Excited to learn how to play the “Amazing Grace” harmonica version? Well then, worry not for the harmonica is a fun and easy instrument to play. Harmonica chords are produced by breathing out throughout a series of holes and inhaling breath in the course of the same set of holes. This produces chords which can eventually be twisted into a song. In order to be able to learn to play the “Amazing Grace” chords of the harmonica version, you must first learn how to play the chords of the harmonica. Here are some easy instructions to serve as your guide (from ehow.com);
Step 1 – Identify first the different blow holes and draw holes for the chords that can be played on the harmonica. Perform inhaling and exhaling with your mouth on the harmonica to get the experience of the instruments.
Step 2 – Next, choose from the following chord chart for chords on a C harmonica. These are the following: C major–blow holes 1-2-3, 4-5-6 or 7-8-9, G major–draw holes 1-2-3 or 1-2-3-4, G7–draw holes 2-3-4-5, D minor–draw holes 4-5-6 or 8-9-10, B minor-seven-flat-five–draw holes 3-4-5-6 or 7-8-9-10.
Step 3 – Put the harmonica in your mouth and cover the numbered holes you will draw or blow with your lips.
Step 4 – Blow into the holes to make your first chord. Constantly begin with the C major chord. It uses only 3 holes and is the easiest place to begin.
Step 5 – Move your mouth over the second set of C major holes and inhale to produce the same C chord on the draw. This permits the chord to constantly sound with each inhale and exhale.
These steps are very easy to follow aren’t they? After such time when you have mastered these steps, you can now start to play the “Amazing Grace” chords of the harmonica version. The Amazing Grace chords are also very easy to learn and easy to master. So what are you waiting for? Start practicing, today.
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Andy Rogers is a singer songwriter, worship leader and owner of www.AmazingGraceMusic.net where you can download FREE mp3, chord chart and powerpoint visuals for a new contemporary guitar version of Amazing Grace.
