Harmonica Tutor Books
Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing along with a backing track! Absolute beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your harmonica. CD included.
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.
The "Exploring" series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most common played positions on the ten hole diatonic harmonica.
Teaches from the very beginning to advanced techniques. Includes care of the harmonica and sections on riffs and soloing. Illustrated.
Chugging is all about sound textures - rich train sounds, gruff blues and spiraling country dance beats. The whole method is aural - just access the audio and follow the instructions - the book expands the music and puts it on paper for you. This book has been devised to teach the very basics of playing Harmonica, such as rhythm and breathing. Tunes will come later.
An exciting journey into the art of traditional blues harmonica accompaniment (playing fills, under vocals and chording patterns) as well as modern approaches to playing horn, organ and bass lines.
Finally! There is a definitive reference guide available for harmonicas in each and every key.
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 fourth edition of this comprehensive and ever-popular harmonica method, written by renowned Harmonica played Steve Baker. Complete with online audio it is an invaluable resource, giving complete playing instructions in addition to extensive information on the history, styles and techniques of harmonica playing.
Straight to the point method that immediately addresses the most fundamental blues 'harp' techniques. This book will have you jamming the blues in the shortest amount of time. Cd included.
In Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks And Soloing Concepts #1 David Barrett teaches the principles and techniques utilized in the creation of phrases and explains how these concepts can be incorporated into your own Harmonica performance.
Written in notation and Harmonica tablature, this method starts by explaining the basics of the blues style, before moving on to cover such topics as 12 bar blues and flow of licks. A selection of study exercises are included, allowing you to try out the techniques you've just been shown.
This book includes access to online audio tracks, allowing you to jam with Guitar and Drums, or a Full Band, as you practice incorporating new licks and ideas.
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.
Offering a comprehensive study of harmonica techniques and blues soloing concepts, this book contains studies and etudes on bending notes (draw and blow), throat vibrato, two-hole shakes, tongue blocking, acoustic and amplified playing, music theory, blues scales, octave substitutions, playing positions, and position substitutes.
Practical guide to harmonics for harmonica players. This tutorial is created specifically for you as a harmonica player and will help you build a basis for your musical progress, helping you to feel and learn structure that can easily be lost in fog of improvisation.
A comprehensive chromatic harmonica method by noted writer and clinician Phil Duncan. Contains excellent harmonica arrangements of 60 tunes ranging in style from light classics to folk and country.
At last, a complete method on how to play the tremolo and octave harmonicas. Another Phil Duncan step by step method designed to help you learn to play these special double reed harmonicas.
The fast way to learn the harmonica. Find out about music notation, single notes and chords, riffs, licks, scales, syncopation and more. Includes St. James Infirmary, Battle Hymn Of The Republic.
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.
With this proven play-as-you-learn method you can master the basics of playing the harmonica in just a few weeks! Online Audio available.
