Improvising Blues Harmonica by authors David Barrett and John Garcia is a groundbreaking method explaining the mysterious world of improvising. This book and recording cover: chorus forms;what licks riffs melodies and phrases are made of; scale and chord theory; concepts for soloing (focus notes); phrase shaping; accompaniment playing; hooks heads and bridges; elements that add unity to an instrumental;instrumental song analysis; learning solos note for note and retaining licks.Concepts in this material have been proven over a decade of private lessons and workshops held around the world. If you are looking to go the nextstep in your soloing skills this material will take you there. For intermediate and advanced blues Harmonica players. Recording uses 'C' and 'A' major diatonic Harmonicas. Examples presented in the book are played by the authors.Full-length study songs are also included. 80 pages in length with access to online audio.

This Alfred Tuition book will tell you everything you need to know to start playing the Harmonica now! For beginners of all ages this clearly presented and informative book for both diatonic and chromatic harmonicas is a complete method that teaches you how to play through an easy-to-understand step-by-step system. In fact using a special note-reading system you will be able to read and play instantly! This method also features a history and maintenance guide for the instrument complete note chart and chording single note-playing and more advanced techniques. Upon completion of this book you will be able to play the Harmonica in all styles from Blues rock pop country and folk styles; perform with a band know how to read music and understand the basics of improvising. Now there is no reason not to learn!

First Lessons Harmonica is an exciting set-by-step instruction course for the ten-hole diatonic Harmonica. Subjects covered are: reading music notation; rhythm training; train patterns; folk tunes; blues;bending; vibrato; tongue blocking single notes and octaves; and instruction on all three common Harmonica positions (1st 2nd and 3rd). Book is accompanied by an online audio recording and video of all examples played by authorDavid Barrett along with background music. Online video: 37:00 minutes.

Learning to play harmonica is now easier than ever before! The Absolute Beginners course has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your harmonica. With this superb book you get a comprehensive harmonica course featuring step-by-step pictures which take you from first day exercises to playing along with backing tracks. The book contains practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up, playing and maintenance, and the CD contains audio versions of the exercises in addition to full-length accompaniment tracks for you to play along with. Handy, compact edition. / Harmonica

This book gives you easy access to playing harmonica. This book uses the 12 or 16-hole chromatic harmonica in the key of C as well as the 10-hole diatonic in the key of C in standard tuning and blues harp style. The tunes arewritten in standard notation and tablature (arrows and numbers) with guitar chords. Lyrics are included for most of the songs. These songs apply techniques taught in Basic Blues Harp and Basic Chromatic Harmonica by the sameauthor. Includes access to an online audio recording.

The ULTIMATE self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and professional-quality online audio with 57 full-demo tracks.This harmonica method can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the online audio.For use with a standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C major.On the teacher:Lil' Rev is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist songwriter and music-historian who teaches and tours around the continental U.S.Knownas a 'protector of old songs poetry and stories ' Rev has been called a 'Wisconsin treasure ' (-Ann Schmid-UWM Folk Center). His many awards and frequent travels have garnered him a loyal and growing fan base amongst lovers of all things Ukulele Folk Old Time Harmonica Jewish Music and Culture American Labor History and Respect for our Elders!Lil Rev calls his style of performance... edu-tain-ment!It is a combination of songs history stories poems quotes and jokes all wrapped up in a cloak of exuberance and gratitude for those moments when we can all come together and rise up singing...and celebrate life!

Media Type : Book+CD+DVD Level : Multiple Levels Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Complete Number of pages : 120 A comprehensive chromatic harmonica method by noted writer and clinician Phil Duncan. Contains excellent harmonica arrangements of 60 tunes ranging in style from light classics to folk and country. Includes a CD and DVD.

This book features 121 favorite harmonic tunes in the following nine categories: Western songs ballads gospel songs Irish tunes songs of the sea classics international songs folk songs and fun songs. Guitar chords areshown over the melody line for each song. Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C the location of every note is indicated by a number and a 'blow' or 'draw' arrow.

This book provides an easy step-by-step method to teach young children to play the harmonica. It begins with basic concepts and eases into playing music on the instrument. Popular songs are included such as London Bridge Whenthe Saints Go Marching In Pop Goes the Weasel Camptown Races and more. Designed for individual or group instruction.

By Glenn Weiser Book/CD package for beginners to learn blues and rock improvisation. Includes explanations of scales modes chords and other essential elements of music. The 60-minute CD features riffs and solos plus demonstrations and a blues jam to play along with.

An Illustrated Guide for Melodies and Improvisations. Par . While traditional Richter-tuned, 10-hole diatonic harmonicas have a remarkable three-octave range, one can only play a complete major scale spanning one octave in a single key from holes 4 through 6. By contrast, the country-tuned diatonic harmonica with its 5th-hole draw reed voiced a halftone higher (F to F# in a C harmonica), is not only capable of playing 2 complete major scales but can also play one of them from the second hole in two full octaves.Harmonica enthusiasts who are already familiar with the cross-harp concept of playing a C harmonica in the key of G to achieve the Mixolydian mode, with a blues sound, will be delighted to learn of a further valve alteration that gives players access to 4 chromatic tones from the 5th hole ?facilitating play in the relative minor key.Seasoned Mel Bay harmonica author, Phil Duncan, presents this unique book of technique and six melodies for the country-tuned 10-hole diatonic harmonica. All music is presented with lyrics, standard notation and tablature with suggested guitar chords and studio-quality online audio. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Recueil / Harmonica