The Harmonica and the Blues
Presenter: Tom Hanney
Senior lecturer, RIT Center for Multidisciplinary Studies
Webinar Date: 02-25-2015

The Harmonica and the Blues

The harmonica has a long and rich history that began in China and was further developed in 19th century Europe. In the United States, the harmonica became very popular as a blues instrument in the 1930s. In this webinar you will learn:

- The history of the harmonica and the blues.
- Why the harmonica became such a force in the blues.
- How to play the harmonica – a process that encourages learners to keep playing.

Tom Hanney
Tom Hanney / Senior lecturer, RIT Center for Multidisciplinary Studies