overbending

Join Ross Garren as he wraps up our series of lessons on overbending with a final study song titled “The Stretch.” In this song you’ll use all of the techniques he's taught you http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/bending_study_15_overbend_study_8_...

Join Ross Garren for his latest lesson on overbending where he covers overdraws.

In this study song, titled “Moanin’ After Midnight,” we’ll work your overbending in the context of 1st Position blues, utilizing the expressive techniques you learned in Study 5. You’ll need a Bb Harmonica for this study. You can find this lesson here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/bending_study_12_overbending_study...

In this study we dig into expressive techniques to use with your overblows, specifically dips, quarter tone bends and “false fingering.” You’ll need a Bb Harmonica for this study.

In this study we’ll define what an overbend is, what notes are available on your harmonica with overbends, how to perform an overblow and provide you with exercises for you to practice overblows on holes 4, 5 and 6. continue reading...

Our latest installment of overbend studies has just released, featuring Jason Ricci. continue reading...

Our series on overbending starts with instructor Ross Garren interviewing the harmonica players that have pioneered the use of overbends in the blues. Our original intention was to do a written article, but it quickly became apparent that we should video record these Skype interviews for you to watch. Skype video quality is not the best, but we thought you would appreciate seeing and hearing them over just reading an article. After watching these interviews Ross will start to walk you through the art of overbending in the blues.