Download or read book Charlie Musselwhite Power Blues Harp written by CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed for those who play diatonic or chromatic harmonica or both. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate player, each chapter presents a new and distinct learning experience. the chapters may be approached in sequence or in a haphazard fashion, without even completing a given chapter - as long as a particular sequences of exercises is completed within that chapter. All tunes and exercises are shown in both standard notation and harmonica tablature. the enclosed CD contains 84 tracks with audio samples of all the music in the book.
Download or read book The Harmonica According to Charlie Musselwhite written by Charlie Musselwhite and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Playing the Harmonica 2nd Edition written by Randy Weinstein and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The harmonica is one of the most traditional musical instruments in America. Millions are sold each year, but there are few high-quality, comprehensive instructional manuals for new harmonica players. This bestselling book has been completely updated, with dozens of new songs. • Over 100 songs, both traditional and original to this book. • Detailed instructions on playing, including photos to illustrate positions and techniques. • Buying tips and interesting historical facts about famous players. • Authors are professional musicians. • The most comprehensive music lists featuring nearly every style of playing and category of song. • Comprehensive resource guides.
Download or read book Rock Harmonica written by DAVID BARRETT and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-08-21 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 players who 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 and construct 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 harmonica repertoire such as Magic Dick's Whammer Jammer!.
Download or read book The Harmonica According to Charlie Musselwhite written by Charlie Musselwhite and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mundharmonikaskole.
Download or read book Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks Soloing Concepts 3 written by DAVID BARRETT and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks and Soloing by David Barrett covers a variety of subjects including heads, hooks, bridges, unison playing, harmony playing, instrumental song construction and comping. the jam tracks present songs just as they would be performed live or on a recording. Guest artists on the jam tracks include Gary Smith, R.J. Mischo, Gary Primich, Andy Just, Tom Ball, Joe Filisko, Mitch Kashmar and Mark Hummel. Along with the jam tracks, the recording also contains samples of all notated examples.•
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica written by PETER KRAMPERT and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Harmonica Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever written on the instrument, offering over 900 articles on players, bands, techniques, resources and a discography of over 5,000 recordings by harmonica players. Originallyreleased in 1998, this new edition is profusely illustrated with over 150 photographs of the players who have made the harmonica the world's most popular musical instrument. This book has been critically acclaimed by readers in over 25 countries and is a must-have for any serious harmonica enthusiast
Download or read book Stephen Foster Songs for Harmonica written by PHIL DUNCAN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Collins Foster was the "tune smith" of the 1800's. His music was everywhere. Foster's music has become part of our folklore and is still being played today. This book gives you 60 of these popular tunes simplified for easy playing. There are patriotic songs, Civil War songs, sentimental love songs, comedy songs, nonsense songs and mournful songs. Almost any type of harmonica, diatonic 10 hole, chromatic harmonica, blues harp, tremolo and octave tuned double reed instruments are able to perform this music. Tablature (arrows and numbers) is provided to help you understand the playing techniques for the harmonica. the split-track CD provides 23 selected tunes for the listening portion of this book with harmonica on one channel and accompaniment on the other. the audio will help "ear" players to enjoy these special tunes.
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 40 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 Masters of the Chicago Blues Harp written by and published by . This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veteran blues harmonica author David Barrett has penned another fine book for Mel Bay Publications. Transcribed for ten-hole diatonic harmonicas in C, D, F, G, A, B, and B flat played in 2nd position (cross-harp), this book features solos by blues greats Billy Boy Arnold, Carey Bell, Billy Branch, Big Leon Brooks, William Clarke, James Cotton, Rick Estrin, and Charlie Musselwhite. Each solo is shown in two versions -- full strength as originally played by the individual artist, as well as an easy play rendition. Note: In the first printing of this book, three tunes were listed with incorrect harmonica keys for matching the CD. The correct keys are: Cash Money - G Major Harmonica, Concert D; Women in Trouble - F Major Harmonica, Concert C; Berlin Wall - B Major Harmonica, Concert F#.
Download or read book Improvising Blues Harmonica written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-12-29 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 one CD recording.
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 Classic Chicago Blues Harp 2 written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic Chicago Blues Harp #2 follows book/CD #1 and is a progressive lesson book that walks you step-by-step from the intermediate stages of playing the harmonica to the very advanced. This lesson book is the main backbone to the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series. Classic Chicago Blues Harp takes the major techniques used by professional artists and teaches it to you. Each chapter finishes in a chapter review test to help you in understanding the main points covered in each chapter. The D major diatonic harmonica is primarily used in this book, the other keys are A and C.
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 24 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 Mandolin Man written by Richard Congress and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2001 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first biography of a blues maker who kept "country blues" and jug-band style alive
Download or read book Complete Classic Chicago Blues Harp written by DAVID BARRETT and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-08-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is meant to take an instrument and musical style and teach it to the people who made it so popular, the blues listening public. A comprehensive lesson and study book for the intermediate and advanced diatonic harmonica player, Classic Chicago Blues Harp presents techniques,progressive examples and accompanying twelve bar blues exercise and examples. Special attention is given to the accurate reading of blues rhythms and each notated tune is carefully marked with tablature indicating precisely where to find individual notes. Each chapter concludes with achapter review of what was taught in that section. Thisbook is best suited to the intermediate player rather than the beginner, and will appeal strongly to those with a genuine desire to learn the Chicago blues harmonica style. The book is excellent for self-teaching, yet is comprehensive enough to be used in a private instruction format. The downloadable audio available online insures accuracy of interpretation and ease in learning. Most of the exercises and examples are included in the audio with split-tracked back-up music. Each song is played once with harmonica and then without. A great all-around study book for blues harmonica players at any level
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.
