Level 7 - Levels of Achievement
Within this lesson plan you’ll learn how to control half step bends on the harmonica; play 5-hole octaves; use dynamics; play bass lines; and learn the hierarchy of note choice for improvising.
Watch the video at left for more details.
When you've completed the material below, submit it to me (David Barrett) for review and LOA recognition. After submitting your material, a confirmation page will provide you with a link to pay the $65 testing fee. Reminder... to receive LOA recognition the program is to be completed in order (starting from Level 1).
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Lesson Plan/Requirements
"Half Steppin’" Bending Study 5
In this lesson you’ll learn how to control the half step bends on the harmonica.
"Blues for Paul deLay" Tongue Block Study 5
In this lesson you’ll learn how to produce 5-hole octaves on the harmonica.
Improvising Study 3 – Dynamics
In this study you’ll learn the art of how to use dynamics to make your music much more emotional.
Accompaniment Study 7 – Bass Lines
In this study you’ll learn the art of how to play bass lines on the harmonica.
Movement Exercises – Chromatic Scale
Your focus on playing the chromatic scale is to access as many notes on the harmonica as possible. The link above will direct you to Bending Study 5... this is where I cover the chromatic scale.
Music Theory Study 4
In this lesson you learn the hierarchy of note choice for improvising.
Once you’ve completed this material it’s now time record and submit the written section to David for review.
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