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

A Handy Beginner's Guide!-Whether you are learning from scratch or just want a quick reference guide that you'll always have with you make your practice perfect with a pocket-sized Playbook: Learn To Play Harmonica. The book issmall enough to fit in your pocket so is absolutely ideal for quick reference or just keeping it with you at all times. Despite its convenient size a wealth of fundamental information is packed into these 80 pages all dividedinto bite-sized portions for easy and practical learning. Playbook: Learn To Play Harmonica covers all of the basic techniques you'll need to get started - from holding the instrument and learning tobreathe correctly to keeping the beat and bending. As the guide progresses more and more techniques are revealed such as trill wah and tremolo with fun tunes to play that exhibit these. Furthermore there is a useful glossaryand recommended listening list to inspire you to play like the pros. With this handy book you'll learn all the essentials including chords and the blues scale. Not only this but interesting information on some of theworld's best known Harmonica players such as Bob Dylan and Little Walter is also included. Perfect for beginners this pocket-sized Playbook will get you playing the Harmonica in no time at all.

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!

Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues Harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument andallow you to take full advantage of the great sounding patterns available on your Harmonica without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending.The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure tongueblock embouchure and octaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel without bending notes by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motorskills and tone.This book is packed with song examples that sound great even at this beginning stage. The online audio download that accompanies the book contains eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jamtracks use Harmonica-friendly keys and a wide variety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure.

Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : You Can Teach Yourself Number of pages : 136 A wonderful, easy-to-understand beginning harmonica book for learning both folk and blues harmonica stylings. Several different styles are analyzed and representative tunes are given in each style. Within the various sections the songs are roughly graded as to difficulty. An extra section examines some specialized techniques and introduces some harmonicas other than the standard ten-hole-twenty-reed diatonic harp, in the key of C for which most of the songs in this book are written. All together, 41 harmonica arrangements are included. This package includes the companion DVD video, in which Phil Duncan demonstrates many of the techniques and songs from the book.

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 playerswho 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 andconstruct 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 Harmonicarepertoire such as Magic Dick's 'Whammer Jammer!'. Includes access to online audio.

Mein schönstes Hobby. Par LETSCH PERRY. The harmonica is a small fantastic instrument which can be learnt to play without any previous knowledge. Unlike with the keyboard or guitar, however, with the harmonica one cannot see \'how to do it\'. This is why the best tips and tricks have been compiled in this book, guaranteeing a smooth start. All playing techniques are explained in a clear and comprehensible way. Graphic illustrations and easy exercises make it easy to learn to play the harmonica. In addition, the book not only contains a large selection of great musical pieces, but also describes in a comprehensive and accurate way how to generate all semitones of the \'harp\', thus providing even advanced players with new material. \'Mundharmonika spielen ? mein schönstes Hobby\' is a modern harmonica method for young people and adults which never makes them lose the fun and joy of learning. No matter whether with or without teacher, this method provides the beginner with a solid foundation for playing the harmonica. The clear layout with info boxes and tests makes it easy for the players to find their way around and learn to play this instrument. In addition, all pieces are available as audio recordings via download, so that it is possible to listen to them repeatedly, thus having a perfect acoustic learning aid. As regards the instrument, it is advisable to use a Richter-tuned diatonic harmonica in C with 10 holes (harp). / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Méthode / Harmonica

A wonderful easy-to-understand beginning harmonica book for both folk and blues harmonica stylings. Several different styles are analyzed and representive tunes are given in each style. With the various sections the songs areroughly graded as to difficulty. An extra section examines some specialized techniques and introduces some harmonicas other than the standard ten-hole-twenty-reed diatonic harp (in the key of C) for which most of the songs inthis book are written. All together 41 harmonica arrangements are included. Lessons on the companion video are taught by Phil Duncan.

Learning to play harmonica is now easier than ever before!The Absolute Beginners course has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your harmonica. With this superbbook you get a comprehensive harmonica course featuring step-by-step pictures which take you from first day exercises to playing along with backing tracks. The book contains practical advice and tips covering everything youneed to know about setting up playing and maintenance and the CD contains audio versions of the exercises in addition to full-length accompaniment tracks for you to play along with. Handy compact edition.

With Online Audio-Attention all Harmonica enthusiasts! Join in the fun of playing at a bluegrass festival with a bluegrass band. This book brings to you the often performed tunes by every bluegrass and country player of all instruments. Select afew of these tunes and play them on your Harmonica and you will be an instant hit! The book contains diatonic cross harp and chromatic stylings on 48 country/ bluegrass favorites: Bile 'Dem Cabbage Down; ArkansasTraveler; Wildwood Flower; Old Joe Clark; Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms; Crawdad Song; and many more. Bluegrass & Country Music For Harmonica comes with access to online audio stereo accompanimentthat contains 18 of the songs. All 18 songs are recorded on the beginning tracks with the Harmonica and again without the Harmonica included. Shown in standard notation with lyrics Guitar chords & Harmonica tab. Includes accessto online audio.

A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instruction for Diatonic Harmonica-Harmonica For Kids is a fun easy course that teaches children to play Harmonica faster than ever before. Popular songs will keep kids motivated while the simple easy-to-read page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method can be used in combination with a Harmonica teacher or parent. The price of the book includes access to audio play-along and demonstration tracks online for download or streaming.Lessons include topics such as hand position basic chord playing learning melodies and much more. Over 30 songs are featured in the book including: All My Loving Happy Birthday to You Jingle Bells Over the River and Through the Woods Scarborough Fair Take Me Out to the Ball Game This Land Is Your Land You Are My Sunshine and more.

Par DUNCAN PHIL. Attention all harmonica enthusiast! Join in the fun of playing at a bluegrass festival with a bluegrass band. This book brings to you the often performed tunes by every bluegrass and country player of all instruments. Select a few of these tunes and play them on your harmonica and you will be an instant hit! The book contains diatonic, cross harp, and chromatic stylings on 48 country/ bluegrass favorites: Bile 'Dem Cabbage Down - Arkansas Traveler - Wildwood Flower - Old Joe Clark - Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms - Crawdad Song - and many more. The stereo accompaniment CD has 18 of the songs recorded. All 18 songs are recorded on the beginning tracks with the harmonica, and again without the harmonica included. Shown in standard notation with lyrics, guitar chords and harmonica tab. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Bluegrass and Country - Solos / Recueil / Harmonica

Master the heart-warming sounds of the country Harmonica with this comprehensive tutorial. Starting from your first few notes this DVD will guide you as you learn the phrasing blowing patterns and bending techniques that characterise the sound of an authentic Harmonica melody. Peter 'Madcat' Ruth shows you basic breathing patterns that then become the basic 'Train Rhythm' of Harmonica comping. Ruth also demonstrates a variety of hand positions that will enable you to master a good vibrato and the 'Wah Wah' sound. Such techniques are useless without a good tune to play and Ruth shows you some of his campfire favourites including Down In The Valley andCamptown Races.