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A podcast for harmonica geeks, blues fans and no doubt some tangents along the way. Hosted by Lee Sankey.

Lee Sankey


    • Aug 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Reedplate

    Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Lee's Suggestions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 60:47


    Lee Sankey and Joe Filisko talk about Lee's own five suggestions for harmonica fundamentals that build on Joe's list. They are:- Listening Skills in a Digital AgeBuild Your BrainstrumentMusic TheoryPlaying in Different PositionsPlaying Different Key HarmonicasSPECIAL LIVE EVENT - On September 26th 2020 Joe and Lee will be hosting The Reedplate live where you can ask your questions about this series on harmonica fundamentals. To hear about how to get tickets to take part subscribe to my newsletter at leeesankey.com or follow my Facebook page. Get in touch with your suggestion, ideas and comments - info@leesankey.comSHOW LINK: Joe Filisko websiteLee Sankey Links:WebsiteYouTubeFacebookTwitterInstagram

    Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Riffs, Licks, Hooks and Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 45:46


    Lee Sankey and Joe Filisko discuss the last of Joe's fundamentals of playing the harmonica  - Riffs, Licks, Hooks and Songs. Joe provides a detailed breakdown of the eight things blues harmonica players should know how to play.  SPECIAL LIVE EVENT - On September 26th 2020 Joe and I will be hosting The Reedplate live where you can ask your questions about this series on harmonica fundamentals. To hear about how to get tickets to take part subscribe to my newsletter at leeesankey.com or follow my Facebook page. Get in touch with your suggestion, ideas and comments - info@leesankey.comSHOW LINK: Joe Filisko websiteLee Sankey Links:WebsiteYouTubeFacebookTwitterInstagram

    Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Single Notes and Tongue Blocking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 76:50


    Lee Sankey continues his deep dive into the fundamentals of playing the harmonica with Joe Filisko. In this episode Joe and Lee discuss fundamental number four - Single Notes and Tongue Blocking. This is a monster, 1 hour and 15 minute unashamed, geek out on topics such as bending tongue blocked, how Sonny Boy Williamson used full tongue blocks to get his attack, how to feather notes, accessing genre's like cajun music and just how long it takes to learn some of these techniques. SPECIAL LIVE EVENT - Look out for details of a special live online event about this series where you can ask Joe and I questions about the themes we've been exploring. To hear about the date and how to get tickets subscribe to my newsletter at leeesankey.com or follow my Facebook page. Get in touch with your suggestion, ideas and comments - info@leesankey.comSHOW LINK: Joe Filisko websiteLee Sankey Links:WebsiteYouTubeFacebookTwitterInstagram

    Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Chords and Tongue Blocking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 35:33


    Lee Sankey continues his deep dive into the fundamentals of playing the harmonica with Chicago's own Joe Filisko. So far Joe and Lee have managed to spend over 2 hours on the first two fundamentals - Chords and Active Blues Breathing. Today we pick up the conversation as we delve into the third - Chords and Tongue Blocking - the sometimes overlooked space found between chords and single notes. Joe Filisko websiteGet in touch with your suggestion, ideas and comments - info@leesankey.comLee Sankey LinksWebsiteYouTubeFacebookTwitterInstagram

    Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Active Blues Breathing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 35:06


    Lee Sankey continues his discussion with Chicago based harmonica guru Joe Filisko about his Five Fundamentals for Playing the Harmonica. In this episode Lee and Joe cover the second fundamental Active Blues Breathing, with some tangents about Paul Butterfield and Little Walter.  Joe Filisko websiteGet in touch with your suggestion, ideas and comments - info@leesankey.comLee Sankey LinksWebsiteYouTubeTwitterInstagram

    Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Chords

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 61:48


    Lee Sankey begin this podcast with a series of episodes with master harmonica player, craftsman and educator Joe Filisko from Chicago. Joe and Lee discuss the fundamentals of playing the harmonica which Joe has divided into 5 areas. In this episode, they set the scene, talk about tongue blocking and tackle the first fundamental - Chords. Joe Filisko websiteGet in touch with your suggestion, ideas and comments - info@leesankey.comLee Sankey LinksWebsiteYouTubeTwitterInstagram

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