The key of C is a good place to start learning these because you can do a turn on every scale degree if you want. Sorry about the brightness/contrast issues but otherwise this lesson went very smoothly. I demonstrate the slide turn on every degree of the C major scale except the root. It’s easy to over do this ornament once you learn it so take it easy. This is a very style-specific kind of sound that doesn’t fit every style of improvisation so you will have to decide if it’s your cup of tea. About 6:45 into the lesson I inadvertently say “Eb” when I meant to say “Ab”.
Missed Musical Study Opportunities
In the broad scheme of things, having regrets about missed educational opportunities doesn’t sting half as bad as some other regrets relating to family relationships and parenting. But, related to my harmonica education, I have a list of three mentors that I could have learned from if I was paying attention at the time. Ray
November 18, 2025
