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Level II Instruction
Level II is generally for those who:
- have completed the course materials from the Level I Chicago Blues Harmonica and probably the Level II (mini) instrumentals.  This means that you . . 

- have two to twelve months of playing experience.

- are familiar with the twelve bar blues structure, the shuffle rhythm and can play through one or more of the Level II mini instrumentals that are three choruses long.

- are working towards playing consistent, clean single notes.

- have been using tongue blocking.

The goal of the Level II materials is to expand upon the materials introduced in the Level I and Level II (mini) courses by means of instrumentals that are now four choruses long.

All versions have a guitar solo and three o, the “s” versions, have a harp solo.  All instrumentals start and end with the same melodic idea.  It may seem easy enough, but counting off the song and signaling the ending will be necessary.  There is a guitar solo that must be signaled before taking the supporting accompaniment role.  The regular instrumental versions will all have a melodic variation similar to the first and last chorus while the “s” versions will have a harp solo.  All versions will be found with the same exact harp solo.  Since it is the most active melodically, loud in terms of its dynamics and does have more breathing challenges, it is likely the hardest think you will encounter here among the Level II instrumentals.  You should assume that the solo will take you the longest to play convincingly.

While Filiskostore is transferring to a new platform, when ordering the Level 2 CORE songs there is an extra step:
  • Purchase as usual
  • After you complete your purchase, choose "return" to the store
  • Scroll down and find the download link at the bottom of the page, which appears as the title you ordered.
  • A .pdf will open and there is another link, again appearing as the title you ordered
  • Clicking that link will take you to Dropbox, where you can download the song instructions and tracks.

Level II Study Songs

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5-Hole Instrumental 2 Download5-Hole Instrumental 2 DownloadThe goal of this Level 2 instrumental is to continue to develop the fundamental skills acquired in the Level 1 and Level 2 “mini” songs. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this . . .
5-Hole Instrumental 2s Download5-Hole Instrumental 2s DownloadREVISED September 2025
The goal of this Level 2 instrumental is to continue to develop the fundamental skills acquired in the Level 1 and Level 2 “mini” songs, with an added harp solo. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this. Play everything using tongue blocking except for the chords, and tongue switch . . .
5-Hole Instrumental 2x Download5-Hole Instrumental 2x Download
Bird Instrumental 2 DownloadBird Instrumental 2 DownloadREVISED July 2025
The goal of this LEVEL 2 instrumental is to continue to build upon the Level 1 & Level 2 “mini” songs. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this. Everything except the chords should be played using tongue blocking, and tongue switch to play hole #1 . . .
Bird Instrumental 2x DownloadBird Instrumental 2x Download
This “X” version is the basic version with an added melodic variation, giving it an extra chorus, making it 5 choruses long. The goal of this Level 2x instrumental is to continue to develop the fundamental skills acquired in the Level 1 and Level 2 “mini” songs. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this . . .

Boogie Instrumental 2 DownloadBoogie Instrumental 2 DownloadREVISED July 2025
The goal of this LEVEL II instrumental is to continue to build upon the Level 1 & Level 2 “mini” songs. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this. Everything except the chords should be played using tongue blocking . . .
Boogie Instrumental 2s DownloadBoogie Instrumental 2s DownloadREVISED July 2025
The goal of this LEVEL 2 instrumental is to continue to build upon the Level 1 & Level 2 “mini” songs with an added harp solo. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this. Everything except the chords should be played using tongue blocking . . .
Boogie Instrumental 2x DownloadBoogie Instrumental 2x Download
E-Z Instrumental 2 DownloadE-Z Instrumental 2 DownloadREVISED July 2025

The goal of this LEVEL II instrumental is to continue to build upon the Level I & Level II “mini” songs. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this. Everything except the chords should be played using tongue blocking, and tongue switch to play hole #1 . . .
E-Z Instrumental 2s DownloadE-Z Instrumental 2s DownloadREVISED July 2025
The goal of this LEVEL II instrumental is to continue to build upon the Level I & Level II “mini” songs with an added harp solo. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this. Everything except the chords should be played using tongue blocking, and tongue switch to play hole #1  . . .
E-Z Instrumental 2x DownloadE-Z Instrumental 2x Download
This “X” version combines the basic version and the “S” version, giving it an extra chorus, making it 5 choruses long. The goal of this Level 2x instrumental is to continue to develop the fundamental skills acquired in the Level 1 and Level 2 “mini” songs. I suggest 4 months of experience before attempting this. Play everything using tongue blocking except for the chords, and tongue switch to play hole #1 without moving your jaw, if you can . . .


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