Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1 Book/Ola

Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1 Book and Online Audio

Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series

The “Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1 Book and Online Audio” offers beginners a comprehensive approach to learning blues harmonica. It focuses on fundamental techniques like single hole and tongue block embouchure, enabling players to achieve a bluesy sound without bending notes. The method includes song examples for practical application, along with online audio tracks for practicing with professional backing. It teaches phrasing within the 12-bar blues structure, providing valuable insights into musical expression.

Contents Include:

• A Word from the Author
• Section 1 – Harmonica Notation
• Harmonica Note Spread and Note identification on the Staff
• Section 2 – Rhythm Training
• Staff Identification and Note Duration Identification
• Section 3 – Holding the Harmonica
• Acoustic Cup (Pictures A – F)
• Amplified Cup (Pictures G – H) and Amplifier and Microphone Choice
• Section 4 – Embouchure –
• Section 5 – Getting Started
• Movement exercises
• Middle Octave C Major Scale and All Chords in a Major Key
• Entire C Major Scale – Track 8 and 1stPosition Playing examples
• Section 6 – 2ndPosition
• 12 Bar Blues and Harmonica Note Spread Including Bends
• Cross Harp Scale
• 12 Bar Jams (#1 – #4)
• Articulations (GA and TA)
• Articulation exercises
• 12 Bar Jams (#5 – #7)
• Two Hole Shake
• Two Hole Shake examples
• The Dip Bend
• 12 Bar Jams (#8 – #9)
• High – end Playing
• 12 Bar Jams (#10 – #17)
• Section 7 – 3rdPosition
• Draw Harp Scale
• The Laughing Vibrato
• 12 Bar Jams (#18 – #20)
• Section 8 -Tongue Blocking
• Pull
• 12 Bar Jams (#21 – #23)
• Single Hole Tongue Block and Tongue Slap
• Embouchure Switching
• 12 Bar Jams (#24 – #25)
• The Pull (Tongue Block)
• 12 Bar Jam #26
• Four Hole Octaves
• 12 Bar Jams (#27 – #28)
• Articulation Within the Octave
• 12 Bar Jam #29
• The Most Common Natural Scales and Note Spread Review
• Recommended Artists to Study
• 12 Bar Jam #30 (A Harmonica, 2ndPosition)