Harmonica - Beginner
SKU: AD.ADG242
Composed by Andrew D.
Gordon. The Blues
Play-A-Long and Solos
Collection Beginner
Series. Blues. Book and
digital audio. ADG
Productions #ADG242.
Published by ADG
Productions (AD.ADG242).
ISBN 9781958017296.
UPC: 663389124226. 9 x 12
inches.
The Blues
Play A Long and Solos
Collection for Harmonica
is an indispensable
instructional book
written by renowned
musician and educator,
Andrew D.
Gordon.
Specifical
ly designed for
beginners, this book
provides a comprehensive
guide to playing the
blues on the bass while
offering a plethora of
play-along tracks and
soloing
opportunities.
And
rew D. Gordon, with his
extensive experience as a
multi-instrumentalist and
music educator, has
meticulously crafted this
book to cater to
harmonica players who
want to delve into the
captivating world of
blues music. Whether
you're a complete novice
or have some basic
knowledge of the
harmonica, this book will
guide you step-by-step
through the fundamentals
of blues playing,
enabling you to develop
your skills and
confidence.
The
Blues Play-Along and
Solos Collection for
harmonica is part of an
esteemed series of
instructional books, with
other editions available
for a variety of
instruments such as
piano/keyboards, guitar,
bass, alto and tenor
saxophone, flute,
trumpet, trombone,
ukulele, recorder,
mandolin, bass and
violin. This series
ensures that musicians
across different
disciplines can explore
the blues genre and its
unique
characteristics.
K
ey features of The Blues
Play-Along and Solos
Collection for Harmonica
include: Play-Along
Tracks: Explore a diverse
selection of 30
professionally produced
play-along tracks,
featuring authentic blues
grooves in various Blues
styles, keys and tempos
such as: Funky Blues,
Boogie Blues, Jazz Blues,
Minor Blues, Country
Blues, Latin Blues, Old
Time Jazz Blues, Jazz
Swing Blues, Classic
Blues Rock, Soulful
Blues, Slow Blues and
many more. These tracks
allow you to apply your
newly acquired skills and
play alongside a band,
providing an immersive
and enjoyable practice
experience.
Each
of the 30 play-a-long
tracks has been recorded
with 10 choruses of the
12 bar blues progression
giving you the
opportunity practice
soloing techniques
totaling over 3 hours of
music. Each of the 30
Blues styles contains a
solo improvisational
melody line, 12 measures
in length, designed for
the beginner student in
mind as a starting point
to create your own
improvisational
solos.
Soloing
Techniques: Discover
various soloing
techniques and
improvisational
approaches, empowering
you to create your own
expressive solos and
melodies within the blues
framework. Repertoire
Building: Develop a
repertoire of blues
songs, licks, and riffs
specifically tailored for
the harmonica. Expand
your musical vocabulary
and gain confidence in
your ability to perform
and jam with
others.
Music
Notation : The book
contains clear and
easy-to-read music
notation ensuring
accessibility for
beginners and
facilitating a smooth
learning process. Whether
you aspire to perform on
stage, jam with friends,
or simply enjoy playing
the bass at
home.
The Blues
Play-Along and Solos
Collection for Harmonica
provides you with all the
tools you need to embark
on an exciting blues
journey. Andrew D.
Gordon's expertise and
passion for teaching
music shine through in
this book, making it an
essential resource for
any bass player seeking
to explore the expressive
and soulful realm of
blues music.
