Barrett David - Building Harmonica Technique Volume 3 And 4 - Harmonica

Designed to augment level 2 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series this video bridges the gap between what can be studied at home and what can only be learned in private lessons. Fantastic visuals and camera close-upsensure that even the smallest details are seen. Topics include how to practice holding the harmonica memorizing the harp and several lessons on embouchure articulation properties of a bend draw bend embouchure articulatingthe bend blow bending over-bends vibrato types music theory 12-bar blues and soloing scales.

With Online Audio-Offering a comprehensive study of harmonica techniques and blues soloing concepts this book contains studies and etudes on bending notes (draw and blow) throat vibrato two-hole shakes tongue blocking acoustic and amplifiedplaying music theory blues scales octave substitutions playing positions and position substitutes. Intended for the intermediate to advanced diatonic harmonica player this book provides extensive instruction on lead andaccompaniment playing styles. The companion audio includes musical example and play-along songs. Each exercise is played and every full length song is fully accompanied by a blues band. Each large example is played once withharmonica and again with accompaniment only. This book can be used with both diatonic and chromatic harmonica but is recommended primarily for the diatonic player. Includes access to online audio.

Vol. 2-The audio that accompanies the book contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues including one in a minor key. In the instructionalportion of this book/audio set you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song. Includes access to online audio.