Par BARRETT DAVID. How good of a musician you become is predicated on how much practice you do and the quality of that practice. In all likelihood, you don't have access to a harmonica teacher (a rare breed), so it's up to you to identify what will help you grow as a player and how to best spend your valuable practice time. In Daily Studies for Diatonic Harmonica, author David Barrett (the world's most published author of harmonica lesson material) provides recommendations on how to set up your practice room, structure your practice time, what to work on to improve your playing, and how to prepare you for performance. The Daily Exercises portion of this book provides essentialexercises for the diatonic harmonica—movement patterns, scales, tongue block technique drills, an exercise to help you memorize the chords of the 12 Bar Blues, your harmonica's note layout, and how to choose a note to match over a given chord, at any time, in any range of the harmonica. This book and accompanying recording is an essential text for all students of the diatonic harmonica. You'll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this method. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : Facile / Pédagogie / Etude / Harmonica Diatonique

This Harmonica Playing Guide contains a wealth of essential information for playing the Harmonica, packed into a convenient and practical folding chart format. With note names for blowing and drawing at each hole, a short note on bending and selected scales and modes for the Diatonic Harmonica.The main section of the Harmonica Playing Guide features a large table showing which notes correspond to which hole for Harmonicas in all keys, as well as a guide to which notes will play when you blow and draw on a Harmonica tuned to C. A diagram of the same nature is shown that can be used to figure out the notes that can be achieved by bending, an important technique that is used in all styles of music with great effect.The rest of the Harmonica Playing Guide shows the standard positions for C Harmonica, including the Ionian, Mixolydian, Dorian and Aeolian modes, as well as three pentatonic scales and two blues scales. All of these sections are essential references for playing the Harmonica in any style or genre. Keeping this either on your wall or with you at all times will mean if you're ever stuck and you need some quick and convenient guidance, just take a look at the Guide.The Harmonica Playing Guide gives you all the stripped back and fundamental information in a clear and concise manner. It's easy to read from and accurate, ensuring you'll never be stuck for a certain note again. / Harmonica

Small Format Version of this terrific Harmonica tutor! Learn to play Harmonica with this great book, CD and Harmonica package. Step-by-step pictures take you from the first day exercises to playing along with a backing track, Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick your Harmonica. A proven look and learn course, using clear pictures instead of reams of long explanation, this method gives practical tips covering everything you need to know about setting up, playing and maintenance. CD audio tracks to show you how things should sound, plus full length accompaniment tracks to play along with! Simple, complete and entertaining. This small format version contains everything from the larger version in a smaller more convenient package. / Harmonica

The blanket term 'rock' is used to describe a musical genre that covers over six decades of musical diversity. The question for this book is, What does rock mean to harmonica players' This book is for harmonica players who have a basic grasp of the instrument and are looking to study the rock style in greater detail. You'll learn greater control of bends; speed licks; high-end licks; how to play bluesy notes and textures; how to play and construct hooks; how to deal with and play over the common chord progressions used in rock; and, music theory relative to playing rock harmonica. Concepts are presented through original tunes as well as staples of rock harmonica repertoire such as Magic Dick's Whammer Jammer!. 68 pages, audio included. Contents: Introduction - What is Rock Harmonica' Harmonicas Needed Chapter 1 - A Word about Notation and Embouchure Chapter 2 - Bending What Notes Can Be Bent Bending Exercises Chapter 3 - Scales for Improvising Major Pentatonic Scale Blues Scale Context and Homework Chapter 4 - Speed and High-End Licks Mastering the High End of the Harmonica Speed Playing (Breath and Movement Patterns and Backtracking) Words of Caution and Homework Chapter 5 - Power Licks Chapter 6 - Decoding Music for Improvisation Scale Theory Chord Theory Chord Qualities 7th and 9th Chords Arpeggios and Chord Scales The Making of a Chord Scale Chord Charts Chapter 7 - Common Chord Progressions Chapter 8 - Hooks, Heads and Sequences Head Hooks and Sequences Sequence Worksheet Sequence Licks Room to Move Head Chapter 9 - Whammer Jammer Study Song Chorus by Chorus Study Whammer Jammer Full Transcription Chapter 10 - Butter Strut Study Song Form Analysis Butter Strut Full Transcription Chapter 11 - How to be a Great Rock Harmonica Player by Jason Ricci Chapter 12 - Recommended Artists Chapter 13 - Notation Key

The blanket term 'rock' is used to describe a musical genre that covers over six decades of musical diversity.The question for this book is 'What does rock mean to Harmonica players'' This book is for Harmonica playerswho have a basic grasp of the instrument and are looking to study the rock style in greater detail.You'll learn greater control of bends; speed licks; high-end licks; how to play bluesy notes and textures; how to play andconstruct hooks; how to deal with and play over the common chord progressions used in rock; and music theory relative to playing rock Harmonica. Concepts are presented through original tunes as well as staples of rock Harmonicarepertoire such as Magic Dick's 'Whammer Jammer!'. Includes access to online audio.

Teach yourself how to play Harmonica with these easy lessons for beginners. Progressive Chromatic Harmonica covers the fundamental techniques and practical theory required to learn to play theHarmonica. This book includes 60 exercises and popular songs for beginners in the styles of folk blues jazz rock and classical. Complete with photos diagrams and easy-to-read Harmonica music for beginners this bookcomes with access to online media containing audio demonstrating all examples. Basic knowledge of how to read music and play the Harmonica is recommended but not required to teach yourself using this book.

There is a vast amount of knowledge throughout the world about how to make the harmonica sound better and play better but little of it is written down. This fully illustrated book solves the problem. It contains sections on: how to buy a harmonica common problems advice about tools and techniques for using them the basic parts of the chromatic harmonica solutions to improve sound and functionality experimenting on old harmonicas tuning and much more. For chromatic players but diatonic players will learn just as much.

Par BARRETT DAVID. Minor Blues Harmonica includes introductory material for new players on holding the harmonica, achieving a single note, and common techniques that sound great on the instrument. Not-so-new players will enjoy learning new songs at their current skill levels. Intermediate players will benefit from learning to play in 3rd Position to broaden their options while performing. Players at a more advanced level will learn to play in minor keysâ'a challenge for harmonica players, but less difficult in 3rd Position. In this book we'll explore the killer sounds that 3rd Position has to offer, focusing on the following areas: 1) New players will learn to play single notes and movingaround the harmonica with good tone. 2) Learning to improvise in 3rd Position in an intuitive way, even for beginners. 3) Learning 'study” songs to play by yourself and at blues jams. These songs also provide valuable licks to help develop your own improvisational vocabulary. 4) An overview of music theory to help you understand what's technically going on. (This is at the end of the book, so it's not required in order to play the examples.) 5) A chapter for the more advanced players to learn how to play the lower octave of the harmonica in 3rd Position (requires good bending skills). You'll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this book and recording. Recordings of all the examples are played by author David Barrett. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : Facile / Pédagogie / Etude / Harmonica Diatonique

Minor Blues Harmonica includes introductory material for new players on holding the harmonica achieving a single note and common techniques that sound great on the instrument. Not-so-new players will enjoy learning new songs at their current skill levels. Intermediate players will benefit from learning to play in 3rd Position to broaden their options while performing. Players at a more advanced level will learn to play in minor keys a challenge for harmonica players but less difficult in 3rd Position. In this book we???ll explore the killer sounds that 3rd Position has to offer focusing on the following areas: 1) New players will learn to play single notes and moving aroundthe harmonica with good tone. 2) Learning to improvise in 3rd Position in an intuitive way even for beginners. 3) Learning ???study??? songs to play by yourself and at blues jams. These songs also provide valuable licks to help develop your own improvisational vocabulary. 4) An overview of music theory to help you understand what???s technically going on. (This is at the end of the book so it???s not required in order to play the examples.) 5) A chapter for the more advanced players to learn how to play the lower octave of the harmonica in 3rd Position (requires good bending skills). You???ll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this book and recording. Recordings of all the examples are played by author David Barrett. Includes access to online audio.

Learning the Harmonica is easy and fun, especially with this complete method! Containing the lesson book, CD and a Harmonica - this package has everything you need to begin playing this versatile instrument. This method is a great introduction to the harmonica, focussing on the three most popular styles: blues, folk and country. Learn your favourite style and then play like Sonny Boy Williamson, John Mayall or Bob Dylan. Stuart 'Son' Maxwell teaches you the basic chords and notes plus special effects such as note-bending and vibrato, which are all used in the popular styles. The accompanying CD lets you hear how the songs should be played and features over 30 tracks that combine simple harmonica solos and full length backing tracks. / Harmonica

John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (Book/CD) with John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (DVD)-Includes the book/CD pack John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (00841074) and the DVD John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (00641720) in one money-saving pack.In the book/CD John starts at the beginning explaining the proper way to hold the instrument and make your first tones. He demonstrates essential techniques such as reed bending vibrato rhythm grooves cross harp playing and more.In the DVD John teaches all thebasics in this friendly jam-along lesson: how to hold the instrument and find the blues notes then add vibrato note-bending wah-wahs tonguing rhythm playing train effects and a variety of great licks and solos that can beused either solo or in a band.A great value at $44.95!

First Lessons Blues Harmonica is an exciting course for the beginning blues player. The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level. Topics include phrasing concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organised to create a pleasing solo), 12 bar blues theory, vibrato, shakes, and tongue blocking. The recording includes all of the Harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording use a C major diatonic Harmonica. Ideas presented solidly in the blues tradition. Phrasing concepts, 12 bar blues theory, shakes, tongue blocking. Uses C major diatonic Harmonica. Companion audio and video download available online.

Designed to provide Harmonica players with answers to common questions Harmonica Essentials by David Barrett and Fritz Hasenpusch is the combination of six books from a series that achievesthis in a concise user-friendly fashion.This anthology of information focuses on the main concept of musical knowledge required by all Harmonica players. Covered subjects include reading notation how to build chromaticand diatonic scales triad chord qualities position theory 12-bar blues progression 'Essential scales' including lessons on scales and modes such as major minor mixolydian dorian and blues and so much more.This bookis truly the epitome of information for any Harmonica players needs.

An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how smallpieces of music called licks are organized to create a pleasing solo) 12 Bar Blues Theory Vibrato Shakes and Tongue Blocking. The recording includes all of the harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment.This book and its recording use a C major diatonic Harmonica. Includes access to online audio.