DVD “Finally Learning to Bend: Playing with Soul” (Transition from level 4 to Level 6) Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Format: DVD Cost: $49.97 Total Time: One hour and Thirty minutes

As you probably already know, bending is one of the most soulful aspects of harmonica playing that is used in all styles of music. Unfortunately, it’s one of the most challenging basic techniques to learn. I created this intensive bending workshop to support people who are having difficulty learning to bend or are frustrated because their bends are weak, airy or out of tune.

Through 20 years of study, researching and the best ideas from other harmonica teachers, and analyzing my playing through an understanding of anatomy and physiology, I developed a unique method that I’m confident will take your bends to the next level in no time.

In this lesson, I will show you how to play the true blues scale, bend the high notes, explore an assortment of exercises to develop your speed and dexterity, and share with you new technology for supporting your playing in tune. Learning to bend with ease will open up a huge world of self-expression and the freedom to touch, move and inspire people right down to their bones.

(For "C" Harmonica)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Harmonica Recommendations

Harmonica Bending Essentials

Harmonica Bending Overview

One Draw

Staying Sane 

Four Draw

Little more Help

Three Draw

Two Draw

5/6 Draw

2/3 in Tune

Memorizing

Harmonica Exercise One: Bottom of the Well and Back

Harmonica Exercise Two: Two-sleeping in the Basement

Harmonica Exercise Three: Quick Scoop

Push Ups

More Push Ups

Chip Ups

Play the Major Scale

Using the Tuner

Cotton Fields

Crying Hound Dog

Blues Scale

Classic Blues Lick

Slow Glide

More Slow Glide

Harmonica Over Blowing

Harmonica Blow Bends

Bonus Track One