Learn Harmonica with Apoorva Bhatt
Learn popular Hindi film songs on the chromatic harmonica through recorded video lessons, which are not live sessions. You can watch them whenever you like and repeat any part as often as you need. Each lesson includes notation, slow-motion playing, word-by-word explanation, Hindi lyrics written in English, and the song at original speed.
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A 2016 visitor asked about Skype lessons. Our reply: recorded lessons are more affordable and can be reviewed at any time. In 2020 we added that Skype or WhatsApp video lessons are also possible.
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Which Harmonica to BUY?
The standard choice for most Hindi film songs is a 12-hole, 3-octave, chromatic (with slider) harmonica in scale C.
- Will a diatonic harmonica do?
- Not really. A diatonic (no slider) harmonica cannot play every song correctly.
- Is a 16-hole better than a 12-hole?
- No. 12 holes cover about 95% of Hindi film songs; the extra four holes are lower-octave notes mostly used for chords. Beginners also find 12 holes easier to handle.
- Can I use a 24-hole “Tower” model?
- You can play songs on it, but it is usually a toy-grade instrument. A 12-hole chromatic in C is better for learning.
- Which brands?
- German or Japanese makers: Hohner (German, approx. Rs 10–13K), Suzuki SCX-48 (Japanese, approx. Rs 12–14K), Seydel (German, approx. Rs 12–14K). Course members get help choosing an instrument.
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