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Bending Study 5

This is your final level of study for draw bending on the harmonica. Our focus here is to develop your ability to hit all bends (including half steps) from all directions. "Half Steppin'" is a swing tune in the key of F, and contains very high-level licks and phrases. Expect each chorus to take at least a month to dial in. Good luck and have fun!

This study is for advanced skill level players. You'll need a B-flat Harmonica for this study.

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application/pdf iconBending Study 5 [Half Steppin].pdf
application/pdf iconBend Ex5 Half Steppin.pdf
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audio/mpeg iconBend Ex5 Half Steppin [Jam Track].mp3
audio/mpeg iconBend Ex5 Half Steppin [30per Slow].mp3
audio/mpeg iconBend Ex5 Half Steppin [15per Slow].mp3
application/pdf iconNotation Key.pdf
application/pdf iconHarmonica Chart [All Keys].pdf

Bending Study Level 5: Bending Exercises

Introduction

Bending Exercises

Bending Study Level 5: Study Song "Half Steppin'"

Chorus 1

Chorus 2

Chorus 3

Chorus 4

Chorus 5

Bending Study Level 5: How to Play with a Band

Starting and ending the song

Bending Study Level 5: Applying what You Learn (Improvising)

Applying 1

Applying 2

Bending Study Level 5: Closing Thoughts

Final Words

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