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In this study we’ll define what an overbend is, what notes are available on your harmonica with overbends, how to perform an overblow and provide you with exercises for you to practice overblows on holes 4, 5 and 6. continue reading...

Hob's latest lesson is now up http://www.bluesharmonica.com/contributor/hob_bosold

Videos include:
Lesson 2 – Intro & Solo Harmonica Study 1: Examples 1.2 and 1.4 Review
Lesson 2 – Solo Harmonica Study 1: Example 1.7, Part 1
Lesson 2 – Solo Harmonica Study 1: Example 1.7, Part 2 (Rhythm Training)
Lesson 2 – Solo Harmonica Study 1: Example 1.7, Part 3
Lesson 2 – Tongue Block Study 1: Single Note, Slap and Flutter Review
Lesson 2 – Tongue Block Study 1: Walk With Me, Chorus 1 Review
Lesson 2 – Tongue Block Study 1: Playing Hole 1 continue reading...

Notation for the main examples given in the Adam Gussow and Jason Ricci Interviews are now up in PDF form http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/bending_study_7_overbending_interv...

The rehearsal and recording of "In Memory," the final recording for the It Takes Three CD is now on the site http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/recording_study_4_professional_studio

In Intermediate Student Ryan Walker’s latest lesson (Lesson 33) we presents his final Solo Harmonica Study composition, we start Accompaniment Study 8 on Hooks, and start Music Theory Study 4 on Melodic Development http://www.bluesharmonica.com/contributor/ryan_walker

In this video for "Recording Study 4 - Studio Recording" Gary Smith and Aki Kumar construct and improvise a slow blues that turns into the song titled "A.G. Blues." http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/recording_study_4_professional_studio

In Hob's first lesson we cover holding the harmonica; cupping a bullet mic; throat tremolo; importance of playing softly; playing with a relaxed embouchure; closing the nose for breath control; Solo Harmonica Study 1, examples 1.2 and 1.4; Tongue Block Study 1, example 1.2 and Walk With Me Study song, Chorus 1; Music Theory Study 1, Section 1; and bonus footage on the definition of tone in music, and how to create big tone on the harmonica. http://www.bluesharmonica.com/contributor/hob_bosold

In this video you hear Gary Smith rehearse the band and record his slow blues vocal tune Up All Night With The Blues http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/recording_study_4_professional_studio

Study along with beginning student Hob Bosold as he takes private lessons with head instructor David Barrett following the Levels of Achievement Program at BluesHarmonica.com. Each lesson is video recorded in its entirety, giving you valuable insight into the same material you're studying on the site.

Joe Tartaglia was the featured beginning student on the website since its release in 2009. Hob's lessons are more up to date with the material on the site (especially in regards to the Levels of Achievement Program) and will therefore replace Joe's lessons in time. continue reading...

The latest release in the Recording Study series is Gary Smith dialing in his custom King Amplifier, rehearsing with the band and recording "Alviso Rock." You can find it here, http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/recording_study_4_professional_studio, under the Section 4 videos.