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Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Chords

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May 30, 2020
Master harmonica player Joe Filisko joins Lee Sankey to discuss the fundamentals of playing the harmonica, starting with chords. They explore the complexity of playing chords, the physicality of the instrument, and the importance of breath and tone. They also touch on train imitations and Sonny Terry's rhythmic style. The chapter concludes with a discussion on creating a continuous rolling sound while playing chords and a teaser for the next episode on active blues breathing.
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