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 A-Flat Harmonica Book is packedwith information about chords arpeggios modes positions scales bends overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole A-Flat major diatonic Harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It'ssimple. If you have an A-Flat Harmonica you should own the A-Flat Harmonica Book.
SKU: HL.369558
ISBN 9781705143759. UPC: 840126992120. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Learn the fundamentals of harmonica with Konstantin Reinfeld, one of the world's most sought-after harmonica virtuosos and pioneer of academic study of the instrument. Do-It-Yourself Harmonica offers step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio demonstration tracks, plus detailed video instruction by Konstantin Reinfeld himself. Topics covered include: • Harmonica fundamentals • Reading music and tablature • Rhythmic playing and chugging • Single-note playing • Tongue techniques • Position playing • Using scales • Blues playing • Bending and overbending • Vibrato, tremolo and cupping.
SKU: MB.20943M
ISBN 9780786690206. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
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 next step 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.