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 2B
When & Where
- 8 January 2025 - 26 March 2025 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
- Evening, Wednesday
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- Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24JPMC02B
- 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:
- Play advanced bending techniques
- Use the tongue to improve your sound
- Know how to play overblows and overdraws
- Learnt to play some of the repertoire of the leading harmonica players
- Have a better understanding of music theory and how it relates to the harmonica
- Be able to play in improvise well in several keys/positions
Cost
Full fee
£140
Concession fee
£105
Class format and activities
Learning from tutor demonstration and explanation. Playing as a part of a group and individually, Learning a repertoire of suitable material , Learning various harmonica techniques
Entry requirements
The course is for intermediate players who are proficient at bending notes..
What you need to know before you enrol
This is the second term of lessons
What you need
Ten diatonic harmonicas in the key of A , B flat, C and D, pen/pencil, paper
What you can do next
Harmonica 2c will continue developing your skills