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Lessons: Alphabetical Listing

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This is the most convenient listing when looking for a specific subject matter. Start with Study 1 of that subject and enjoy the series. Each series is self-contained, though you may need to reference the technique lessons if you hear a term you’re not familiar with or need to level up your skill in order to complete a series. The Tongue Blocking and Bending studies are at the core of harmonica playing, so you’ll want to make sure to spend time there regularly. If you only own a C Harmonica, study the C Harmonica Intro Lesson and then join me for the main studies on the site with the A Harmonica.

The level indication and colored banners at the bottom of each picture references where these studies fit within the Levels of Achievement Program, which is a suggested lesson plan for those who wish to work through the material in a comprehensive structured way. Clicking View by Skill Level will bring you to a listing that’s more friendly to working through this series. Best wishes on your studies!

1st Position Study 1 - Low Octave
Level 8
1st Position Study 2 - High Octave
Level 9
1st Position Study 3 - Full Range
Level 9
3 Draw Rule
Level 5
3rd Position Study 1 - Intro
Level 8
3rd Position Study 2 - Tongue Blocking Techniques
Level 8
3rd Position Study 3 - Bending
Level 9
3rd Position Study 4 - Jump & Swing Blues
Level 9
3rd Position Study 5 - Full Range Blues
Level 10
3rd Position Study 6 - Basic Minor Blues
Level 10
3rd Position Study 7 - Advanced Minor Blues
Level 10
Accompaniment Study 1 - Intro
Level 1
Accompaniment Study 10 - Band
Level 9
Accompaniment Study 2 - Root Notes
Level 2
Accompaniment Study 3 - Chords
Level 3
Accompaniment Study 4 - Fills
Level 4
Accompaniment Study 5 - 7th Chords
Level 5
Accompaniment Study 6 - Horn Lines
Level 6
Accompaniment Study 7 - Bass Lines
Level 7
Accompaniment Study 8 - Hooks
Level 8
Accompaniment Study 9 - Duo
Level 9
Artist Study - Aki Kumar
Level 6
Artist Study - Andy Just
Level 5
Artist Study - Big Walter Horton
Level 6
Artist Study - David Barrett
Level 8
Artist Study - Gary Smith
Level 7
Artist Study - George "Harmonica" Smith
Level 7
Artist Study - Grant Dermody
Level 5
Artist Study - James Harman
Level 5
Artist Study - Jerry Portnoy
Level 4
Artist Study - Jimmy Reed
Level 4
Artist Study - Joe Filisko
Level 2
Artist Study - Little Walter
Level 7
Artist Study - Paul Butterfield
Level 7
Artist Study - Rice Miller
Level 5
Artist Study - Steve Guyger
Level 3
Artist Study - William Clarke
Level 7
Bending Study 1 - Science & Technique
Level 2
Bending Study 10 - Overbending Study 3, Scales and Arpeggios
Level 10
Bending Study 11 - Overbending Study 4, Study Songs 2 and 3
Level 10
Bending Study 12 - Overbending Study 5, Expression Exercises
Level 10
Bending Study 13 - Overbend Study 6, Study Song 4
Level 10
Bending Study 14 - Overbend Study 7, Overdraws
Level 10
Bending Study 15 - Overbend Study 8, Study Song 5
Level 10
Bending Study 2 - Expression & Stopping at Bottom
Level 3
Bending Study 2.5 - Slow Blues & Dynamics
Level 4
Bending Study 3 - Fast Blues
Level 4
Bending Study 4 - Starting Bent
Level 5
Bending Study 5 - Half Step Control
Level 7
Bending Study 6 - Blow Bending
Level 8
Bending Study 7 - Overbending Interviews
Level 9
Bending Study 8 - Overbend Study 1, Technique
Level 9
Bending Study 9 - Overbend Study 2, Study Song
Level 9
Blues Chromatic Study 1 - Basics
Level 3
Blues Chromatic Study 2 - Pulls, Flutters & Slide
Level 4
Blues Chromatic Study 3 - Fake Octaves
Level 5
Blues Chromatic Study 4 - Octaves
Level 6
Blues Chromatic Study 5 - Final Study
Level 7
Blues Harmonica Fundamentals
Level 1
Breathing on the Harmonica
Level 3
C Harmonica Intro Lesson
Level 1
Cupping & Hand Effects
Level 2
Dynamics
Level 3
Ear Training Study 1 - Figuring out the Key of a Song
Level 3
Ear Training Study 2 - Figuring out the Position of a Song
Level 4
Ear Training Study 3 - Transcribing, Part 1
Level 5
Ear Training Study 4 - Transcribing, Part 2
Level 6
Ear Training Study 5 – Transcribing, Part 3
Level 7
High End 2nd Position Playing
Level 4
Hohner PentaHarp
Level 1
Improvising Study 1 - Chorus Forms
Level 4
Improvising Study 10 - The Improviser’s Mind: The Big Picture
Level 10
Improvising Study 11 - Melodic Development
Level 10
Improvising Study 2 - Focus Notes, Textures & Rhythm
Level 6
Improvising Study 3 - Dynamics
Level 7
Improvising Study 4 - V-IV-I Transitions
Level 8
Improvising Study 5 - Turnarounds
Level 8
Improvising Study 6 - Endings
Level 8
Improvising Study 7 - Heads, Hooks, Bridges, Arrangement & Tribute Writing and Soloing Themes
Level 8
Improvising Study 8 - Soloing Blocks & Chord Tone Soloing
Level 9
Improvising Study 9 - Approaches
Level 9
Minor Playing
Level 8
Movement Exercises Study 1 - Patterns
Level 4
Movement Exercises Study 2 - Essential Scales
Level 5
Movement Exercises Study 3 - Arpeggios
Level 6
Movement Exercises Study 4 - Summed Practice
Level 7
Music Theory Study 1 - Basics of Music
Level 1
Music Theory Study 2 - Modes & Positions
Level 5
Music Theory Study 3 - Intervals, Chords & 12 Bar Blues
Level 6
Music Theory Study 4 - Melodic Development, Part 1
Level 7
Music Theory Study 5 - Soloing Scales
Level 8
Music Theory Study 6 - Beyond 12 Bar Blues
Level 9
Performance Training Study 1 - Beginnings, Breaks & Endings
Level 5
Performance Training Study 2 - Groove
Level 6
Performance Training Study 3 - Discussions with a Blues Band
Level 6
Performance Training Study 4 - The Jam Session
Level 6
Performance Training Study 5 - Joining or Starting a Blues Band
Level 7
Performance Training Study 6 - Mastering the Bandstand
Level 8
Pickup Study
Level 4
Practice - Study 1
Level 1
Practice - Study 10
Level 10
Practice - Study 2
Level 2
Practice - Study 3
Level 3
Practice - Study 4
Level 4
Practice - Study 5
Level 5
Practice - Study 6
Level 6
Practice - Study 7
Level 7
Practice - Study 8
Level 8
Practice - Study 9
Level 9
Recording Study 1 - Handheld
Level 1
Recording Study 2 - Software
Level 2
Recording Study 3 - Home Studio
Level 3
Recording Study 4 - Professional Studio
Level 7
Rhythm Training
Level 1
Solo Harmonica Study 1 - I Chord Grooves
Level 1
Solo Harmonica Study 2 - 12 Bar Grooves
Level 2
Solo Harmonica Study 3 - Pro Grooves
Level 5
Solo Harmonica Study 4 - Final Study
Level 7
Tongue Blocking Study 1 - Single Notes
Level 1
Tongue Blocking Study 1.5 - Folk Tunes
Level 1
Tongue Blocking Study 2 - Slaps
Level 2
Tongue Blocking Study 2.5 - Tongue Block Trainer
Level 2
Tongue Blocking Study 2.7 - Shuffle
Level 3
Tongue Blocking Study 3 - Pulls & Flutters
Level 4
Tongue Blocking Study 3.5 - Big Boss Man Groove
Level 5
Tongue Blocking Study 4 - Octaves
Level 6
Tongue Blocking Study 4.5 - Uptempo Shuffle
Level 6
Tongue Blocking Study 5 - 5 Hole Octaves
Level 7
Tremolo and Vibrato
Level 4
Understanding Position Playing
Level 8