Playing the Blues on Harmonica

Learn all about harmonica embouchure and different techniques for playing just one hole in this lesson, as well as a couple others for playing different styles.

In this lesson, get familiar with the ways you can utilize tongue blocking to play just one hole on a harmonica, as well as different rhythms.

Learn how the circle of fifths determines the harmonica's notes and chords, and discover how that affects the notes it can play while in a certain key.

Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett demonstrates the techniques for playing several familiar tunes. He also discusses music theory that applies to the harmonica itself.

Follow along to learn some simple syllables and techniques for chugging that can have you jamming along to a traditional 12-bar blues on your harmonica.