Harmonica Method

Covers basic harmonica skills, from breathing and talking techniques to playing simple tunes and exercises with minimal technical effort.

The method's supplementary songbook covers additional songs at various skill levels.

Covers the fundamentals of playing the Ten Hole Diatonic Harmonica, suitable for folk, blues, rock, and country styles.

Introduces fundamental skills for playing harmonica, covering various techniques and exercises to create distinct sounds and rhythms.

Playing to a beat covers fundamental techniques and introduces variations such as staccato effects and inhaling exercises.

The harmonica's chord structure is introduced, along with playing simple rhythms and developing breath control techniques.

Tongue-blocking and pucker techniques for mastering single notes on harmonica are covered.

Introduces a harmonica playing notation system using hole numbers, breath direction, and note duration.

Covers playing songs and rhythms from notation, including holding notes for multiple beats and silent beats.

The C Major Scale is introduced along with its harmonica application.

Simple harmonica songs in 1-note-per-beat style are covered, along with development of hand vibrato techniques for expressive playing.

Alternate major scales on harmonica are covered, including high and reverse scales, with focus on bending and octave note substitutions.

Covers harmonica playing of classic songs including Good King Wenceslas, Red River Valley, and Amazing Grace.

Covers the concept and application of improvisation in music, including its role in blues, rock, and jazz genres.

Develops techniques for effective single-note playing, enhancing musical expression and articulation.

Introduces the basics of playing a 12-bar chord structure in the key of G, emphasizing proper chord changes and harmonica positioning techniques.

Breaks down beats into parts with and connections and applies partial rhythms to enhance song realism.

Rhythm patterns for blues and rock music are covered.

Rhythmic patterns and timing techniques are explained, with examples of songs incorporating partial beats.

Explains the characteristics and techniques of classical music.

Covers traditional holiday songs including Silent Night, Auld Lang Syne, and Jingle Bells.

Playfully incorporates techniques for creating train sounds with whistles and harmonica, including rhythmic variations and expressive nuances.

Triplets, bluegrass harmonica styles, and rhythmic nuances are covered.

The Minor Scale and its variations are introduced, encompassing melancholic and wistful songwriting possibilities.

The Dorian scale is covered, with applications shown in blues harmonica playing and various traditional music genres.

Introduces harmonic concepts and playing techniques for soloing with others.