1st Position Harmonica for Beginners

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    6. Bending Draw Notes on Harmonica
    A lesson with Funky Harp
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    Want to learn how to bend the draw notes on a C harp? In this lesson, you’ll explore each hole on the harmonica that can be bent while drawing.

    Bending Draw Notes on Harmonica
    with Funky Harp

    Want to learn how to bend the draw notes on a C harp? In this lesson, you’ll explore each hole on the harmonica that can be bent while drawing.

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    7. Intro to Blow Bends on the Harmonica
    A lesson with Funky Harp
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    Blow bends, or notes bent down a half or whole step, open up tons of options for scales on the harmonica. Learn how to blow bend on a G harp.

    Intro to Blow Bends on the Harmonica
    with Funky Harp

    Blow bends, or notes bent down a half or whole step, open up tons of options for scales on the harmonica. Learn how to blow bend on a G harp.

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    8. Harmonica 1st Position Major Scale
    A lesson with Funky Harp
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    Now that you’ve been working on bends on the cross harp for awhile, it’s time to advance to the first position major scale in the bottom octave.

    Harmonica 1st Position Major Scale
    with Funky Harp

    Now that you’ve been working on bends on the cross harp for awhile, it’s time to advance to the first position major scale in the bottom octave.

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    9. 1st Position Blues Scale Top Octave
    A lesson with Funky Harp
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    Feeling comfortable with blow bends on the harmonica? Then it’s time to try out the first position blues scale in the top octave—it’s loaded with blow bends!

    1st Position Blues Scale Top Octave
    with Funky Harp

    Feeling comfortable with blow bends on the harmonica? Then it’s time to try out the first position blues scale in the top octave—it’s loaded with blow bends!

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    10. Harmonica 1st Position Blues Scale
    A lesson with Funky Harp
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    In this lesson, you’ll learn the intricacies of playing the first position blues scale on harmonica, along with how to turn it into a quintessential blues lick.

    Harmonica 1st Position Blues Scale
    with Funky Harp

    In this lesson, you’ll learn the intricacies of playing the first position blues scale on harmonica, along with how to turn it into a quintessential blues lick.

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    Jerry G
    Luke, I am just beginning the harmonica - and the "bend" Question: I am using my tongue to block all but one hole. Is that making it HARDER for me to bend, as opposed to the way YOU do it?
    appreciate appreciated
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