Chicago Blues: Harmonica: Instrumental Album

Featuring Billy Boy Arnold-Billy Boy Arnold is one of the masters of the amplified Blues Harmonica and his classic Chicago style inspired many bands of the great British Blues explosion including The Yardbirds. A respected member of the scene Arnold is an articulate spokesman for the blues who remembers an amazing amount of detail about the men and women who have contributed the most to the music.In this unique DVD tutorial Arnold walks and talks you through the styles of John Lee Williamson Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter. Topics include:Playing in first second and third positionsNote bendingTrillsBack up accompanimentPlaying minor bluesEverything isdemonstrated with diatonic and chromatic harmonicas and the lessons are spiced with many absorbing and amusing anecdotes!

With Online Audio-A comprehensive lesson and study book for the intermediate and advanced diatonic Harmonica player Classic Chicago Blues Harp presents techniques progressive examples and accompanying twelve bar blues exerciseand examples. This book is meant to take an instrument and musical style and teach it to the people who made it so popular the blues listening public. Special attention is given to the accurate reading of bluesrhythms and each notated tune is carefully marked with tablature indicating precisely where to find individual notes. Each chapter concludes with a chapter review of what was taught in that section and access to online audio isincluded. This book is best suited to the intermediate player rather than the beginner and will appeal strongly to those with a genuine desire to learn the Chicago blues harmonica style. Complete ClassicChicago Blues Harp is excellent for self-teaching yet is comprehensive enough to be used in a private instruction format. The audio recording insures accuracy of interpretation and ease in learning. Most of theexercises and examples are included on the audio with split-tracked back-up music. Each song is played once with Harmonica and then without.This is a great all-around study book for blues Harmonica players at any level.

Authentic Styles & Techniques of the Great Harp Players-Learn authentic blues harmonica styles and techniques from master bluesman Steve Guyger in this special instructional DVD. Steve shares many valuable playing secrets concepts and insights into the rich and timeless traditions of blues harp.Joined by celebrated Chicago blues guitarist Billy Flynn the DVD also features plenty of inspiring and soulful performances. As an added bonus guitar backing tracks are included so you can jam along!Topics covered include: harmonica history; harmonica basics; harmonica techniques; sound and tone; playing chords; blues progressions; using positions and keys; playing in a band; and more. 1 hr. 14 min.

For use with all C B Flat E Flat and Bass Clef instruments the Hal Leonard Blues Play-Along Series is the ultimate jamming tool for all blues musicians.With easy-to-read lead sheets and other split-track choices on the included CD these first-of-a-kind packages will bring your local blues jam right into your house! Each song on the CD includes two tracks: a full-stereo mix and a split-track mix with removable Guitar Bass Piano and Harmonica parts. The CD is playable on any CD player and is also enhanced so Mac and PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing the pitch!8 songs: All Your Love (I Miss Loving); Easy Baby; I Ain'tGot You; I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man; Killing Floor; Mary Had a Little Lamb; Messin' with the Kid; Sweet Home Chicago.