C diatonic harmonica needed for song studies   Module 4 of Positions & Modes For Harmonica introduces 4th position which is an easy way to play in the relative minor key. We'll consider a variety of minor scales and also the Aeolian mode, as well as learning two song studies to try out this new position.

  You'll get:  

• Step-by-step course to download and keep forever

• Short lessons in easy-to follow chunks

• Technical studies and practice exercises

• Song studies to try each position and mode

COURSE SUMMARY

PART 1

1.1 Introduction (0:27)

1.2 Learning goals (0:12)

1.3 Introducing 4th position (0:44)

1.4 4th position characteristics (2:33)

1.5 The theory of 4th position (0:47)

1.6 Finding song key for 4th position (1:07)

1.7 Finding harp key for 4th position (0:52)

1.8 Working out 4th pos. using harp (0:46)

1.9 Conclusion & homework (0:17)

PART 2

2.1 Learning goals (0:09) 2.2 The natural minor scale (2:18) 2.3 Relative minors (1:42) 2.4 Natural v. melodic v. harmonic minor (6:06) 2.5 The minor pentatonic (1:08)

2.6 Conclusion & homework (0:14)

PART 3

3.1 Learning goals (0:08) 3.2 4th position song demo – Summertime (1:08) 3.3 Song lesson (7:21)

3.4 Play-along (1:00)

3.5 Conclusion & homework (0:17)

PART 4

4.1 Learning goals (0:12) 4.2 Aeolian mode (2:01) 4.3 Aeolian song demo – Losing My Religion (1:44) 4.4 Song lesson (10:12)

4.5 Play-along (1:43)

4.6 Conclusion (0:23)