Blues Harmonica Licks

Introduces complex blues harmonica skills for intermediate players.

Covers the various harmonica types, with a focus on the 10-hole diatonic model, and provides guidance on selecting the suitable harmonica for playing.

Introduces single note, chord, and timing notations, plus examples of partial beats and swing beats for harmonica playing.

Single-noting, staccato effects, and octave blocking harmonica techniques are covered for playing songs with chords.

Single-note blues harmonica techniques and chord structures are covered, with a focus on holes 1 and 10 for clear tone development.

Simple blues licks and solos are introduced through harmonica playing techniques.

Timing variations in blues harmonica solos are developed through the application of licks 2a, 2b, and 2c.

Timing and improvisational techniques are key to crafting effective blues solos.

This module introduces a minimalist blues approach emphasizing harmonica playing and strategic use of silence to underscore timing.

Develops essential techniques for blues guitar performance, focusing on single-note and jumping skills.

Blues song structures and chord progressions serve as a foundation for improvising with single-note lines.

Simple licks and solos in First Position Blues harmonica playing are covered.

Introduces basic third position blues solo concepts, applying harmonica techniques to play simple blues riffs and solos in a new key.

Introduces the art of playing single-note blues licks and solos in first position, covering essential skills for improvisation.

Develops finger dexterity and vocal range with exercises in blues licks and solos.

Combines four licks into a 12-bar blues solo using the same rhythmic pattern, focusing on individual lick practice.

Arpeggiated chords and single-note techniques are used to create a 12-bar blues solo featuring three rhythmic patterns.

Introduces techniques for playing cross arpeggiated twelve bar blues solos, emphasizing rhythmic patterns and single-note lines.

Techniques for playing harmonica include practicing hand methods and experimenting with various wah effects.

Mastering four essential blues licks and combining them into a 12-bar solo.

Introduces advanced blues playing techniques for smooth note transitions and confident solos.

Advanced harmonica techniques focus on developing swift slide playing skills for intricate solos and melodic runs.

Arpeggiated First Position blues licks and solos are covered, combining notes for jaunty solos and 12-bar verses.

Blues soloing in the Third Position covers advanced techniques and formulas for creating memorable, jazz-inspired solos.

Advanced blues harmonica skills are covered, including complex rhythms and techniques.

Blues guitar fundamentals covered: building riffs, soloing techniques, and combining licks for a 12-bar blues solo.

Introduces techniques for incorporating 19 licks of Stop Time Blues into a main melody.

Tonal effects and note bending techniques are applied to create a Two Timing Cross Blues Solo with licks and swing beats.

Complex hand techniques for Cross, Third, and First Position blues are covered.

Introduces techniques for crafting a 12-bar blues solo through the application of various licks and exercises.

Trills, blues notes, and tongue slaps are combined to create complex solos.

Sliding licks on harmonica are introduced as a key element in creating blues solos, with an emphasis on applying rhythmic slides.

Introduces rhythmic blues solos with variations on a key lick, featuring complex rhythms and applications within standard verses.

Blues guitar techniques focus on bending notes in Third Position to play licks and solos, including application to songs like St. James Infirmary.

Advanced blues harmonica techniques cover varied train whistles and solos.

Introduces train whistle licks and techniques for adding trill effects to specific notes.

Rhythmic patterns and note usage in musical composition are covered.

Introduces techniques for creating realistic train sounds with yo tongue effects on harmonica.

Develops skills to create a distinctive yo sound when playing blues harmonica.

Complex rhythmic patterns and yo effects are covered in blues harmonica techniques.

The blues scale is explored through application of licks and solo techniques for creating authentic blues music.

The Third Position Blue Scale is applied in both ascending and descending movements, featuring a simplified structure.

Extends the Third Position Blues Scale up to 10i, introducing new tones and rhythmic possibilities for harmonica blues music.

Incorporates licks 35a-35d into Saint James Infirmary using Third Position Blues Scale.

Substitutes notes in the Saint James Infirmary melody to create a harmonica solo.

Progressive Blues Harmonica and The Progressive Harmonica Method are explored alongside multiple styles and genres.