Learn to play tunes, improvise on various styles of music, advanced harmonica techniques, how to play through an amplifier, and play different genres of music. Suitable for intermediate players. Please bring your own ten-hole diatonic harmonicas in C major and A major.
Courses
Harmonica 2A
When & Where
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18 September 2024 - 11 December 2024 ( 18 hours, 12 weeks )
- Evening, Wednesday
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24JPMC02A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the following learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes an
- Use the tongue to improve your sound
- Play advanced bending terchniques
- Amplification: How to play through a microphone and amplifier/P.A
- Know how to play different genres of music on the harmonica
- Be able to play in multiple keys on one harmonica
Cost
Full fee
£170
Concession fee
£130
Class format and activities
Studnets will learn from tutor demonstration and explanation. learning will be spoorted by other online resources such as "Moddle". Studenst will learn techniques and repertoire suitable to the level.
Entry requirements
The course is for intermediate players who are proficient at bending notes.
What you need to know before you enrol
Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time.
What you need
Four ten hole diatonic harmonicas; in the keys of A,B flat, C and D, pen/pencil, paper.
What you can do next
Harmonica 2b will continue developing your skills
