Playing The Train - the Fastest Way to Harmonica Bossdom!?!

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Just made a separate post on this. Hope it helps.

Train Whistles and their hidden Codes

It has been well established that the train whistle was one of, if not the very first bluesy sound recorded on the harmonica in America. It is a lonesome, soulful, gritty sound that encapsulates the feel of the rural countryside as well as the big city. The most basic train whistle is found inhaling on holes 3, 4, and 5. Using the hand to create a “Wha Wha” tremolo effect also ads to its lonesomeness. Shoot for long extended, lonesome whistles. They should always be played at the very begin…