SKU: HL.178
ISBN 9781574240184. UPC: 073999045154. 9x12 inches.
'Sonny Terry has got to be explained to the people or his art will go over their head. By understanding Sonny Terry, you will learn how to enjoy and live in the real people's music that is on a train that's bound for glory.' - Woody Guthrie, 1946. This book/CD pack pays homage to Terry and his infamous playing. Besides 70 famous licks from Sonny, this pack gives you some quick harmonica lessons, information on Sonny's style, a discography with key chart, and a bibliography for future research. The CD includes each lick played out by the author.
SKU: HL.660191
ISBN 9780793516001. UPC: 073999601916. 9x12 inches.
Over 40 classics from blues greats Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, James Dalton, Elmore James, John Brim, and Lester Davenport complete with an extensive introduction on how to play the pieces in this book. Pieces include: Boom, Boom (Out Go The Lights) * Cool Disposition * Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide * Ice Cream Man * I'm A Man * and many more.
SKU: MB.93814M
ISBN 9780786687428. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Written for diatonic and chromatic harmonica, this is one of the hottest-selling blues harp books available. As usual, Phil Duncans 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. Includes access to online audio and video.In the companion video, the blues technique of playing cross-harp is clearly presented. Chords and melody, bending, tones and vibrato are but a few skills that are demonstrated. The online video follows the book, helping to ensure accuracy, proper interpretation and ease of learning. No previous musical knowledge is necessary. Includes access to online audio in stereo play-along format.
SKU: MB.99105M
ISBN 9780786690169. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Upon completion of this book, you will understand the principle and techniques utilized in the creation of phrases and how to incorporate these concepts into your own harmonica performance. Includes access to online audio that contains jam tracks for incorporating new licks and ideas. Notation and harmonica tablature.
SKU: MB.20180M
ISBN 9780786690015. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
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.â?¢ Ideas presented solidly in the blues tradition.â?¢ Phrasing concepts, 12 Bar Blues Theory, Shakes, Tongue Blocking.â?¢ Uses C major diatonic harp.â?¢ Includes access to online audio and video.
SKU: MB.99115M
ISBN 9780786686339. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
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 audio download recording also contains samples of all notated examples. Includes access to online audio.â?¢ Covers a variety of subjects including heads, hooks, comping, and moreâ?¢ Jam tracks present songs as they would be liveâ?¢ Full of guest artists: Gary Smith, Andy Just, Mitch Kashmar, Mark Hummel.
SKU: M7.VOGG-1029
ISBN 9783802410291.
Die Fortsetzung der erfolgreichen Blues-Harp-Schule. Wer bereits die ersten Grundkenntnisse des Einzeltonspiels, der '2. Position / cross harp' und des Bendings gelernt hat, ist hier genau richtig.Weitere Spieltechniken, Artikulation und Klangformung mit der Blues Harp stehen auf dem Programm. Die praktische Umsetzung der vorgestellten Spieltechniken steht hier im Vordergrund. Anhand der 2 CDs ist alles leicht nachvollziehbar und mitspielbar.Neben den rein instrumentalen Fertigkeiten werden hier auch grundsätzliche �bungen und Spieltechniken für das gemeinsame Musizieren geprobt: Wie begleite ich einen Song? Wo ist an welcher Stelle Platz für ein Fill-in oder wo habe ich Raum für mein Solo? Wie kann ich das Solo gestalten?Benötigt werden Blues Harps in den Tonarten C-Dur, D-Dur und A-Dur.
SKU: HL.49040736
ISBN 9783920468808. 8.25x11.75x0.198 inches. German.
This tutor provides clear and straightforward treatment of all aspects of blues harmonica playing: how the instrument works, playing techniques, notation and tablature, blues, bending and blue notes, care and maintenance, tips on buying an instrument and much more. Suitable for tuition purposes and for individual study. Here is the tried and trusted standard work by two internationally known professional mouth-organ players - now in a revised new edition with CD.
