The harmonica is a small musical instrument that was quite common in recent years. In our time, its popularity has diminished significantly. The reason for this, not least of all, was the apparent complexity of learning to play on it. Playing the harmonica is difficult only at first glance. You just need to master a couple of simple techniques and after a few exercises you will be able to perform the simplest pieces.
It is necessary
- - harmonica;
- - time;
- - a game guide or tutor.
Instructions
Step 1
If you don't already have a harmonica, you should start by buying the right instrument. This is, for example, the Blue Harp harmonic, which has 10 holes and is tuned according to the so-called Richter system. Due to its simplicity, it is ideal for a beginner; You can get it at a fairly reasonable price, and you can be absolutely sure that you have not been sold a cheap toy that is not suitable for a real game.
Step 2
Open the tutorial and see in what key the lessons presented in it are written. Most beginner's textbooks publish lessons in the key of C-Dur.
Step 3
When purchasing a self-study guide, give preference to a book that comes with a CD with recorded melodies - this way it will be easier for you to evaluate the result.
Step 4
All great things start small, so first of all you will need to master the individual sounds. At first, it will be difficult for you to blow into a particular hole. In this case, one must not only strive not to capture several notes at the same time, but also learn how to correctly and cleanly blow each of them.
Step 5
For example, you are trying to play a note on channel number 2. Try to play it as quietly and as long as possible so that you do not hear vibrations or jitters in it. Only this one single tone should be heard from the harmonic, no extraneous sounds should be allowed.
Step 6
Having mastered the channels separately, you can combine their sound in accordance with the notes of the piece that you want to learn how to play.
Step 7
Harmonica sounds can be accentuated using a variety of techniques. These include: rolling of the tongue like a tube, throat vibration, hand tremors, mixing of double tones, and many others. You can combine all these techniques depending on your desire and requirements for the melody.
Step 8
Remember to compare your results with the sound of the instrument recorded on the supplied CD. Try to reproduce the melody as accurately as possible, and after a couple of lessons you will be able to amaze your friends and acquaintances with such an unusual skill in our time - playing the harmonica.
