Re: [Harp-L] What harp instructional tips aren't covered to death onYouTube?

["Abner Galdos" <cdgaldos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As a beginner and searching  on you tube for lessons is a daunting task.
Which is step one, then two. Or  there are no steps.  So it would be nice to see a progression title adding to the lesson name.
Tuning and gaping a  harp and showing what to look for and what could go wrong.... 
The understanding of the Circle of Fifth.
Learning to hear keys then going back to the Circle of Fifth.
1st, 2nd,3rd positions on one harp and how and why they are used, what does it mean.
Tongue blocking, puckering, one or the other or both.
Over blows, bends, and so on, how and why.
Blowing to hard, how do I know if I am.
Exercises on each, 

I am not a teacher but I went to College for a degree on education and I meet my future with there.  She become a high school Spanish teacher one of many teacher in her family...
One of the hardest things to do is to be able to transfer knowledge.
You being a teacher know this.  I am thankful that you have decided to go on and help other learn to play such a wonderful instrument...

abner ( Blueyes, I'm sure you know all this)




----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Fugazzi 
  To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:18 AM
  Subject: [Harp-L] What harp instructional tips aren't covered to death onYouTube?


  I am off for the first summer since I've become a teacher!  One of my plans is to create a series of YouTube vids on various topics.  I know that gear is a favorite of a lot of people, but what are some beginner to advanced instructional topics that aren't covered to death???  What's missing from YouTube for harmonica players?

  One topic I for sure plan on getting into is phrasing and playing songs that aren't a blues progression.  Thanks for the input!

   
  Mike Fugazzi
  Vocals/Harmonica
  "NiteRail"
  Press Kit (Brand New!)

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