Harmonica Tutor Books

Easiest Harmonica Book is a step-by-step method for playing harmonica solos. The format is simple and visually attractive. Through graded lessons, the student is taught how to find and play the individual notes on the diatonic harmonica, as well as learning to read simple musical notation. Includes a diatonic note chart. The songs include chords for accompaniment.

Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key.

Adult Harmonica Method is an exciting harmonica course that teaches reading and playing for the person looking to study at home or with a community harmonica band.

The Deluxe Harmonica Method will teach you everything you need to know to play the 10-hole diatonic Harmonica. This complete guide is aimed at the beginning student and features step by step technical instruction and an extensive, graded repertoire. Rather than overwhelming the student with the "all at once" approach, Phil Duncan gradually introduces the fundamentals of note reading throughout the book's 100-plus pages. This method progresses from very simple melodies and exercises to concepts as complex as inserting Harmonica chords within a melody. Guitar chords are provided for most of the well-known tunes in the book. Online audio tracks are included, as well as a 30-minute online video.

This tutor for the diatonic in 'D' by Steve Jennings has very achievable, yet satisfying, goals. The lessons are realistically and steadily graded so as not to over-stretch the student. Conventional notation, harmonica tablature, chords and a discourse on the harmonica. Soundtrack available.

The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation, listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks.

The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is designed for use with any CD player, and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!

Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & 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 recording also contains samples of all notated examples.

Written for those who wish to master the techniques, positions and scales required to play the Diatonic Harmonica.

The only harmonica method to present the chromatic harmonica in 14 scales and modes in all 12 keys! This book/online audio pack will take beginners from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Each section contains appropriate songs and exercises that enable the player to quickly learn the various concepts presented. Every aspect of this versatile musical instrument is explored and explained in easy-to-understand detail with illustrations. Covers: design and construction; correct breathing and hand positions; how to improvise; styles including traditional, blues, pop and rock; and more. Includes 14 songs to illustrate each scale, and a reference chart for all chromatic harmonicas.

Includes the book/CD pack John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (00841074) and the DVD John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica (00641720) in one money-saving pack.

In the book/CD, John starts at the beginning,explaining the proper way to hold the instrument and make your first tones. He demonstrates essential techniques, such as reed bending, vibrato, rhythm grooves, cross harp playing and more.

In the DVD, John teaches all thebasics in this friendly, jam-along lesson: how to hold the instrument and find the blues notes, then add vibrato, note-bending, wah-wahs, tonguing, rhythm playing, train effects and a variety of great licks and solos that can beused either solo or in a band.

The fun and easy way to play blues on the 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.

A handy collection of 24 popular harmonica songs packaged with a split-track CD! Fun music to play. Excellent play- along repertoire for practice with a C diatonic harmonica. All selections are performed on the companion compact disc. Includes a section on basic technique and music reading, and features a diatonic note chart with each song.

Harmonica for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play harmonica faster than ever before. Popular songs will keep kids motivated, while the simple, easy-to-read page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method can be used in combination with a harmonica teacher or parent. The price of the book includes access to audio play-along and demonstration tracks online for download or streaming. Lessons include topics such as hand position, basic chord playing, learning melodies, and much more. Over 30 songs are featured in the book, including: All My Loving · Happy Birthday to You · Jingle Bells · Over the River and Through the Woods · Scarborough Fair · Take Me Out to the Ball Game · This Land Is Your Land · You Are My Sunshine · and more.

The Hal Leonard Harmonica Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the C diatonic harmonica. This easy-to-use guide provides step-by-step lessons and many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. 

The companion audio contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast, and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues, including one in a minor key. In the instructional portion of this book/CD set, you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song. Includes CD.

The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation, listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! Volume 16 includes: Blue Christmas · Frosty the Snow Man · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right down Santa Claus Lane) · Jingle-Bell Rock · Nuttin' for Christmas · Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer · Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town · Silver Bells.

Learn techniques used by the blues harmonica greats to build inspired 12-bar solos! Renowned blues harpist Steve Cohen explains and demonstrates topics including: low and mid-register draw bends · high-register blow bends · double-stop bends · overblow bends · warbles and various vibratos · and more. Includes over 100 demo and play-along tracks online for download or streaming. Each track was recorded using a common C harp in 1st, 2nd and 3rd position, and all examples are presented in both harmonica tab and standard notation.

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 superb book 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 you need to know about setting up and playing and maintenance. The accompanying audio is accessed through Hal Leonard's popular My Library system using the provided code. The audio can be streamed or downloaded and includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.