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10 Jazz Standards for Beginners

10 Jazz Standards for Beginners

October 13, 2019

Here are some popular jazz standards for beginning improvisers. These tunes are well known and regularly played in jam sessions. They are great for learning how to improvise because they have fewer chord changes, a couple of tonalities and usually easy melodies. 10 Jazz Standards for Beginners Ain’t Misbehavin’ A medium tempo swinging tune written […]

Yvonnick PreneOctober 13, 2019
Yvonnick Prene
SPAH 2019 Harmonica Festival

SPAH 2019 Harmonica Festival

August 21, 2019

I just came back of a week of performances and seminars at Spah (Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica), the largest harmonica festival in the USA. I can’t thanks enough Hohner and the great people at Spah for invinting me this year.  I played in duo with Avi Rothbard on guitar an […]

Yvonnick PreneAugust 21, 2019
Yvonnick Prene
Chromatic Harmonica Buying Guide

Chromatic Harmonica Buying Guide

July 19, 2019

If you think you can use grandfather’s harmonica that has been sitting in a closet for 25 years, it’s probably not a good idea. Chances are the harmonica you kept for years may have sentimental value for you but may also be rusty, smelly with a cracked wooded comb and, therefore, not 100% playable. Remember […]

Yvonnick PreneJuly 19, 2019
Yvonnick Prene
Where to Repair Your Chromatic Harmonica?

Where to Repair Your Chromatic Harmonica?

December 4, 2018

 Sometimes we need to get a reed fixed,  install a new set of valve or just try out a customized comb on an old Super 64.  Instead of throwing it out right away maybe you can send it to get repaired and save a few $$$ (less chances with a cracked wood comb)… I would […]

Yvonnick PreneDecember 4, 2018
Yvonnick Prene
18 Chromatic Harmonica Videos to Inspire You

18 Chromatic Harmonica Videos to Inspire You

October 17, 2018

Listening to other harmonica players will truly inspire you to challenge your, practice harder, learn different musical styles and start practicing new techniques you had never heard before.  I have chosen top harmonicists  from all over the world from Stevie Wonder to Hugo Diaz. Of course this list is not exhaustive, I would love to […]

Yvonnick PreneOctober 17, 2018
Yvonnick Prene
Menuet Arranged for Two Harmonicas

Menuet Arranged for Two Harmonicas

June 29, 2018

Here are two harmonica parts Menuet. The upper voice is written in regular C clef whereas the lower part uses the bass clef, F.   Let’s listen to the piece entirely. The complete performance with both voices  Erratum: The last section starts with 5 (+3) 5 (5) (+5) and +6  Now we’ll practice each part separately. Let’s begin […]

Yvonnick PreneJune 29, 2018
Yvonnick Prene
Top 3 Best Amps for Chromatic Harmonica

Top 3 Best Amps for Chromatic Harmonica

May 13, 2018

Finding a good amp for the chromatic harmonica takes time, but if you’re looking for a warm and clean sound I would recommend you to choose from a guitar acoustic amp or a portable PA system.Below, you see a few guitar amps to check out which may help you in your search of the perfect […]

Yvonnick PreneMay 13, 2018
Yvonnick Prene
8 Things Pro Harmonica Players Do or Don’t

8 Things Pro Harmonica Players Do or Don’t

March 21, 2018

I have made a list of the 8 things professional harmonica players hopefully do or don’t when they get hired for a gig. Wearing alternatively the bandleader and sideman hats as a working musician in New York, I have experienced both sides of the job. Of course I have made all the mistakes below but […]

Yvonnick PreneMarch 21, 2018
Yvonnick Prene
5 Best Chromatic Harmonica to Buy for Beginners

5 Best Chromatic Harmonica to Buy for Beginners

January 27, 2018

Welcome to my guide to some of the best harmonicas on the market. I have owned several ones over the years and some of my favorite models are listed below. If you are a complete beginner I suggest starting with a 12 hole model then upgrade to 14 and finally to a 16 hole. All […]

Yvonnick PreneJanuary 27, 2018
Yvonnick Prene
5 Practice Tools for Harmonica Players

5 Practice Tools for Harmonica Players

January 9, 2018

In this post we’ll talk about my favorite learning tools that can be used to make your harmonica practice time more productive. We’ll review two apps, a set of headphone, a portable keyboard and a small portable recorder. I believe these tools will facilitate your day-to-day learning process while being easy to use and mostly […]

Yvonnick PreneJanuary 9, 2018
Yvonnick Prene
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