8 Blues Tunes on Harmonica
A 30-part course with Ben 'Harmonica' Hewlett
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I'LL PROVE HOW GOOD MY COURSES ARE - IF YOU DON'T LIKE THEM YOU CAN GET YOUR MONEY BACK - ZERO RISK! I have been teaching diatonic harmonica professionally since 1996 and playing since 1985. You could say it's a 'hand to mouth' existence but... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 46 min
- Lessons 30
- Attachments 80
- Exercises 63
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127 CQ
30 Lessons in This Course
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2 minFREEBlues Piano lesson 1Free2 CQ
If you want to master that blues-y bent note sound, you've come to the right place! In this lesson, Ben Hewlett introduces playing the blues on harmonica.
If you want to master that blues-y bent note sound, you've come to the right place! In this lesson, Ben Hewlett introduces playing the blues on harmonica.
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8 minBlues Piano lesson 25 CQ
In this lesson, get a quick review of first and second position on harmonica, how to play essential chords, and the 12-bar sequence with a play-along exercise.
In this lesson, get a quick review of first and second position on harmonica, how to play essential chords, and the 12-bar sequence with a play-along exercise.
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 35 CQ
In this lesson, Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett discusses pentatonic scales on harmonica, looking into the minor versions for improvising and creating a bluesy sound.
In this lesson, Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett discusses pentatonic scales on harmonica, looking into the minor versions for improvising and creating a bluesy sound.
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5 minBlues Piano lesson 43 CQ
In this lesson with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett, continue to practice the D minor pentatonic scale, and learn how to extend the scale using a set sequence.
In this lesson with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett, continue to practice the D minor pentatonic scale, and learn how to extend the scale using a set sequence.
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8 minBlues Piano lesson 55 CQ
In this lesson, follow along to see how improvise on harmonica starting with just one note in the D minor scale, repeated over and over throughout the chorus.
In this lesson, follow along to see how improvise on harmonica starting with just one note in the D minor scale, repeated over and over throughout the chorus.
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7 minBlues Piano lesson 64 CQ
Now that you know the basic scales of blues harmonica, it's time to start making music! In this lesson, learn how to play the first phrases of "Big Sultana".
Now that you know the basic scales of blues harmonica, it's time to start making music! In this lesson, learn how to play the first phrases of "Big Sultana".
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5 minBlues Piano lesson 73 CQ
Join in this lesson with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett to learn how to finish playing the tune "Big Sultana". With a little practice, you'll have it down!
Join in this lesson with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett to learn how to finish playing the tune "Big Sultana". With a little practice, you'll have it down!
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7 minBlues Piano lesson 84 CQ
Now that you know how to play "Big Sultana" on harmonica from beginning to end, learn how to play it with a band using the backing track in this lesson.
Now that you know how to play "Big Sultana" on harmonica from beginning to end, learn how to play it with a band using the backing track in this lesson.
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4 minBlues Piano lesson 93 CQ
Join in this lesson to learn how to play the E minor scale on harmonica in the middle and lower octaves using the provided audio clips and sheet music!
Join in this lesson to learn how to play the E minor scale on harmonica in the middle and lower octaves using the provided audio clips and sheet music!
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 105 CQ
In this lesson, follow along with Ben Hewlett to learn how to play the song "Elephant's Blues" on harmonica, breaking the tune up into short phrases.
In this lesson, follow along with Ben Hewlett to learn how to play the song "Elephant's Blues" on harmonica, breaking the tune up into short phrases.
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6 minBlues Piano lesson 114 CQ
Now that you know the tune "Elephant's Blues", it's time to learn how to play it with the band on the backing track in this harmonica lesson with Ben Hewlett!
Now that you know the tune "Elephant's Blues", it's time to learn how to play it with the band on the backing track in this harmonica lesson with Ben Hewlett!
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4 minBlues Piano lesson 123 CQ
Join in with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett as he explains the notes in this useful bluesy scale, and how to practice on harmonica to prepare to play a tune.
Join in with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett as he explains the notes in this useful bluesy scale, and how to practice on harmonica to prepare to play a tune.
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 135 CQ
Join in this lesson with Ben Hewlett to learn how to play "Ace High" phrase-by-phrase. You'll also get a handy audio version of the song to practice by!
Join in this lesson with Ben Hewlett to learn how to play "Ace High" phrase-by-phrase. You'll also get a handy audio version of the song to practice by!
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7 minBlues Piano lesson 144 CQ
Join in this lesson with Ben Hewlett to learn how to play "Ace High" on harmonica with the band backing track, and how to improvise this tune.
Join in this lesson with Ben Hewlett to learn how to play "Ace High" on harmonica with the band backing track, and how to improvise this tune.
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5 minBlues Piano lesson 153 CQ
This lesson introduces the B minor flat 5 pentatonic scale on harmonica, preparing you for the next tune in this course, "Peculiar Corners".
This lesson introduces the B minor flat 5 pentatonic scale on harmonica, preparing you for the next tune in this course, "Peculiar Corners".
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10 minBlues Piano lesson 166 CQ
Join in this lesson with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett to learn how to play "Peculiar Corners" phrase-by-phrase, and practice your harmonica technique!
Join in this lesson with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett to learn how to play "Peculiar Corners" phrase-by-phrase, and practice your harmonica technique!
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 175 CQ
In this lesson, Ben Hewlett shows how to play "Peculiar Corners" using the B minor flat 5 pentatonic scale with the backing track written for this project.
In this lesson, Ben Hewlett shows how to play "Peculiar Corners" using the B minor flat 5 pentatonic scale with the backing track written for this project.
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 185 CQ
Flex your harmonica technique in this lesson by learning how to play "Bouncy Castle" phrase-by-phrase. You'll also get some practice improvising!
Flex your harmonica technique in this lesson by learning how to play "Bouncy Castle" phrase-by-phrase. You'll also get some practice improvising!
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5 minBlues Piano lesson 193 CQ
In this lesson, Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett presents another bluesy tune to play with a backing band track. Join in with the band, and try out some improv, too!
In this lesson, Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett presents another bluesy tune to play with a backing band track. Join in with the band, and try out some improv, too!
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 205 CQ
Continue to work on your harmonica skills by learning the first part of a new jazzy, bluesy tune in this lesson with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett.
Continue to work on your harmonica skills by learning the first part of a new jazzy, bluesy tune in this lesson with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett.
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 215 CQ
In the last lesson, you learned how to play "Took Too Long" on harmonica through bar 9. Now it's time to learn the rest of the song, phrase-by-phrase!
In the last lesson, you learned how to play "Took Too Long" on harmonica through bar 9. Now it's time to learn the rest of the song, phrase-by-phrase!
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6 minBlues Piano lesson 224 CQ
Join in with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett in this lesson to learn how to play "Took Too Long" with the band backing track, and improvise using your scales!
Join in with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett in this lesson to learn how to play "Took Too Long" with the band backing track, and improvise using your scales!
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 235 CQ
Are you ready for a new bluesy tune on harmonica with Ben Hewlett? In this lesson, learn how to play "Blackberry Valley" in A minor phrase-by-phrase.
Are you ready for a new bluesy tune on harmonica with Ben Hewlett? In this lesson, learn how to play "Blackberry Valley" in A minor phrase-by-phrase.
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 245 CQ
Join in with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett and the band to practice playing "Blackberry Valley", and flex your harmonica improvisational skills, too!
Join in with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett and the band to practice playing "Blackberry Valley", and flex your harmonica improvisational skills, too!
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9 minHarmonica lesson 255 CQ
In this lesson, Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett presents "Edgy", which has a funk style to it, requiring careful attention to the rests in the tune.
In this lesson, Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett presents "Edgy", which has a funk style to it, requiring careful attention to the rests in the tune.
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9 minHarmonica lesson 265 CQ
In this lesson, Ben Hewlett moves on to practice phrases 5 through 10 of the funk tune "Edgy". Join in to develop your staccato technique on harmonica!
In this lesson, Ben Hewlett moves on to practice phrases 5 through 10 of the funk tune "Edgy". Join in to develop your staccato technique on harmonica!
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9 minHarmonica lesson 275 CQ
In this lesson, learn the final phrases of the funk tune "Edgy" on harmonica with Ben Hewlett, and test your harmonica technique and sense of rhythm!
In this lesson, learn the final phrases of the funk tune "Edgy" on harmonica with Ben Hewlett, and test your harmonica technique and sense of rhythm!
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8 minHarmonica lesson 285 CQ
Have you practiced "Edgy" from beginning to end? Follow along with this lesson to play the funk tune "Edgy" on harmonica with a band backing track.
Have you practiced "Edgy" from beginning to end? Follow along with this lesson to play the funk tune "Edgy" on harmonica with a band backing track.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 294 CQ
In this lesson, join Ben Hewlett and learn how to improvise on "Edgy" using the B minor flat 5 pentatonic scale, which you learned earlier in the course.
In this lesson, join Ben Hewlett and learn how to improvise on "Edgy" using the B minor flat 5 pentatonic scale, which you learned earlier in the course.
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2 minBlues Piano lesson 302 CQ
In this lesson, Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett provides some concluding advice on how to expand your harmonica skills and continue to build your blues repertoire!
In this lesson, Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett provides some concluding advice on how to expand your harmonica skills and continue to build your blues repertoire!
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1395 min13-part Harmonica course55 CQ
Harmonica teacher Ben Hewlett delivers this course filled with tips and instruction for jamming along with the 12-bar blues and mastering different vocal effects, so get out your harmonica and blow!
Harmonica teacher Ben Hewlett delivers this course filled with tips and instruction for jamming along with the 12-bar blues and mastering different vocal effects, so get out your harmonica and blow!
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1293 min12-part Harmonica course52 CQ
Ready to up your harmonica playing to the next level? Review the basics, then learn a few intermediate techniques, like playing train rhythms and bending notes. Finish by practicing a few new tunes.
Ready to up your harmonica playing to the next level? Review the basics, then learn a few intermediate techniques, like playing train rhythms and bending notes. Finish by practicing a few new tunes.
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1083 min10-part Harmonica course47 CQ
Do you love the blues and already have a foundation in harmonica playing? In this course, learn how to improvise, play notes, and use tongue blocking to create harmonic sounds while playing the blues.
Do you love the blues and already have a foundation in harmonica playing? In this course, learn how to improvise, play notes, and use tongue blocking to create harmonic sounds while playing the blues.
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12108 min12-part Harmonica course59 CQ
Want to play the harmonica by ear? In this intermediate course from expert instructor Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett, learn how to play a host of popular country, Irish, and jazz tunes by ear.
Want to play the harmonica by ear? In this intermediate course from expert instructor Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett, learn how to play a host of popular country, Irish, and jazz tunes by ear.
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1185 min11-part Harmonica course48 CQ
To grow your skills as a harmonica player, you need to learn how to play single notes and scales. This beginner-friendly course will help you to familiarize yourself with the notes on your instrument.
To grow your skills as a harmonica player, you need to learn how to play single notes and scales. This beginner-friendly course will help you to familiarize yourself with the notes on your instrument.
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1395 min13-part Harmonica course55 CQ
Harmonica teacher Ben Hewlett delivers this course filled with tips and instruction for jamming along with the 12-bar blues and mastering different vocal effects, so get out your harmonica and blow!
Harmonica teacher Ben Hewlett delivers this course filled with tips and instruction for jamming along with the 12-bar blues and mastering different vocal effects, so get out your harmonica and blow!
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1496 min14-part Harmonica course56 CQ
Want to play harmonica like John Popper or Eddie Vedder? Dive into this beginners course, and learn how to buy a harmonica, how to bend notes, and play your first tunes in 1st position on a C harp!
with Funky HarpWant to play harmonica like John Popper or Eddie Vedder? Dive into this beginners course, and learn how to buy a harmonica, how to bend notes, and play your first tunes in 1st position on a C harp!
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12103 min12-part Harmonica course57 CQ
In this course from professional harmonica player and instructor Ben Hewlett, learn how to play some familiar songs and discover a new technique for reaching "missing" notes by draw bending.
In this course from professional harmonica player and instructor Ben Hewlett, learn how to play some familiar songs and discover a new technique for reaching "missing" notes by draw bending.
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12100 min12-part Harmonica course55 CQ
Learn the basics of playing the harmonica with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett, including how to breathe into your instrument and play simple chords, as well as how to begin making fun rhythms by chugging.
Learn the basics of playing the harmonica with Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett, including how to breathe into your instrument and play simple chords, as well as how to begin making fun rhythms by chugging.
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1298 min12-part Harmonica course56 CQ
In this course for skilled beginners who have already mastered the foundations of harmonica, learn how to play a little G major pentatonic improv, some minor pentatonic scales, and a few blues scales.
In this course for skilled beginners who have already mastered the foundations of harmonica, learn how to play a little G major pentatonic improv, some minor pentatonic scales, and a few blues scales.