Harmonica Songs & Bending Techniques
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, 43 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 14
- Exercises 37
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57 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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9 minFREEHarmonica lesson 1Free5 CQ
Follow Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett in this lesson as he demonstrates how to play the simple, iconic opening riff of "Love Me Do" by the Beatles.
Follow Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett in this lesson as he demonstrates how to play the simple, iconic opening riff of "Love Me Do" by the Beatles.
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9 minHarmonica lesson 25 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to play Offenbach's "Can-Can" melody by playing along with the backing track and discovering how to read the written music.
In this lesson, learn how to play Offenbach's "Can-Can" melody by playing along with the backing track and discovering how to read the written music.
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6 minHarmonica lesson 34 CQ
Learn how to play the first verse of "Yankee Doodle" on the harmonica. Ben Hewlett demonstrates the proper tempo and breathing patterns for this fun song.
Learn how to play the first verse of "Yankee Doodle" on the harmonica. Ben Hewlett demonstrates the proper tempo and breathing patterns for this fun song.
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9 minHarmonica lesson 45 CQ
Professional player and instructor Ben Hewlett demonstrates step-by-step how to play "Amazing Grace" on harmonica in this beginner-friendly music lesson.
Professional player and instructor Ben Hewlett demonstrates step-by-step how to play "Amazing Grace" on harmonica in this beginner-friendly music lesson.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 54 CQ
This lesson demonstrates how to play "Autumn Leaves" on harmonica, offering helpful guidance with some of the challenging jumps between holes.
This lesson demonstrates how to play "Autumn Leaves" on harmonica, offering helpful guidance with some of the challenging jumps between holes.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 64 CQ
In this beginner-friendly lesson, professional musician Ben Hewlett demonstrates step-by-step how to play the song "Love Me Tender" on harmonica.
In this beginner-friendly lesson, professional musician Ben Hewlett demonstrates step-by-step how to play the song "Love Me Tender" on harmonica.
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9 minHarmonica lesson 75 CQ
Discover how harmonica positions got their names and how they're related. Plus, learn the type of sound the first three positions produce when played.
Discover how harmonica positions got their names and how they're related. Plus, learn the type of sound the first three positions produce when played.
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9 minHarmonica lesson 85 CQ
This beginner's lesson introduces the different modes and musical styles that can be played on your C harmonica in third through sixth positions.
This beginner's lesson introduces the different modes and musical styles that can be played on your C harmonica in third through sixth positions.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 95 CQ
Add more versatility and musical note possibilities to your harmonica repertory by discovering the technique for note bending, beginning with hole 1.
Add more versatility and musical note possibilities to your harmonica repertory by discovering the technique for note bending, beginning with hole 1.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 105 CQ
Hole 2 on harmonica has two notes that can be reached by bending. Discover the proper technique and get tips for reaching those bent notes in this lesson.
Hole 2 on harmonica has two notes that can be reached by bending. Discover the proper technique and get tips for reaching those bent notes in this lesson.
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9 minHarmonica lesson 115 CQ
Learn how to bend on the draw to the notes that fall between the G and B on hole 3 of the harmonica, and get pointers on how to easily find them.
Learn how to bend on the draw to the notes that fall between the G and B on hole 3 of the harmonica, and get pointers on how to easily find them.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 125 CQ
Learn the techniques to master the bent notes on holes 4, 5, and 6 on harmonica in this lesson from master harmonica instructor Ben Hewlett.
Learn the techniques to master the bent notes on holes 4, 5, and 6 on harmonica in this lesson from master harmonica instructor Ben Hewlett.
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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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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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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.