Harmonica for Intermediate Players
A 12-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 1 hr, 33 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 40
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52 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEHarmonica lesson 1Free6 CQ
In this lesson, learn a little history about the harmonica by examining the first harmonicas used to make sound and music thousands of years ago.
In this lesson, learn a little history about the harmonica by examining the first harmonicas used to make sound and music thousands of years ago.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 25 CQ
In this lesson, learn different train rhythms on the harmonica, plus learn how to break down time signatures to help you understand various rhythms.
In this lesson, learn different train rhythms on the harmonica, plus learn how to break down time signatures to help you understand various rhythms.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 34 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to decorate your harmonica's sound by using interesting techniques, like bends, vibratos, tremolos, and head rolls.
In this lesson, learn how to decorate your harmonica's sound by using interesting techniques, like bends, vibratos, tremolos, and head rolls.
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6 minHarmonica lesson 44 CQ
In this lesson, learn to play all twenty notes on the harmonica, ten notes when you suck in, and ten when you blow out. Plus, identify the notes for each hole.
In this lesson, learn to play all twenty notes on the harmonica, ten notes when you suck in, and ten when you blow out. Plus, identify the notes for each hole.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 54 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to bend notes on the harmonica. Plus, review scale exercises that will improve your playing and help you learn each note.
In this lesson, learn how to bend notes on the harmonica. Plus, review scale exercises that will improve your playing and help you learn each note.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 64 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to play the modal scales on the harmonica, such as D Dorian and E Phrygian, and discover how they can create different moods.
In this lesson, learn how to play the modal scales on the harmonica, such as D Dorian and E Phrygian, and discover how they can create different moods.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 74 CQ
Discover how to bend the note on hole 4 of your harmonica. Then learn how to hone your playing and improve your articulation with box pattern drills.
Discover how to bend the note on hole 4 of your harmonica. Then learn how to hone your playing and improve your articulation with box pattern drills.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 84 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to play a quick tune called "Bach's Minuet in C." By using familiar scales and chords, this song is easy to memorize and fun to play!
In this lesson, learn how to play a quick tune called "Bach's Minuet in C." By using familiar scales and chords, this song is easy to memorize and fun to play!
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8 minHarmonica lesson 95 CQ
In this harmonica lesson, learn how to play "Silent Night" to help you find your way around your instrument and practice techniques you've learned so far.
In this harmonica lesson, learn how to play "Silent Night" to help you find your way around your instrument and practice techniques you've learned so far.
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4 minHarmonica lesson 103 CQ
In this lesson, learn to play the D minor pentatonic scale on harmonica. Review the notes that make up the scale, then translate them to harmonica with ease.
In this lesson, learn to play the D minor pentatonic scale on harmonica. Review the notes that make up the scale, then translate them to harmonica with ease.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 114 CQ
Learn a bluesy tune with a Latino groove that utilizes the D minor pentatonic scale. This lesson breaks the song into phrases to make it easier to learn.
Learn a bluesy tune with a Latino groove that utilizes the D minor pentatonic scale. This lesson breaks the song into phrases to make it easier to learn.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 125 CQ
Working on learning how to play the harmonica? In this lesson, review how to play bends, and learn how to note bend on hole 6 of the instrument.
Working on learning how to play the harmonica? In this lesson, review how to play bends, and learn how to note bend on hole 6 of the 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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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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30226 min30-part Harmonica course127 CQ
Do you know how to play basic notes on harmonica? In this course, Ben Hewlett introduces the essential pentatonic scales and improvisation techniques to play eight original blues tunes on harmonica.
Do you know how to play basic notes on harmonica? In this course, Ben Hewlett introduces the essential pentatonic scales and improvisation techniques to play eight original blues tunes on harmonica.
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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.