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Harmonica Blessing Lesson Two - No Key Signatures & Scales

Posted Tue, 09/13/2011 - 07:33 by David Barrett Admin
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Your C Major Diatonic Harmonica uses the C Major Diatonic Scale for its construction. This Major scale is built with 5 whole steps and 2 half steps. The half steps are placed between the 2nd and 3rd as well as 7th and 8th scale degrees. The scale is C D E F G A B C. A piano player would play all white keys. For the piano to play the B Major Diatonic Scale they would start on the B key on the piano and make sure to use all of the whole steps and half steps in their proper order, which would equal B C# D# E F# G# A# B. A harmonica player just grabs the B Harmonica. continue reading...

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Take it Easy Now, Chorus 1 - Part 1

Posted Mon, 08/22/2011 - 09:55
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Dave plays "Take it Easy Now" Repertoire Builder (Bend & TB Study 2.5)

Posted Mon, 08/22/2011 - 09:54
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Tip of the Day: Joe Filisko's Wisdon

Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 09:45 by David Barrett Admin
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Joe Filisko is one of the great blues harmonica educators of our modern time (ever really). As you watch each of his 18 Harmonica Insights write down the main ideas, making a list for yourself to save, print out, and review on a regular basis to get the most out of what Joe is teaching.

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Tip of the Day: Whistling (Lesson 3)

Posted Tue, 08/09/2011 - 08:18 by David Barrett Admin
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While whistling a medium-pitched note (like 4 draw) you'll notice your tongue in the middle of the mouth, with the pitch created near the middle-front of the tongue. Note that the tip as well as the back of the tongue is not humped up. Experiment with this... more tomorrow...

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Shuffle King

Posted Fri, 08/05/2011 - 08:28 by David Barrett Admin
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Shuffle King - All judges have reviewed the Shuffle King submissions, visit the link below to see their comments. Winners will be announced on the 15th!
http://www.bluesharmonica.com/shuffle_king_contest

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Playing Low-Tuned Harps Part 2

Posted Mon, 05/16/2011 - 08:17
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Aki Kumar Intro Part 2

Posted Sat, 12/19/2009 - 00:49
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Solo Harmonica (Chording)

Posted Thu, 12/17/2009 - 13:13
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Tremolo

Posted Wed, 12/16/2009 - 13:13
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