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Lesson Series Level 1

Beginning Players

Basic Blues Harmonica Method BK/CD


The Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series, written by David Barrett, is a comprehensive blues harmonica instruction course that will take you from your beginning level to as far as you wish to go.  For some players the goal is to play on stage with a band, for others it’s to just play the harmonica for their own enjoyment.  Whichever your goal, we can take you there.

Blues harmonica is a very challenging study that requires discipline in multiple areas.  Within this series you will start with a method book/CD (First Lessons Blues Harmonica) for your main body of study.  Along with your method book, you will use a jam track (C Harmonica Blues Play-Along Trax) to place what you’re learning into context.  Along with this, a video is recommended (Basic Blues Harmonica Method Video) to help you see and hear techniques and concepts. Learning sets are available on our website here.

You will need a C major diatonic harmonica (Lee Oskar or Hohner Special 20 harmonicas are very common choices for players) and a CD player to play the recorded examples.

***For those not specifically interested in blues.  Try First Lessons Harmonica Book/CD/DVD.***

After you have completed this first stage, go onto the book/CD Basic Blues Harmonica Method and Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #1 to finish your beginning studies.  After this material, you are ready to move onto Level Two of the series.

Are there Workshops for My Skill Level?
The Harmonica Masterclass Workshops are held across the US for all skill levels of players.  Classes entail three days of intensive study with highly trained instructors and guest artists within the Harmonica Masterclass System. 

I Still Need More Help!
The Home Study Course has been designed to help give students feedback via interactive tape lessons.  Besides private lessons, this is the next best thing.

Fly-In Lessons
David Barrett is a full time music instructor at School of the Blues in San Jose California and commonly has people fly in for lessons.  If you want to get together for an intense session (one or multiple days), look at the School of the Blues Website for more information. 

What About an Amplifier & Microphone?
No doubt playing through a harmonica microphone and amplifier can be fun, but you’re not ready.  Amplified playing can be a hindrance to good tone (especially amps that over distort) development at this early stage. 

 

 

Basic Blues Harmonica Method Video
Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #1 BK/CD
New! Home Study Course Level 1

 

Lesson Series Level 2
Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 BK/CD
Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #2 BK/CD
Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #1 BK/CD
New! Exploring 2nd Position BK/CD
New! Exploring 3rd Position BK/CD
Building Harmonica Technique #1 Video
Building Harmonica Technique #2 Video
 
Lesson Series Level 3
*Classic Chicago Blues Harp #2 BK/CD
*Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #3 BK/CD
Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #2 BK/2xCD
New! Exploring 1st Position BK/CD
New! Blues Chromatic BK/CD
Building Harmonica Technique #3 Video
Building Harmonica Technique #4 Video
 
Lesson Series Sets
 
Transcriptions
Harmonica Masterclass Transcription Series
Sheet music transcriptions of songs and solos from  Mark Hummel, Gary Primich, and more!
Masters of the Chicago Blues Harp
Sugar Blue “In Your Eyes”
Big Walter Horton w/Carey Bell
Carey Bell “Deep Down”
Blues Harp Greats
 
More Material by David Barrett
Building Harmonica Technique BK/CD
C Harmonica Blues Play-Along Trax  
*Adult Harmonica Method BK/CD
First Lessons Blues Harmonica BK/CD
*Youth Harmonica Method BK/CD
*Harmonica for Fun & Health BK/CD
New! Lick-A-Day Email Study Course
Gig Saver Series
*Harmonica Microphones BK
*Harmonica Amplifiers BK
*First Gig - Everything You Need to Know BK
*Harmonica: Essential Theory BK
*Harmonica: Essential Scales BK
*Harmonica: Essential Quick Charts BK
About Author David Barrett
David Barrett's Bio
Testimonials About His Books
Private Lessons with David Barrett
Good Material from Other Authors
Sittin' in with the Greats Chicago Jam CD
Blues Harmonica Collection Transcription BK
Masters of the Blues Harp Transcription BK
Sourcebook of Little Walter/Big Walter Licks BK/CD
Sourcebook of Sonny Terry Licks BK/CD
Ins and Outs of Rhythm Harp Video
New Directions for Harmonica Video
Non-Blues Lesson Material
Gospel Harp
Irish Melodies for Harmonica
Christmas Songs for Harmonica
Chromatic Harmonica Method
Reference
Encyclopedia of the Harmonica
a Brush with the Blues
Harmonica Wall Chart Poster
 
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