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These harmonica lessons give you the chance to learn to play the world's most portable instrument. Easily fitting into your pocket or purse, the harmonica is ready when you are. Learn how to join informal jam sessions, and play simple solo pieces. The harmonica is central to the blues, but fits many other styles as well - these different styles will be covered in this course.
Join this course to learn the essential harmonica skills that will help guide you on your musical journey.
Learning outcomes
By the end of these harmonica lessons, you should have:
- Learned the basic "12 bar" blues structure, and simple harmonica patterns to fit with it
- Played simple melodies, and learned how to expand your repertoire
- Gained an understanding of how informal music is played, and where to join in
- Learned how the harmonica developed, and who the great players are
Course content
What will be covered in this harmonica course?
- Simple harmonica rhythms and blues structures
- Single note techniques for well-known tunes
- Choosing and maintaining harmonicas
- Musical etiquette: how and when to join with other players
- Harmonica history and current directions
Intended audience
Who is this harmonica course for?
This course is for anyone who has an interest in music. No prior experience is required.
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A 10 hole harmonica in the key of 'C'
Course testimonials
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Shane said: Student gave this course 4.5 stars
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Simon said: Tony did a great job explaining things to a complete music novice, made music a bit clearer, just got to keep practicing another 40 years to get any good. Great stuff
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Nerida said: Tony is a great teacher with a great attitude to learning. Even though it was sometimes a struggle, I liked the online option. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to join the class at all!
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Samantha said: it was close, it drew a nice little group of people and it kick started my journey with the harmonica - something I've been wanting to do for 30 years!
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Keith said: Pretty laid back but very informative
Course tutors
Tony Eyers
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