Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #1 (Book + Online Audio)
Level 2, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series
Learn the most common scales and modes used on the major diatonic harmonica. The intention behind these extensive exercises is to develop agility and speed on the instrument. Single-note patterns are introduced without bends. After mastering these exercises the lesson then progresses to patterns with bends. If you want to optimize your performance on the harmonica, this is a must-have addition to your library! Written in standard notation with harmonica tablature. Includes access to online audio.
Product Number:
99109M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Beginning-Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
24
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
078669100X
ISBN13:
978-07866-9100-5
Series:
Harmonica Masterclass Lesson
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
8/15/2015
Learn the most common scales and modes used on the major diatonic harmonica. The intention behind these extensive exercises is to develop agility and speed on the instrument. Single-note patterns are introduced without bends. After mastering these exercises the lesson then progresses to patterns with bends. If you want to optimize your performance on the harmonica, this is a must-have addition to your library! Written in standard notation with harmonica tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Section 1 - Notation

Harmonica Notation & Bend Chart

Section 2 - Diatonic Modes 

Construction of the Major Scale

The Seven Modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, & Locrian (Ex22-28) 4 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

G Mixolydian Triplet Pattern

G Mixolydian One Step Back

G Mixolydian Swing Up

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 Scale (Ionian)  

Dorian Scale  

Phrygian Scale  

Lydian Scale  

Mixolydian Scale 

Natural & Harmonic Minor Scale 

Major Pentatonic Scale 

Minor Pentatonic Scale 

Blues Scale  

Whole-Tone & Chromatic Scale 

Section 6 - Agility Exercises with Bends 

G Combination Blues Scale

C Combination Blues Scale

D Combination Blues Scale

C Chromatic Four Pattern

G Chromatic Triplet Pattern

Lick Based Bending Exercises

 

 
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