SKU: MB.30953M
ISBN 9781513474021. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Veteran Mel Bay author, Phil Duncan, applies his expertise in this collection of 27 sacred and gospel favorites arranged for solo harmonica with suggested chord accompaniment. Songs of Faith will raise the spirits of all who hear the soul-stirring, plaintive voice of your harmonica.Each of these hymns and gospel standards are written for the C diatonic harmonica in standard notation with blow/draw tablature below the staff and suggested backup chords overhead. Includes access to an online audio for each melody.
SKU: MB.30952M
ISBN 9781513474434. 8.75X11.75 inches.
Among the various instruments for which the Beautiful American Airs and Ballads series was conceived, the diatonic harmonica is a standout. With or without the ôbendsö played by the author on the companion online recording, the 19 plaintive, single-note melodies in this book are guaranteed to engage the player and move the listener.áThe music herein is written in standard notation and blow/draw harmonica tablature for the diatonic harmonica in C. Suggested accompaniment chords are also provided. Using the tablature alone, this music can be played on any diatonic harmonica in a different harmonica key; for example, using a G or A diatonic harmonica, the instrument itself will make the mechanical transposition. The chords, however, would have to be transposed by the accompanist.Phil Duncan has written more than 40 harmonica books for Mel Bay Publications. He believes that participation is key to the enjoyment of music, and that the harmonica and tunes in this collection are the perfect vehicles for that participation.ôTunes like these may have been overlooked or forgotten in this stressful worldùbut playing them will help you regain and renew the sense of calm essential to our identity as Americansà Pick out a fewà pick up your harmonica and enjoy.öùPhil Duncan.
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.
SKU: HL.300155
ISBN 9781540061874. UPC: 888680960902. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Play your favorite harmonica solos and learn new classics with this new collection of songs for 10-hole diatonic C harp! This comprehensive songbook presents an extensive collection of 140 songs spanning diverse genres including blues, rock, country, folk, traditional, gospel, and pop. Curated for harmonica enthusiasts of all levels, each song is meticulously transcribed with harmonica tabs, lyrics, and chord symbols, and skillfully adapted for various harmonica positions. Furthermore, the songbook offers valuable insights for performing each piece in its original key, along with note-for-note transcriptions of intros, licks, and solos by esteemed harp experts and virtuosos from varied musical backgrounds. Add this new songbook to your collection today to unlock the endless possibilities of your harmonica!
SKU: MB.93814M
ISBN 9780786687428. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Written for diatonic and chromatic harmonica, this is one of the hottest-selling blues harp books available. As usual, Phil Duncans instructions are thorough and easy to understand. One of the best books in this popular harmonica style. The blues technique of playing cross-harp is clearly presented. Chords and melody, bending, tones and vibrato are but a few skills that are taught. No previous musical knowledge is necessary. Includes access to online audio and video.In the companion video, the blues technique of playing cross-harp is clearly presented. Chords and melody, bending, tones and vibrato are but a few skills that are demonstrated. The online video follows the book, helping to ensure accuracy, proper interpretation and ease of learning. No previous musical knowledge is necessary. Includes access to online audio in stereo play-along format.
SKU: MB.93737M
ISBN 9780786691593. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book/audio/video set is a complete guide to playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Its purpose is to help the beginning student avoid the trial and error method of playing the harmonica through step-by-step technical instruction and an extensive, graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the all at once approach, fundamentals of note reading are gradually introduced throughout the books 100-plus pages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes in the book. Includes access to online audio and video. Online video is 30 minutes.
SKU: HL.1473315
ISBN 9798350127911. UPC: 196288214014. 9.0x12.0x0.2 inches.
40 easy songs arranged for the most popular harmonica of all time, the 10-hole diatonic, key of C harmonica. These arrangements are written in standard notation and easy-to-read harmonica tab, with hole numbers and arrows. Essential lryics and chord symbols are also included! Songs include: All My Loving • Blowin' in the Wind • By the Time I Get to Phoenix • Daydream Believer • Edelweiss • Fields of Gold • Fly like an Eagle • Free Fallin' • Hand in My Pocket • Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head • Shenandoah • Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) • What a Wonderful World • What Makes You Beautiful • You Are So Beautiful • You've Got a Friend • and more!
