Playing Notes & Scales on Harmonica
An 11-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, 25 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachments 6
- Exercises 33
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48 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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7 minFREEHarmonica lesson 1Free4 CQ
Being able to play single notes on harmonica will help you produce clear sound and play fun melodies. Learn how to play them in this beginner-friendly lesson!
Being able to play single notes on harmonica will help you produce clear sound and play fun melodies. Learn how to play them in this beginner-friendly lesson!
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10 minHarmonica lesson 26 CQ
In this beginner-friendly lesson, instructor Ben Hewlett demonstrates how to play the C major scale on harmonica, which is also known as first position.
In this beginner-friendly lesson, instructor Ben Hewlett demonstrates how to play the C major scale on harmonica, which is also known as first position.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 34 CQ
Learn how to alter the tone quality of a tone by using a technique called harmonica tonguing. Grab your instrument, hear how it's done, and have fun practicing!
Learn how to alter the tone quality of a tone by using a technique called harmonica tonguing. Grab your instrument, hear how it's done, and have fun practicing!
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6 minHarmonica lesson 44 CQ
Want a fun way to find your way around the harmonica? Learn some easy note box patterns to help you hear what your instrument is really capable of!
Want a fun way to find your way around the harmonica? Learn some easy note box patterns to help you hear what your instrument is really capable of!
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8 minHarmonica lesson 55 CQ
Learn how to play notes faster and more accurately on your harmonica by practicing 3-, 4-, and 5-hole harmonica box patterns with instructor Ben Hewlett.
Learn how to play notes faster and more accurately on your harmonica by practicing 3-, 4-, and 5-hole harmonica box patterns with instructor Ben Hewlett.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 65 CQ
Learn several harmonica scale exercises that mix up the note order. Sharpen your playing skills and get to know your instrument like the back of your hand.
Learn several harmonica scale exercises that mix up the note order. Sharpen your playing skills and get to know your instrument like the back of your hand.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 74 CQ
Instructor Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett demonstrates how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "This Old Man" in this lesson for beginners.
Instructor Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett demonstrates how to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "This Old Man" in this lesson for beginners.
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6 minHarmonica lesson 84 CQ
The D Dorian scale is great for improvising and playing the blues on harmonica; plus it's fun to practice! Learn what it is and how to play it in this lesson.
The D Dorian scale is great for improvising and playing the blues on harmonica; plus it's fun to practice! Learn what it is and how to play it in this lesson.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 94 CQ
Begin this lesson by learning how to play the bluesy, jazzy E minor scale on harmonica.Then, identify all of the other possible harmonica modal scales.
Begin this lesson by learning how to play the bluesy, jazzy E minor scale on harmonica.Then, identify all of the other possible harmonica modal scales.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 104 CQ
Think you're ready to tackle a new tune on your harmonica? Learn the beginner-friendly song "Scarborough Fair" from instructor Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett.
Think you're ready to tackle a new tune on your harmonica? Learn the beginner-friendly song "Scarborough Fair" from instructor Ben "Harmonica" Hewlett.
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7 minHarmonica lesson 114 CQ
Professional harmonica player Ben Hewlett plays through "When the Saints Go Marching In" and guides you through how to play the song, step-by-step.
Professional harmonica player Ben Hewlett plays through "When the Saints Go Marching In" and guides you through how to play the song, step-by-step.
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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.