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Bending Study 5 - Half Step Control

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.

Make sure to use HarpNinja to help you dial in the accuracy of your half step bends (this is essential in this song).

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

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application/pdf iconBending Study 5 - Exercises PDF
audio/mpeg iconBending Study 5 - Exercises MP3
application/pdf iconBending Study 5 - Study Song "Half Steppin'" PDF
audio/mpeg iconStudy Song "Half Steppin'" MP3
audio/mpeg iconStudy Song "Half Steppin'" MP3 15% Slow
audio/mpeg iconStudy Song "Half Steppin'" MP3 30% Slow
audio/mpeg iconStudy Song "Half Steppin'" MP3 Jam Track
application/pdf iconHarmonica Notation Key PDF
application/pdf iconHarmonica Notation Chart [All Keys] PDF

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