How to Play the Harmonica

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!

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

C Harmonica Bk-Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key. This ground breaking series unlocks the musical power of the 10-hole major diatonic harmonica. One key at a time each is designed topresent detailed musical information for beginners intermediate and advanced players who are either music readers or non-reading players. Learn the notes intervals bends overbends dyads chords arpeggios modes and scalesthat are specific to each harmonica key. There is also a special section in each book showing other types of diatonic harmonicas and the variations unique to them like???extreme bending low-tuned octave and tremolo-tuned modelsand more. Have you ever wondered which harmonica is the best one to use when you're ready to play a tune' Have you ever sat with a lap full of harmonicas desperately trying one after another searching for the key that hasall of the right notes' The Complete 10-hole Diatonic Harmonica Series is the definitive music reference guide that resolves those dilemmas and more. The C Harmonica Book is packed with information about chords arpeggios modes positions scales bends overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole C major diatonic harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple. If you have a C harmonica you should own theC Harmonica Book.

B Flat-Finally there is a definitive reference guide available for Harmonicas in each and every key. This ground breaking series unlocks the musical power of the 10-hole major diatonic Harmonica.One key at a time each isdesigned to present detailed musical information for beginners intermediate and advanced players who are either music readers or non-reading players. Learn the notes intervals bends overbends dyads chords arpeggios modesand scales that are specific to each harmonica key. There is also a special section in each book showing other types of diatonic harmonicas and the variations unique to them like—extreme bending low-tuned octave andtremolo-tuned models and more.Have you ever wondered which Harmonica is the best one to use when you're ready to play a tune? Have you ever sat with a lap full of Harmonicas desperately trying one after another searchingfor the key that has all of the right notes? The Complete 10-Hole Diatonic Harmonica series is the definitive music reference guide that resolves those dilemmas and more.The B Harmonica Book is packed withinformation about chords arpeggios modes positions scales bends overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole B major diatonic Harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple.If you have a B Harmonica you should own the B Harmonica Book.

With Online Audio-Offering a comprehensive study of harmonica techniques and blues soloing concepts this book contains studies and etudes on bending notes (draw and blow) throat vibrato two-hole shakes tongue blocking acoustic and amplifiedplaying music theory blues scales octave substitutions playing positions and position substitutes. Intended for the intermediate to advanced diatonic harmonica player this book provides extensive instruction on lead andaccompaniment playing styles. The companion audio includes musical example and play-along songs. Each exercise is played and every full length song is fully accompanied by a blues band. Each large example is played once withharmonica and again with accompaniment only. This book can be used with both diatonic and chromatic harmonica but is recommended primarily for the diatonic player. Includes access to online audio.

A complete new series of instruction book and CD packs for the beginning guitarist bass guitarist or harmonica player. Master the basics of playing your chosen instrument plus a complete guide to playing in the styles ofcountry folk blues and rock. A good introduction to the Fast Forward Series. A complete method for learning folk country blues and rock styles for beginning 'harp' players. Takes you from picking your first harmonica throughthe basics of playing to advanced techniques.

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.

With Online Audio-As a Harmonica player only around twenty percent of your playing time on the bandstand is spent soloing - have you studied how to play during the other eighty percent? Blues Harmonica Accompaniment Playingteaches the important skill of providing accompaniment on the Harmonica. This volume in the School of the Blues Lesson Series will take you on an exciting journey into the art of traditional blues Harmonicaaccompaniment (playing fills under vocals and chording patterns) as well as modern approaches to playing Horn Organ and Bass lines. Additional studies cover openings breaks and endings. Suitable for the intermediate toadvanced level Harmonica player this book includes access to downloadable online audio tracks featuring all Harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music.

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.

DVD-Professional musician and experienced harmonica teacher Bobby Joe Holman gives the clearest and easiest instructions ever for learning the basics of harmonica playing teaching how to: hold the harmonica; play a melody; use chords to enhance playing; and play folk country and blues styles. Reading music notation is not required. You're just an hour away from playing the 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 backingtrack 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 longexplanation 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 alongwith! Simple complete and entertaining. This small format version contains everything from the larger version in a smaller more convenient package.

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 superbbook 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 youneed 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.

The Alfred Handy Guides are all designed to be exactly that; a handy guide! They are packed with all the fundamental principals skills techniques useful information and guidance to start playing an instrument whilst being compact enough to fit into your gig bag on your stand or in your guitar case and used as a reference. Teach Yourself to play the Harmonica includes everything you need to know to get started on the Harmonica with a history of the instrument complete note chart chording single note playing and advanced techniques licks in the styles of your favourite performers across the Blues rock pop country and folk styles. Perhapsthe most significant feature is the special note-reading system that will have you playing instantly whether you have experience or not! With classic repertoire pieces photographs and a clear presentation this is a fabulous and successful self-taught Harmonica Method!

Everything you want to know about Harmonica playing contained within one book.The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Harmonica Manual takes you from beginner to professional level in a variety of styleswhile teaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way.This book features all of the essential Harmonica techniques applied to both solo and accompaniment playing. Uses easy-read notationspecially designed for Harmonica.