20 awesomely different ways to play a tune on your harmonica

🎼 Discover the Harmonica's Full Potential: "20 Awesomely Different Ways to Play a Tune" with Ben Hewlett 🎵

Course Overview:

Are you ready to elevate your harmonica playing and keep your audience engaged every time you play a tune? With over 20 different methods to deliver a melody, this course is your ticket to musical variety and dynamic expression. Say goodbye to monotony and hello to endless possibilities!

Why Take This Course?

🎶 Spark Curiosity: Have you ever played the same tune multiple times and wondered how to keep it fresh? Imagine playing a single melody 20 different ways, without relying on improvisation or embellishments. That's what this course is all about!

Dive into Diversity:

• Chordal Playing: Explore the rich textures of chords to support your melodies.
• Position Playing: Master playing in various positions (2nd, 1st, 4th, 12th) across different octaves to add color and depth to your sound.
• Tongue Block Techniques: Discover the unique sounds of TB single notes, rhythmic variations, and left & right TB in multiple octaves.
• Historical Styles: Emulate classic styles like Sonnyboy Williamson's 'pull slap' and learn the 'mandolin flutter' for a unique touch.
• Experimental Sounds: Experiment with a 'bagpipe drone' to create a constant note under your melody, or play with octaves and split 3s for a more complex sound.
• Blues & Gospel Influence: Add a bluesy or gospel feel to your playing to bring out the emotion in every tune.

Your Journey Through the Course:

1. Introduction to Diverse Playing Techniques: We'll start by laying down the foundation of what it means to play a melody in different ways, emphasizing the importance of creativity and exploration.

2. Exploring Positions: You'll learn how to play in various positions (2nd, 1st, 4th, 12th) within the middle, low, and top octaves, giving your melody a new perspective every time.

3. Tongue Block Mastery: From basic TB single notes to rhythmic variations, you'll master this technique and apply it across different octaves for a fresh sound.

4. Historical Styles & Techniques: We'll dive into the styles of harmonica legends, like Sonnyboy Williamson, and learn how to emulate his 'pull slap' style, as well as incorporate the 'mandolin flutter.'

5. Adding Effects: You'll experiment with a bagpipe drone, playing octaves, split 3s, and more to add layers of complexity and interest to your playing.

6. Blues & Gospel Expression: Finally, you'll learn how to infuse your playing with the emotional expression found in blues and gospel music.

Join Ben Hewlett on this harmonica adventure and transform the way you play a tune. With more than 20 methods to master, you'll never be at a loss for how to make your next performance unique and captivating! 🎺✨

Enroll now and unlock a world of melodic possibilities on your harmonica! 🎉