Jack's Harmonica Songbook - Jack's Harmonica Songbook Links Page. The Rock Harmonica. Brown Eyed Girl tabbed for the harmonica. Turkey In The Straw. Harmonica lessons. Level 3 Step 5. So you want to learn how to play the harmonica? On this page I reveal the number one, easiest secret I know for learning how to play the harmonica with a rich bluesy tone and solid rhythm by getting your mouth position right! Learn the DEEP RELAXED MOUTH POSITION Can you bend and make the harmonica sing with rich and soulful sounds or do your notes sometimes sound airy and squeaky? I’m asking because far too many intermediate level players get stuck with bad habits and find themselves frustrated, unable to play songs accurately, and discouraged when attempting to bend. If you’ve been having a hard time learning to play harmonica, it’s likely you have not been using the Deep Relaxed Embouchure as seen in Figure 1 below.
Unlike many harmonica teachers, I highly advise against tight puckering or tongue-blocking in the beginning or you will have a much harder time learning to bend. (BTW…bending is that crying, wailing, soul-melting sound that has made the harmonica famous.) Step 1. Step 2. 1.