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Creative Expressions - Harmonica, Level 4: Improvising on the Harmonica

This class is for intermediate (or near intermediate) to advanced players. The harmonica is an ideal instrument with which to "wow" others by making up your own music. In this class, you will learn how to create your own variations when playing a popular song, as well as "tricks" for constructing your own licks when jamming to 12-bar blues. You will also gain experience in accompanying and soloing with various types of music. Finally, everyone will get a chance to play with other musicians, particularly guitarists and other harmonica players. The atmosphere will be low-stress, with a focus on experimentation, not performance. Ten-hole diatonic harmonicas in the keys of A and C are required, but there will also be occasional use of D, F, G and Bb. Dr. Don McRee is a clinical psychologist who has played harmonica since age five and participated in harmonica conferences and master classes around the country.