Fiddle Tunes on the Harmonica with Jake Groves
This class has online and in-person sections. Using the options above, please select whether you would like to join this class in person or virtually via Zoom.
This class will explore the intricacies of playing fiddle tunes on the harmonica. We will look at a handful of tunes, including Angeline the Baker, Boil the Cabbage Down, Cripple Creek, Irish Washerwoman, Old Joe Clark, Red Haired Boy, Shady Grove, and Whiskey Before Breakfast. Within each tune, we will also focus on how to choose the best position for adapting the tune. We will work on techniques like chucking, tongue blocking, and bending as needed. We will also listen to recordings from harmonica players throughout history, examining their styles and how they addressed the challenges of playing fiddle tunes. It is recommended to have taken Harmonica 101 with Jake at the Folk School, or, if not, to obtain his approval before signing up for the class.
Prerequisites:
Harmonica 101, or instructor approval.
This is an adult class open to students aged 13 and up.