You Can Play Harmonica: Harmonica: Instrumental Tutor

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.

Step One: Play Harmonica. This exciting book/CD pack features detailed diagrams and information aimed at beginners and includes a matching CD with all the music examples and tunes played by professional musicians.

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.

Improvising Blues Harmonica by authors David Barrett and John Garcia is a groundbreaking method explaining the mysterious world of improvising. This book and recording cover: chorus forms;what licks riffs melodies and phrases are made of; scale and chord theory; concepts for soloing (focus notes); phrase shaping; accompaniment playing; hooks heads and bridges; elements that add unity to an instrumental;instrumental song analysis; learning solos note for note and retaining licks.Concepts in this material have been proven over a decade of private lessons and workshops held around the world. If you are looking to go the nextstep in your soloing skills this material will take you there. For intermediate and advanced blues Harmonica players. Recording uses 'C' and 'A' major diatonic Harmonicas. Examples presented in the book are played by the authors.Full-length study songs are also included. 80 pages in length with access to online audio.

Minor Blues Harmonica includes introductory material for new players on holding the harmonica achieving a single note and common techniques that sound great on the instrument. Not-so-new players will enjoy learning new songs at their current skill levels. Intermediate players will benefit from learning to play in 3rd Position to broaden their options while performing. Players at a more advanced level will learn to play in minor keys a challenge for harmonica players but less difficult in 3rd Position. In this book we???ll explore the killer sounds that 3rd Position has to offer focusing on the following areas: 1) New players will learn to play single notes and moving aroundthe harmonica with good tone. 2) Learning to improvise in 3rd Position in an intuitive way even for beginners. 3) Learning ???study??? songs to play by yourself and at blues jams. These songs also provide valuable licks to help develop your own improvisational vocabulary. 4) An overview of music theory to help you understand what???s technically going on. (This is at the end of the book so it???s not required in order to play the examples.) 5) A chapter for the more advanced players to learn how to play the lower octave of the harmonica in 3rd Position (requires good bending skills). You???ll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this book and recording. Recordings of all the examples are played by author David Barrett. Includes access to online audio.

Featuring Billy Boy Arnold-Billy Boy Arnold is one of the masters of the amplified Blues Harmonica and his classic Chicago style inspired many bands of the great British Blues explosion including The Yardbirds. A respected member of the scene Arnold is an articulate spokesman for the blues who remembers an amazing amount of detail about the men and women who have contributed the most to the music.In this unique DVD tutorial Arnold walks and talks you through the styles of John Lee Williamson Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter. Topics include:Playing in first second and third positionsNote bendingTrillsBack up accompanimentPlaying minor bluesEverything isdemonstrated with diatonic and chromatic harmonicas and the lessons are spiced with many absorbing and amusing anecdotes!

This book and companion audio provide essential lessons for the diatonic harmonica. The harmonica is simple to play and easy to transport. People have enjoyed playing this instrument since the early nineteenth century for thesereasons among others. If you are challenged by other musical instruments the harmonica is for you. This book can be extremely helpful even for non-beginners. The music and instruction presented require little or no previousmusical experience.What do you need?A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C. To be able to breathe that is exhale and inhale. To be able to pucker your lips. It's DirtSimple!While playing the instrument will train your ear to hear what is being played helping you develop listening skills.The harmonica is the only instrument that is played by breathing both in and out through theinstrument. It is a simple fun breathing machine and may even improve the health of your lungs.Some of the best harmonica music is Americana music which is sometimes referred to as American folk music. This is the styleof music presented throughout the book which highlights this original form of American music. Enjoy these wonderful tunes and become part of this great American tradition. Playing these tunes and timeless melodies is a way to owna piece of American folk lore. Tablature is used to simplify learning. Includes access to online audio.

Play the harmonica now with the revolutionary Instant Harmonica. This book and accompanying audio will teach the beginner or novice basic technique popular tunes and blues playing a little theory and some specialeffects used by professional players. No previous knowledge of music necessary.

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.