Description
Bruno Mars' horn section meets its match. Isaac Corbitt takes on "Uptown Funk" entirely on harmonica in this episode of Harp on This, swapping the horns for a full harmonica arrangement built on tone, pedals, and pure in-the-moment improvisation. Isaac then breaks down the full rig behind that sound: the Hohner Rocket Amp harmonica, his current go-to harmonica mic, and a packed pedalboard. He also explains why he switched from Special 20s to the Rocket line and how the redesigned comb and open backs changed the way he plays live.
Hosted by Jamey Garner of High South, Harp on This challenges today's top harmonica players to step into legendary songs — some with classic harp parts, some without — and see how they rise to the moment.
About Isaac Corbitt: Isaac Corbitt is a Nashville-based harmonica player and Hohner artist, raised in Jacksonville, Florida and now based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Known online as a harmonica icon with tens of millions of views across social media, Isaac blends tight technical control with in-the-moment improvisation. His influences include John Popper, Jason Ricci, and Charlie McCoy. Alongside his solo work, he performs with Melody Trucks and the Corbitt Brothers Band, and teaches harmonica through his own courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players.
Follow Isaac: ➡️ Instagram: @isaaccorbitt ➡️ Facebook: Isaac Corbitt Music ➡️ Website/Courses: isaaccorbitt.com
Chapters ⬇️
00:00 Opening
00:25 Harp On This series intro
1:16 Isaac talks Hohner Rocket Amp
2:14 Isaac Plays Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk"
7:16 First Reactions
7:58 Gear Breakdown: Mic and Pedal Chain
11:08 Closing
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