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Free Sample Lessons
After watching the BluesHarmonica.com overview video, try one of the lessons below to experience a lesson at BluesHarmonica.com.
- Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
- Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you like the site. If you look at the second pdf in the Support Material labeled "Tongue Blocking Study 1 [Walk with Me].pdf" these licks are listed... that is what I am referring to.
The roman numerals represent the chords the band plays in the 12 bar blues. At this stage don't focus on the what makes a chord and such, but use it as a place to make a choice to repeat or not, which is what the Chorus Form process is all about.
For a deeper description...
If you have a C Harmonica in the Key of G, the scale is: G A B C D E F# G. To make a chord you start with a note and build in thirds (skip one note). If you start with the first note G, then skip A, then use B, etc... you get the chord G B D. These notes sound harmonious together (harmony). In blues we use a I Chord (G Chord... G B D), IV Chord (C Chord C E G) and V Chord (D Chord D F# A). Where these chords and placed make the 12 Bar Blues.
Each bar/measure equals four taps of the foot. Below represents the 12 Bar Blues... take a look at the first video in the Chorus Form lesson on that page and it will show you in time where these chords happen.