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'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.