chromatic harmonica

Chromatic Harmonica

The chromatic harmonica course will be focused on studying different music styles according to the students needs. Printable harmonica tabs, sheet music and exercises are included with the lessons.

Jazz / World Music/ Pop / Tango /


You will be studying:

  • Basic technique
  • Breathing 
  • Theory
  • Improvisation 
  • Repertoire
  • Scales
  • Arpeggios

diatonic harmonica

Diatonic Harmonica

The diatonic harmonica course is mainly focused on blues and on learning traditional harmonica songs. Printable harmonica tabs, sheet music and exercises are included with the lessons


We will be studying:

  • Technique
  • Theory
  • Improvisation
  • Repertoire
  • Blues Phrasing
  • Transcription of classic blues solos
  • Traditional harmonica tunes

Learn harmonica from everywhere

If you live in a remote area or if you just want the convenience of taking music lessons in your home, you can try to get some Skype harmonica lessons with Vincenzo! Vincenzo provides a personalized learning experience tailored to your specific needs and goals. Through one-on-one harmonica video sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to interact directly with him as your instructor, receiving individualized guidance and feedback.

Whether you’re a beginner or already have some harmonica skills, our one-on-one harmonica classes are designed to cater to your level of experience. From your very first lesson, Vincenzo ensures that beginners can play an easy song, building a solid foundation and nurturing a passion for playing. For those who already have experience with the harmonica, he will help you refine your technique, explore new playing styles, and expand your repertoire.

Learning to play the harmonica well requires dedication and practice! We make the learning process creative and rewarding, incorporating techniques such as tongue blocking, bending, and trilling. In addition, our harmonica tutor will guide you in reading harmonica tabs and harmonica sheet music, enabling you to confidently navigate musical notations. To enhance the learning experience further, there’s even a fantastic harmonica app that allows you to practice on your own:

https://www.iplaytheharmonica.com/

PRINTABLE HARMONICA TABS AND EXERCISES INCLUDED WITH THE LESSONS

First Steps on the Harmonica

Basic technique

The first session will be an introduction to the harmonica, the history and structure of the instrument. Students will learn how to hold the harmonica using both hands and what breathing techniques to use.

Chords

When you play more notes at the same time then you are playing a chord. The students will learn to play C major and D minor chord rhythmically on the harmonica. They will start to develop their improvisational skills, and also training their ear.

Single notes

By learning to play the C major scale, the students will learn how to play single notes on the harmonica, which is the main step to play melodies on the instrument. They will now improvise with single notes. They will be free to express themselves, producing the sounds and notes of their liking, whilst always following the basic techniques of the instrument.

Repertoire

Folk and blues music are the most common music styles played on the diatonic harmonica. The students will have an introduction to those styles and they will learn how to play them.

Performance

They will do a performance possibly using selected backing traks. This is an essential part in music education.

– Objective

The students will acquire the 4 following skills at a basic level.

Improvisation
Repertoire
Performance
Basic knowledge of Musical theory

Skype Harmonica Lessons

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Zoom Harmonica Lessons also available!