Jerry Portnoy's blues harmonica masterclass / Jerry Portnoy.
| Author/creator | Portnoy, Jerry |
| Format | Audio (CD) |
| Publication Info | Waltham, Mass. : International Blues Management, Inc., ©1997. |
| Description | 3 audio discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Blues harmonica masterclass |
| Contents | Disc 1 : Introduction -- Holding the harmonica -- Chord rhythm -- tongue blocking -- Changeover scale -- Syncopating chords -- Back rhythm -- Octaves - Draw octaves -- Simple songs -- Pursed lips -- Lip blocking. Disc 2 : Intro to bending notes -- bending technique -- bends with syncopating chords -- bending exercises -- upper register -- blow bends -- transitions -- 2 draw vs. 3 draw -- Intro to special effects -- Vibrato -- Warbles -- Flutters -- Growls -- Barks -- Kiss pops -- Rips and glisses -- Double and triple tonguing -- Turnaround figure -- Tongue switching -- Special chords -- Shaping notes -- Use of hands. Disc 3 : Breathing and diaphragm attack -- Positions -- "Saints" - 5 positions -- Boogies - 3 positions -- Mics, amps and playing with a band -- Closing remarks -- E march with harp -- E march -- E shuffle with harp -- E shuffle -- E blues with harp -- E blues -- A march with harp -- A march -- A shuffle with harp -- A shuffle -- A blues with harp -- A blues -- B march with harp -- B march -- B shuffle with harp -- B shuffle -- B minor blues with harp -- E minor blues. |
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