The complete music instruction package. Read the easy-to-understand instruction book and watch as an expert teacher demonstrates songs and techniques on the DVD. Includes plenty of tunes to get you started. / Harmonica

This DVD portion of Level 3 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series includes: 12-bar blues construction the IV chord the V-IV-I transition turnaround constructing your solo soloing blocks soloing themes song forms phrasing breath balance breath patterns scale combinations soloing positions tone and music theory.

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 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.

An Introduction to the Basics and the Blues-The fastest way to teach yourself the Harmonica! Expert Harmonica pro David Hart begins with your first breathing patterns and notes moving through simple melodies and rhythms as you find your way around the instrument. Once you've mastered the basics its time to tackle those quintessential Blues techniques that will really bring your playing to life including:Chords and arpeggiosBugle callsDouble stopsVibratoTrain soundsShakesCross-harp style12-bar BluesThe pack also includes printable PDF reference materials and a guide to the different types of Harmonica available to choose from.

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 must for all jazz fans this is an essential resource for anyone studying jazz. In this series of DVDs some of the most important jazz artists are presented in a unique master class setting. They perform they talk about their lives and work students play for them and they instruct those students. Viewers will observe learning taking place and come to understand how great artists think perform and teach. This DVD was recorded October 9th 2005 at the center for Jewish history New York city.

On this DVD Chicago blues master Billy Branch provides an easy-to-follow 24-step introduction to blues Harmonica and his impressive techniques.He covers: choosing the right harp; Keys and basic theory; bending hand vibrato octaves and other techniques; tips on amplification and playing with a band; and more!No prior experience or music reading ability is required so this DVD is perfect for beginners!