in 2nd Position
Leaving space in your playing – playing less, will actually bring more attention to what you do play. Working on more “lyrical” phrasing is where...
Sitting in with Joe Cocker – Harmonica
Love Joe, love this tune. Song in C – playing 3rd position (Bb harp) Seydel 1847 Classic New Lesson: “Sideman/Band Member” Playing with a Band
Most Common Mistake – Harp Wah
Common mistake I see players doing when using the Harp Wah. Plus, some of my own tips on how I use it.
Get the Funk Out – Harp Wah
I’m using the New Vintage Green Harp Wah. Backing Track: Key of E – played in 3rd position (D harp) http://www.quistorama.com/blues Using a Seydel 1847...
“Georgia” – Improvising with the Harp Wah
Each time I play this classic, I try to do something a little different with my interpretation. Besides adding a couple of new ideas, I’m...
Norway’s Richard Gjems – Reggae With the Harp Wah
Richard Gjems – Reggae with the Harp Wah
Jason Ricci: The Wah & Saint James Infirmary
Here, Jason is using the Harp Wah on Saint James Infirmary… Jason Ricci: incredibly innovative playing – always pushing the envelop and raising the bar...
(Workshop) Carlos del Junco & Roly Platt: “The Practice of Practice”
Two Hour Live Webinar + Lesson and Reference Materials The Practice of Practice (Recorded) How and what you practice will have a huge impact on...
Roly Platt & Will Wilde – Cool Jazz-Funk Harmonica
A Cool Collaboration with UK’s Will Wilde. Will Wilde is a British rock musician from Brighton, England. Will plays Seydel 1847 harmonicas in his own...
Unique Gift Ideas for Harmonica Players
Roly Platt’s Harmonica Workshops (pre-recorded) A great gift for the harp player in your life. Roly Platt has been playing harmonica professionally for over 45...
Playing in 3rd Position – Live
Live with Canada’s Soulstack – Download My Workshop on 3rd Position (3rd Position harp solo at 4:00)
Funk in 3rd Position – Live
I love to use 3rd position for tunes like this – musically darker and aggressive. Checkout my recorded workshops (2-hour video + lesson material). 3rd...
3rd Position – Live & Nasty
I love to use 3rd position for tunes like this – musically darker and aggressive. Checkout my recorded workshop on playing in 3rd position. 3rd...
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