Author: Winslow Yerxa
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119748925
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
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!
Blues Harmonica For Dummies
Author: Winslow Yerxa
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119748925
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
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!
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119748925
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
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!
The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica
Author: Peter Krampert
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619115778
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The Harmonica Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever written on the instrument, offering over 900 articles on players, bands, techniques, resources and a discography of over 5,000 recordings by harmonica players. Originallyreleased in 1998, this new edition is profusely illustrated with over 150 photographs of the players who have made the harmonica the world's most popular musical instrument. This book has been critically acclaimed by readers in over 25 countries and is a must-have for any serious harmonica enthusiast
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619115778
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The Harmonica Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever written on the instrument, offering over 900 articles on players, bands, techniques, resources and a discography of over 5,000 recordings by harmonica players. Originallyreleased in 1998, this new edition is profusely illustrated with over 150 photographs of the players who have made the harmonica the world's most popular musical instrument. This book has been critically acclaimed by readers in over 25 countries and is a must-have for any serious harmonica enthusiast
100 Jazz Patterns for Chromatic Harmonica
Author: Yvonnick Prene
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514153222
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
100 Jazz Patterns for Chromatic is the ideal book for beginner harmonica players seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of scales and exercises, as well as professionals who want to develop their knowledge of jazz improvisation and take it to new heights. This book features a foreword and introduction by Yvonnick Prené, a discography and more for harmonica enthusiasts of any level. The book contains over 100 Jazz patterns, Major and Minor scales, Bebop scales, Popular modes, Hanon-type warm up exercises -- written in all keys, in standard notation and harmonica tabs. It also includes licks in the style of Toots Thielemans, Stevie Wonder and Larry Adler. As an instructor of the harmonica, Prené has skillfully and carefully selected the jazz patterns in this guide to entice and challenge students. Prené plays all patterns and examples to help students master the harmonica - all available to download from a URL (web link) included inside.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514153222
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
100 Jazz Patterns for Chromatic is the ideal book for beginner harmonica players seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of scales and exercises, as well as professionals who want to develop their knowledge of jazz improvisation and take it to new heights. This book features a foreword and introduction by Yvonnick Prené, a discography and more for harmonica enthusiasts of any level. The book contains over 100 Jazz patterns, Major and Minor scales, Bebop scales, Popular modes, Hanon-type warm up exercises -- written in all keys, in standard notation and harmonica tabs. It also includes licks in the style of Toots Thielemans, Stevie Wonder and Larry Adler. As an instructor of the harmonica, Prené has skillfully and carefully selected the jazz patterns in this guide to entice and challenge students. Prené plays all patterns and examples to help students master the harmonica - all available to download from a URL (web link) included inside.
The Blues Encyclopedia
Author: Edward Komara
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135958319
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1274
Book Description
The Blues Encyclopedia is the first full-length authoritative Encyclopedia on the Blues as a musical form. While other books have collected biographies of blues performers, none have taken a scholarly approach. A to Z in format, this Encyclopedia covers not only the performers, but also musical styles, regions, record labels and cultural aspects of the blues, including race and gender issues. Special attention is paid to discographies and bibliographies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135958319
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1274
Book Description
The Blues Encyclopedia is the first full-length authoritative Encyclopedia on the Blues as a musical form. While other books have collected biographies of blues performers, none have taken a scholarly approach. A to Z in format, this Encyclopedia covers not only the performers, but also musical styles, regions, record labels and cultural aspects of the blues, including race and gender issues. Special attention is paid to discographies and bibliographies.
Celtic Harmonica Encyclopedia Volume 1
Author: Glenn Weiser
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513477234
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
This is the first volume of a four-part collection of over 200 Irish and Scottish dance tunes and airs arranged for standard Richter and Paddy Richter tuned 10-hole diatonic harmonicas. Volume One contains 37 famous Celtic airs, laments, mazurkas, and waltzes including “Danny Boy”, “The Last Rose of Summer”, “The Minstrel Boy”, “Macpherson’s Farewell”, “Annie Laurie”, and many others. The book includes standard notation in the original keys, harmonica tab, guitar chords, and downloadable audio files of the tunes. There is also an instructional section explaining all the techniques you’ll need to know to play traditional music on harmonica.
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1513477234
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
This is the first volume of a four-part collection of over 200 Irish and Scottish dance tunes and airs arranged for standard Richter and Paddy Richter tuned 10-hole diatonic harmonicas. Volume One contains 37 famous Celtic airs, laments, mazurkas, and waltzes including “Danny Boy”, “The Last Rose of Summer”, “The Minstrel Boy”, “Macpherson’s Farewell”, “Annie Laurie”, and many others. The book includes standard notation in the original keys, harmonica tab, guitar chords, and downloadable audio files of the tunes. There is also an instructional section explaining all the techniques you’ll need to know to play traditional music on harmonica.
Basix Scales and Modes for Guitar (Book & CD)
Author: Steve Hall
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780882847207
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This book is a fast and fun way to learn how to use scales and modes from day one, and provides a strong foundation upon which to build. Contains 14 essential scales and modes, licks in the styles of famous guitarists, and guitar TAB, neck position and standard music notation. The online audio includes accompaniments for songs and exercises.
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780882847207
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This book is a fast and fun way to learn how to use scales and modes from day one, and provides a strong foundation upon which to build. Contains 14 essential scales and modes, licks in the styles of famous guitarists, and guitar TAB, neck position and standard music notation. The online audio includes accompaniments for songs and exercises.
Encyclopedia of Piano Rhythm Patterns
Author: Bob Kroepel
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619115743
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
A master text explaining and demonstrating popular dance rhythms for the keyboard musician. Rhythm patterns taught include the Waltz, 4/4 March, 4/4 Country, Country Waltz, 6/8 Metre, Swing, R & B, Jazz Waltz, 5/4 Jazz, Triplet Ballad, Boogie Woogie, Gospel Waltz, Rock and Roll Accompaniment, RockBallads, Early Rock, Rock Boogie, Soul, Historic Rock Dance Rhythms, Bossa Nova, Samba, Spanish Tango, Argentine Tango, American Cha Cha, Latin Cha Cha, Beguine, Rhumba, Paso Doble, Bolero plus important information onarranging, playing melodies, playing chords, intros and endings, fills and the creative process
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 1619115743
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
A master text explaining and demonstrating popular dance rhythms for the keyboard musician. Rhythm patterns taught include the Waltz, 4/4 March, 4/4 Country, Country Waltz, 6/8 Metre, Swing, R & B, Jazz Waltz, 5/4 Jazz, Triplet Ballad, Boogie Woogie, Gospel Waltz, Rock and Roll Accompaniment, RockBallads, Early Rock, Rock Boogie, Soul, Historic Rock Dance Rhythms, Bossa Nova, Samba, Spanish Tango, Argentine Tango, American Cha Cha, Latin Cha Cha, Beguine, Rhumba, Paso Doble, Bolero plus important information onarranging, playing melodies, playing chords, intros and endings, fills and the creative process
The Harmony of the World
Author: Johannes Kepler
Publisher: American Philosophical Society
ISBN: 9780871692092
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
The authors have presented and interpreted Johannes Kepler's Latin text to English readers by putting it into the kind of clear but earnest language they suppose Kepler would have used if he had been writing today.
Publisher: American Philosophical Society
ISBN: 9780871692092
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
The authors have presented and interpreted Johannes Kepler's Latin text to English readers by putting it into the kind of clear but earnest language they suppose Kepler would have used if he had been writing today.
The Guitarist's Scale Book
Author: Peter Vogl
Publisher: Watch & Learn
ISBN: 9781893907447
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
A complete scale encyclopedia for guitar with over 400 scales and modes. It contains scale diagrams with notation and tablature for each scale and tips on how and when to use each scale. Our ScaleFinder System, using icons and letters, makes scale finding easy. It also contains outside jazz scales, exotic scales, Peter's own CrossStringing scales, and easy to understand explanation of scales and modes. This is the only scale book you'll ever need.
Publisher: Watch & Learn
ISBN: 9781893907447
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
A complete scale encyclopedia for guitar with over 400 scales and modes. It contains scale diagrams with notation and tablature for each scale and tips on how and when to use each scale. Our ScaleFinder System, using icons and letters, makes scale finding easy. It also contains outside jazz scales, exotic scales, Peter's own CrossStringing scales, and easy to understand explanation of scales and modes. This is the only scale book you'll ever need.
Encyclopedia of the Blues
Author: Edward M. Komara
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415926998
Category : Blues
Languages : en
Pages : 1274
Book Description
This comprehensive two-volume set brings together all aspects of the blues from performers and musical styles to record labels and cultural issues, including regional evolution and history. Organized in an accessible A-to-Z format, the Encyclopedia of the Blues is an essential reference resource for information on this unique American music genre. For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of the Blues website.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415926998
Category : Blues
Languages : en
Pages : 1274
Book Description
This comprehensive two-volume set brings together all aspects of the blues from performers and musical styles to record labels and cultural issues, including regional evolution and history. Organized in an accessible A-to-Z format, the Encyclopedia of the Blues is an essential reference resource for information on this unique American music genre. For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of the Blues website.