The harmonica is one of the most popular instruments in the world. A convenient musical instrument that fits in your pocket and packs a powerful punch. Whether it’s rock ‘n roll, country, folk, classical, jazz or blues, this six-week beginners’ course will give aspiring students the confidence to sit in with a band, play around a campfire, and entertain your guests for years to come.
NOTE: Students should acquire a One Diatonic Harmonica in the key of C (10 holes).
Session 1
- How to hold instrument and play single note
- Single note exercises
- Play a simple song using singles notes (Lean On Me)
- Other simple songs
- Playing together
Session 2
- The Major Scale
- Breathing Techniques
- Techniques on playing notes/more advanced
- Piano Man Intro
- Solo Song Selections
Session 3
- Major Scale Melodic Improv
- Popular Songs
- Solo Song Review
- Class Song Review
Session 4
- Bending Notes
- Playing the Blues
- Improvising
- Performance Prep/Class Songs
- Solo song review
Session 5
- Chugging
- Listen, Copy, Playing
- Site Reading
- Solo and Class Song Review
- Dress Rehearsal
Session 6