The harmonica is indelibly associated with the popular image of the cowboy playing his plaintive warbling melodies to wile away the evening hours and calm the cattle as music was known to do after the herd has stopped for the night. With few options for entertainment along the trail other than poetry dancing and music it's no wonder that hundreds of songs emerged from the Old West telling of the cowpuncher's life the exploits of famous outlaws and other aspects of frontier existence. In this book you'll find 27 of these traditional ballads arranged for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. All songs include music notation harmonica tablature guitar chords lyrics andonline audio files with acoustic guitar backing tracks.

The Blues Harp is a fascinating musical instrument. Although originally intended for the playing of mostly simple melodies and traditional folk songs its extraordinary sound can be found in almost every musical context today such as pop music folk songs children songs gospel jazz blues rock'n'roll or country music. Its distinctive sound is at home everywhere. 'Blues Harp Basics' offers a first small step into this world and wants to give you the opportunity of learning the first basic playing techniques in a brief and easy-to-understand form. Most of the songs and examples from the book are included on the accompanying CD and therefore vital whenlearning how to play the Harp.

Par DUNCAN PHIL. This book and companion audio provide essential lessons for the diatonic harmonica. The harmonica is simple to play and easy to transport. People have enjoyed playing this instrument since the early nineteenth century for these reasons, among others. If you are challenged by other musical instruments, the harmonica is for you. This book can be extremely helpful, even for non-beginners. The music and instruction presented require little or no previous musical experience. What do you need?A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C. To be able to breathe, that is exhale and inhale. To be able to pucker your lips. It's Dirt Simple!While playing, the instrument will train your ear to hear what is being played, helping you develop listening skills.The harmonica is the only instrument that is played by breathing both in and out through the instrument. It is a simple, fun breathing machine and may even improve the health of your lungs.Some of the best harmonica music is Americana music, which is sometimes referred to as American folk music. This is the style of music presented throughout the book, which highlights this original form of American music. Enjoy these wonderful tunes and become part of this great American tradition. Playing these tunes and timeless melodies is a way to own a piece of American folk lore. Tablature is used to simplify learning. Includes access to online audio./ Tablatures / Harmonica Diatonique