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Harmonica Terms Harmonica and musical terms
Harmonica FAQ Harmonica Q & A
BLUES on the Harmonica Blues lessons
▶ ︎ BLOW BLOW BLOW! Let's play the harmonica!
Blow Blow Blow!
Let's play the harmonica!
★ You can play the video from the title
● Let's play the prelude of "Piano Man" (Billy Joel)!
Let's challenge the intro of Billy Joel's masterpiece "Piano Man". We will explain how to play folk style in an easy-to-understand manner using the "arrow score" for harmonica, which is easy to work on even if you can not read the score.
● Let's play the interlude of "Stand by Me" (Ben E. King)!
"Stand by Me" is very popular in movies. I arranged the strings solo of the interlude part of this song for harmonica. Here are some tips on how to play nostalgic songs that take advantage of the atmosphere of the original song.
● Let's play "When the Saints Go March" with various rhythms!
Let's play the familiar "When the Saints Go March" with various rhythms. Using the music app "iReal Pro" , I changed the rhythm of jazz, blues, bossa nova, etc., and tried a demo performance with a completely different paste.
● "Sweet Home Chicago" (R. Johnson) with 8 beats!
Let's play the classic blues song "Sweet Home Chicago" with 8 beats. Once you get used to 8 beats , you will be able to play ROCK and POPS. It also explains the difference in how to cut beats depending on the genre.
● Let's play the interlude of "Long Train Runnin'" (The Doobie Brothers)!
"Long Train Runnin'" popular with harpists. I explained the composition of this song, which is full of places to show off your skills and can excite the audience and band members. Let's play cool and rough.
● Blues with Bon Odori rhythm! "Blues Harmonica Ondo"
Speaking of summer in Japan, "Bon Odori". I composed "Blues Harmonica Ondo" so that harpists can play an active part in the summer festival. Come on, you too. "Blow, suck ♪ Blow, suck ♪ Suck, suck, suck, suck ♫"
● Rhythm change in the middle of the song "Blues"!
Let's challenge the rhythm change in one blues. In this video
We will change the rhythm from SHUFFLE → BOSSA → HOUSE. Once you get used to the rhythm change, you can enjoy the session twice.
● Position change in the middle of the song "Blues" ①
With the C Key harmonica, change the playing key from D to G to C (that is, change the position from 3rd to 2nd to 1st) and play a major blues song.
● Position change in the middle of the song "Blues" ②
In the C Key harmonica, change the playing key from Em to Am to Dm (that is, change the position from 5th to 4th to 3rd ) and play a minor blues.
● Let's play "I Can't Turn You Loose" (Otis Redding)!
I picked up Otis Redding's "I Can't Turn You Loose" because it's a song that makes it easy to liven up the end of the live. Explains the practical version of the stage, such as the timing of member introduction and how to respond to Angkor.
● Let's play "Whammer Jammer"! (J. Giles Band)
"Whammer Jammer" by Magic Dick. As it was composed by a harpist, it is a song that is packed with harmonica-like excitement, techniques, and attention to band members. Please master it.
● With art! "Spatial production harmonica"
Harmonica sound to ART. I tried to use the harmonica sound as a part of the space production (installation). We propose a way to taste the sound unique to art, which is different from music.
● HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Let's liven up your birthday with harmonica!
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to liven up the birthday party. It's a very fun time. But did you know that the performance has its own difficulties? I studied how to play this song that makes harpists cry.
● MERRY CHRISTMAS! Enjoy Christmas with harmonica!
Held a "Christmas Emergency Response Headquarters Meeting" so that harpists can play an active role at Christmas parties. I pursued a trick to have fun listening. "Jingle Bell" "Silent Night" "Happy Christmas"
● HAPPY WEDDING! Let's celebrate with harmonica!
Let's play a festive song for the entertainment of the reception. I thought about the production unique to the festive seat, such as the speech before the performance and the creation of an atmosphere where everyone celebrates the bride and groom. "Cheers" "thread"
● Let's play harmonica with campfire!
I want to play the harmonica in front of the fire on the night of the camp! This is a must-see for harpists who think. Also includes a strategy to create a natural harmonica flow. "Oklahoma Mixer" "Ballad of their footsteps"
● Home party abroad. Let's introduce ourselves with harmonica!
A harmonica that is small and can be taken anywhere. Please take it overseas as well. This is a proposal for an oriental presentation to people who do not know Japan. "Sakura Sakura" "Tokyo Ondo" "Let's walk upward"
● Harmonica solves the case! ① Bank robbery vs harpist
Solve the case with just one harmonica! Harpist Hashige Hitoshi The first in the Fukikuro series!
"Recollection" "Oh Champs Elysees" "Hometown"
● Harmonica solves the case! ② Bomb Demon vs Harpist
Solve the case with just one harmonica! Harpist Hashige Hitoshi The second in the Fukikuro series! "Saint Thomas" "Mambo No.5" "Tankō Bushi"
● Harmonica solves the case! ③ Bus hijacking vs harpist
Solve the case with just one harmonica! Harpist Hashige Hitoshi The third in the Fukikuro series!
"Look up at the stars at night" "Earthly Stars" "JUKE"