First Lessons Harmonica is an exciting set-by-step instruction course for the ten-hole diatonic Harmonica. Subjects covered are: reading music notation; rhythm training; train patterns; folk tunes; blues;bending; vibrato; tongue blocking single notes and octaves; and instruction on all three common Harmonica positions (1st 2nd and 3rd). Book is accompanied by an online audio recording and video of all examples played by authorDavid Barrett along with background music. Online video: 37:00 minutes.

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.

John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (Book/CD) with John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (DVD)-Includes the book/CD pack John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (00841074) and the DVD John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (00641720) in one money-saving pack.In the book/CD John starts at the beginning explaining the proper way to hold the instrument and make your first tones. He demonstrates essential techniques such as reed bending vibrato rhythm grooves cross harp playing and more.In the DVD John teaches all thebasics in this friendly jam-along lesson: how to hold the instrument and find the blues notes then add vibrato note-bending wah-wahs tonguing rhythm playing train effects and a variety of great licks and solos that can beused either solo or in a band.A great value at $44.95!

Par BARRETT DAVID. Premières leçons Harmonica est un cours d\'instruction set-par-étape passionnante pour l\'harmonica diatonique dix trous. Sujets couverts sont : lecture des patrons de train de notation - formation rythmique - musique - mélodies folk - blues - flexion notes seul blocage de la langue maternelle - vibrato - et octaves - et l\'instruction sur tous les trois positions de harmonica communes (1ère, 2ème et 3ème). Livre est accompagnée de CD d\'enregistrement de tous les exemples joués par auteur David Barrett avec musique de fond. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Harmonica Diatonique

A collection for diatonic crossharp and chromatic harmonica. The gospel songs presented here are written as the song has been presented throughout the years. Key changes have been made to accommodate the harmonica. The firstsection is standard harmonica key of C. The second section is in cross-harp (second) position. The third section uses a changed or retuned harmonica such as Lee Oskar's Melody Maker in G or the Country Tuned Hohner Harmonicain C. Written in standard notation and tablature for diatonic and chromatic harmonicas with lyrics and chord symbols. Includes 91 tunes such as The Old Rugged Cross; The Love of God; In the Garden; He's Got the Whole World inHis Hands; Oh When the Saints Go Marching In; This Train Is Bound For Glory; His Eye is on the Sparrow; and much more.

Harmonica Play-Along Volume 2-The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and MAC computer users the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!Volume 2 includes 8 Rock Hits: Hand in My Pocket • Karma Chameleon • Middle of the Road • Rock Me • Small Town • Smokin' in the Boys Room •Train in Vain • What I Like About You

With Online Audio-Ben Hewlett and Paul Lennon's revolutionary approach has helped thousands of new Harmonica players; now it's your turn! Chugging is all about sound textures - rich train sounds gruff bluesand spiraling country dance beats. The whole method is aural - just access the audio and follow the instructions - the book expands the music and puts it on paper for you. This book has been devised to teach the very basicsof playing Harmonica such as rhythm and breathing. Tunes will come later.

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

German language edition of the the book and CD set that will get you playing the Blues Harmonica straight away! Expert player Don Baker gives you an exciting introduction to the Blues Harmonica that will get you playing straight away. Beginning with the basics including breath control and playing simple straight melodies Baker swiftly moves on to those quintessential techniques to get your Blues Harp really wailing including complex note-bending tone control triplet tonguing and the famous 'Wah Wah' and 'Train' effects.A matching CD provides demonstrations of all the examples as well as plenty of backing tracks to jam with and truly master your new skills.

Méthode / Partition CD / Cette méthode est composée de 3 volumes. Ce premier volume a pour but de vous enseigner les techniques de base de l'harmonica diatonique qui vous permettront de jouer la plupart des musiques sur votre instrument. Il s'adresse donc tout particulièrement aux débutants et néophytes ainsi qu'aux harmonicistes ayant déjà un petit bagage technique mais qui stagnent ou ne savent comment travailler pour progresser. Cet ouvrage n'est pas une méthode de plus pour débutants. En effet, elle fait partie d'un tout et en la travaillant, cela vous permettra d'aborder ensuite les autres volumes. Dans ce premier volume nous étudierons les techniques essentielles de l'harmonica diatonique: bien souffler et aspirer sur un seul trou, se déplacer, faire des effets de mains, altérer sur tout l'harmonica, jouer et utiliser les octaves, travailler des thèmes. Cependant, pour apprendre un instrument il faut aussi étudier les autres disciplines musicales que sont le rythme, le solfège, l'harmonie, l'entraînement d'oreille (ear-training). Si cet ouvrage est avant tout une méthode d'harmonica, nous vous donnerons également les points essentiels de ces matières qu'il faut absolument connaître. De plus, nous vous encourageons vivement à vous intéresser de plus près à chacun de ces aspects musicaux car ils sont communs à tous les instrumentistes.

Harmonica Play-Along Volume 3-Volume 3 of the Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite Blues Rock songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! Songs include: Big Ten Inch Record ? On the Road Again ? Roadhouse Blues ? and more!

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.

Jouez 8 chansons à l'harmonica (notes et tablatures).Inclus un CD avec pistes démos pour l'écoute et pistes playbacks pour vous exercer. Vous pouvez aussi changer le tempo des chansons pour travailler à votre rythme, sans en changer la tonalité ! Incluses les paroles complètes. / Harmonica / Partition + CD