Harmonica for Beginners

In this beginner lesson, learn the basics of harmonica chugging and articulating your rhythms to produce a myriad of sounds with more impact.

Professional musician Ben Hewlett demonstrates how to play the 12-bar blues on the harmonica and use the chugging technique to get that signature bluesy sound.

In this lesson, learn four new chugging rhythm patterns on harmonica that will allow you to play a whole series of groovy sounds on your instrument.

Music on harmonica is all about great rhythm. In this lesson, Ben Hewlett shares several more chugging patterns and rhythms for you to follow along with.

In this music theory lesson for beginners, Ben Hewlett discusses emphasis and rhythm, then demonstrates how each relates to your harmonica playing.