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Beginner, Intermediate, Jam Tracks
PACKAGES
| The Complete Package | ||
| Duration: NA | Key: 10 hole harmonicas in keys of C, A | Price: $ 149.00 |
| Description: Want the full experience? This includes everything I have available to date on www.Harmonica123.com. Yes, Everything! This price even includes 3 “soon to be released” download videos that I am currently working on: Amplified Blues Harmonica, Mastering Nuances and Putting It All Together. If you’re looking to choose a package of lessons yourself, email Ronnie at RonnieShellist@gmail.com and request 3 specific lessong to get pricing. | ||
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Package 2: Learn how to bend on a C harmonica, Intermediate Blues Licks,
Jam Tracks Vol. 2
Duration: NA
Key: 10 hole harmonicas in keys of C, A
Price:
$
19.99
Description: Get all three for a
total savings of $7!
Package 3: Draw Licks, 4 chord licks, 5 chord licks
Duration: NA
Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of C
Price:
$
24.99
Description: Get all three for a
total savings of $7!
Package 4: Beginner Blues Licks, Intermediate Blues Licks, Building
Solos and Improvising
Duration: NA
Key: 10 hole harmonicas in keys of C, A
Price:
$
24.99
Description: Get all three for a
total savings of $7!
Package 5: Jam Tracks Vol.1, Jam Tracks Vol.2
Duration: NA
Key: 10 hole harmonicas in keys of C, A
Price:
$
14.99
Description: Get all two for a
total savings of $3!
Package 6: Amazing Grace, Star Spangled Banner, How to play a train
rhythm
Duration: NA
Key: 10 hole harmonicas in keys of C, A
Price:
$
9.99
Description: Get all three for a
total savings of $5!
| Instructional Download - Harmonica Basics | ||
| Duration: 1hr | Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of C | Price: $ 12.99 |
| Description: The following topics are covered in this Download: harmonica maintenance what to look for in a harmonica single notes (both pucker, tongue block method) how to hold a harmonica and hand effects breathing exercises and rhythm patterns. | ||
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| Beginners Blues Licks - Volume 1 | ||
| Duration: 56 Minutes | Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of C | Price: $ 9.99 |
| Description: Beginners Blues Licks Volume 1 helps beginning blues harmonica players create a really solid foundation and come-up with some interesting and fun blues licks that they can play right off the bat without needing advanced technique. | ||
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| Learn to bend on a C harmonica | ||
| Duration: 40min | Availability: Available Now | Price: $ 9.99 |
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Description: In this audio
download I discuss all of the aspects of learning how to draw bend on a
diatonic (10 hole) harmonica in the key of C. There are several
exercises that are designed to help you strengthen your ability to bend
and improve your mastery of them. This instructional download is a
great fit for total beginners or any level of player that is looking to
improve their ability to bend fluidly with total control. It even has a
demo track of me playing and a jam track for you to practicing along with or to just jam out!! |
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| Intermediate Harmonica | ||
| Duration: 1hr | Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of A | Price: $12.99 |
| Description: This instructional video builds from the
beginner one. It covers bending on the harmonica in depth (both draw and
blow bends) with several exercises to work on to improve your control and accuracy. Other topics covered are: vibratos, tongue techniques (warbles, flutters, slaps), and a bit of work on positions (1st 2nd and 3rd) I also demonstrate how to include and use bends in the cross harmonica melody "Amazing Grace" |
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| Intermediate Blues Licks | ||
| Duration: 1hr | Availability: Available Now | Price: $ 9.99 |
| Description: Fun easy way to learn blues licks as I break them down note for note and play them slowly. I also include 3 blank jam tracks for you to practice along and 3 jam tracks with me demonstrating the licks covered on the download This download has some advanced licks on it as it crosses over from intermediate. | ||
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| Draw Licks Download | ||
| Duration: 35min | Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of C | Price: $ 9.99 |
| Description: In this instructional download i break down 15 draw note/draw bend licks note for note. This was designed to help blues players break free from the rut and habit of blowing square sounding blues riffs. Most players blow by default not knowing what else to do. The download is a single file not multiple tracks. | ||
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| 4 Chord Licks Download | ||
| Duration: 45min | Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of C | Price: $ 9.99 |
| Description: This lesson is designed to give beginner and intermediate players examples of blues licks and insight to understanding how to solo over the 4 chord in a 1,4,5 blues progression. Various licks our demonstrated over jam tracks and broken down in a straight forward manner. The licks are mostly for cross harmonica or 2nd position but a few minor licks for 3rd position are covered as well. | ||
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| 5 Chord Licks Download | ||
| Duration: 3 part 30 minute lesson | Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of C | Price: $ 9.99 |
| Description: In this 3 part 30 min lesson, I cover 5 chord licks and approaches to playing over the turnaround in a I, IV ,V blues progression. I play to a couple of different blues jam tracks from Jam Tracks Vol1 and give clear examples of what I would play. I also break down the majority of the licks note by note for you. | ||
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| Song Ending Blues Licks | ||
| Duration: 60min | Key: diatonic 10 hole harmonica in the key of C | Price: $ 9.99 |
| Description: In this lesson, you will learn a variety of riffs designed to fit well at the end of blues songs. I break down each riff note by note and play them slowly. I also play the riffs to actual blues songs so that you can hear how they fit to a song ending. | ||
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| How to Play a Train Rhythm on an A Harmonica | ||
| Duration: 12min 43sec | Key: 10 hole harmonica in the key of A | Price: $ 3.99 |
| Description: In this audio lesson, I discuss how to play a train rhythm pattern on an A harmonica. You will be given some basic rhythm patterns to work to get your diaphragm up to speed. Then, I break down the nuances step by step on how to play a train pattern teaching you each note and chord contained in the train. I also show how to recreate 2 distinct train whistles with your harmonica to complete that authentic train sound. | ||
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| Amazing Grace | ||
| Duration: 10 min | Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of A, 2nd position | Price: $ 3.99 |
| Description: Learn how to play Amazing Grace in the style of cross harp (2nd position) with this instructional download. This allows you to use more bends and make the song sound more bluesy. To hear a sample of how the song sounds in this style go to YouTube and type in Ronnie Shellist Amazing Grace. On this download I break down the song note by note, discuss the nuances of the song and play the song for you. | ||
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| The Star Spangled Banner | ||
| Duration: 15min | Key: 10 hole harmonica in key of C | Price: $ 3.99 |
| Description: Learn how to play the Star Spangled Banner note by note. I play the song and then break it down for you describing the nuances of it along the way. | ||
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| Jam Tracks Vol.2 | ||
| Duration: 35min | Key: 10 hole harmonica in the key of A | Price: $ 8.99 |
| Description: This download has 10 rhythm tracks of different styles of blues played on acoustic guitar. Use these tracks to play along for fun or to practice you soloing over. It's great for learning more about the names of the different styles which are called out at the beginning of each song. Any instrument or vocalist could use this for practice. Some of the examples on this download are: Rockin Blues, Ballad, Country Blues, Texas Shuffle, Fast Funk, .etc. | ||
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| Ultimate Blues Jam Package (Volume 1, 2 and Harmonica Edition) | ||
| 30 tracks total | Key: 10 hole harmonicas in various keys | Price: $ 25.99 |
| Description: These 3 CD Downloads are full band or electric backing tracks containing: drums, bass, guitar, and some piano. There are no vocals or solos on the CD, this way you can play along with no distractions. The musicianship of Peter Schmidt on guitar and all of the musicians are incredible. You will not be disappointed. | ||
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| Chicago Sessions Blues CD (this is in download format and not an actual CD) | ||
| Duration: 40 | Availability: Available Now | Price: $ 9.99 |
| Description: Chicago Sessions: Reviewed in Blues Revue Magazine June/July 2008 issue. Great review! Jeremy Vasquez and Ronnie Shellist. Featuring Nick Moss, Gerry Hundt, Bob Carter and Piano Willie All original Chicago blues. | ||
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| Skype/Phone Lessons | Availability: Email | Price: $1 per min |
| Description: If you do not already have Skype, you can download and use it for free to talk to anyone in the world and see them via web cam at the same time. All you need is a web cam and you'll be ready to download and use it!! This is the current method that I use to teach lessons all over the world. Email me at RonnieShellist@gmail.com to set up a lesson or for further questions. Thanks. | ||
| One on One private instruction | Availability: Email | Price: $1 per min |
| Description: Probably the best way to tailor your learning experience and get the most out of it. There simply is no substitute for one on one instruction. Email Ronnie at RonnieShellist@gmail.com for more info. on this service. | ||