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David's Tip of the Day - Why does BluesHarmonica.com use the “A” harmonica for the majority of its instruction?

Posted Thu, 10/22/2015 - 08:27 by David Barrett Admin
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The A harmonica is by far the most common harmonica used in blues. If you were to go to a jam session or sit in at a buddy’s gig, the harmonica you would throw in your pocket would no doubt be the A harmonica.

The harmonica that you first learn will be the key of harmonica you’ll be most comfortable playing for a while, so it’s beneficial to have your “go-to harp” be the common A harmonica. continue reading...

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Lesson 4 – Closing

Posted Sun, 10/04/2015 - 11:04
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Lesson 4 – Music Theory Study 1: Section 2 Review, Part 2 (Bending Focus)

Posted Sun, 10/04/2015 - 11:04
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Lesson 4 – Music Theory Study 1: Section 2 Review, Part 1 (Bending Focus)

Posted Sun, 10/04/2015 - 11:03
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Lesson 4 – Solo Harmonica Study 2: Example 1.6

Posted Sun, 10/04/2015 - 11:02
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Lesson 4 – Major Scale and Finding where you are on the Harmonica

Posted Sun, 10/04/2015 - 11:01
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Lesson 4 – Solo Harmonica Study 1: Examples 1.2 to 1.7 Review

Posted Sun, 10/04/2015 - 10:59
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Lesson 4 – Tongue Block Study 1: Walk With Me, Page 2 Review

Posted Sun, 10/04/2015 - 10:59
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Lesson 4 – Tongue Block Study 1: Walk With Me, Page 1 Review

Posted Sun, 10/04/2015 - 10:58
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Submission #47 – Closing

Posted Sat, 09/19/2015 - 20:21
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