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.

Instant Harmonica-Learn to play the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in all styles: Blues Country Traditional and Rock. This book and CD package is loaded with tunes written in simple-to-read harmonica tablature and music notation so ability to read music is not necessary. Each chapter is self-contained allowing you to skip to what interests you most. Learn 'bend' notes how to play in many major and minor keys developing a beautiful vibrato and getting the right sound for each style.

Par DUNCAN PHIL. This 5 1/2' by 8 ' QWIKGUIDE teaches all the basics of blues harmonica Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C in notation and tablature (arrows and hole numbers) with chord symbols, this beginners text offers instruction on vibrato, bending tones, crossharp style, blues progressions, and tunes. Most of the tunes include lyrics, which in some cases emphasize the technique or skill being taught in an exercise. In addition to the original blues and boogie exercises used to teach specific skills, eight traditional songs are included: Old Joe Clark, When the Saints - Amazing Grace - Worried Man Blues - This Train - Midnight Special - Standing in the Need of Prayer - and Lonesome Road Blues. All of the exercises and tunes are performed on the attached CD. Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc. / Niveau : Débutant / Blues - Methods / Recueil / Harmonica Diatonique

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.

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.

This book and companion audio provide essential lessons for the diatonic harmonica. The harmonica is simple to play and easy to transport. People have enjoyed playing this instrument since the early nineteenth century for thesereasons among others. If you are challenged by other musical instruments the harmonica is for you. This book can be extremely helpful even for non-beginners. The music and instruction presented require little or no previousmusical experience.What do you need?A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C. To be able to breathe that is exhale and inhale. To be able to pucker your lips. It's DirtSimple!While playing the instrument will train your ear to hear what is being played helping you develop listening skills.The harmonica is the only instrument that is played by breathing both in and out through theinstrument. It is a simple fun breathing machine and may even improve the health of your lungs.Some of the best harmonica music is Americana music which is sometimes referred to as American folk music. This is the styleof music presented throughout the book which highlights this original form of American music. Enjoy these wonderful tunes and become part of this great American tradition. Playing these tunes and timeless melodies is a way to owna piece of American folk lore. Tablature is used to simplify learning. Includes access to online audio.

The Blues Harp is a fascinating musical instrument. Although originally intended for the playing of mostly simple melodies and traditional folk songs its extraordinary sound can be found in almost every musical context today such as pop music folk songs children songs gospel jazz blues rock?n?roll or country music. Its distinctive sound is at home everywhere. ?Blues Harp Basics? offers a first small step into this world and wants to give you the opportunity of learning the first basic playing techniques in a brief and easy-to-understand form. Most of the songs and examples from the book are included on the accompanying CD and therefore vital whenlearning how to play the Harp.

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.

Authentic Styles & Techniques-Learn authentic blues harmonica styles and techniques from master bluesman Steve Guyger in this special instructional book/DVD pack. 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 companion DVD also features plenty of inspiring and soulful performances. As an added bonus guitar backing tracks are included so you can jam along! Includes: history of the harmonica harmonica basics harmonica notation tutorial tips on sound and tone chords and chord progressions intermediate and advancedtechniques positions and keys pentatonic scales and more.