Blues harmonica lesson – Introduction to major pentatonic blues harmonica licks in 2nd position

Nov 23, 2016 | Intermediate Harmonica Lessons

Hello and welcome to this week’s harmonica lesson, where I will be introducing you to the major pentatonic scale. I will also be showing you some licks using it. This scale is a little different from the blues scale, which is based on the minor pentatonic scale. It can still be used to play some tasty blues though.

You will need a harmonica in the key of A, and we will be playing in 2nd position in the key of E major.

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Major Pentatonic Scale Audio Clips

Here are some recordings of me playing each lick for you to hear what they should sound like.

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons · Introduction to Major Pentatonic Licks

Backing Track

Here is a backing track for you to practice playing along to.

Tomlin Harmonica Lessons · Fun E Major Pentatonic (Backing Track)

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Thank you

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Happy harping!

See you again for the next harmonica video!

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