Bluegrass & Country Harmonica Course - Level 2

PRE-RECORDED VIDEO COURSE

How does it work?
Payment is through PayPal,  you'll receive video lesson and all accompanying notes and tabs by email. Very Occasionally there can be an issue with files going to Spam folders by accident etc. If for any reason you can't find your files you've paid for, please email me directly rather than informing paypal, it's much easier this way. 

Email-    info@theharmonicabarge.com 

 

 

Which Harmonicas will I need?

Key of C & D Diatonic Harmonicas Required (standard tuning)

 

 

What Level is the Course?

 

Difficulty Level:  3-6   ( This course is suitable for Pucker only players although I offer extra tips for tongue Blockers)

 

In this 8 video comprehensive course, we'll build on the strong foundation from Level 1 and continue to explore Bluegrass & Country harmonica expanding your rhythm skills, melody playing, technique improvisation through a range of study songs and exercises.

 

What people are saying:

"You’re a breath of fresh air for harmonica playing. I've learned a lot from all the great players out here but what separates you is that you have something different, a real niche for Country and Bluegrass. I love these rhythms!"

Michael

"I’ve bought your bluegrass courses level one and two and I have to thank you , you are my favourite teacher on the internet who really knows bluegrass music".

Jason

"Ed your rhythm teaching is second to none, and there is so much sound there simply not taught by others who focus on blues licks, but you still teach and give "props" to blues style riff playing and of course folk melodies as well. You are really helping this novice find his way; I have a much better idea of what I want to learn to do with a harp because of you, so I can develop a practice routine that will take me where I want to go. Thanks so much for the breadth of your teaching and the unique offering you provide. I've purchased a couple of your lessons and I'll be purchasing more".

Sam 

What's Included?

 

*Course includes Video MP4 files with on screen Tab for you to keep, plus all PDF resources and timestamp notes.

 

* Two and a half Hours of tuition!
 
Content:

Part 1: 

- Rhythm Comping on a 'Song Map'

- Learn effective chord patterns and 'play the changes'

- Range of tempos

 

Part 2:

-  Honky-Tonk Song study

-  Learn the complete Melody

-  Improvise on melody with a range of techniques 

 

Part 3:

-  Bending

-  Step-by-step drills 

-  Bending challenge Song

-  Scale refresh

 

Part 4:

-  10 Licks

-  Combine & apply the Licks

-  Improvise on licks for variation

-  Option to add Tongue Block elements

 

Part 5:

-  Rhythm appreciation listening and Considerations

-  10 x 1 bar rhythm patterns

-  Use for comping, Improv and solo pieces.

 

Part 6:   

-  Bluegrass Song Project 'Basic' version

-  Learn Vocal Melody

-  Improvise around Melody

 

Part 7:

-   Bluegrass Fiddle tune study

-   Variations at different speeds with Improv

 

Part 8:

-  Bluegrass Song Project 'Evolved' Version

-  Breath Control Techniques

-  Study song 'form'

-  Combine Melody, Improv and Rhythm

 

 

Also featured:

 

Listening recommendations

Stylistic appreciation & awareness

Playlist recommendations


*Course does not include any backing tracks but all backing tracks and songs can be found on YouTube.  Links to all Music in the Course Notes.