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

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Children Series : Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Number of pages : 48 Youth Harmonica Method is an exciting harmonica course that teaches reading and playing music for the person looking to study at home or with a school harmonica band. Whether the student stays with the harmonica or moves on to another instrument, the music studies in this book will prepare them for a fruitful lifetime of music making. The recording contains all the music examples with piano accompaniment for the popular melodies and a full size blues band for the Rhythm and Blues songs. The most exciting part of this book is the harmonica band arrangements. Imagine an orchestra of harmonicas playing four and five part harmonies! This book is a natural for school music startup programs and any community based groups that want to introduce music into young peopleâ??s lives.

Concepts #1 Bk With Online Audio-In Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks And Soloing Concepts #1 David Barrett teaches the principles and techniques utilized in the creation of phrases and explains how these concepts can be incorporated intoyour own Harmonica performance. Written in notation and Harmonica tablature this method starts by explaining the basics of the blues style before moving on to cover such topics as 12 bar blues and flow of licks. Aselection of study exercises are included allowing you to try out the techniques you've just been shown. This book includes access to online audio tracks allowing you to jam with Guitar and Drums or a Full Band as youpractice incorporating new licks and ideas.

Designed to augment level 2 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series this video bridges the gap between what can be studied at home and what can only be learned in private lessons. Fantastic visuals and camera close-upsensure that even the smallest details are seen. Topics include how to practice holding the harmonica memorizing the harp and several lessons on embouchure articulation properties of a bend draw bend embouchure articulatingthe bend blow bending over-bends vibrato types music theory 12-bar blues and soloing scales.

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 Harmonicaparts 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.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Blues Series : First Lessons Number of pages : 32 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 small pieces 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. • Ideas presented solidly in the blues tradition. • Phrasing concepts, 12 Bar Blues Theory, Shakes, Tongue Blocking. • Uses C major diatonic harp. • Companion CD included.

Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues Harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument andallow you to take full advantage of the great sounding patterns available on your Harmonica without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending.The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure tongueblock embouchure and octaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel without bending notes by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motorskills and tone.This book is packed with song examples that sound great even at this beginning stage. The online audio download that accompanies the book contains eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jamtracks use Harmonica-friendly keys and a wide variety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure.

Blues Harmonica Level 1 within the School of the Blues Lesson Series is an exciting beginning Blues Harmonica course. The ideas presented are solid in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks toplay even at the beginning level!Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music called licks are organized to create a pleasing solo) 12 Bar Blues Theory Vibrato Shakes and Tongue Blocking are covered. The recordingincludes all Harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. This book and its recording use a 'C' and 'A' major diatonic Harmonica. Access to audio download available online.

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.

Level 2- Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series-The 'Exploring' series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most common played positions on the ten hole diatonic harmonica. This volume for 2nd position focuses on the basicprinciples of what makes 2nd Position work scales that help maneuverability and speed within 2nd Position deep study into blues phrasing and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. The bookcontains an extensive catalog of 2nd Position blues licks and phrases that use common soloing scales. This book also goes into great depth studying blues phrasing and will help you start your journey into creating great solos.Written in notation and harmonica tablature. 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

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.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Number of pages : 48 Adult Harmonica Method is an exciting harmonica course that teaches reading and playing for the person looking to study at home or with a community harmonica band. Whether you stay with the harmonica or move on to another instrument, the music studies in this book will prepare you for a fruitful lifetime of music making. The recording contains all the music examples with piano accompaniment for the popular melodies and a full size blues band for the Rhythm and Blues songs. The most exciting part of this book is the harmonica band arrangements. Imagine an orchestra of harmonicas playing four and five part harmonies! This book is a natural for adult night school programs, community orchestras, retirement community bands and many more.

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.