Pentatonic & Blues Scales on Harmonica
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, 38 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 21
- Exercises 39
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56 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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8 minFREEHarmonica lesson 1Free5 CQ
Learn the basics of harmonica improvisation on the C major pentatonic scale in this lesson with professional harmonica player Ben Hewlett.
Learn the basics of harmonica improvisation on the C major pentatonic scale in this lesson with professional harmonica player Ben Hewlett.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 25 CQ
Discover the template for the G major pentatonic scale on harmonica, then practice it while chugging away and inserting a little flair by improvising.
Discover the template for the G major pentatonic scale on harmonica, then practice it while chugging away and inserting a little flair by improvising.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 34 CQ
Instructor Ben Hewlett focuses on the D minor pentatonic scale on harmonica and shares what it is, how it's played, and how you can improvise with it.
Instructor Ben Hewlett focuses on the D minor pentatonic scale on harmonica and shares what it is, how it's played, and how you can improvise with it.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 45 CQ
The E minor pentatonic scale on harmonica has a unique sound that drives most blues music. Learn what notes make up the scale and how to play it.
The E minor pentatonic scale on harmonica has a unique sound that drives most blues music. Learn what notes make up the scale and how to play it.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 54 CQ
Learn the fundamentals of the A and B minor pentatonic scales on harmonica, then practice along with Ben as he improvises with some funky blues beats.
Learn the fundamentals of the A and B minor pentatonic scales on harmonica, then practice along with Ben as he improvises with some funky blues beats.
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6 minHarmonica lesson 64 CQ
Discover how to go from the D pentatonic to the D blues scale on harmonica with the instruction of professional player Ben Hewlett and a bit of note bending.
Discover how to go from the D pentatonic to the D blues scale on harmonica with the instruction of professional player Ben Hewlett and a bit of note bending.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 74 CQ
In this lesson with professional player Ben Hewlett, get to note bending and converting the E minor pentatonic scale into an E blues scale on harmonica.
In this lesson with professional player Ben Hewlett, get to note bending and converting the E minor pentatonic scale into an E blues scale on harmonica.
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6 minHarmonica lesson 84 CQ
Ben Hewlett shows how to go from a major pentatonic to a blues scale on harmonica. While it's not simple, all that you've learned so far can help you master it!
Ben Hewlett shows how to go from a major pentatonic to a blues scale on harmonica. While it's not simple, all that you've learned so far can help you master it!
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9 minHarmonica lesson 95 CQ
Learn the basics of harmonica soloing from professional player Ben Hewlett. Discover how to construct a solo, then practice several call and response exercises.
Learn the basics of harmonica soloing from professional player Ben Hewlett. Discover how to construct a solo, then practice several call and response exercises.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 105 CQ
Explore the ins and outs of harmonica jam sessions in this lesson. Learn proper jam session protocol, how to hold a harmonica up to a microphone, and more!
Explore the ins and outs of harmonica jam sessions in this lesson. Learn proper jam session protocol, how to hold a harmonica up to a microphone, and more!
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8 minHarmonica lesson 115 CQ
Learn proper harmonica jam session etiquette and discover some of the many musical roles you can take on while jamming, from playing rhythm to soloing.
Learn proper harmonica jam session etiquette and discover some of the many musical roles you can take on while jamming, from playing rhythm to soloing.
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10 minHarmonica lesson 126 CQ
Do you want to play your harmonica with the same infectious enthusiasm as legend Sonny Terry? Learn some of his signature blues riffs in this lesson.
Do you want to play your harmonica with the same infectious enthusiasm as legend Sonny Terry? Learn some of his signature blues riffs in this lesson.
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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.