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.

Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of harmonica music! Play Today! is the ultimate self-teaching method and this DVD is designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and on-screen harmonica tablature so you can play all the music examples.Simply follow along with the music on the screen as you watch and listen to the teacher. This complete guide to the basics covers: songs chords and melodies; cross harp bending and fun tricks; playing tips and techniques; harmonica tablature.For use with a standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C major.On the teacher:Lil' Rev is an award-winningmulti-instrumentalist songwriter and music-historian who teaches and tours around the continental U.S.Known as a 'protector of old songs poetry and stories ' Rev has been called a 'Wisconsin treasure ' (-Ann Schmid-UWM Folk Center). His many awards and frequent travels have garnered him a loyal and growing fan base amongst lovers of all things Ukulele Folk Old Time Harmonica Jewish Music & Culture American Labor History and Respect for our Elders!Lil Rev calls his style of performance... edu-tain-ment!It is a combination of songs history stories poems quotes and jokes all wrapped up in a cloak of exuberance and gratitude for those moments when we can all come together and rise up singing...and celebrate life!

A complete new series of instruction book and CD packs for the beginning guitarist bass guitarist or harmonica player. Master the basics of playing your chosen instrument plus a complete guide to playing in the styles ofcountry folk blues and rock. A good introduction to the Fast Forward Series. A complete method for learning folk country blues and rock styles for beginning 'harp' players. Takes you from picking your first harmonica throughthe basics of playing to advanced techniques.

This pack contains absolutely everything you need to learn the Harmonica...including a Harmonica itself! This step-by-step method will guide you smoothly through your first notes giving you basic breathing patterns and your firstsimple tunes. As your confidence grows so will your knowledge of the instrument as gradually more notes are added and the songs and melodies become progressively more difficult. Furthermore you will learn how to comp with simplechords and rhythms learn some very funky breathing patterns and discover how to bend notes and add phrasing like a seasoned pro. An accompanying CD is included and is packed with specially recorded backing tracks that willallow you to hear your own playing against a real band as well as providing demonstration performances to help you along. The course is punctuated with dozens of hints and tips including how to care for your instrument and itsreeds and all lessons are fully illustrated with clear pictures and diagrams.

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.

The Alfred Handy Guides are all designed to be exactly that; a handy guide! They are packed with all the fundamental principals skills techniques useful information and guidance to start playing an instrument whilst being compact enough to fit into your gig bag on your stand or in your guitar case and used as a reference. Teach Yourself to play the Harmonica includes everything you need to know to get started on the Harmonica with a history of the instrument complete note chart chording single note playing and advanced techniques licks in the styles of your favourite performers across the Blues rock pop country and folk styles. Perhapsthe most significant feature is the special note-reading system that will have you playing instantly whether you have experience or not! With classic repertoire pieces photographs and a clear presentation this is a fabulous and successful self-taught Harmonica Method!

Authentic Styles & Techniques of the Great Harp Players-Learn authentic blues harmonica styles and techniques from master bluesman Steve Guyger in this special instructional DVD. Steve shares many valuable playing secrets concepts and insights into the rich and timeless traditions of blues harp.Joined by celebrated Chicago blues guitarist Billy Flynn the DVD also features plenty of inspiring and soulful performances. As an added bonus guitar backing tracks are included so you can jam along!Topics covered include: harmonica history; harmonica basics; harmonica techniques; sound and tone; playing chords; blues progressions; using positions and keys; playing in a band; and more. 1 hr. 14 min.

Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of harmonica music with this beginner's book/CD/DVD instruction pack! Play Today! is the ULTIMATE self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction and terrific songs. All you have to do is follow along with the tips lessons and music provided as you listen to the CD or watch the DVD. The CD includes 57 professional quality full-demo tracks. The DVD features on-screen harmonica tablature so you can play all the music examples. This complete guide to the basics covers: songs chords and melodies ? cross harp bending and fun tricks ? playing tips and techniques ?harmonica tablature. For use with a standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C major.

Dutch Language VersionLearning 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 upyour harmonica. With this superb book 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 adviceand tips covering everything you need 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.

Small Format Version of this terrific Harmonica tutor! Learn to play Harmonica with this great book CD and Harmonica package. Step-by-step pictures take you from the first day exercises to playing along with a backingtrack Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick your Harmonica. A proven look and learn course using clear pictures instead of reams of longexplanation this method gives practical tips covering everything you need to know about setting up playing and maintenance. CD audio tracks to show you how things should sound plus full length accompaniment tracks to play alongwith! Simple complete and entertaining. This small format version contains everything from the larger version in a smaller more convenient package.

Blues harmonica for absolute beginners - Te user-friendly guide book by Mick Kinsella. From Amazing Grace and 'Oh Suzanna to note bending blues riffs and the wah wah effect and some great blues solos.Theaccompanying CD contains audio demonstrations of examples presented in the book allowing you to hear how they should sound.

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.

You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp has been designed to allow the beginning student to gain maximum results in the shortest amount of time. This innovative book enables the student to play rhythm chordsimmediately to create exciting sounds on the Harmonica.The student is guided in improving their ability to hear blues progressions and styles. Upon completion of this method the student will have developed the abilityto handle the demands of most blues music. Written by a masterful teacher with years of studio classroom and workshop experience if you really want to play Blues Harp this book is for you.This package includes aninnovative video demonstrating selected examples from the book. Examples are clearly indicated so the student can find the corresponding exercise in the book. The accompanying recording contains a spoken introduction anddemonstration of each exercise in the book. The recording is split-track with solo Harmonica on one track and accompaniment on the other.

A comprehensive Chromatic Harmonica method by noted writer and clinician Phil Duncan. Contains excellent Harmonica arrangements of 60 tunes ranging in style from light classics to folk and country. Audio and video downloadavailable online.