PaulC
1 post
Sep 13, 2015
10:28 AM
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first of all, I'd like to thank everyone on MBH for their input and the interesting topics :)
my question
what's the best way to approach the blues harp from a beginner standpoint?
I'm certain that I can find everything I need to know/learn on this website. I'm just a bit lost on where to start exactly.
my short backround:
I've been playing the guitar for 9 years - the 12 bar blues is nothing new to me (my fav music genre).
sry for my bad english
Thank you!
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rogonzab
798 posts
Sep 13, 2015
10:34 AM
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http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/blues_harp_lessons.html
Enjoy!
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Sorry for any misspell, english is not my first language.
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PaulC
2 posts
Sep 13, 2015
10:40 AM
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thanks :)
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Mirco
316 posts
Sep 13, 2015
9:39 PM
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Dave Barrett's bluesharmonica.com
Even Adam will tell you that David Barrett is the gold standard of harmonica instructors.
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Rontana
182 posts
Sep 15, 2015
10:31 AM
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I'd check around a little bit, read the websites of various instructors, listen to their stuff, and see which one fits you best (and don't be afraid to change if an instructor's method is not to your liking. You're the customer).
I've acquired downloaded lessons and books from a variety of instructors, and taken a few one-on-one lessons.
I would never dispute Dave Barrett's talent or accomplishments as a teacher, but I believe he teaches a 100% tongue-blocking technique. That wasn't for me, but it's perfect for a lot of people. Adam, Ronnie Shellist, Jon Gindick and the aforementioned Dave are all excellent. I also like a guy out of St. Louis name of Sandy Weltman. This is just the tip of the iceberg.
Also, a lot of the best players/performers in the business offer Skype lessons.
It also depends on your goals. Do you hope to play professionally, or are you just doing it for fun. I fit into the latter category (primarily because I'm nearly 56 and have absolutely zero desire to do public performances). Playing music simply gives me pleasure.
It's all a case of different strokes and personal choice. Shop around. It's a big marketplace
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