Finally. There is a definitive reference guide available for Harmonicas in each and every key. This ground breaking series unlocks the musical power of the 10-hole major diatonic Harmonica.One key at a time each isdesigned to present detailed musical information for beginners intermediate and advanced players who are either music readers or non-reading players. Learn the notes intervals bends overbends dyads chords arpeggios modesand scales that are specific to each Harmonica key.There is also a special section in each book showing other types of diatonic Harmonicas and the variations unique to them like - extreme bending low-tuned octave andtremolo-tuned models and more.
SKU: MB.30949M
ISBN 9781513470207. 8.75x11.75 inches.
While traditional Richter-tuned, 10-hole diatonic harmonicas have a remarkable three-octave range, one can only play a complete major scale spanning one octave in a single key from holes 4 through 6. By contrast, the country-tuned diatonic harmonica with its 5th-hole draw reed voiced a halftone higher F to F# in a C harmonica , is not only capable of playing 2 complete major scales but can also play one of them from the second hole in two full octaves.Harmonica enthusiasts who are already familiar with the cross-harp concept of playing a C harmonica in the key of G to achieve the Mixolydian mode, with a blues sound, will be delighted to learn of a further valve alteration that gives players access to 4 chromatic tones from the 5th hole ?facilitating play in the relative minor key.Seasoned Mel Bay harmonica author, Phil Duncan, presents this unique book of technique and six melodies for the country-tuned 10-hole diatonic harmonica. All music is presented with lyrics, standard notation and tablature with suggested guitar chords and studio-quality online audio.
