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Get Started On Guitar and Harmonica
Start On Your Way
To Learn How To Play
Great Songs Today
Discover a Unique Program That Gets You Playing
Guitar and Harmonica Together Quickly and Easily
Finally, there is a program that demonstrates how to play Guitar and Harmonica together, that takes a beginner musician step-by-step through lessons designed to teach the basic principles that will enable them to confidently play their favourite songs on Harp ‘N’ Guitar.
Hi, my name is George Goodman and this is Harp ‘N’ Guitar.
Harp as in blues harp or 10 hole diatonic harmonica.
Guitar as in six string acoustic guitar. Of course other types of guitars apply as well.
I have created the Harp ‘N’ Guitar video series to help you learn how to play your favourite songs on guitar and harmonica.
This course is designed for the aspiring guitar and harmonica player and provides the foundation and building blocks to get the beginner started off right and allow them to quickly learn how to play the guitar and harmonica together, to be able to play melodies and solos confidently on the harmonica to a rhythm acoustic accompaniment.
The Harp ‘N’ Guitar step-by-step course is divided into video series that follow a logical learning progression allowing the student to focus in on a particular aspect of learning guitar and harmonica.
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HARP ‘N’ GUITAR PROGRAM OUTLINE
Introductory Guitar
This video series is all about getting familiar with the acoustic guitar and covers essentials that the new guitarist needs to know including
Learning the Names of the Parts of the Guitar How to Be Comfortable Holding the Guitar How to Properly Position Your Hands How to Tune the Guitar in a Variety of Ways Exercises to Get Started and Reinforce What You’ve Learned
Guitar Chord Basics
This beginner video series is all about guitar chords.
How Chords Are Named and Constructed How to Read Chord Diagrams to be able to play any chord Tips on How To Get Good Sounding Chords Easier Exercises Demonstrating and Practicing How To Play Chords in the Key of C Major and G Blues.
Rhythm Guitar
Learn to break down the beat and be able to read and play to rhythmic notation. No secrets here, just plain old good information that is easy to learn and forms the basis to solid rhythm guitar playing.
Learn the different note types and how they are counted and then work through a number of exercises playing various rhythms while reinforcing the chords previously learned and changing between chords.
Harmonica Series
As in the Introductory Guitar series, the Harmonica video series starts at the beginning. These videos address the following key areas:
Which Harmonica to Choose Care and Maintenance of Your Harmonica How to Get the Best Sound How to Play Single Notes How to Polish Your Sound With Vibrato Bending Notes Harmonica Tablature
Guitar and Harmonica
Let’s bring the two instruments together.
Learn basic music theory to allow you to choose the correct key harmonica and make sense of playing in ‘positions’.
Music theory aids in determining which notes on the harmonica match the chord on guitar and which notes are used to make up great sounding melodies.
The rest of the Guitar and Harmonica video series is comprised of play along exercises demonstrating what notes to play and the corresponding holes – blow or draw, when playing chords on guitar.
The Blues
The harmonica is perhaps best known for its role in blues music.
The Blues – An Introduction looks at the structure of the blues – the chords and progression.
The Blues scale requires bending on harmonica. The guitar can help get those bends just right.
I’ll show you how.
Play along exercises show where exactly the notes of the chords and the Blues scale occur on the harmonica.
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Ear Training
Being able to play by ear and hear musical elements, for example recognizing the root note of chords and chord quality helps the musician tremendously.
For this reason, throughout the course, I will be encouraging you to listen carefully and sing various aspects of the music.
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Why Take Music Lessons At Harp ‘N’ Guitar?
The Benefits to Learning Music are Tremendous and Well Documented
Improvement of Brain Function – child musicians perform better in school in all subjects. For the adult, studies show that learning a musical instrument keeps the mind alert and active and can lead to an improvement in memory. Mathematical ability, reading and comprehension, and concentration have all been shown to sharpen and improve by learning music.
Stress Relief – dispel the pressures of the day to day grind by doing something enjoyable for yourself.
Enhance Coordination – rhythmic movement, breathing, and listening are all utilized and coordinated when playing music. The more playing you do, the better this coordination gets.
Sense of Accomplishment – when learning a new instrument, practice leads to measureable improvement which creates a sense of achievement that can be a very rewarding experience.
Life Improvement – playing music is fun and immensely satisfying. If your goal is to get up on stage and play for others, I can personally attest to the fact that there is no better high than cheers from an audience that is enjoying listening to you play. If your goal is to be able to jam with others, a whole new sense of camaraderie develops between fellow musicians. You may simply want to play for yourself. Start learning now and see how good it feels to cross that off your bucket list.
Learn At Your Own Pace
Online lessons allow you to learn at your own pace. Learning music should be stress free without the pressure or limits of a weekly lesson.
Being online allows you to learn what you want, where you want, when you want.
Receive Quality Instruction On Two Instruments For The Price Of One
Adding harmonica to rhythm guitar totally increases the Blow-People-Away factor.
And now you can get the instruction you need, all in one place, and all for the cost of a single instrument lesson subscription.
Ready To Improvise?
Just because your favourite song doesn’t have harmonica in the original doesn’t mean you can’t add some.
Harp ‘N’ Guitar methodology gives you the tools and confidence to play melodies and solos on harmonica while playing an acoustic rhythm accompaniment. Find out where the melody notes are for any song so you play them and improvise upon them.
New Material Added Regularly
Harp ‘N’ Guitar is continually growing. New videos are added regularly to address and respond to Students’ needs.
This is what I do. I have students locally, online and through this website.
I want to help you learn to play Harp ‘N’ Guitar.
Music Theory Is The Key
Getting a basic grasp on music theory makes becoming a good musician so much easier.
And it’s really quite simple.
And I use music theory in this course to help relate the guitar and harmonica together to:
* Choose the correct key harmonica
* Show where the chord tones and scale tones are on harmonica to allow you to play melodies and improvise
I’ll show you what it’s all about.
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Begin Harp N Guitar Today and Enhance Your Life
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Here Is What You Get When You Join Harp ‘N’ Guitar
Harp ‘N’ Guitar is a unique online video course that gives the new musician the tools to learn how to play great songs on Guitar and Harmonica.
* Monthly 24/7 Access To All Of The Educational Videos In This One-Of-A-Kind Guitar And Harmonica Learning Program
* Complete Beginner Lessons On Guitar – Posture, Chords, Strumming and Rhythm – the basic building blocks that will have you playing all your favourite songs.
* Complete Beginner Harmonica Lessons – Choosing The Right Key, Getting Good Sound, Playing Single Notes, Bending Notes, and more.
* Supplemental Downloads For Offline Viewing And Practice – Adobe Reader required
* Two Instruments For One Low Price
* Music Theory And How It Relates To Guitar And Harmonica
* Ear Training And Improvisation
* New Videos Uploaded Regularly
* Responsive Instructor – My Goal Is To Help You Play Guitar And Harmonica
* Online Access Anywhere You Can Connect To The Internet
* 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
Bonus – Guitar Chord Video Library
Watch guitar chord video demonstrations of the most common chords.
Learn the notes that make up each guitar chord.
Get helpful tips to playing great sounding chords.
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What You Will Need
The Harp
Adding harmonica to rhythm guitar totally increases the Blow-People-Away factor
We will be sticking to the 10 hole Major Diatonic Harmonica throughout the course.
As you progress as a harmonica player, you will want to acquire harmonicas in different keys but for all the core video lessons you’ll only need one here – Key of C.
My personal favourite is the Hohner Special 20 but as long as it’s a decent C Major Diatonic Harmonica, that’s good.
The Guitar
I am playing an acoustic six string guitar in these lessons but the information is transferable to the electric or classical guitars as well.
Harmonica Holder
The harmonica holder is very inexpensive with different designs coming out all the time.
I’ve used the same holder for over twenty years now and chances are that you will only ever need one as well.
Tuner and Capo
The tuner is great for keeping the guitar in tune but is also excellent for practicing harmonica bends.
By using a capo, different guitar chord shapes can be explored while still being able to stay in key with the C harmonica.
Broadband Internet Connection
Videos take up some bandwidth and to get a good viewing experience, a decent broadband internet connection is needed. Chances are that this won’t be a problem. If you can watch videos online without a hiccup, then you’re good to go.
Java-enabled Web Browser + Adobe Reader
Javascript is a programming language used on most websites and this one is no different. It is also supported by web browsers such as Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome.
Unless you have manually turned javascript off, this shouldn’t be a problem.
Supplemental learning materials are in pdf format and require Adobe Reader software in order to view. If it’s not already installed on your computer, then you can get it for free at adobe.com.
Patience, Willingness To Learn, Positive Attitude
You will achieve great progress with these three attributes.
Play for yourself.
Music will do you good.
Who is George Goodman
Hey, George here.
I was the fifth of five kids in a musical family, born in the sixties and influenced by the music my older siblings were listening to including Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Band. What I consider to be some of the best music ever recorded.
There were always musical instruments around and everyone was encouraged to join in. Kind of like my place now.
I started on piano and migrated to saxophone in elementary school. I continued playing tenor sax throughout school and into college where I completed a commercial music diploma program at Capilano College, North Vancouver, in 1989 majoring on tenor saxophone.
I can’t remember ever not owning a harmonica and have had a guitar since high school. I made my first harmonica holder out of an old wire coat hanger after hearing an interview with Chrissy Hynde of the Pretenders telling how she did that very thing.
Since then there has been countless bands and gigs, some jazz, some blues, but mostly and most happily classic rock n roll. My favourite gigs have been playing solo acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals.
So music is one of the passions of my life.
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I have always had an affinity for teaching and passing my knowledge on and videos online provide the ultimate opportunity to do this. I currently have dozens of Youtube videos hosted on my website, [GeorgeGoodman.com], instructing how to play great songs on guitar and harmonica. I’ve received hundreds of thousands of views and incredible support from Youtube viewers.
This tremendous response and support demonstrated to me that there is a large number of under-served musicians or musicians-to-be who would like to learn guitar and harmonica together and would benefit from a no-nonsense ( well maybe a little ) step by step series of videos detailing how to play both guitar and harmonica and then how to bring them together to learn how to play their favourite songs.
Harp ‘N’ Guitar is the result.
I am committed to helping you learn how to play Harp ‘N’ Guitar.
Stay Tuned.
Cheers,
George
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Where Are The Lessons Available?
The Harp ‘N’ Guitar Learning System is only available online, here at HarpNGuitar.com.
Upon successfully subscribing, you will be directed to create your own unique Username and Password and will then have complete access to all the content.
All of the video lessons are online and can be accessed through a desktop, laptop or tablet computer.
Supplemental learning materials in pdf format are downloadable for off line viewing.
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The Harp ‘N’ Guitar Guarantee
I have designed this course so that anyone who wants to learn how to play Guitar and Harmonica will be able to for 50 cents/day or less.
If, for any reason in the first 60 days, you decide that the course is not for you, I will promptly give you a full refund.
George Goodman
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Get Started Today
There are three great ways to get started with Harp ‘N’ Guitar.
Option 1 – Monthly Membership
* Billed Monthly
* Cancel Anytime
* 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
$15/Month
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Option 2 – 1 Year Membership
* Save 50% Over Monthly
* One Payment
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$90/Year
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Option 3 – Lifetime Membership
* Best Value:
Pay For A Year Get A Lifetime
* One Time Payment
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$180/Lifetime
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What Others Are Saying
Harp ‘N’ Guitar is an excellent method to develop guitar skills as well as acquiring a unique aptitude; playing guitar along with the harmonica.
A few months ago I purchased George’s book, Guitar and Harmonica Method, which I found very useful and interesting as it was written with a lot of humour. However, this series of videos not only explains the basics (important to understand why we do certain things in music) but also is much more extensive in its range and depth of the subjects. I don’t believe there is anything out there that even attempts to compete with it.
Kevin Murphy – Dunure, Scotland
I’m a beginner harmonica player and the Harp ‘N’ Guitar website has helped me tremendously already!
George shows you the difference between harmonicas and what keys they come in and how to choose a decent one. George tells you how your posture should be, how to hold the harmonica and tells you how to breathe while playing. This course is a must for beginners in my opinion! Like he says In his video of practice tips always carry your harmonica with you. Well I always do, even while I’m at work!
Johnny Alexander – Grand Ledge Michigan
Hi George,
I owe you the credits for my first stage performance.
I’m an advanced beginner on bluesharp, essentially focusing on techniques, not on performing.
Locally, every month we have a “Cover Sessions” where local, amateur, hobby and experienced musicians come together to cover mainstream songs. Last month the Band’s ‘The Weight’ was on the list. Your lesson on Youtube and GeorgeGoodman.com enabled me to master this song on harp, adjust it a little and join the musicians on stage.
Your new site HarpNGuitar.com helps me to connect guitar chords to what to play on harp. Essential for those songs where only guitar tabs are available.
Thanks, keep up the good work and best regards,
Mathieu
Mathieu van Schaik – Maarn, The Netherlands
I am 58 years old and I have been dabbling with the guitar (and harmonica) since I was a young person. I took lessons in the early years but never learned to play any music I enjoyed.
When I found your website it rekindled my interest in picking up the guitar again.
Using your approach I was able to play All Along The Watchtower and After Midnight in less than an hour of practice. Obtaining results this fast is really motivating! It’s like having you sit right across from me teaching me a private lesson!
Thanks for all the work you’ve put into this George. I look forward to using your new site and wish you continued success in your future endeavors.
Best Regards,
Brian Styles
This is exactly what I need. I have been playing the harmonica about a year and the guitar for many years. I am weak on the theory so I find your theory videos very helpful especially matching the guitar chords with notes on the harmonica. I also found your explanation of the specific notes on the guitar chords and your idea of singing to each chord and note very helpful as well.
I am very interested in the site, I am very impressed.
Thanks
Glen Mitchell
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Here Is What You Get When You Join Harp ‘N’ Guitar
Harp ‘N’ Guitar is a unique online video course that gives the new musician the tools to learn how to play great songs on Guitar and Harmonica.
* Monthly 24/7 Access To All Of The Educational Videos In This One-Of-A-Kind Guitar And Harmonica Learning Program
* Complete Beginner Lessons On Guitar – Posture, Chords, Strumming and Rhythm – the basic building blocks that will have you playing all your favourite songs.
* Complete Beginner Harmonica Lessons – Choosing The Right Key, Getting Good Sound, Playing Single Notes, Bending Notes, and more.
* Supplemental Downloads For Offline Viewing And Practice
* Two Instruments For One Low Price
* Music Theory And How It Relates To Guitar And Harmonica
* Ear Training And Improvisation
* New Videos Uploaded Regularly
* Responsive Instructor – My Goal Is To Help You Play Guitar And Harmonica
* Online Access Anywhere You Can Connect To The Internet
* 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
Bonus – Guitar Chord Video Library
Watch guitar chord video demonstrations of the most common chords.
Learn the notes that make up each guitar chord.
Get helpful tips to playing great sounding chords.
------
Get Started Today
There are three great ways to get started with Harp ‘N’ Guitar.
Option 1 – Monthly Membership
* Billed Monthly
* Cancel Anytime
* 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
$15/Month
[Check Out]
Option 2 – 1 Year Membership
* Save 50% Over Monthly
* One Payment
* 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
$90/Year
[Check Out]
Option 3 – Lifetime Membership
* Best Value:
Pay For A Year Get A Lifetime
* One Time Payment
* 60 Day Money Back Guarantee
$180/Lifetime
[Check Out]
ClickBank is the retailer of products on this site. CLICKBANK® is a registered trademark of Click Sales, Inc., a Delaware corporation located at 917 S. Lusk Street, Suite 200, Boise Idaho, 83706, USA and used by permission. ClickBank’s role as retailer does not constitute an endorsement, approval or review of these products or any claim, statement or opinion used in promotion of these products.
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One Response to Get Started On Guitar and Harmonica
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Ashley Bell January 4, 2014 at 1:38 am [#]
Hi George,
Still wondering if i could master both instruments. very slow
with the guitar but still trying.
I did purchase your book online but it went somewhere i couldn’t
find.
Theory will be my sticking point but i see the huge benefits of theory.
Good to see your site George and your endeavors progressing well.
Will probably sign up when i get the courage.
Regards
Ashley.
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