1st Position Harmonica for Beginners
A 14-part course with Funky Harp
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- Total Time 1 hr, 36 min
- Lessons 14
- Attachments 15
- Exercises 32
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56 CQ
14 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEHarmonica lesson 1Free3 CQ
Thinking about purchasing a harmonica for the first time? This lesson will give you an overview on the benefits and drawbacks of various harmonica brands.
with Funky HarpThinking about purchasing a harmonica for the first time? This lesson will give you an overview on the benefits and drawbacks of various harmonica brands.
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5 minHarmonica lesson 23 CQ
When you’re first learning to play the harmonica, it’s important to know how to hold your instrument and how to engage it with your mouth. Learn how in minutes!
with Funky HarpWhen you’re first learning to play the harmonica, it’s important to know how to hold your instrument and how to engage it with your mouth. Learn how in minutes!
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4 minHarmonica lesson 33 CQ
When you’re learning how to play the harmonica, the first and hardest thing to do is play one note at a time. Don’t give up! This lesson will show you how.
with Funky HarpWhen you’re learning how to play the harmonica, the first and hardest thing to do is play one note at a time. Don’t give up! This lesson will show you how.
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8 minHarmonica lesson 45 CQ
Know how to play individual notes on the harmonica? Then it’s time to expand your skills by learning how to blow and draw notes individually on a major C scale.
with Funky HarpKnow how to play individual notes on the harmonica? Then it’s time to expand your skills by learning how to blow and draw notes individually on a major C scale.
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6 minHarmonica lesson 54 CQ
Do you know how to bend on harmonica? In this step-by-step introduction, you’ll discover how to bend draw notes with a C harmonica on holes 1-5.
with Funky HarpDo you know how to bend on harmonica? In this step-by-step introduction, you’ll discover how to bend draw notes with a C harmonica on holes 1-5.
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10 minHarmonica lesson 66 CQ
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.
with Funky HarpWant 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 minHarmonica lesson 74 CQ
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.
with Funky HarpBlow 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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9 minHarmonica lesson 85 CQ
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.
with Funky HarpNow 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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4 minBlues Piano lesson 93 CQ
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!
with Funky HarpFeeling 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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6 minBlues Piano lesson 104 CQ
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.
with Funky HarpIn 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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11 minHarmonica lesson 116 CQ
In this intermediate lesson, Luke from Funky Harp teaches you how to play the “Star-Spangled Banner” in first position on a C harmonica.
with Funky HarpIn this intermediate lesson, Luke from Funky Harp teaches you how to play the “Star-Spangled Banner” in first position on a C harmonica.
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6 minBlues Piano lesson 124 CQ
In this intermediate lesson, Luke shows you how to play “If I Only Had a Brain” on the harmonica in C with just three lines of music.
with Funky HarpIn this intermediate lesson, Luke shows you how to play “If I Only Had a Brain” on the harmonica in C with just three lines of music.
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4 minHarmonica lesson 133 CQ
Are you struggling with intonation on the 3 draw whole step bend on harmonica? If so, this lesson intensive and practice exercise from Funky Harp are for you!
with Funky HarpAre you struggling with intonation on the 3 draw whole step bend on harmonica? If so, this lesson intensive and practice exercise from Funky Harp are for you!
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5 minHarmonica lesson 143 CQ
Funky Harp shows you how to play the pentatonic scale in first position on your harmonica, and explains how it differs from the major scale. Start practicing!
with Funky HarpFunky Harp shows you how to play the pentatonic scale in first position on your harmonica, and explains how it differs from the major scale. Start practicing!
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537 min5-part Harmonica course21 CQ
In this course by harmonica player Funky Harp, get a solid introduction to third position, then learn how to play the third position blues scale in the middle, bottom, and top octave.
with Funky HarpIn this course by harmonica player Funky Harp, get a solid introduction to third position, then learn how to play the third position blues scale in the middle, bottom, and top octave.
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18139 min18-part Harmonica course78 CQ
In this intermediate harmonica technique course, learn how to play harmonica trills and vibrato, as well as soulful blow bends and 2nd position blues scale, and review the music theory behind it.
with Funky HarpIn this intermediate harmonica technique course, learn how to play harmonica trills and vibrato, as well as soulful blow bends and 2nd position blues scale, and review the music theory behind it.
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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.