Harmonica Books
Learn authentic blues harmonica styles and techniques from master bluesman Steve Guyger in this special instructional Book/DVD. Steve shares many valuable playing secrets, concepts, and insights into the rich and timeless traditions of blues harp.
Joined by celebrated Chicago blues guitarist Billy Flynn, the Book/DVD also features plenty of inspiring and soulful performances. As an added bonus, guitar backing tracks are included so you can jam along!
45 Songs Specially Arranged for Diatonic Harmonica. The songbook no Harmonica player should be without! Features 45 pop, rock, Broadway, movie hits and standards.
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.
Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key.
Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key.
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 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.
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.
