Download or read book The Broken Harmonica written by Samuel K. Leonard and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Broken Harmonica is the compelling saga of Cornelius Wright as told in his own words; from his earliest years to his coming of age on a plantation in the old South; to his journey to freedom. Through nearly 100 years of his life Cornelius tells the dramatic tale of his time spent as a soldier in the Civil War, forging a path toward the freedom that he holds so deeply in his heart. Corneliuss personal struggles transform him even after the freedom comes and he must continue the fight to find a way for himself and his family in the complex and divided world of the late eighteenth, early twentieth century America. In the midst of it all is a harmonica that becomes symbolic of his life, his trials and his legacy.
Download or read book Harmonica For Dummies written by Winslow Yerxa and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-10 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you hankering to play the harmonica? Harmonica For Dummies is an easy-to-read practice guide that gives you step-by-step instructions and gets you making music in no time! Even if you’re an experienced harmonica player, this jump-in-anywhere reference is packed with tips and playing techniques that will take your skills to the next level. This fast, fun, hands-on guide helps you choose your first harmonica and shows you how to hold it, make your first sounds, and keep it clean and working well. Helpful diagrams show you how to shape sounds using your tongue, throat, and hands. Before you know it you’ll be playing melodies, chugging out rhythms, and bending notes with ease. You’ll also pick up some basics of music theory and learn how to read the notation and tablature for all the music in the book. Discover how to: Play right out of the box with little or no experience using an inexpensive diatonic harmonica in the key of C Make that wonderful wailing sound Create exciting rhythms and play solo Understand how the harmonica works Play all of the music on the Bonus CD Read tablature, educate your eye, and develop your ear Breath correctly while playing Bend notes up and down Play one harp in many keys Develop your style in blues rock, country, folk, and more Play with other musicians Work with a microphone to create great sounds So stop dreaming and start playing! Harmonica For Dummies will get you wailing in no time! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Yolonda s Genius written by Carol Fenner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-01-27 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifth grader Yolonda is determined to prove that her younger brother is not a slow learner but a true musical genius in this sweet and inspirational Newbery Honor Book. Yolanda is smart, tough, and big for her age. Back in Chicago where they used to live, everyone knew better than to mess with her or her little brother, Andrew. Andrew doesn’t talk very much and he can’t read, but he can create unbelievable music on the old harmonica their father left him. When Yolanda reads the definition of “genius” in the dictionary, she knows it describes Andrew, and she’s determined to convince the world, especially their mother, of Andrew’s gift. Then one day when Yolanda’s back is turned, the unthinkable happens, and the music stops. Now Yolanda’s mission is more important than ever. How can she open people’s eyes to Andrew’s talent and help him find the music again?
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Download or read book Harmonica for Beginners written by Nicholas Kahn and published by Nicholas Khatchadourian. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Harmonica for Beginners: Your Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Mouth Harp" is a must-read for anyone interested in learning to play the harmonica. This book covers everything you need to know to get started, from choosing the right instrument to mastering advanced techniques. With clear and concise explanations, this guide walks you through the proper hand and mouth positioning, as well as the basic techniques needed to produce single notes, bending notes, and vibrato. You'll also learn how to play different styles of music, including blues, folk, country, jazz, and classical. But this book isn't just about technique; it's also about the joy of playing music. You'll learn how to play with others, whether in a band or just jamming with friends, and get tips for improvisation. You'll also learn how to maintain and care for your harmonica, so you can keep it in top condition for years to come. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced musician looking to expand your repertoire, "Harmonica for Beginners" has something for you. With its easy-to-follow instructions, helpful illustrations, and wide range of topics, this guide is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to master the mouth harp.
Download or read book Harmonica For Dummies written by Winslow Yerxa and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the harmonica fast with this fun, easy guide Everybody loves the sound of a harmonica, and the thought of learning to play one is even more appealing. The instrument's portability, versatility, and affordability make it a great choice for those interested in learning how to produce the unmistakable, signature sound found in many styles of American music. With Harmonica For Dummies, you can learn to master the harmonica faster than you ever thought possible, even if you have little to no playing experience. This easy-to-use resource is filled with tips, tools, and instructions that will have you playing in no time. In Harmonica For Dummies, you'll find an accessible format designed to help you access new techniques, songs, and styles of playing. Accompanying digital content and interactive tools will help you learn the nuances of playing harmonica and give you the know-how to use this versatile instrument to its fullest potential. Provides you with a high-quality, comprehensive instructional manual Instructs you with detailed instructions and tips to help you learn to play quickly Written in a clear, easy-to-understand format complete with accompanying audio/video content Helps you improve your playing and embrace the many musical styles that have made the harmonica an iconic instrument The harmonica is a very accessible instrument, but only those with the right instruction and direction will be able to experience the joy of using it for accompaniment and solos. Let Harmonica For Dummies guide you through the learning process and make you a harmonica expert in a flash!
Download or read book Blues Harmonica For Dummies written by Winslow Yerxa and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathe the blues into your harmonica Learn about bending, tongue blocking, and chordal rhythm Connect with blues history and the major players The fun and easy way to play blues harmonica Blues Harmonica For Dummies gives you a wealth of guidance on playing harmonica in the style of the blues masters. Learn how to go from playing easy chords to strong single notes — and then to 12-bar blues. Develop your personal style and put together a repertoire of tunes to play for an audience. Explore specific techniques and applications, including bending and making your notes sound richer and fuller; using amplification; developing blues licks and riffs; performing a blues harmonica solo like a pro; and much more. Inside... A review of the blues as a musical style What it takes to get started A blues guide to music symbols Ways to shape, color, and punctuate your blues sound How to amplify your playing Important blues players and recordings
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 Blues Harp For Diatonic and Chromatic Harmonica written by PHIL DUNCAN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for diatonic and chromatic harmonica, this is one of the hottest-selling blues harp books available. As usual, Phil Duncan's instructions are thorough and easy to understand. One of the best books in this popular harmonica style. the blues technique of playing cross-harp is clearly presented. Chords and melody, bending, tones and vibrato are but a few skills that are taught. No previous musical knowledge is necessary.
Download or read book Chromatic Harmonica Songbook written by Thomas Balinger and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-19 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Balinger Chromatic Harmonica Songbook Christmas Carols We all love to spend the Christmas days amidst the people close to our heart. To celebrate, to laugh and to sing with family and friends. To lean back and let go of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And we all love to share our joy with others - so why not pick up your harmonica and play some Christmas songs? This book is a collection of 50 Christmas Carols known and loved all over the world, arranged for easy chromatic harmonica in C and aimed at the beginning to intermediate player. To make playing them as easy as possible all songs feature additional harmonica tablature for 12 channel models. This handy form of notation enables you to start playing right away even if you don't know how to read music. Chord symbols (and chord diagrams for guitar) are included, so you can have a friend playing guitar, piano or ukulele join in. Songs: 1. Angels from the realms of glory 2. Angels we have heard on high 3. Auld lang syne 4. Away in a manger 5. Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella 6. Christ was born on Christmas Day 7. Coventry Carol 8. Deck the halls 9. Ding Dong! Merrily on high 10. Gather around the Christmas tree 11. God rest you merry, gentlemen 12. Good King Wenceslas 13. Go, tell it on the mountain 14. Hark! The herald angels sing 15. He is born, the holy child 16. Here we come a-wassailing 17. In dulci jubilo 18. Infant holy, infant lowly 19. In the bleak midwinter 20. I saw three ships 21. It came upon a midnight clear 22. Jesu, joy of man's desiring 23. Jingle bells 24. Jolly old Saint Nicholas 25. Joy to the world 26. Les anges dans nos campagnes 27. O Christmas tree 28. O come, all ye faithful 29. O come, little children 30. O come, O come Emanuel 31. O holy night 32. O little town of Bethlehem 33. Once in royal David's city 34. O Sanctissima 35. Over the river and through the woods 36. Rise up, shepherd, and follow 37. Silent night 38. Still, still, still 39. The boar's head carol 40. The first Noel 41. The friendly beasts 42. The Holly and the Ivy 43. Toyland 44. Up on the housetop 45. Wassail, wassail 46. We three kings of Orient are 47. We wish you a merry Christmas 48. What child is this? 49. While by my sheep 50. While shepherds watched
Download or read book Who s on My Land written by Any Roberts and published by Pudding House Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 1184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hide and Seeker written by Daka Hermon and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of our most iconic childhood games receives a creepy twist as it becomes the gateway to a nightmare world. Don't let the Seeker find you!Twelve-year-old Zee is back now. He disappeared for a year and nobody knows where he went or what happened to him. Not even his best friends Justin, Nia, and Lyric. But ever since Zee has been back, he's been... different. After Zee freaks out at his friends playing hide-and-seek at an odd party in his backyard -- the first time his friends are back together since his reappearance -- strange things begin to occur. Everyone who played in the game has a mark on their wrist. And then they disappear.The kids are pulled into a shadow world -- the Nowhere -- ruled by the monstrous, shape-shifting Seeker. Justin and his friends will have to band together and face their worst nightmares to defeat the Seeker or lose themselves to the Nowhere forever.
Download or read book Cursory Notices of the Origin and History of the Glass Harmonica written by Charles Ferdinand Pohl and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Italian Poetry written by Carlo L. Golino and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.
Download or read book Final Fantasy XV Strategy Guide written by GamerGuides.com and published by Gamer Guides. This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a years-long cold war between the Kingdom of Lucis and the empire of Niflheim over the world's last crystal, an armistice is finally agreed upon. As part of the peace treaty, the heir to the Lucian throne Noctis Lucis Caelum is to marry Lady Lunafreya Nox Fleuret, an oracle from the imperial province of Tenebrae. After Noctis sets out to meet his betrothed, the treaty collapses. Merely a ruse to bring down the magical barrier protecting Lucis, Niflheim invades and takes the kingdom and the crystal for itself. With the treaty in tatters and his father and betrothed believed dead, Noctis must rely on his own tenacity and the support of his band of loyal followers to get him through what is to come. Current Version 1.4 (February 2017) - Complete coverage of the main story. - Basic gameplay section telling you how to play the game. - A Skills section showing everything related to the characters' hobbies, including an extensive list of every recipe in the game. - A postgame section telling you how to get through every dungeon, including the brutal Pitioss Ruins. - All sidequests in the main walkthrough and in their own section. - Every single Hunt in the game, including strategies on how to beat them. - A miscellaneous section describing Chocobos and mini-games. - An extensive trophy/achievement guide.
Download or read book Ellis Johnson Might Be Famous written by Shawn Amos and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This joyful and heartfelt sequel to the NAACP Image Award-winning Cookies & Milk is a story of fame, self-confidence, and second chances, based on author Shawn Amos’s memories of growing up the son of Wally “Famous” Amos. After the overnight mega success of his dad's cookie store, twelve-year-old Ellis Johnson is on top of the world. He’s met celebrities, strangers stop “the Cookie Kid” on the street, and he’s even headed to NYC to be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with his dad. Ellis is ready for his star turn, playing harmonica on national television—until his big break turns into the most embarrassing moment of his life. Ellis is sure everyone at home is judging him, and he can barely stand to show his face in school. To make matters worse, his dad is going gaga for a new girlfriend, and DJ Wishbone goes from being pushed out of his radio station ... to taking over Ellis's place in the store. Ellis's only bright spot is the loyal friends who have stayed by his side—and who, along with some new faces, might just be able to help Ellis with a daring plan to get his groove back. This charming, semi-autobiographical novel proves that anything is possible with good music, good friends, loving family, and great cookies. Don't miss Ellis's first adventure in Cookies and Milk!
