Workshop for diatonic harmonica - Traditional Blues-Harp Styles

Description

(English below) How can one approach the traditional playing styles of Sonny Terry, DeFord Bailey or Billy Bizor with respect? And how does initial imitation develop into a personal interpretation? In this blues workshop for advanced harmonica players, Adam Sikora will help you how to play the great licks of the old masters. Practical exercises and examples will help you transfer the playing techniques you’ve learnt to other blues, folk or traditional styles. The course content includes, amongst other things: Adam Sikora will place particular emphasis on exercises to improve timing, groove and rhythmic confidence, as well as on clean intonation. An expressive tone is the foundation of any performance and is what brings learned playing techniques – whether traditional or modern – to life. Adam Sikora
Harmonica player Adam Sikora studied the playing techniques of Sonny Terry, Johnny Woods and Billy Bizor from an early age. In defiance of all modern playing styles.

Highlights

• Workshop led by harmonica expert Adam Sikora
• Focus on traditional styles of Sonny Terry, DeFord Bailey, and Billy Bizor
• Emphasis on timing, groove, and expressive tone

General Information

This advanced workshop for diatonic harmonica players explores traditional blues-harp styles. Participants will learn to imitate and interpret the techniques of legendary players while enhancing their timing and intonation.

Location

Boxhagener Straße 99, 10245 Berlin Friedrichshain, Germany

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