SKU: HL.14043236

ISBN 9781783053483. UPC: 888680024604. 3.5x1.25 inches. English.

These pocket-sized swatch-packs are great for quick reference at home or on the go. Each Notecracker contains 70 handy reference cards, printed on both sides for quick access to chord diagrams, general music theory, jokes, quotes or snippets of musical trivia. Notecracker Blues Harmonica teaches you the techniques you need to begin to play the C Harmonica and how to use these techniques to play the blues. Presented on easy-to-read cards with clear diagrams and a simple tablature method, you'll quickly learn to play classic blues tunes in the style of Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Terry, Little Walter and other blues harp greats.

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.