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Only 3 left! Purchase an 8GB lesson-loaded FlashHarp® and for an unlimited time get
good, good, good, good vibrations.
(I'm talkin' 'bout excitations.)
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FANTASTIC-SOUNDING MINI HARMONICA-AND-USB-DRIVE IN ONE
• Handmade by me of U.S.-made and imported parts
• Patented
• Necklace, Personalized and/or Musical Combo options
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DEMO☟FLASHHARP AT MY "ABOUT" PAGE:
www.etsy.com/shop/BackyardBrand/about
PRELOADED WITH 10 FUN "BACKYARD" VIDEO LESSONS:
• Folksy, 10-minute "Five Basic Steps to Playing" lesson
• 9 Play-Along Songs play (in two styles) as arrows ⬆⬇➡ guide the way.
USB PLUG-IN-ABILITY WHEN STILL IN BOX
• Add up to 8GBs of your own files, too
Dims. (in inches) with included USB cap on:
• In plastic box: 3½ x 1³⁄₁₆ x ¹⁵⁄₁₆
• Out of plastic box: 3³⁄₁₆ x 7/8 x ¹¹⁄₁₆
• Necklace FlashHarp measures ¼-inch longer so box is different
ONLY AVAILABLE HERE AT BACKYARDBRAND.ETSY.COM
• No Etsy account needed to buy
• I pack all items myself and ship in excelsior straw
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Kyoko on Mar 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent! Cool & unique. Bought 2: one is for myself and the other is for my musician friend. Must be an unforgettable gift -- thank you!!
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Kyoko on Mar 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExcellent! Cool & unique. Bought 2: one is for myself and the other is for my musician friend. Must be an unforgettable gift -- thank you!!
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VooDooCreations on Dec 19, 2019
5 out of 5 starsCouldn’t ask for an easier shopping experience, super-fast shipping! My son is going to love it 👍
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Mary on Aug 19, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJim McLean's product - the harp itself and accompanying videos - are outstanding - all professionally packaged and delivered very quickly. Jim's communication with me was outstanding. Thank you so much.
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Mary on Aug 19, 2019
5 out of 5 starsJim McLean offers a unique, top-notch product and outstanding customer service along with fast and professional packaging and delivery. Highly recommended. Thank you, Jim!
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Tiffany on Dec 21, 2017
5 out of 5 starsPerfect gift, just as described, and wonderful customer service. I highly recommend this shop!
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About BackyardBrand
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I've been making "meaning full" harmonica gifts on Etsy since 2009.
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Before that, I wrote for radio and ad agencies and back, back, even before that...
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I was a real darn tootin', harmonica-hootin' storyteller on NPR affiliate, WBAA, in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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The “L”eft and “R”ight now of my life with my wife?
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Our amazing twin daughters, who inspire an authentic drive in me to build a more inclusive world.
New York City's world-renowned "session" harmonicist, Rob Paparozzi, demo's the FlashHarp.
Shop members
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Jim McLean
Owner, And Real Darn Tootin', Harmonica-Hootin', Handmaker Of The FlashHarp®
Folks who know me well tell Backyard Blowin' ain' all I sell. Make it myself one at a time. Plays too 'n it's one of a kind. Video lessons right inside—sweet lil' harp 'n I ain't lyin'. Want one of these? Come see me—it's my FlashHarp® Harmonica USB.
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Joey
My Boyhood Blood Brother
The "F" in FlashHarp reminds me of 6th-grade English when to avoid memorizing the Gettysburg Address Joey ran a secret cable from his ear through his coat to a cassette player in the desk (He got half an "A," i.e., an "F.") You can, too, just be you!
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C. Monet
Life Coach
Monet's lessons resonate via the aesthetic he created, the power of which is evidenced by the monetary value his art now commands. Most important, Monet opens the door for us to see reality as we see fit—instead of how others dictate we see it.
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Wingèd One Who I Hardly Knew
Who Herself Was A Memorable Captivator Too
Before she flew away around a curve of hope so slipperily beheld in a rainbow, I stitched my Eternal Maternal this: “Mom, when God made you, God made you of love. What was left over, God made butterflies of.”
Production partners
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Personalization engraver
United States
Personalization engraver
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Custom metal-parts engineer & maker
United States
Under my direction makes FlashHarp's custom-tooled and -made cover plates.
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Cancellations: not accepted
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ#1: “Why the 'BackyardBrand' name?”
I was in my backyard when the idea for my handmade, patented FlashHarp® harmonica USB came to me. Also, all 10 of the lessons I preload on the FlashHarp take place in my backyard, nine of which take advantage of the oversized FlashHarp I built—you guessed it—in my backyard.
FAQ#2: “Why buy a FlashHarp instead of a plain, old harmonica?”
Unlike ordinary harmonicas, FlashHarp has a unique set of feature/benefits to keep players—especially beginners—from turning into quitters...
1) FlashHarp's novelty delights all who see it. So learners stay stoked.
2) FlashHarp's usefulness keeps it handy. So players keep carrying, and playing, it!
I make FlashHarp with custom-U.S.-made and imported parts and pack and ship all items myself (in excelsior straw). I have 100% 5★ feedback.
FAQ#3: "Can I sample FlashHarp's sound quality?"
Yes, here: www.etsy.com/shop/backyardBrand/about
Also, here's one of my nine preloaded "Play-Along" Song Videos:
♫♫ "Rock A Bye, Baby" (played "straight" harp style) ♫♫: www.etsy.com/shop/HarmonicaUSB/about
FAQ#4: "What's included on a FlashHarp (and what are its specs)?"
• A patented 8GB flash drive (U.S. Pat. Nos. D602,940 & D624,550)
• 10-minute 5-step lesson & 9 play-along videos
• A great-sounding, playable little harmonica (integrated with flash drive)
• A 26" - 29" necklace (necklace items only)
• Personalization (Personalized items only)
Specs:
- Full compatibility with USB 1.1 and 2.0
- Dual Channel Flash Memory Architecture
- Hot plug and play; functions like another hard drive
- Supports password protection
- No driver needed (Windows 98SE driver available)
Dimensions (in inches):
With USB cap on, out of plastic box: 3³⁄₁₆ x 7/8 x ¹¹⁄₁₆
FAQ#5: ”What's a FlashHarp do?"
• Integrates a harmonica and a flash drive in one
• Stores data such as pics, tunes, videos, just like ordinary flash drives
• Makes great-sounding music
• Makes a fun gift
• Looks fabulous (stainless steel, brass and black)
• Imparts the feeling of a musician carrying an ax to a gig
• Deflects any shame about your "sound" ("Hey, it's a flash drive—chill!"). Plus, even if you stop playing for a while (it happens), should the urge to start playing again strike—which is quite likely to happen with a FlashHarp since the USB gives you a reason to keep carrying it—well, I say go for it!
FAQ#6: "What DOESN'T FlashHarp do?"
• End up in the back of a drawer like plain, old harmonicas
• Leave you with the vacuous vibe of ordinary flash drives
• Start playing when you plug it in (that's a techy taboo)
• Record audio (there's no mic built-into the FlashHarp)
• Require you to bend or play single notes (but you can if you want to!)
The important thing is setting free the musical spirit inside you. The harmonica has always been a great tool for that. If it was good enough for Abe Lincoln— http://bit.ly/109ch1g —it's good enough for us.
FAQ#7: "Is FlashHarp Handmade?"
Yes!
The memory and musical workings are imported and supplied to me brand-new by market leaders. Additional custom-designed and -tooled parts are made just for me here in the state of Illinois, U.S.A. I carefully combine everything by hand so it all coexists peacefully. My video lesson and play-along songs, which demystify the obstacles that often trip folks up, are my finishing touch on a digital device with a hobo soul. Go here to find out more about where FlashHarp is handmade: www.etsy.com/people/BackyardBrand
FAQ#8: "What does the Press say about FlashHarp?"
HGTV: www.etsy.com/shop/USBHarmonica/about
GIZMODO: "4GBs of musical goodness." gizmodo.com/5397374/instructions-on-playing-the-flashharp-harmonica-usb-drive-come-included
DudeIWantThat: "You might find other USB storage sticks as portable and artful, but this is the only one with the added entrepreneurial potential to score you some beer money." dudeiwantthat.com/gear/music/4gb-flash-drive-harmonica.asp
FAQ#9: "What's crossharp? What's straight harp? Do I need to play single notes?"
More about sucking than blowing, crossharp (blues) really crosses up beginners because it makes the 2 "draw" (and 3, 6 and 9 "blows") the tonal center. www.etsy.com/shop/BackyardBrand?section_id=13493203
Straight harp keeps the tonal center the 1, 4, 7, 10 "blows." It's how Billy Joel is blowing on "Piano Man." Acquiring do-ra-mi familiarity in the straight key is a necessary first step for any harmonica player. www.etsy.com/shop/BackyardBrand?section_id=13498720
If you know how to play single notes, you know it's like riding a bike—and your skill will transfer to a FlashHarp. If you've yet to master single notes and want to, I offer this: www.etsy.com/listing/55473256
FAQ#10: "What do I do if I want to return my FlashHarp?"
1) DO NOT SEPARATE THE BOX HALVES! Returns are not accepted for FlashHarps whose box label-seal is not intact—so-called "Intimate items" that may have made contact with someone's lips. (See Policies.)
2) STATE TO ME IN A CONVO THAT THE BOX LABEL-SEAL IS INTACT AND ITEM IS UNUSED. I'll provide a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
3) WRITE RMA# CLEARLY ON OUTSIDE OF RETURN SHIPPING BOX. Refunds do not include the cost of shipping and are issued after received goods are confirmed unused. Cost to return to Buyer any goods I find unrefundable will be paid by the Buyer, in advance.