Harmonica Lessons: How To Play Harmonica

Learn how to express yourself with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!

These harmonica lessons give you the chance to learn to play the world's most portable instrument. Easily fitting into your pocket or purse, the harmonica is ready when you are. Learn how to join informal jam sessions, and play simple solo pieces. The harmonica is central to the blues, but fits many other styles as well - these different styles will be covered in this course. 

Join this course to learn the essential harmonica skills that will help guide you on your musical journey.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:

• Learned the basic "12 bar" blues structure and simple harmonica patterns to fit with it
• Played simple melodies and learned how to expand your repertoire
• Gained an understanding of how informal music is played, and where to join in
• Learned how the harmonica developed, and who the great players are

Course content

During the course, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

• Simple harmonica rhythms and blues structures
• Single note techniques for well-known tunes
• Choosing and maintaining harmonicas
• Musical etiquette: how and when to join with other players
• Harmonica history and current directions

Intended audience

Who is this harmonica course for?

This course is for anyone who has an interest in music. No prior experience is required.

Course materials

What to bring to class

• A 10 hole harmonica in the key of 'C'