LEARNING TO PLAY THE HARMONICA

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Download free Learning to Play the Harmonica pdf. There are two basic types of harmonica. One type is called a diatonic harmonica - this is the most common type of harmonica and probably the one that you are using for this exercise. This harmonica is based on the diatonic scale - an eight-note scale that you probably have learned as “do re mi fa sol la ti do.” This harp will produce two full chords when inhaling or exhaling. The other type of harmonica is known as a chromatic harmonica. The chromatic harmonica is like two harmonicas combined into one and produces all of the notes of the chromatic scale. It is also a larger harmonica that usually has a button on one end. If you compared these two harmonicas to a piano, then the diatonic harmonica would represent the white keys on the piano and the chromatic harmonica would represent both the white and black keys on the piano.

Now let’s get you started on your way to becoming the next great harp player! If your harmonica comes in a case (and it’s a good idea to keep your harp in there to keep it protected from dust and other foreign elements), open up the case and take out your harp. There are two basic ways of playing harmonica: tongue blocking and lip blocking. We’re going to discuss the lip blocking or “lipping” style, which is often an easier style for beginners to master.

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