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Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series

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Lesson Series Level 1

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

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

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

Description: 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