SKU: HL.660191
ISBN 9780793516001. UPC: 073999601916. 9x12 inches.
Over 40 classics from blues greats Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, James Dalton, Elmore James, John Brim, and Lester Davenport complete with an extensive introduction on how to play the pieces in this book. Pieces include: Boom, Boom (Out Go The Lights) * Cool Disposition * Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide * Ice Cream Man * I'm A Man * and many more.
SKU: HL.369558
ISBN 9781705143759. UPC: 840126992120. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Learn the fundamentals of harmonica with Konstantin Reinfeld, one of the world's most sought-after harmonica virtuosos and pioneer of academic study of the instrument. Do-It-Yourself Harmonica offers step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio demonstration tracks, plus detailed video instruction by Konstantin Reinfeld himself. Topics covered include: • Harmonica fundamentals • Reading music and tablature • Rhythmic playing and chugging • Single-note playing • Tongue techniques • Position playing • Using scales • Blues playing • Bending and overbending • Vibrato, tremolo and cupping.
SKU: HL.14043236
ISBN 9781783053483. UPC: 888680024604. 3.5x1.25 inches. English.
These pocket-sized swatch-packs are great for quick reference at home or on the go. Each Notecracker contains 70 handy reference cards, printed on both sides for quick access to chord diagrams, general music theory, jokes, quotes or snippets of musical trivia. Notecracker Blues Harmonica teaches you the techniques you need to begin to play the C Harmonica and how to use these techniques to play the blues. Presented on easy-to-read cards with clear diagrams and a simple tablature method, you'll quickly learn to play classic blues tunes in the style of Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Terry, Little Walter and other blues harp greats.
SKU: MB.30952M
ISBN 9781513474434. 8.75X11.75 inches.
Among the various instruments for which the Beautiful American Airs and Ballads series was conceived, the diatonic harmonica is a standout. With or without the ôbendsö played by the author on the companion online recording, the 19 plaintive, single-note melodies in this book are guaranteed to engage the player and move the listener.áThe music herein is written in standard notation and blow/draw harmonica tablature for the diatonic harmonica in C. Suggested accompaniment chords are also provided. Using the tablature alone, this music can be played on any diatonic harmonica in a different harmonica key; for example, using a G or A diatonic harmonica, the instrument itself will make the mechanical transposition. The chords, however, would have to be transposed by the accompanist.Phil Duncan has written more than 40 harmonica books for Mel Bay Publications. He believes that participation is key to the enjoyment of music, and that the harmonica and tunes in this collection are the perfect vehicles for that participation.ôTunes like these may have been overlooked or forgotten in this stressful worldùbut playing them will help you regain and renew the sense of calm essential to our identity as Americansà Pick out a fewà pick up your harmonica and enjoy.öùPhil Duncan.
