SKU: HL.232
ISBN 9780931759109. UPC: 073999028355. 9x12 inches. Glenn Weiser.
A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes on the harmonica! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel, jig, hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs, along with a CD that demonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary.
SKU: M7.ART-80701
ISBN 9783936807011. English.
Steve Baker is one of today's most influential harmonica players. Each of the 11 titles represents a different contemporary blues style and employs well-known verse structures and grooves which are used by countless bands and harmonica artists all over the world. Each tune comes in two versions, one with Steve's harmonica and one as a playback without harp. Transcriptions in musical notation and tabulature as well as detailed explanations and practising tips show you exactly how the top players create their exciting sounds. A separate section covers harmonic theory and how to relate it to the diatonic harp.
SKU: MB.93737M
ISBN 9780786691593. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book/audio/video set is a complete guide to playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Its purpose is to help the beginning student avoid the trial and error method of playing the harmonica through step-by-step technical instruction and an extensive, graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the all at once approach, fundamentals of note reading are gradually introduced throughout the books 100-plus pages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes in the book. Includes access to online audio and video. Online video is 30 minutes.
SKU: MB.20083M
ISBN 9781513462912. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Learn to read music, play popular songs and be part of an ensemble. For home study, senior wellness classes and better breathers groups. Specially designed lessons and information for those with COPD and related pulmonary diseases. Includes access to an online audio recording of all examples.
SKU: MB.93861
ISBN 9780871666918. UPC: 796279004428. 8.75x11.75 inches.
98 favorite hymns, gospel songs, and spirituals arranged in several different keys for diatonic, cross harp, or chromatic harmonica solo. In notation only. The book will give many hours of playing pleasure to the beginner as well as the advanced performer.
SKU: HL.49033370
ISBN 9783795750862. 9.0x12.0x0.311 inches. German - English. Wolff Letsch.
Finding songs for the diatonic Richter harmonica (blues harp) is not easy. Many songs can only be played in the upper octave; otherwise advanced techniques like bending have to be applied.Perry Letsch has looked through hundreds of German songs and examined them for their suitability. The results are songs suitable both for the beginner and the advanced player. Some songs have been provided with their own solos. Apart from popular folk songs the edition includes standards such as Abilene, Blue Bossa or Dona, Dona.Play-along CD with all titles included.
SKU: M7.APUE-516087
ISBN 9781875516087.
Youn g players who are just starting to read music can find it very difficult to follow a duet or trio. This book solves the problem with colour coded music, making it easy for beginners to follow their ensemble part. Students only need to know 4 or 5 notes to start playing the first duets in this book, which covers Beginner and Preliminary levels. The music spans a wide range of composers, as well as traditional tunes from around the world. There is a selection of festive music, a section of rounds, and there are warm up exercises, each focusing on one aspect of ensemble technique. The arrangements work well with anything from two players up to a large flute choir/ensemble. Many pieces offer maximum flexibility as they can be played as a trio; OR the blue and red parts are harmonically complete to be played as a duet; OR there are also optional piano parts for some pieces, to be found in Book 3 (accompaniments). There are free recordings of all the duets and trios on The Young Flute Player YouTube channel. These videos can be adjusted to any speed, so are great for students to practice their part at home.This ensemble book can be used either independently, or in conjunction with the tutor/method books in The Young Flute Player series.
SKU: M7.APUE-516094
ISBN 9781875516094.
This book of Duets and Trios (Grade 1 - Grade 3 level) makes it easy for students to follow their ensemble part by using colour coded clefs/key signatures. The music covers a wide range of composers, as well as traditional tunes from around the world. There is a selection of festive music, a section of rounds, plus there are warm up exercises, each focusing on one aspect of ensemble technique. The arrangements work well with anything from two players up to a large flute choir/ensemble. Many pieces offer maximum flexibility as they can be played as a trio; OR the blue and red parts are harmonically complete to be played as a duet; OR there are also optional piano parts for some pieces, to be found in Book 3 (accompaniments). There are free recordings of all the duets and trios on The Young Flute Player YouTube channel. These videos can be adjusted to any speed, so are great for students to practise their part at home. This ensemble book can be used either independently, or in conjunction with the tutor/method books in The Young Flute Player series.
SKU: M7.APUE-516148
ISBN 9781875516148.
This book of Duets and Trios (Grade 1 - Grade 3 level) makes it easy for students to follow their ensemble part by using colour coded clefs/key signatures. The music covers a wide range of composers, as well as traditional tunes from around the world. There is a selection of festive music, a section of rounds, plus there are warm up exercises, each focusing on one aspect of ensemble technique. The arrangements work well with anything from two players up to a large clarinet choir/ensemble. Many pieces offer maximum flexibility as they can be played as a trio; OR the blue and red parts are harmonically complete to be played as a duet. There are free recordings of all the duets and trios on The Young Instrumentalist YouTube channel. These videos can be adjusted to any speed, so are great for students to practise their part at home.
