Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica at local Community College

[Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Oooooh, looks like I got a new project. Thanks boss man
smo-joe

On Mar 3, 2012, at 7:35 PM, Chris Bauer wrote:

> Since they are truly beginners, I started with the Mel Bay "Easiest Harmonica Book.". Simple technique, simple songs.  The class is 8 1-hour sessions on Saturday mornings.  I also added a handout with some simple illustrations of the various parts to the harmonica and how a reed works.  I also reserve about 5 minutes to listen to other harmonica players.  Today we listened to Charlie McCoy "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."
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> On Mar 3, 2012, at 5:31 PM, Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> On Sat, Mar 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Big BIG Chris..one question. Did you follow any kind of syllibus...AND if so, is it available anywhere? 
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>> I like Winslow Yerxa, Harmonica for Dummies. Clearest, most comprehensive map to harmonica I've seen. Supplement it with your own experience, and you've got a great program to teach.
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>> In a group the biggest need is bite sized chunks. Separate the skills that build on each other.
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>> Robert Hale
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