Harmonica

The only harmonica method to present the chromatic harmonica in 14 scales and modes in all 12 keys! This book/CD 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 (which are demonstrated on the CD) 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.

This terrific method book/CD pack specific to the diatonic harmonica covers all six positions! It contains more than 20 songs and musical examples that 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 (demonstrated on the CD) 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. Includes information on: posture, breathing, hand positions, music reading, vibrato, playing amplified harmonica with a mic, note-bending, modes and more! Musical styles covered include traditional, blues, country and folk, with convenient cross-references to other Hal Leonard harmonica publications.

Instant Harmonica is the book that makes learning harmonica fun and easy. In no time at all, students will be blowing a variety of tunes on their harp. The book includes a combination of tablature and EZ-Play notation and over thirty all-time great country and folk songs. Works with any ten-hole harmonica.

Learn to play the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in many styles: Blues, Country, Traditional and Rock. This book/CD package is loaded with tunes written in simple-to-read harmonica tablature and music notation, so ability to read music is not necessary. Each chapter is self-contained, allowing you to skip to what interests you most. Learn 'bend' notes, how to play in many major and minor keys, developing a beautiful vibrato and getting the right sound for each style.

Now even absolute beginners can learn to play the harmonica instantly without any prior musical knowledge! The Instant Harmonica Pack is the painless introduction to harmonica playing and includes everything you need to get started: Instruction book Play-along cassette Hohner harmonica Harmonica carrying case Nothing can stop you now! Learn to play today!

A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel, jig, hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs, along with a CD that demonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary.

There is a vast amount of knowledge throughout the world about how to make the harmonica sound better and play better, but little of it is written down. This fully illustrated book solves the problem. It contains sections on: how to buy a harmonica, common problems, advice about tools and techniques for using them, the basic parts of the chromatic harmonica, solutions to improve sound and functionality, experimenting on old harmonicas, tuning, and much more. For chromatic players, but diatonic players will learn just as much.