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...
Workshop Promo: “All Funked Up”
Saturday Aug 22, 2020 Here’s a little Funk to get you in the mood for this upcoming 2-hour workshop… Only 20 seats sold (or you...
Amazing Grace – Amplified
Amazing Grace – Solo. Recorded though an amp for a little attitude.
Playing With Butterfield
If you’re into Butterfield or just want to get inside what made him special, checkout my previously recorded workshop on Paul Butterfield – “Butterfield Part...
Online Workshop Series with Roly Platt
This is a new series of online harmonica seminars presented by Roly Platt Practical, “plain English” seminars aimed at setting you on a path to...
Workshop: 3rd Position & Becoming a Great Sideman
(SOLD OUT) Sunday May 31, 2020 Only 20 seats sold for each workshop. Sign Up Here TOPICS INCLUDE: • 3rd Position – How and Why...
Seydel Lightning: Review
Seydel Lightning: Is it really worth the money?? Check it out here on Amazon: Seydel Lightning on Amazon.com DISCLAIMER: This post...
Stephane Laidet / Harp Wah: Caravan!
Stephane Laidet getting creative with his Harp Wah Duke’s Caravan with a Yonberg D2 harmonica and the Harp Wah by Roly Platt.
How To Be a Good Sideman…
Here’s an example of what I tell my harmonica students about being a good “sideman” and how that always involves playing less and making the...
