Re: [Harp-L] Help! I am looking for a song with special

[Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

When faced with this problem, teachers often compose an Etude that  includes the actions to be practiced.  It doesnât have to be great music but some have turned out to be.

Vern

> On Jan 8, 2015, at 1:18 PM, Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Harvey and Eric,
> Thanks for trying.  I see both those tunes as blues based ideas.
> Basically, this student does not want to learn to improvise, he just wants
> to play melodies such as Oh Suzannah.
> Michael
> 
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 11:50 AM, Evan Meagher <meagher@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> 
>>> I need a song that is a popular melody that is not blues.  It has to
>>> include blow bends, preferably 8 or 9 or 10 double bend.  10 single is
>>> an option but is so difficult to play on pitch for most beginners.
>>> 
>>> Here's where I have been running into problems.  Every song I find
>>> includes a note that is higher than 10 blow.  I need to find a song
>>> that is contained within the range of the harmonica that includes blow
>> bends.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Michael Rubin
>>> michaelrubinharmonica.com
>>> 
>> 
>> 
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