[Harp-L] Rock Harmonica Keys

[Mike Fugazzi <mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx>]

I know this isn't a YouTube yet, but here's some basic advice I will cover that can be applied today.  I know some of this will probably be confusing, but I'll explain in depth in the video(s).

1. Phrasing - stop thinking in terms of riffs and start thinking in terms of rhythms (stop listening to blues and harmonica!)
2. You can use your blues scale, but the Mixolydian and Dorian modes will get you more mileage (2nd and 3rd pos.)
3. Pentatonics are your friend
4. A lot of rock is diatonic in its chord progressions, meaning you don't have to follow chord changes a lot of the time
5. Build your solos using melody and scale patterns

Obviously I'll elaborate on all of these, but those are the five principles that cover "enough" of the topic.


 
Mike Fugazzi
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