JUST ADDED!
90 brand-new online harmonica lessons on Howard Levy’s course at ArtistWorks.
Howard’s new lessons outline eighty-five different exercises to help improve both your foundational harmonica techniques and your rhythmic accuracy and time. Taken from his recently published harmonica instructional book Rhythms of the Breath, Vol. 1, these exercises teach classic drum rudiments and how to apply them to the harmonica using variations in both note selection and breathing. As you work your way through the exercises, the lesson path becomes increasingly more advanced as new techniques and methods are introduced alongside the progressions of rudiments. So, harmonica players of all levels will benefit from busting out their harp and diving into these lessons!
Alongside Howard’s video instruction, these new lessons include fresh learning materials to supplement Howard’s teaching—including harmonica tablature and musical notation.
If you’re a current student of Howard’s, dive in now and enjoy learning these brand-new exercises to take your rhythm and technique to the next level. If you’re just joining Howard’s amazing online harmonica community, welcome! There’s never been a better time to roll up your sleeves and start playing… SIGN UP FOR HOWARD’S COURSE HERE
Plus, for a limited time, we’re offering a $100 savings on your 12-month subscription to the harmonica master's online course at ArtistWorks when you use code BREATH12. And, the first 100 purchasers will get a FREE SIGNED copy of his book, Rhythms of the Breath, Vol. 1, whether you’re extending your current membership by another 12 months or joining for the first time.*
*Rhythm of the Breath, Vol. 1 book limited to customers in the continental US while supplies last.
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About Howard’s Book:
Rhythms of the Breath, Vol.1: A Revolutionary Way to Transform Your Harmonica Playing by Howard Levy is a comprehensive instructional book designed to revolutionize harmonica playing through an innovative focus on breathing techniques. Howard Levy, a renowned harmonica virtuoso, introduces unique methods that emphasize the importance of breath control and rhythmic precision. The book delves into various exercises and practical tips, aiming to enhance the player's control over their instrument, expand their musical expression, and improve overall technical proficiency. It is tailored for harmonica players of all levels who seek to deepen their understanding and mastery of the instrument through the power of breath.
new book OUT NOW:
Rhythms of the Breath, Vol.2
A REVOLUTIONARY WAY TO TRANSFORM YOUR HARMONICA PLAYING
Unlock more secrets to harmonica mastery with Howard Levy's groundbreaking methods, compiled in this must-have book. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro in Blues, Rock, or Jazz, this treasure trove of transformative exercises will take your playing to new heights!
· 140+ exercises and tunes meticulously crafted to enhance your skills.
· Free downloads of MIDI tracks for ALL exercises and tunes using a piano sound, that allows you to listen and/or play along clearly; 40+ exercises and tunes played by Howard on harmonica.
· 3 levels of exercises catering to all skill levels: Basic, Intermediate (with bends), and Advanced (with bends, overblows/overdraws).
· Enhanced harmonica tabs and musical notation.
· Exercises are written for diatonic harmonica in C (may be played on other key harmonicas as well).
If you play harmonica, or have friends who do, then you DEFINITELY want to check out this book.
Howard recommends:
Once part of an instructional video, the music from Out of the Box is a cross- cultural journey encompassing styles from Indian raga, Brazilian Bossa Nova, Mississippi Delta Blues, Rumanian Klezmer and swinging New York Jazz- in all 12 keys- played on a diatonic harmonica in the key of C. This unprecedented feat is guaranteed to delight and surprise fans of harmonica playing.
My deep love for Latin Jazz came from growing up in New York City, where it developed into a major musical style and became part of the fabric of the city...
So I’d like to turn you on to some of my favorite Latin Jazz from this hand-picked Spotify playlist that I just created. It ranges from hot classics to modern cutting-edge masterpieces, featuring deep grooves and virtuosic, soulful performances from the greatest artists of the genre. I’ve had the thrill of playing with some of these legendary musicians, and have seen many of them work their magic live.
Besides being a great way to study Latin Jazz, this playlist is also a source of pure musical joy. I thoroughly enjoyed putting it all together- and I learned a lot in the process!
I hope that the music grabs you the way it does me. I’ll keep adding more great tracks as I find them. Happy listening!