★★★★★
I liked the course and it helped me start practising. After the course I only had a question about the correct position of the jaw harp against the teeth.
Online course by Max Vidishev
Jaw harp:
beginner course
- the first sound
I will teach you to play the jaw harp from scratch: from hand position and breathing to rhythm and your first melodies.
14
video lessons
45 min
of practical learning
From zero
for beginners
About the course
Find your rhythm in a simple instrument
The jaw harp sounds through breath, articulation and attention to the smallest change in sound. I will guide you from choosing an instrument and the first strike to playing techniques and two melodies.
Foundation
How to choose and hold a jaw harp and get a clean sound.
Sound
Breathing, vowel sounds and the first playing techniques.
Melody
Two rhythms that will help you start playing on your own.
Step-by-step learning
Course programme
4 sections · 14 video lessons · about 45 minutes. The lessons are recorded in Russian.
01 Getting ready. Introductory lesson
- Introductory lesson The history of the jaw harp and an overview of the course.
02 Lessons
- How to choose a jaw harp Criteria for choosing an instrument and how to handle it properly.
- How to hold a jaw harp correctly Hand position, the correct strike and typical beginner mistakes.
- Breath as part of jaw harp playing Belly breathing, creating rhythm, holding the breath and common mistakes.
- Vowel sounds in jaw harp playing Playing as speech and three sound positions: middle, throat and front.
- Vowel sounds Yu, Yo, Ya, Ye How the sounds are formed and how to use them in playing.
- Techniques “Iyo”, “Oyi”, “Lyo-lyo-lyo”, “Yu-yu-yu” Practising the techniques and different ways to combine them.
- The “Lark song” technique How to perform this traditional technique.
- The “Throat sound” technique The technique and training the throat muscles.
- Melody “Singing jaw harp” Breaking down a simple melody and a way to write down jaw harp melodies.
- Melody “Running horse” Learning and practising the “Running horse” rhythm.
03 Bonuses
- Finding the note of a jaw harp How to correctly identify the note of the instrument.
- Cleaning a jaw harp Care that will help your instrument last longer.
04 Conclusion
- Final lesson Course summary and next steps in your practice.
Live sound
Live jaw harp playing
In this short fragment I show the character of the instrument and how I work with rhythm and breath.
Your teacher
Max Vidishev
I am a musician and teacher working with the jaw harp, throat and overtone singing. In this course I share the basics of playing without unnecessary theory: I show the movements, explain the breathing and help you hear your own sound.
You can start with a single strike. Then come breath, rhythm and your own music.
Student reviews
What people say about the course
★★★★★
A wonderful course. I would love to see a separate throat singing course from Max as well.
★★★★★
Convenient short videos, clear explanations and easy practical exercises. The format suited me very well as a beginner.
★★★★★
The material is explained clearly, and the animated hints help the learning. The course left a pleasant impression and a wish to continue.
Start playing
The first sound is closer than it seems
I have prepared 14 short lessons that you will receive in a private Telegram channel after successful payment.
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Pay for the course
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Get the instructions
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Start learning
Online course
Jaw harp: the first sound
Lessons in Russian · access via Telegram · learn at your own pace
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Answers
Frequently asked questions
Is the course suitable if I have never played the jaw harp?
Yes. The course starts with choosing an instrument, hand position and the first sound.
What language are the lessons recorded in?
The video lessons are recorded in Russian. The site is available in Ukrainian, Russian and English.
How will I get access after purchase?
After successful payment you will receive instructions and a link to join the private Telegram channel with the lessons.