Improvising Study 2 – Focus Notes, Textures & Rhythm

In your last study you learned how to use repetition to create memorable solos and instrumentals. In this study you’ll learn the art of Focus Notes (helps in your lick decision process and in moving you around the range of the harmonica), Textures and Rhythm. This study is for all skill levels, though it is recommended that you have completed up to Bending and Tongue Blocking Studies 2. You’ll need a B-flat Harmonica for this study.

Videos Include: Introduction; The Focus Notes Concept; The Focus Note Process; 1 Focus Note; 2'' Focus Note; 2 Focus Note; 3 Focus Note; 4 Focus Note; 5 Focus Note; 6+ Focus Note; 7 Focus Note; 8 Focus Note; 9 Focus Note; 9+ Focus Note; Focus Note Context; Homework Assignment 1 Analysis Temperature; Homework Assignment 1 Analysis Temperature Answers; Homework Assignment 2; Summarizing Focus Notes; Using Textures; Homework Assignment 1 Analysis The Split; Homework Assignment 1 Analysis The Split Answers; Homework Assignment 2; Using Rhythm; Homework Assignment; Closing