Level 8 - Levels of Achievement
Within this lesson plan you’ll learn how to implement tongue blocking techniques in 3rd Position; play in 1st Position; finalize your original instrumental through a study of V-IV-I, Turnaround and Ending licks, as well as learn the art of constructing a Head, Hook, Bridge and Soloing Theme; hooks for accompaniment playing; and soloing scales.
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
"Rollin’ Rhumba, Version 2" 3rd Position Study 2
In this lesson you’ll add the use of tongue blocking techniques in 3rd Position
"The Tub" 1st Position Study 1
In this lesson you’ll learn how to play 1st Position blues on the harmonica, focusing on the lower four holes.
Improvising Study 7 – Final Songwriting Assignment
Work through the material in Improvising Studies 3 through 7. You’ll take your original instrumental and rewrite it, making the necessary changes to implement the material taught. This composition counts towards your Level 10 submission requirements.
Accompaniment Study 8 – Hooks
In this lesson you’ll learn how to play hooks and sequence them among the chords within the 12 Bar Blues Progression.
Movement Exercises – D Blues Scale
The D Blues Scale is the reference scale for playing bluesy in 3rd Position.
Music Theory Study 5 – Soloing Scales
In this lesson you learn about the scales we commonly use in reference for soloing on the harmonica.
Once you’ve completed this material it’s now time record and submit the written section to David for review.
Take Level 8 TestAdditional Helpful Material
Now that you have a great foundation in our most common position, 2nd Position, it's time to start working on other positions. Visit Understanding Position Playing to get a heads up on what playing in different positions is all about.
It's now time to look at the advanced technique of Vibrato.
