Harmonica Workshop Schedule

July 29 & 30, 2020

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29th

9:00  Sign-In (at Community Hall)

  10 AM to 12 Noon

• Introduction (25 min)

• Harmonica Basics (20 min)

• Pursing Method vs Tongue Blocking (10 min)

• Understanding the harmonica (15 min)

• Chording & Rhythms (Draw and Blow) (30 min)

• Understanding 1st, 2nd and 3rd Position playing (20 min)

  • 1st Position – Straight Harp

  • 2nd Position – Cross Harp

  • 3rd Position – Draw Harp

   2 PM to 4 PM

   Developing Licks Second Position

 

Thursday, July 30th

  10 AM to 12 Noon

• Tongue Blocking Method

• Bending

• Lick Development Second Position

  2 PM to 4 PM

• 3rd Position Playing vs Chromatic

Lick Development – Individual Help

 

Friday, July 31st

Opening Ceremonies - Graduation

 

Any changes to the schedule will be provided at the workshop