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HARP&SOUL | Learn the Secrets of the Harmonica
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HARP&SOUL | Learn the Secrets of the Harmonica

It is a unique and complete harmonica method, which uses tablatures and dynamic diagrams that accelerate your learning.
Created byMarcos Coll
Last updated 12/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • More than 58 classes and over 3 hours of content!
  • Amenities of the basic theoretical and practical elements for you to be able to play the harmonica.
  • If you already know the instrument, you will perfect your technique and get a good sound.
  • You will get an introduction to the origin of the harmonica and the most representative types of them, including: diatonic, chromatic and tremolo, and also their various uses and sounds.
  • You will start with the harmonica and its hand position.
  • You will learn the techniques of Tongue Blocking and Lip Pursing.
  • You will play your first songs, the classics “Oh Susana” and the “Boogie Woogie”.
  • You will be taught to get a good tone and a good vibrato
  • You will learn the art of Bending.
  • You will begin to do Octaves.
  • You will practice the techniques of "Thrills", “Wha Wha” and other tricks.
  • You will play the "Train" and learn the triads.
  • You will learn Harmonica music theory.
  • You will learn the first three positions and scales.
  • You will study the "Blues Structure " and do simple Blues exercises.
  • You will play the famous "swing", The Huclebuck, a little bit of “funk” with the famous riff, “Funky Blues”, and some Latin music, with the classic “Chitlins con Carne”.
  • You will learn legendary Blues songs like: “Juke” by Little Walter, “Honest I Do” by Jimmy Reed, “Easy” by Walter Horton and “All My Love In Vain” by Sonny Boy Williamson.
  • You will see a complete section on different ways to amplify the harmónica, different microphones and amplifiers. The various techniques of amplification and harmonica processing. The "Chicago" sound.
  • You will learn the uses of pedal effects to get different crazy sounds.
  • You will learn how to maintain and repair the harmonica. The DIY tuning tools and techniques.
  • You will learn about the legendary harmónica players who marked the path of this great instrument, “From Mississippi to Chicago”. and “From Chicago to ... ”
  • You will be given the latest tips and advice on playing the harmonica. The use of "backing tracks". Preparing for the "Jam Sessions", and many anecdotes, tips and instructions that will be of great use.
  • Finally an extra with the advanced technique of "Overblow".

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Course content

12 sections • 61 lectures • 2h 22m total length

  • HARP&SOUL Presentation1:23
  • Origin of the Harmonica1:38

    -The origin of the harmonica was in China, but the current model was invented in Germany.

    - The constructor of the blues harmonica was based on the diatonic scale and the Richter tuning.

    - The first models, the Marine Band "Classic", which are the best selling harmonicas, were designed and mass

    produced in a factory in Trossingen, Germany.

    - Musicians such as Bob Dylan and John Lennon played this great harmonica.

    - The tone of the harmonica blues, rock ...

  • Diatonic Harmonicas : Marine Band “Series”1:01

    -The following are the various models of the diatonic harmonica:

    a.- Marine Band classic

    -b.- The Marine Band De Luxe, with more stylized features and a more colorful presentation.

    - c.- The Marine Band Crossover, with a bamboo comb that gives a special tone and sound.

  • Diatonic Harmonicas : Old Harps and Special Tunings1:17

    Diatonic Harmonicas : Old Harps and Special Tunings

    -a.- The former Blues Harp Harmonica, especially for blues.

    - b.- The classic Hohner Orchester of the 50's; Made of metal.

    - Special diatonic tunings: harmonica in minor, natural minor or country tuning. Used in Eastern European music ,waltzes or country. The Marine Band harmonica "Natural Minor".

  • Diatonic Harmonicas : 1 Octave lower, 14 holes, Miniatures and Overblows3:01

    Diatonic Harmonicas : 1 Octave lower, 14 holes, Miniatures and Overblows

    - a.- The Marine Band " Thunderbird" ; 10 holes, but 1 or 2 octaves lower . Its deepest sound.

    - b.- The Marine Band " 365/28 " ; 14 holes. It is the one played by the legendary harmonica player Sony Boy Williamson 2; also has 1octave below .

    - c.- The Marine Band " Steve Baker Special" ; also 14 holes and very similar to the " 365/28 ", ,but 1 octave lower .

    - The smallest harmonicas, such as the "Piccolo"; 10 holes with the same tuning, but more treble sound. Another classic miniature and collectible is the "Puck", with a particular thumbnail design.

    - Harmonicas modified to facilitate the extension of the "bendings", and that more easily allow the advanced technique of "Overblows" and "Overdraws", such as the XB - 40; 10-holes ; larger than the Marine Band "Classic" .

    - There are different models of the diatonic harmonicas, made with different materials such as plastic( the "Golden Melody"), wood or aluminum ( the "Meisterklasse MS"), which also determines its different kinds of sounds.

  • Tremolo Harmonicas1:12

    - Tremolo harmonicas have double sound holes, and their sounds are similar to the accordion style; they also have a distinctive double sound; in addition, they are larger than the diatonic harmonicas..

    - They are used primarily for folk music and "evergreen" music.

    - The Harmonica Echo Harp "2x60".

    - The Harmonica Echo "32". Demonstration of the characteristic sound and tone.

  • Chromatic Harmonicas2:40

    Chromatic Harmonicas

    -The Chromatic harmonicas are larger than the diatonic ones, and feature a button that allows you to use black notes like a piano.

    - The harmonica Chromonica 64 is a classical model; 16 holes and traditional button.

    - Musicians like Stevie Wonder or Toots Thielemans , well-known jazz musician, used chromatic harmonicas. They are harmonicas that are used for classical music, jazz and even Latin music. Has a different and softer sound than the diatonic harmonica sound.

    - New modern and flashy models like the CX-12, special for Jazz or Latin music; With 12 holes and 1 octave lower.

  • Conclusion and Reflexions1:43

    Conclusion and Reflexions

    -There are more models for harmonic bands and orchestras with more tones, such as the great bass harmonica or harmonica long chords, like those used by the Harmonicats band.

    -The 3 basic models are:

    1. Chromatic harmonicas , mainly used for classical music, jazz and Latin music;

    2. Tremolo harmonicas, used more to play folk music or mountain "evergreen";

    3. Diatonic harmonicas, primarily used for playing blues, rock, soul, and funk, although they can provide more applications to other musical genres.

  • UPDATE 20243:10

Requirements

  • No musical training is necessary.
  • Only one 10-hole diatonic harmonica in (C). We recommend using the one Marcos Coll uses, which is a Hohner.
  • And eager to learn and have fun. !!!

Description

      If you want to learn and know the secrets of the harmonica from scratch, this is your course! Do it step by step and on your own time. 

      If you already have knowledge of the instrument, but want to perfect your technique and explore new possibilities, this course will help you do that, and do it at your own rhythm. 

  HARP&SOUL is a new, comprehensive course given by the recognized harmonica player, Marcos Coll musician and experienced harmonica virtuoso. Marcos has played with legendary musicians like Mick Taylor, Buddy Miles and Tom Jones. He has performed throughout the world with music greats such as Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Solomon Burke, The Fabulous Thunderbirds or The Animals, among others. 

  HARP&SOUL is a Masterclass created by Marcos Coll and covers a wide range of the instrument, from the beginning, the various types of existing harmonicas, the basic skills to advanced techniques such as the "overblow". You will not find a course like this! 

      In HARP&SOUL you will learn the most important aspects of the practice and theory of the harmonica. From the start, you'll begin, without realizing it, to play your first songs through a unique method, both entertaining and educational. Marcos will help you get a good sound, good tone, good vibrato. 

      You'll discover how to do bending and how to perform different tricks and learn several techniques like: the thrills, the Wha Wha and many others. 

      You will begin to do octaves and learn to do the train and the triads (chords). You will learn and practice the 3 main positions that the harmonica has. Also you will be introduced to music theory and to the structure of the 12 bar blues. You will perform blues exercises and begin to play famous songs of different musical styles such as: funk, rock, Latino, and of course the blues. Marcos will show you the great classic blues songs, and through their spirit you will be taught and guided to be able to interpret and incorporate them as part of your repertoire. You'll discover how to maintain, repair and tune the harmonica. You will learn techniques and the use of amplification and pedal effects to get more sounds and styles with the harmonica. The course also includes an entertaining account of the most legendary harmonica players and their most important contributions, which are part of the legend of this small but great instrument. The course concludes with many tips and recommendations from Marcos’s career as a professional musician, with over 20 years of experience, to help you enter the fascinating world of music. At the end an Extra is included with the advanced technique of Overblow. 

      Includes:  UPDATE !! 2 Lessons more with new Mics and Pedals technology.

      58 video lessons with synchronized dynamic diagrams. Also, scores with animated harmonica tablature to facilitate your learning (New): 

  • 47 Video Lessons of Complete HARP&SOUL Course

  • + 2 Free Videos on the great legendary harmonica players in the history of the instrument.

  • + 2 Extra Gift Video lessons with advanced technique overblows.

  • + 7 Free Video Lessons of The Introduction to the Harmonica with the different types and different sounds to help you select what's right for you, depending on the style of music    you prefer to play.

  20 PDFs: 

  • 6 of Music Theory of the Harmonica

  • 4 Explanatory diagrams,

  • 9 Scores with harmonica tablature

  • 1 text for additional information with interesting links.

  23 MP3 files for teaching support, so that you can listen and practice anywhere. 

      Over 3 hours of content. !!! 

Who this course is for:

  • Course for those starting from scratch and want to discover the harmonica.
  • Also suitable for people of average or higher than average knowledge of the harmonica who want to work professionally with this great little instrument.
  • Those interested in playing the harmonica as a hobby or be part of a musical group.

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