Harmonica Lessons: How To Play Harmonica
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Our Harmonica Lessons give you a fantastic chance to play the world's most portable instrument. Easily fitting into your pocket or purse, the harmonica is ready when you are. Learn how to join informal jam sessions, and play simple solo pieces. The harmonica is central to the blues, but fits many other styles as well. Learn about them in this course.
Join this course to learn essential harmonica skills that will help guide you through your musical journey.
Learning outcomes
By the end of these harmonica lessons, you should have:
- learned the basic "12 bar" blues structure, and simple harmonica patterns to fit with it
- played simple melodies, and learned how to expand your repertoire
- gained an understanding of how informal music is played, and where to join in
- learned how the harmonica developed, and who the great players are
What will be covered in this course?
- Simple harmonica rhythms and blues structures
- Single note techniques for well-known tunes
- Choosing and maintaining harmonicas
- Musical etiquette: how and when to join with other players
- Harmonica history and current directions
Who is this harmonica course for?
Everyone who has an interest in music. No prior experience required.
What to bring to class
- A 10 hole harmonica in the key of 'C'
Classes
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Course testimonials:
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Keith said: Pretty laid back but very informative
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Sasha said: My instructor was amazing and he had created a fun time for us
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Simon said: Tony did a great job explaining things to a complete music novice, made music a bit clearer, just got to keep practicing another 40 years to get any good. Great stuff
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Toni said: Tony is a hugely talented, interesting and enthusiastic tutor. I thoroughly enjoyed my time on his course, and have walked away feeling fairly confident in my ability to play a tune on the harmonica!
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Brenton said: 5 Stars!