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1. THE DEEP RELAXED MOUTH POSITION (DRMP): playing two or more notes at the same time and ensuring that the jaw has total freedom of movement 2. HARMONICA PLAYERS DRUMSTICKS (T and K) 3. DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING 4. REGULATING AIR-FLOW: “Out-gassing” and “in-gassing” through the nose. (Easier technique but also important: Out-gassing and in-gassing by removing lower lip) 5. COUGHING TECHNIQUE dd bb (with “OH” shaped mouth) 6. AFFECTING THE TONE (with the size and shape of the mouth chamber) 7. 4 BASIC HAND TECHNIQUES 8. LEVEL 1 SINGLE NOTES WITH DRMP 9. LEVEL 2 SINGLE NOTES WITH DRMP: SLIDING 10. LEVEL 3 SINGLE NOTES WITH DRMP: JUMPING OVER HOLES: (i.e. going from 4b to 6b) 11. PLAYING IN TUNE WITH DRMP (particularly 2 and 3 draw) Happy Harpin’ Lesson Summary Lesson # 1: Two Simple Harmonica Chords
● 10:08 - Using the 1,2 holes combined: BLOW BLOW (1,2) DRAW DRAW (1,2) repeat ● Keep mouth relaxed ● Feeling “dizzy” is quite natural – will fade over time ● Keep a consistent rhythm ● Blow / Draw at a moderate sound level ● Ending – Long Draw followed by a short blow Lesson # 2: The Easy Way To Jam Along With A Guitar ● Draw / Blow anywhere in the middle of the harmonica. This I call the “safety zone” – holes 4 through 7 ● 2:38 - Warm up with… ○ DRAW; BLOOOOW (pause... repeat) ● Aim for consistent practice – with DVD or on your own – at least one lesson a week. Set aside a mere seven minutes a day, you’re worth it. ● ENJOY YOURSELF - The more we enjoy something the more we want to do it. Fun practice is contagious. ● Keep harmonica handy; keep one in the car, one on your kitchen counter, on your desk, etc. If you see it, the more likely you are to pick it up and play. Lesson # 3: A Simple Rhythm Jam ● Put harmonica deep in your mouth ● RELAX your mouth; RELAX your body; RELAX your mind – Have FUN! ● 2:35 - Using the 1,2 holes combined, whisper: ○ TAH TAH (1,2 d) TOO TOO (1,2 b) repeat Ending: TAH (long draw) TOO (quick blow) ● Keep in mind that having fun while practicing is the name of the game! The
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Page 11 and 12: ● 4:40 - On holes 1,2,3(ish) Draw
Page 13 and 14: TUC-KA(1,2 d) TOO-DUL(1,2 b) with o
Page 15 and 16: ● Hand Technique #3 - Opening wit
Page 17 and 18: ● 1:43 - Using holes 1 and 2: Dra
Page 19 and 20: End with long Draw and quick TAA
Page 21 and 22: ● 5:52 - Randomly practice- close
Page 23 and 24: Lesson # 50: Taps With Some Spice
Page 25 and 26: TUC-KA (4d) TOO-DUL (4b) TUC-KA (3,
Page 27 and 28: ● 3:04 - Begin by trying the jet
Page 29 and 30: ○ 4b 4d 5b 5d 6b 5d 5b 4d Lesson
Page 31 and 32: ● While we are learning, there is
Page 33 and 34: ● Use coughing technique. ● Sta
Page 35 and 36: ● Harmonica in the key of C (seco
Page 37 and 38: Lesson # 86: Swells ● One of the
Page 39 and 40: ○ Regulating air Flow (in-gassing
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