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The Ultimate Harmonica Lesson - Techniques & Exercises - How to Play

LickNRiff - Free Guitar Education via YouTube

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Overview

Learn 20 harmonica techniques and exercises to play melodies and blues. The course covers single notes, bends, percussive effects, vibrato, and different progressions. Students will practice rhythm, slow melodies, volume modulation with air, and playing blues scales. The teaching method includes step-by-step instructions and demonstrations. This course is designed for beginners and intermediate harmonica players looking to enhance their skills and repertoire.

Syllabus

Intro
Pucker up! (For single notes)
Inhale and Exhale
Mix I&E for instant melody
Go for two holes
Mix I&E for two-hole melody
Combine 1&2-hole melodies
Add 3-hole sounds to the mix
0-Y-O for bends
Extreme puckering for bend
T-K-R for percussive effect
Slide for embellishment
Take risks with intervals
Cup & Wave for manual Vibrato
C Am F/Dm G
16. Start out with rhythm only
17. Start making slow melodies
Modulate the volume w/ air
G Em Bm C
Different progressions = different expression
D A Bm F#m G
A C#m Bm DE
Inhale on 4th hole for blues
Scale's 4th chord = harmonica (G blues = Charmonica)

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LickNRiff - Free Guitar Education

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