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.

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

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 players who 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 and construct 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 harmonica repertoire such asMagic Dick's 'Whammer Jammer!'. Includes access to online audio. / Pop and rock / Etude / Harmonica Diatonique

Designed to provide Harmonica players with answers to common questions Harmonica Essentials by David Barrett and Fritz Hasenpusch is the combination of six books from a series that achievesthis in a concise user-friendly fashion.This anthology of information focuses on the main concept of musical knowledge required by all Harmonica players. Covered subjects include reading notation how to build chromaticand diatonic scales triad chord qualities position theory 12-bar blues progression 'Essential scales' including lessons on scales and modes such as major minor mixolydian dorian and blues and so much more.This bookis truly the epitome of information for any Harmonica players needs.

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.

There is a vast amount of knowledge throughout the world about how to make the harmonica sound better and play better but little of it is written down. This fully illustrated book solves the problem. It contains sections on: how to buy a harmonica common problems advice about tools and techniques for using them the basic parts of the chromatic harmonica solutions to improve sound and functionality experimenting on old harmonicas tuning and much more. For chromatic players but diatonic players will learn just as much.

A handy chart showing in considerable detail procedures for pinpointing and fixing common harmonica problems. An ideal publication for keeping your harmonica working properly and sounding clean and clear! Includes maintenance repair cleaning tips reed alignment reed adjustment reed action and response tuning reed enhancement wind saver care and valve placement.

With Online Audio-Learn the most common scales and modes used on the major diatonic Harmonica. The intention behind these extensive exercises is to develop agility and speed on the instrument. Single-note patterns are introduced without bends.After mastering these exercises the lesson then progresses to patterns with bends. If you want to optimise your performance on the Harmonica this is a must-have addition to your library! Written in standard notation withHarmonica tablature.

Par BARRETT DAVID. This book is meant to give you a jump-start in playing blues harmonica. You will find there are both easy and difficult techniques on the harmonica. Due to the nature and length of this book, and to avoid repetition of sections of other books by the same author- some of the more commonplace blues harmonica techniques are avoided here. A 10-hole D harmonica is required to begin this book, but a Lee Oskar natural minor harmonica in the key of A minor is also recommended. All tunes and exercises in this book are written in standard notation with harmonica blow/draw indications. Although this is not a beginner's book, the enclosed CD recording provides an additional assist to players at all level. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Blues - Methods / Méthode / Harmonica Diatonique