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The harmonica is a free reed brass instrument which is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes (reed holes) or multiple holes. The pressure caused by blowing or drawing air into the reed holes causes a reed or multiple reeds to vibrate up and down creating sound. Each hole has multiple, variable-tuned brass or bronze reeds which are secured at one end and loose on the other end, with the loose end vibrating and creating sound. Reeds are pre-tuned to individual tones, and each tone is determined according to the size of reed. Longer reeds make deep, low sounds and short reeds make higher-pitched sounds. On certain types of harmonica the pre-tuned reed can be changed (bending a note) to another note by redirecting air flow into the chamber. There are many types of harmonicas, including diatonic, chromatic, tremolo, orchestral, and bass versions. The harmonica is used in blues and American folk music, jazz, classical music, country music, rock and roll, and pop music. The harmonica has other nicknames, especially in blues music, including "harp", "blues harp", "french harp", and "mouth organ."[1] The basic parts of the harmonica are the comb, reed-plates and cover-plates.
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1. Melissa and Doug Band: let the music play on
November 05, 2009
When it comes to learning, the Melissa and Doug band instruments are always a hit. The beginning band set will help set the path for a love of music with every child. This set includes the simple instruments that those little children can play and make music by themselves or with their friends. This set includes a xylophone, kazoo, castanets, harmonica, and a jiggle stick. These can be played in a performance setting or part of a marching band across the lawn. When the music is over all the instruments can be placed snuggly in a convenient wooden box that they arrived in.
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Author: Mark Salmon
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2. Turntables To Get Into Music
October 02, 2009
Are you interested in music? There is a lot of routes to go into. Some will choose instruments such a a piano, a violin, even a harmonica, but are these really as versatile as turntables?
Turntables are pretty amazing devices. They are not gadgets or gimmicks, turntables are the tool and instrument of a DJ! There is truly nothing more versatile.
In the right hands the turntable can make thousands jump up and down in insane ecstasy! Ok, perhaps a saxophone can do such to some people, however in today's world, a turntable is the right kind of tool!
If you dream of becoming a top D... (read more)
Author: Sarah Reddingworth
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3. Van Morrison - Over 60 and Still Rocking!
July 04, 2009
In August 1945, a baby was born in Belfast Ireland who would grow to be one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. Named George Ivan Morrison by his parents, “Van the Man” by his fans, and more commonly Van Morrison by music lovers throughout the world, the “baby” is now into his sixties and both he, and his music are still going strong. Playing a variety of instruments including keyboard, saxophone and harmonica he played in various groups until he found stardom knocking on his door when his Irish rhythm and blues band “Them” released in 1964 (ironically released as the... (read more)
Author: Sofia Hills
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4. Play The Instrument of Your Soul's Yearning: Who Cares What IT Sounds Like?
July 03, 2009
MODE Of Cosmic Therapy: Talent Will Not be Denied
A mandolin plays a distinctive sound as does the harmonica; yet, neither competes nor compares the sound with the other. They release, in full measure, whatever note or blend of notes from their relative instrument without thought or concern. When forged together, they elicit a harmonious union of musical composition that either delights or repulses the ears of those who listen according to their individual tastes. You, likewise need to conduct your actions in a free flowing manner without worry or concern as to whether the audience approv... (read more)
Author: Paula Andrea Pyle, MA
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5. Van Morrison Tickets
February 23, 2009
Grammy Award-winning George Ivan Morrison OBE or better known as Van Morrison - born on August 31, 1945 in Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland - is an Irish singer, lyricist, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who has been in this profession since the late 1950s. He is gifted with various talents in music and can play a selection of instruments, counting the guitar, harmonica, keyboards, drums, and saxophone. Featuring his characteristic growl an inimitable blend of folk, blues, Irish, scat, and Celtic influences Morrison is extensively thought to be one of the most remarkable and signi... (read more)
Author: Macie Brown
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6. How To Play Harmonica With The Guitar
February 06, 2009
This article will give you a start on learning how to play harmonica with the guitar. It's not difficult but it does have a knack that the guitar player must develop to play both instruments at the same time.
It seems to be part of the education of a versatile acoustic guitarist to learn how to play the harmonica with the guitar. Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen and others have made mixing the harmonica with the guitar a musical style all of its own. Instead of instrumental breaks played on the guitar during a song, harmonica solos are easy to compose and play after relatively lit... (read more)
Author: Gyorgy Huba
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7. Old Crow Medicine Show Mixes Old-Style Sounds, Modern Stories on 'Tennessee Pusher'
January 31, 2009
Old Crow Medicine ShowA quick glance at their reviews shows that the Nashville-based band Old Crow Medicine Show has been classified as a Bluegrass band, Rock group, Country blues singers, and a Punk quintet. A listen to the new CD, Tennessee Pusher, doesn't make it any easier to pin the band down to just one sound, which is probably the way they like it.The song's sad harmonica break sounds like something Folk legend Woody Guthrie might have written. But the words of "Methamphetamine," and its story about the perils of drug use is pure 21st century. That blending of traditional American Roo... (read more)
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8. Harmonica Notes
April 23, 2008
Introduction on How to Play Harmonica
So you want to learn to play harmonica huh? There are two scales, the first one is the diatonic scale.This is the one to start with if you have no knowledge of muscial theory. You will need to buy a harmonica for each key you will play in, although that is not necessary at the start as you are just beginning!
The chromatic scale on the other hand is a little more diverse and would suit a more experienced musician. You do not need any more than one harmonica for the chromatica scale, this is why they are a little more expensive. If you wish to... (read more)
Author: Jay Palmer
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9. Traveling Wilburys Biography And Top 10 Songs
March 25, 2008
The Traveling Wilburys are not only one of my favourite groups because they made some very good music but also because the group consisted of some of my favourite artists. I started listening to the Wilburys when I was about 15 when my nanna got me a harmonica because I love the sound it makes and I was into Bob Dylan. The harmonica is one of the instruments I can actually play and I still have the harmonica my nanna gave me to this day and still play it occasionally.
The Wilburys were made up of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and George Harrison and the collaboration in ... (read more)
Author: Andy Jackson
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10. Lurrie Bell Keeps Blues Alive With 'Let's Talk About Love'
February 12, 2008
Life is good for Chicago bluesman Lurrie Bell. The singer and guitarist was recently nominated for three Blues Music Awards, and his latest album is riding up the blues charts. As VOA's Doug Levine tells us, Lurrie's love for the blues began right at home.
Lurrie Bell was literally born into the blues. His father, the late harmonica master Carey Bell, was a legend on the Chicago blues scene, playing alongside Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon. Being introduced to the blues at such an early age, Lurrie, a self-taught guitarist, naturally gravitated towards music. He was just a teenager when he bec... (read more)
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11. Led Zeppelin
October 12, 2006
Led Zeppelin was an English rock band, and is one of the most successful and influential groups in popular music history. Led Zeppelin consisted of four men: Jimmy Page (guitar), Robert Plant (lead vocals, harmonica), John Bonham (drums), and John Paul Jones (bass guitar and keyboards).
Formed in 1968, Led Zeppelin were innovators who never lost mainstream appeal. While the band is perhaps best known as pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal, they also drew inspiration from many other musical genres, including blues, rockabilly, reggae, soul, funk, jazz, Celtic, Indian, Arabic, folk, pop... (read more)
Author: Ankit Talwar
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12. Why Learn To Play The Harmonica
March 13, 2006
Why Learn To Play The Harmonica
Why Learn To Play The Harmonica?
The harmonica is a small musical instrument that can be carried with you at all times in your shirt pocket. You can have it with you when out fishing in a boat, or backpacking along some mountain trail. You can have it with you when driving your truck down the freeway. You can easily have it with you when riding your motorcycle or bicycle.
The harmonica is cheap. If some one rips off your harmonica it is no big deal. You simply replace it for just a few bucks. Most harmonica players have given away ha... (read more)
Author: Jack Earl
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