2nd Position Blues Harmonica Techniques
A 18-part course with Funky Harp
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- Total Time 2 hr, 19 min
- Lessons 18
- Attachments 20
- Exercises 43
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78 CQ
18 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEBlues Piano lesson 1Free6 CQ
Want to play a basic blues shuffle on harmonica? Before you dive into playing, learn how the shuffle rhythm works. This lesson will show you how!
with Funky HarpWant to play a basic blues shuffle on harmonica? Before you dive into playing, learn how the shuffle rhythm works. This lesson will show you how!
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10 minBlues Piano lesson 26 CQ
Not sure how to play a blues scale on the harmonica? Discover what a pentatonic scale is, and see a demonstration on how to play it on a C harp.
with Funky HarpNot sure how to play a blues scale on the harmonica? Discover what a pentatonic scale is, and see a demonstration on how to play it on a C harp.
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3 minHarmonica lesson 32 CQ
Whether you like to play the blues, folk, country, or rock ‘n’ roll on the harmonica, your style will only improve by learning how to trill.
with Funky HarpWhether you like to play the blues, folk, country, or rock ‘n’ roll on the harmonica, your style will only improve by learning how to trill.
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9 minBlues Piano lesson 45 CQ
If you want to play the blues on harmonica, the 12 bar blues form is an essential fundamental form that you need to know inside and out. Start practicing!
with Funky HarpIf you want to play the blues on harmonica, the 12 bar blues form is an essential fundamental form that you need to know inside and out. Start practicing!
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11 minBlues Piano lesson 56 CQ
Think practicing scales is boring? Think again! Playing blues scales regularly is a really effective way to achieve creative freedom on the harmonica.
with Funky HarpThink practicing scales is boring? Think again! Playing blues scales regularly is a really effective way to achieve creative freedom on the harmonica.
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4 minHarmonica lesson 62 CQ
If you want to learn how to play the blues harmonica, then it’s important to learn how to play harmonica octaves. This quick lesson will show you how!
with Funky HarpIf you want to learn how to play the blues harmonica, then it’s important to learn how to play harmonica octaves. This quick lesson will show you how!
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3 minHarmonica lesson 72 CQ
Bending the 6 draw is a great way to add intensity to a modern blues harmonica solo. In this lesson, Luke demonstrates proper playing technique.
with Funky HarpBending the 6 draw is a great way to add intensity to a modern blues harmonica solo. In this lesson, Luke demonstrates proper playing technique.
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7 minBlues Piano lesson 84 CQ
Feeling confused about Mixolydian mode on the cross harp? This quick and thorough overview from Funky Harp can help. Grab your harmonica and follow along!
with Funky HarpFeeling confused about Mixolydian mode on the cross harp? This quick and thorough overview from Funky Harp can help. Grab your harmonica and follow along!
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3 minBlues Piano lesson 92 CQ
Break out of the cross harp lower register and add variety to your practice sessions with this creative upper register modern blues harmonica lick.
with Funky HarpBreak out of the cross harp lower register and add variety to your practice sessions with this creative upper register modern blues harmonica lick.
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3 minHarmonica lesson 102 CQ
Break out of the box in cross harp! In this lesson, discover several advanced blow bends that are ideal for incorporating into your daily practice routine.
with Funky HarpBreak out of the box in cross harp! In this lesson, discover several advanced blow bends that are ideal for incorporating into your daily practice routine.
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6 minHarmonica lesson 114 CQ
Scales make improvising much more fun! Watch and listen firsthand how to play the major pentatonic scale on a C harmonica so you can practice on your own!
with Funky HarpScales make improvising much more fun! Watch and listen firsthand how to play the major pentatonic scale on a C harmonica so you can practice on your own!
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9 minHarmonica lesson 125 CQ
Are you an experienced harmonica player looking to learn a new lick? This lesson will build on your skills and teach you how to mimic the sound of a train.
with Funky HarpAre you an experienced harmonica player looking to learn a new lick? This lesson will build on your skills and teach you how to mimic the sound of a train.
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6 minHarmonica lesson 134 CQ
Spice up your sound! There are several ways to achieve vibrato on harmonica. It’s only a matter of practice before you find the one that’s right for you!
with Funky HarpSpice up your sound! There are several ways to achieve vibrato on harmonica. It’s only a matter of practice before you find the one that’s right for you!
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6 minBlues Piano lesson 144 CQ
Want to learn how to play Amazing Grace on harmonica? If you’re an intermediate player, this lesson from Funky Harp will show you how to make the song your own!
with Funky HarpWant to learn how to play Amazing Grace on harmonica? If you’re an intermediate player, this lesson from Funky Harp will show you how to make the song your own!
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5 minBlues Piano lesson 153 CQ
In this harmonica lesson, Luke demonstrates how to play the introductory lick to “Whammer Jammer” and explains how to use the tongue blocking technique.
with Funky HarpIn this harmonica lesson, Luke demonstrates how to play the introductory lick to “Whammer Jammer” and explains how to use the tongue blocking technique.
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18 minBlues Piano lesson 1610 CQ
Luke takes you step-by-step through the harmonica tabs for "Whammer Jammer," and demonstrates how to find that chugga chugga rhythm.
with Funky HarpLuke takes you step-by-step through the harmonica tabs for "Whammer Jammer," and demonstrates how to find that chugga chugga rhythm.
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14 minBlues Piano lesson 178 CQ
Challenge yourself by learning to play the "Whammer Jammer" trills on the harmonica with patient teacher Luke. Get up to tempo and blow with the best!
with Funky HarpChallenge yourself by learning to play the "Whammer Jammer" trills on the harmonica with patient teacher Luke. Get up to tempo and blow with the best!
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4 minBlues Piano lesson 183 CQ
Want to add variety to your blues improvisations on harmonica? Learning the notes in the Mixolydian scale in the top octave is a good place to start.
with Funky HarpWant to add variety to your blues improvisations on harmonica? Learning the notes in the Mixolydian scale in the top octave is a good place to start.
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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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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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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.