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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...

Over the Rainbow – Live

Roly Platt: Over the Rainbow I was honoured to have been asked to participate in the Huronia Arts Festival in Orillia, Ontario 2016 Lance Anderson...

How to Get Muted Trumpet Sounds on Harmonica

Use this simple technique combined with the all-aluminum Harp Wah, and get pretty cool “muted trumpet” effects. More Tips Here: https://www.harmonicamute.com/using-harp-wah/

Really Funked Up…

Funk harmonica using the Harp Wah. Played in 3rd position. Backing track is in Em using a “D’ harp with the Harp Wah for cupping...

Jason Ricci / Harp Wah: Django Reinhardt…

Just like a trumpet mute, the Harp Wah works great on a Gypsy Jazz tune like this one – Django Reinhardt’s “Blue Drag” And who...

Harmonica Session

I discuss this and other examples in my new lesson on being a great “sideman”… New Lesson: “Being a Great Sideman” (working in a band)...

Great Tune for Some Moody Harmonica…

Roly Platt w/ Rick Fines: Performing: Hounds On The Hill

Boogie Woogie & the Harp Wah

Western Swing / Boogie Woogie using the new Harp Wah for cupping effects on harmonica.

Original Song for “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert

“Shuffle the Deck” – used on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert Written and performed by Roly Platt and Justin Forsley Special thanks to...

“Merry Little Christmas” Roly Platt

A recording session I played harp on from the ’90s, for vocalist Beverly Mahood. Enjoy…

Brendan Power Shows How it’s Done – at SPAH

The incredible Brendan Power shows how it’s done – at SPAH 2018.

Harp Sessions: “Shake Em Blues”

Session for the late Lee Palmer. His last studio album: Horns & Harps THE ONE TAKE PLAYERS: Iain McNally – Electric and acoustic guitars Sean...

Jamming to Bluegrass, Rhythm Playing & Licks

Love this tune for working on my phrasing and rhythm playing. Excuse the distortion, (new camera & mic. – very sensitive!)

Why Pay for Customized Harps??

Why Pay for Customized Harps?? Well, if you are an intermediate to advanced player, you’ll find there’s a huge improvement in the harmonica’s responsiveness and...

Roly Platt on Greg Heumann’s “Blows Me Away” Mics

Harmonica Gear Review: Greg Heumann’s “Blows Me Away” Mics Why I use these mics for harmonica and what I like about them.

Roly Special (a “train track” by Roly Platt)

“Roly Special” (written by Roly Platt) This is one of my original tunes. Played using two harps (two tracks) – a Seydel Low A and...

Roly Platt: Jordan John’s Blues All-Stars

Key to the Highway: Jordan John’s Blues All-Stars (thanks to Nick Harding & Milton Young for audio/images) JORDAN JOHN as master of ceremonies (+ rhythm...

Havin’ a Blast with Jordan John

Jordan John’s Blues All-Star Presentation Blues All-Star presentation featuring: PRAKASH JOHN on bass Blues guitar dynamo MIKE BRANTON Hammond B3 virtuoso DENIS KELDIE Drumming sensation...