D Harmonica Book

Author : Winslow Yerxa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119748925
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Blues Harmonica For Dummies written by Winslow Yerxa and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breathe the blues into your harmonica! Blues harmonica is the most popular and influential style of harmonica playing, and it forms the basis for playing harmonica in other styles such as rock and country. Blues Harmonica for Dummies gives you a wealth of content devoted to the blues approach—specific techniques and applications, including bending and making your notes sound richer and fuller with tongue-blocked enhancements; use of amplification to develop a blues sound; blues licks and riffs; constructing a blues harmonica solo; accompanying singers; historical development of blues styles; and important blues players and recordings. The accompanying website features all the musical examples from the book, plus play-along exercises and songs that let you hear the sound you're striving for. In-depth coverage of major blues harmonica techniques Blues song forms, improvisation, and accompanying singers Information on blues history and personalities If you're intrigued by the idea of understanding and mastering the compelling (yet mysterious) art of playing blues on the harmonica, Blues Harmonica For Dummies has you covered. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Blues Harmonica For Dummies (9781118252697). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!

Author : Winslow Yerxa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111888079X
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harmonica For Dummies written by Winslow Yerxa and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the harmonica fast with this fun, easy guide Everybody loves the sound of a harmonica, and the thought of learning to play one is even more appealing. The instrument's portability, versatility, and affordability make it a great choice for those interested in learning how to produce the unmistakable, signature sound found in many styles of American music. With Harmonica For Dummies, you can learn to master the harmonica faster than you ever thought possible, even if you have little to no playing experience. This easy-to-use resource is filled with tips, tools, and instructions that will have you playing in no time. In Harmonica For Dummies, you'll find an accessible format designed to help you access new techniques, songs, and styles of playing. Accompanying digital content and interactive tools will help you learn the nuances of playing harmonica and give you the know-how to use this versatile instrument to its fullest potential. Provides you with a high-quality, comprehensive instructional manual Instructs you with detailed instructions and tips to help you learn to play quickly Written in a clear, easy-to-understand format complete with accompanying audio/video content Helps you improve your playing and embrace the many musical styles that have made the harmonica an iconic instrument The harmonica is a very accessible instrument, but only those with the right instruction and direction will be able to experience the joy of using it for accompaniment and solos. Let Harmonica For Dummies guide you through the learning process and make you a harmonica expert in a flash!

Author : BEN HEWLETT
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610652479
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Get Chugging: How to Play Rhythm Harmonica written by BEN HEWLETT and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book/CD set aims to teach you the basics - rhythm and breathing; tunes will come later. This revolutionary approach has helped thousands of new harmonica players; now it's YOUR turn! Chugging is all about sound textures - rich train sounds, gruff blues and spiraling country dance beats. the whole method is aural - just put on the CD and follow the instructions - the book expands the music and puts it on paper for you.

Author : Tom Wolf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781973580546
Total Pages : 63 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harmonica Primer Book for Beginners with Video and Audio Access written by Tom Wolf and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-27 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Harmonica Primer Book for Beginners with Video Access by Tom Wolf is designed for the beginning harmonica player. This course starts by teaching proper hand positions, mouth positions, blowing, and drawing. You'll quickly learn more advanced concepts like scales, chords, double stops, vibrato, trills, cross harp, and bends. After covering techniques, you will learn how to play over 30 songs like Amazing Grace, Oh When the Saints..., and Will the Circle Be Unbroken. All songs are demonstrated at two different speeds (slow for practicing and performance tempo).This course also includes online access to video lessons and audio tracks for each exercise and song.

Author : Don Baker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781846090219
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beginning Blues Harp written by Don Baker and published by . This book was released on 2005-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to get those laid back bluesy sounds from your harmonica with this great book by expert player Don Baker. Having mastered 'the basics' of breath control and straight playing, the easy-to-follow text then shows you how to progress to complex note-bending techniques and achieve tone control, triplet-tonguing and the famous 'wah wah' and 'train' effects. Listen to all the exercises and solos on the matching CD and learn even faster

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610651308
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First Lessons Blues Harmonica written by David Barrett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-19 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.•

Author : James Major
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780786616619
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book D Harmonica Book written by James Major and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 is designed 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, modes and 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 likeextreme bending, low-tuned, octave and tremolo-tuned models and more. Have you ever wondered which harmonica is the best one to use when you're ready to play a tune? Have you ever sat with a lap full of harmonicas desperately trying one after another, searching for the key that has all of the right notes? The Complete 10-hole Diatonic Harmonica Series is the definitive music reference guide that resolves those dilemmas and more. The D Harmonica Book is packed with information about chords, arpeggios, modes, positions, scales, bends, overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole D major diatonic harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple. If you have a D harmonica you should own the D Harmonica Book.

Author : James Major
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 160974103X
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete 10-Hole Diatonic Harmonica Series: D Harmonica Book written by James Major and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 is designed 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, modes and 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 and tremolo-tuned models and more.Have you ever wondered which harmonica is the best one to use when you're ready to play a tune? Have you ever sat with a lap full of harmonicas desperately trying one after another, searching for the key that has all of the right notes? the Complete 10-hole Diatonic Harmonica Series is the definitive music reference guide that resolves those dilemmas and more. the D Harmonica Book is packed with information about chords, arpeggios, modes, positions, scales, bends, overbends and basic music theory unique to the 10-hole D major diatonic harp. Learn how to effectively play blues scales in seven different keys. It's simple. If you have a D harmonica you should own the D Harmonica Book.

Author : PHIL DUNCAN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610655885
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Irish Melodies for Harmonica written by PHIL DUNCAN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-19 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains 138 well-known Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, set dances, O'Carolan tunes, folksongs, ballads, airs and waltzes. These wonderful Irish melodies are written in harmonica tablature and standard notation for use on the 12-hole chromatic, standard 10-hole diatonic, and tremolo harmonica. Learning these melodies will enhance your playing skills as well as your repertoire. the stereo recording is in split-track format and includes a selection of 25 melodies from the book.

Author : Tom Ball
Publisher : Centerstream Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780931759727
Total Pages : 71 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Blues Harmonica written by Tom Ball and published by Centerstream Pub. This book was released on 1993 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how to play the harmonica to blues songs, with an illustrated book to show proper technique.