John Lennon was given a harmonica by his uncle George when he was a child, and after his uncle's death began to teach himself. Having played harmonica through early Beatles gigs, John developed his technique in 1962 when The Beatles were on tour with Bruce Channel, and Bruce's harmonica player Delbert McClinton's gave John some tips which influenced John's playing on the Beatles' debut single 'Love Me Do'.
Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, bass, tambourine, banjo, organ
Delbert said, "Just blow, son. You're good at that".
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John Lennon played 9 instruments. He sang, played the guitar, played the piano, played the harmonica, the harmonium, the electric organ, the slide guitar, and a six string bass. The first instrument he ever learnt was the banjo.
most of his life.
Lennon had harmonicas in several keys, to play songs in different keys.
yes guitar, harmonica, and piano
He mainly played guitar, harmonica and he occasionally played the keyboard.
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He mainly played guitar, harmonica and he occasionally played the keyboard.
Delbert said, "Just blow, son. You're good at that".
vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, bass, tambourine, organ, drums, banjoWish He Was Still With Us
John Lennon played with The Beatles before launching a solo career.
There is no secret in playing good harmonica blues. One simply has to learn how to play blues on a harmonica to be able to play really good. That is all there is to it.
One could learn how to play the harmonica by having lessons from an established music teacher in the field. They could also search and teach themselves online or by dvd.
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