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Lesson Series Level 1

Scales, Patterns, & Bending Exercises #1 Book/CD

Basic Blues Harmonica Method BK/CD


Price: $14.95
Length: 24 Pages
Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Recording Includes
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Recorded example of each scale or pattern in the book. For sound bytes click on the ".rm" files in the outline below.

Description
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This book covers the most common scales and modes used on the major diatonic harmonica.  There are extensive exercises that help develop your agility and speed on the instrument.  Single note patters that do not use bends are first introduced and then after the bending exercise section patters that use bending are shown.  This is a must buy for players that want to make the most out of their instrument.

Table Of Contents:

Section 1 - Notation 
	Harmonica Notation & Bend Chart
Section 2 - Diatonic Modes
	Construction of the Major Scale - Sample s1modes.rm
	The Seven Modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian,  
	Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, & Locrian
	When the Saints Go Marching In
	Sakura
Section 3 - Agility Exercises
	Major Scale 
	C Major Scale to G 
	G Mixolydian Scale 
	D Dorian Scale 
	C Major Four Pattern - Sample s14pat.rm
	G Mixolydian Triplet Pattern 
	G Mixolydian One Step Back 
	G Mixolydian Swing Back 
	Double Tonguing Exercises 
Section 4 - Bending Exercises
	C Chromatic Scale
	1st through 6th Hole
	8th through 10th Hole
Section 5 - Full Modes & Scales
	Circle of Fifths
	Major Scales - Sample s1majscale.rm
	Dorian Scales
	Phrygian Scales
	Lydian Scales
	Mixolydian Scales
	Natural & Harmonic Minor Scales
	Major Pentatonic Scales
	Minor Pentatonic Scales
	Blues Scales
	Whole-Tone & Chromatic Scales
Section 6 - Agility Exercises with Bends
	G Combination Blues Scale - Sample s1bluesm.rm
	C Combination Blues Scale
	D Combination Blues Scale
	C Chromatic Four Pattern
	G Chromatic Triplet Pattern
	Lick Based Bending Exercises - Sample s1licks.rm

 

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Material Recommended by the Author to Accompany this Level:
1)
Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1
2)
Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #2
3)
Exploring 2nd Position
4)
Exploring 3rd Position
5)
Building Harmonica Technique #1
6)
Building Harmonica Technique #2

 

Basic Blues Harmonica Method Video
Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #1 BK/CD
Home Study Course Level 1

 

Lesson Series Level 2
Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 BK/CD
Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #2 BK/CD
Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #1 BK/CD
Exploring 2nd Position BK/CD
Exploring 3rd Position BK/CD
Building Harmonica Technique #1 Video
Building Harmonica Technique #2 Video
 
Lesson Series Level 3
Classic Chicago Blues Harp #2 BK/CD
*Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #3 BK/CD
Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #2 BK/2xCD
Exploring 1st Position BK/CD
Blues Chromatic BK/CD
Building Harmonica Technique #3 Video
Building Harmonica Technique #4 Video
 
Lesson Series Sets
 
School of the Blues Lesson Series
Improvising Blues Harmonica BK/CD  
Blues Harmonica Accompaniment Playing BK/CD  
Blues Harmonica Method #1  BK/CD The Tongue Block Method  
Blues Harmonica Method #2 BK/CD The Tongue Block Method
Blues Harmonica Play-Along Trax BK/CD
 
More Material by David Barrett
Building Harmonica Technique BK/CD
C Harmonica Blues Play-Along Trax  
Adult Harmonica Method BK/CD
First Lessons Blues Harmonica BK/CD
Youth Harmonica Method BK/CD
Harmonica for Fun & Health BK/CD
Harmonica Position Chart  
Blues Harp Licks Chart with CD  
First Lessons Harmonica BK/CD/DVD  
Lick-A-Day Email Study Course
Gig Saver Series
Harmonica Microphones BK
Harmonica Amplifiers BK
First Gig - Everything You Need to Know BK
Harmonica: Essential Theory BK
Harmonica: Essential Scales BK
Harmonica: Essential Quick Charts BK
About Author David Barrett
David Barrett's Bio
Testimonials About His Books
Private Lessons with David Barrett
Good Material from Other Authors
Sittin' in with the Greats Chicago Jam CD
Steve Baker Blues Harmonica Playalongs  
Blues Harmonica Collection Transcription BK
Masters of the Blues Harp Transcription BK
Sourcebook of Little Walter/Big Walter Licks BK/CD
Sourcebook of Sonny Terry Licks BK/CD
Ins and Outs of Rhythm Harp Video
New Directions for Harmonica Video
Non-Blues Lesson Material
Gospel Harp
Irish Melodies for Harmonica
Christmas Songs for Harmonica
Chromatic Harmonica Method
David Barrett Recordings & Reference
Serious Fun with John Garcia  
We Are The Blues with the School of the Blues All-Star Band
History of the Blues Harmonica Concert with Joe Filisko, Kinya Pollard, Dennis Gruenling, Rusty Zinn and John Garcia
Harmonica Wall Chart Poster
 
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