Beginning Harmonica

• Blues
• In-Person Classes
• Instrumental
• Jazz
• Pop
• Rock

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS

This class is designed for newcomers to the harmonica, regardless of prior musical knowledge. Our focus will be on practicing fundamental blues and folk techniques, with an overview of the history and theory that goes into them. You’ll be able to wail in no time!By the end of this class, you will be able to…

effectively use your breath, hands, lips, tongue, and throat to produce solid, steady notes and chords from the harmonica
use close listening to repeat melodies/rhythms by ear
read/use harmonica tablature (and just a liiiiiittle bit of music notation)
visualize a “mental map” of the notes on the harmonica, and navigate it in first and second positions (“straight harp” and “cross harp”)
recognize, and improvise over, the 12-bar blues song form

Requirements* A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C* Your enthusiasm and openness!

Class Schedule

Thursdays: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4 

Time: 6:30-7:45pm ET

Location: Passim School of Music, 26 Church Street, Cambridge, MA(Classrooms are located on the third floor; unfortunately, there is no elevator.)

Ages: 18+

Please Note:Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Online sales end 2 hours before the class begins. Tickets may be available at the door. A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to run. If canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.