Download or read book Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1 written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 and allow you to take fulladvantage 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, tongue block 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 motor skills 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 jam tracks use harmonica-friendly keys and a widevariety 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. Includes access to online audio
Download or read book Blues Harmonica Method Level 1 written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2014-12-12 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blues Harmonica Level 1, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, is an exciting beginning blues harmonica course. The ideas presented are solid in theblues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes and TongueBlocking are covered. Downloadable audio online includes all harmonica parts notated in the book. This book and its downloadable online audio use a 'C' and 'A' major diatonic harmonica
Download or read book Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks Soloing Concepts 1 written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upon completion of this book/CD set, you will understand the principle and techniques utilized in the creation of phrases and how to incorporate these concepts into your own harmonica performance. the companion CD contains jam tracks for incorporating new licks and ideas. Notation and harmonica tablature.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline
Download or read book Blues Harmonica Method Level 1 written by David Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2006-08-31 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blues Harmonica Level 1, within the School of the Blues? Lesson Series, is an exciting beginning blues harmonica course. The ideas presented are solid in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes and Tongue Blocking are covered. Recording includes all harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. This book and its recording use a ?C? and ?A? major diatonic harmonica.
Download or read book First Lessons Blues Harmonica written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! the ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes, and Tongue Blocking. the recording includes all of the harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording use a C major diatonic harmonica.•
Download or read book Building Harmonica Technique written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a comprehensive study of harmonica techniques and blues soloing concepts, this book contains studies and etudes on bending notes (draw and blow), throat vibrato, two-hole shakes, tongue blocking, acoustic and amplified playing, music theory, blues scales, octave substitutions, playing positions, and position substitutes. Intended for the intermediate to advanced diatonic harmonica player, this book provides extensive instruction on lead and accompaniment playing styles. the companion CD includes musical example and play-along songs. Each exercise is played and every full length song is fully accompanied by a blues band. Each large example is played once with harmonica and again with accompaniment only. This book can be used with both diatonic and chromatic harmonica, but us more recommended for the diatonic player.
Download or read book Blues Harp written by Tony Glover and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fun with the Harmonica written by William Bay and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great beginner's book for learning diatonic harmonica performance. Contains 42 songs, all easy and fun to play. Diatonic, Blues, and Chromatic harmonica stylings are all contained in this book. Also includes a section teaching the rudiments of music. The book teaches tone variance, bend, vibrato, and tremolo techniques. Audio and video download available online
Download or read book Classic Chicago Blues Harp 1 written by David Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 is the second level lesson book in the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series. This book starts with more songs, exercises, andrhythm training, then leads you through a variety of bending techniques. You'll also learn many other more advanced techniques used by professional players, such as shakes, glissandos, breaks, and the different types of throat vibrato. This book will help you learn to use all of these techniques within a musical context. At the end of each chapter, you'll find review questions to help you make sure that you understood the main points covered. The D harmonica is used for most of the material in this book, but harmonicas in keys of A and C are also used. Includes access to online audio
Download or read book Country Blues Harmonica for the Musically Hopeless written by Jon Gindick and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Get Chugging How to Play Rhythm Harmonica written by BEN HEWLETT and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book/CD set aims to teach you the basics - rhythm and breathing; tunes will come later. This revolutionary approach has helped thousands of new harmonica players; now it's YOUR turn! Chugging is all about sound textures - rich train sounds, gruff blues and spiraling country dance beats. the whole method is aural - just put on the CD and follow the instructions - the book expands the music and puts it on paper for you.
Download or read book Harmonica written by Stephen Jennings and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teach yourself to play blues harmonica written by Bobby Joe Holman and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a great method for any harmonica player to learn blues harmonica basics. An excellent means for expanding performance capabilities and styles, this book and audio set teaches cross harp (second position), note bending, 12-bar shuffle blues with bends, 12-bar slow blues with bends, introduction to third position (Dorian mode), Dorian mode exercises, 12-bar slow blues in third position, holding the harp with a microphone, the different microphones for electric harp, getting a great sound (amps, reverb devices, microphones and harps), and much more.
Download or read book Blues Harmonica Method Level 2 written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-12 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blues Harmonica Level 2, within the School of the Blues® Lesson Series, is an exiting intermediate Blues harmonica course in the tongue block style. the ideas presented are solid in the Blues tradition with great sounding exercises and songs to play! Bending and advanced Tongue Blocking are covered along with three full-length song studies. Recording includes all harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. This book and its recording use the "C" and "A" major diatonic harmonica.
Download or read book Harmonica Lessons for Beginners written by LearnToPlayMusic.com and published by LearnToPlayMusic.com. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach yourself how to play harmonica with our easy harmonica lessons for beginners. ***Comes with online access to free harmonica videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played, then play along. Also includes an animated harmonica, music score and harmonica tabs for easy music learning.*** "A great book for any beginner! Teaches you how to play some great sounding folk and blues music. Also includes theory needed to play any song on the harmonica. You can't top this book!" - Matthew J, Worthington OH Progressive Beginner Harmonica contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great harmonica player - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson harmonica tutorial. Suitable for all ages and all types of 10-hole diatonic harmonicas in the key of C including Marine Band and Hohner harmonicas. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the harmonica is required to teach yourself to learn to play harmonica from this book. Teach yourself: • The notes, chords, scales and rhythms required to read and improvise music on the harmonica • All the fundamental techniques of harmonica playing including cross harp playing, double tonguing, bending and trilling • How to read harmonica tabs and harmonica sheet music • How to perform in public, overcome nerves, and experiment with microphone techniques • Harmonica tips and harmonica tricks that every player should know when learning harmonica, including breathing techniques, posture and tone production • Shortcuts for how to learn harmonica fast by getting the most from harmonica practice sessions Contains everything you need to know to learn to play the harmonica today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy beginners harp lessons written by a professional harmonica teacher • Full color photos and diagrams • Easy-to-read harmonica tabs for beginners • 107 harmonica exercises in blues harp, folk harp, rock harp and pop harmonica styles Beginner harmonica lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's harmonica lessons for beginners are used by students and harmonica teachers worldwide to learn how to play harmonica. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted harmonica lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a huge selection of music instruction books that cover many different instruments and styles in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality music education resources.
Download or read book Daily Studies for Diatonic Harmonica written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How good of a musician you become is predicated on how much practice you do and the quality of that practice. In all likelihood, you don’t have access to a harmonica teacher (a rare breed), so it’s up to you to identify what will help you grow as a player and how to best spend your valuable practice time. In Daily Exercises for Diatonic Harmonica, author David Barrett (the world’s most published author of harmonica lesson material) provides recommendations on how to set up your practice room, structure your practice time, what to work on to improve your playing, and how to prepare you for performance. The Daily Exercises portion of this book provides essential exercises for the diatonic harmonica—movement patterns, scales, tongue block technique drills, an exercise to help you memorize the chords of the 12 Bar Blues, your harmonica’s note layout, and how to choose a note to match over a given chord, at any time, in any range of the harmonica. This book and accompanying recording is an essential text for all students of the diatonic harmonica. You'll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this method. Includes access to online audio.
Download or read book Chromatic Harmonica written by David Harp and published by . This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "chromatic" harmonica is the queen of the harmonicas — big and beautiful, with great tone and a reputation for being difficult to learn. But actually anyone who can count to 12, tap their foot, and breathe in and out can play the chromatic harmonica. David Harp's simple instructions are fun and easy, letting players sound great right away. Beginners won't have to learn standard music notation and can play their first blues lick in just three minutes. The book also comes with two CDs featuring tracks with which students can play along.
