Playing Harmonica With Guitar & Ukulele - Lee Oskar
Playing Harmonica with Guitar & UkuleleIT’S EASY WITH THELEE OSKAR HARMONICA SYSTEM.SpiceSpice upup youryour songssongs withwith thethe soulfulsoulfulsoundsound ofof thethe harmonicaharmonica alongalong withwith youryourGuitarGuitar oror UkuleleUkulele playing!playing!Information all in one place!Online Video GuidesScan or visit:leeoskarquickguide.com 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. - All Rights Reserved
Major DiatonicKey labeled in 1st Position (Straight Harp)Available in 14 keys: Low F, G, Ab, A, Bb, B, C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, F#, High GKey of CMAJOR DIATONICBLOWDRAWThe Major Diatonic harmonica uses a standard Blues tuning and can be played in the1st Position (Folk & Country) or the 2 nd Position (Blues, Rock/Pop Country).1 st Position: Folk & CountryMost Folk and Country music is played on the harmonica in the key of the blow (exhale)chord. This is called 1 st Position, or straight harp, playing.CBegin by strumming your guitar / ukulele:G7CFFWith your C Major Diatonic harmonicain its holder, starting from blow (exhale),try to pick out a melody in themidrange of the harmonica.C Major scale played in 1st Positionon a C Major Diatonic harmonica. 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights ReservedKey of 7
2nd Position: Blues, Rock/Pop, CountryMost Blues, Rock, and modern Country music is played on the harmonica in the key ofthe draw (inhale) chord. This is called 2 nd Position, or cross harp, playing. For example,playing a C Major Diatonic harmonica in the key of G.Begin by strumming a basic Blues shuffle in the key of G.G7GUITARC7With your C Major Diatonic harmonicain its holder, chop chords on the backbeat,drawing for the I chord (G) and blowing forthe IV chord (C). The harmonica doesn'thave a V chord in 2 nd Position, but Bluesharmonica players often substitute awarble on holes 4 and 5 draw.A Mixolydian Scale (commonly used inFunk, Blues, and Rock music) played in thekey of G in 2 nd Position on the C MajorDiatonic harmonica. Notice the secondnote requires a whole step bend on draw 3.With practice, you can work up anaccompaniment pattern on theharmonica and use it to keeprhythm for a guitar or ukulele solo.UKULELEC7G7D7D7Key of CBLOWDRAWDoG2ReA3MiB3FaC4SoD4LaE5bTiF5DoG6The 1st and 2nd positionsare labeled on either end ofLee Oskar harmonicas.For more about the Major Diatonic, check out the chord guide for guitar and ukulele at:www.leeoskarquickguide.com 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved
CMajor Diatonic - Key of CGUITARKey labeled in 1st Position (straight harp)1st PositionBLOWCDRAW2nd PositionGBLOWCHORDG7GDRAWDRAWCHORDCHORDBmin7 b5G9DRAWCHORD 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights ReservedDRAWCHORDDminDRAWCHORD
CUKULELEThe Major Diatonic harmonica is the traditional,standard tuning for playing Blues, Folk, Rock,Country and Pop. To play simple Folk music andmelody lines, 1st Position (straight harp) is used,which accents blow notes. To achieve greaterexpression and a bluesy sound, 2nd Position(cross harp) is used, which accents draw AWCHORDDRAWCHORDDRAWCHORD 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved
But wait! There’s more.Lee Oskar also makes harmonicas in three other tunings:Melody MakerTM, Natural Minor and Harmonic Minor, ideal for creating different harmonic textures andfor accompanying different styles of music.Melody Maker TMKey labeled in 2nd Position (Cross Harp)Available in 5 keys: C, D, E, G, AMELODY MAKERTMKey of GBLOWDRAWThe Melody Maker harmonica, with its three altered notes (shown above), is great for playingmajor scale melodies in the 2 nd Position.It is widely used in R&B, Country, Reggae, Pop, Folk, and Jazz, as well as Latin, Afro, and Ska.2nd Position: R&B, Country, Reggae, Pop, JazzBegin by strumming a G Major 7th chord to an A minor 7th, playing a Reggae groove.Gmaj7GUITARUKULELEAm7On a G Melody Maker , draw on thelower half of the harmonica for aG Major 7th chord.Blow for an A minor 7th.G Major scale played in the2nd Position on the Melody Maker harmonica. 2014 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights ReservedGmaj7Am7MELODY MAKERTMKey of GBLOWDRAWDoG2ReA3MiB3FaC4SoD4LaE5Ti DoF# G56
2nd Position: Latin, Afro, Clave, SkaGUITARStrum the chords in reverse,from an A minor 7th to aG Major 7th, to play thesong “Night Nurse Riddim,”or shift to a Clave rhythm fora Latin or Afro feel.Am7UKULELEGmaj7The Melody Maker lets you playthree-chord Ska and Reggae tuneslike“007 (Shanty Town)” and “Stir it Up“with the I chord as holes 2, 3 and 4(draw), the IV chord as holes 4, 5 and 6(blow), and the V chord as 4, 5 and 6(draw.)Am7MELODY MAKERTMGmaj7Key of GBLOWDRAWThis three-chord trick can be used in genres ranging from Rock’n'Roll to World Beat.GUITARGCUKULELEDGmaj7CDFor more chords built into the Melody Maker tuning, check out the chord reference guidefor guitar and ukulele, available on our website - www.leeoskarquickguide.com 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved
Melody Maker - Key of GKey labeled in 2nd Position (cross harp)The Melody Maker harmonica isincredible for playing melodies in 2 ndPosition (cross harp). They are great forplaying Country, R&B, Pop, World Beat,African, Reggae and Standards.2nd DCHORDBminDRAWCHORD 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights ReservedDRAWCHORDCHORDDDRAWCHORD
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Natural MinorKey labeled in 2nd Position (Cross Harp)Available in 12 keys: Dm, Ebm, Em, Fm, F#m, Gm, Abm, Am, Bbm, Bm, Cm, DbmNATURAL MINORKey of AmBLOWDRAWThe Natural Minor tuning, with five altered notes (shown above), is a natural choice forplaying minor key Blues, Reggae, Ska, and Latin, as well as minor Funk, R&B, and Hip Hop.2nd Position: Minor Blues, Reggae, Ska, Latin, Funk, R&B, Hip HopWith an A Natural Minor (Am) harmonica inits holder, play a sparse bassline on yourguitar or ukulele. Chop on the backbeat withan A minor chord (draw on lower range ofthe harmonica) and a D minor chord (blow).Key of AmBLOWDRAWStrum a Reggae rhythm:GUITARAmUKULELEDm 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights ReservedAmDm
AmGUITARDmTry a minor Blues.EmAmUKULELEDmEmOr try it with a minor Reggae groove such as "Swing Easy Riddim" or "Stand Up ForYour Rights." Or play a funkier rhythm for a two-chord tune, like Hip Hop harmonicaplayer Bad News Brown.DoANatural Minor scale played inA minor in 2 nd Position on theA Natural Minor harmonica.Notice the second note requires a bend.CReB2b3MiC3FaD4SoE4LaFb5bTiG5DoA6Strum these chords on your guitar / ukulele to play in a Major mode.G7CDmAmDmAmG7The Natural Minor harmonica will alsoplay the relative Major scale.Shown here is a C Major scale playedon the A Natural Minor harmonica.DoC3ReD4MiE4FaF5SoG5LaA6TiB6DoC7For more info on the Natural Minor tuning, check out the chord reference guide for guitarand ukulele, available on our website - www.leeoskarquickguide.com 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved
DminNatural Minor - Key of AmKey labeled in1st PositionDm2nd PositionGUITAR(cross harp)2nd HORDCAmin9DRAWCHORD 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights ReservedEminDRAWCHORDDRAWCHORD
DminUKULELEThe Natural Minor harmonica has a very bluesy,soulful sound that is perfect for playing minorBlues, Rock, Reggae, Pop, Latin, Jazz Standardsand Hip Hop. 1st Position (straight harp) accentsblow notes. 2 nd Position (cross harp) accentsdraw AWCHORDEminDRAWCHORDDRAWCHORD 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved
Harmonic MinorKey labeled in 1st Position (Straight Harp)Available in 12 keys: Gm, Abm, Am, Bbm, Bm, Cm, Dbm, Dm, Ebm, Em, Fm, F#mKey of AmHARMONIC MINORBLOWDRAWThe Harmonic Minor tuning, with five altered notes (shown above), is the traditional minortuning for diatonic harmonicas. Its distinctive flavor is suitable for Gypsy, Yiddish, andAsian music, as well as East European, Tango, and Reggae.1st Position: Gypsy, Yiddish, Asian, East European, Tango, ReggaeTry it with an Eastern European slow Waltz or a Tango rhythm on your guitar / ukulele.AmE7With an A Harmonic Minor (Am) harmonica,blowing gives you an A minor chord. Drawingin the lower half of the harmonica gives you anE7 chord. While vamping a Reggae groovewith the A minor (blow) and E7 (draw) chordson the harmonica, you are freed up to playaccompaniment lines on the guitar or ukulele.AmE7Key of AmBLOWDRAWPlaying this harmonica in 1st Position(starting from blow) gives you aharmonic minor scale.DoA4ReB4bMiC5FaD5SoE6LaFb6Ti DoG# A77For more info on the Harmonic Minor tuning, check out the chord reference guide for guitarand ukulele, available on our website - www.leeoskarquickguide.com 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved
AminHarmonic Minor - Key of AmGUITARKey labeled in 1st Position (straight harp)1st PositionAmBLOWDRAWBLOWCHORDE7EDRAWDRAWCHORDCHORDG #dim7E7b9DRAWCHORDBdim7DRAWCHORDDRAWCHORD 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights Reserved
AminThe Harmonic Minor harmonica has a very soulful,Eastern European sound. This multi-cultural harmonicais perfect for traditional ethnic music that is importantto the heritage of many cultures. Minor EasternEuropean to the Tango, Gypsy, Yiddish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian and European /American Folk music, as well as various selections ofJazz and classic Showtunes can be played easily withthis harmonica. 1st Position (straight harp) accentsblow E7b9DRAWCHORD 2013-2016 Lee Oskar Productions Inc. All Rights ReservedDRAWCHORDBminb5DRAWCHORD
The Melody Maker harmonica, with its three altered notes (shown above), is great for playing major scale melodies in the 2 Position. It is widely used in R&B, Country, Reggae, Pop, Folk, and Jazz, as well as Latin, Afro, and Ska.
the harmonica. The last point of contact is the webbing of your left hand (B). Having the left, back corner of the harmonica nestled into the webbing of your left hand will also help the harmonica to not move away from you as you play. A B PLAYING THE HARMONICA HOLDING THE HARMONICA ABOUT HARMONICA NOTATION
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George Winston Harmonica Tunings 6 . 3. Positions. on the harmonica are defined like this (on a standard diatonic harmonica that is. not . retuned): the 1st position is the key stamped on the harmonica, and each successive 5th interval up is the next position – for example, in a harmonica coming from the factory in the key of D
An F harmonica will have a B-flat, but no B-natural, and so . forth. That means that if a song is written in the key of G, it is best played on a G harmonica. Nevertheless, the great thing about the harmonica is that the relative note layout is the same on every harmonica. On an F
Sep 19, 2020 · Here’s the hole layout for the 12-hole chromatic harmonica I use to create this sheet music. If you are just starting out in harmonica, you should master the diatonic stuff first. It’s quite a bit more work to play a chromatic harmonica. The 16-hole harmonica has another octave on the low end, and the 10-hole is missing the upper notes. Key Out
harmonica, the chordomonica, the pipe harmonica, guitar, ukelin, accordion, and the pennywhistle. “Here is a wonderful document of the beautiful solo harmonica playing of Sam Hinton. He is my main mentor on harmonica and he’s such a unique, joyous and soulful innovator on the solo diatonic
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