Author: Jon Gindick Publisher: ISBN: 9780930948221 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"Learn to play America's 30 greatest songs, including a haunting Danny Boy, a blues-inspired America The Beautiful, and a side-splitting, lip-burning Turkey In The Straw. A compendium of harmonica lore including a special section on the blues."
Author: Winslow Yerxa Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119700787 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 416
Book Description
Wail on your harmonica! The harmonica is one of the most popular and versatile instruments in the world. There are several reasons harmonicas are awesome—you can play them anywhere, they're inexpensive, and you can show off in dozens of musical styles. The friendly and pleasingly tuneful Harmonica For Dummies is the fastest and best way to learn for yourself! You'll find an easy-to-follow format that takes you from the basics to specialized techniques, with accompanying audio and video content included to make learning even more simple and fun. Before you know it, you'll be playing jazz in your living room and the blues on your way to work or school—and that's just the prelude to mastering classical riffs. That's right, the humble harmonica has graced some of the grandest concert halls on planet Earth! Choose the right harmonica Enhance your sound with tongue technique Develop your own style Perfect your live performance The harmonica is awesome to learn, but even more awesome to learn well, and Harmonica For Dummies will get you on the road from being an occasional entertainer to becoming an accomplished live performer. 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 Harmonica For Dummies (9781118880760). 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!
Author: Jon Gindick Publisher: ISBN: 9780930948061 Category : Audiocassettes Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
30 great classic for beginning, intermediate, and advanced musicians - complete with harmonica notations, guitar chords, historical notes about the song, and additional lyrics. Songs include: America, Down in the valley, Amazing grace, Red River Valley, Home on the range, and When the saints go marching in.
Author: PETER KRAMPERT Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ISBN: 1619115778 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 220
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
Author: Randy Weinstein Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1615643125 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 341
Book Description
The harmonica is one of the most traditional musical instruments in America. Millions are sold each year, but there are few high-quality, comprehensive instructional manuals for new harmonica players. This bestselling book has been completely updated, with dozens of new songs. • Over 100 songs, both traditional and original to this book. • Detailed instructions on playing, including photos to illustrate positions and techniques. • Buying tips and interesting historical facts about famous players. • Authors are professional musicians. • The most comprehensive music lists featuring nearly every style of playing and category of song. • Comprehensive resource guides.
Author: Jon Gindick Publisher: ISBN: 9780930948085 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
This kit is packed in reusable clear plastic, provides everything the beginner needs to get started. This first cassette tape has songs and techniques that are slowed down for easy mimicking. the second tape presents the same songs at a normal pace with guitar and vocal accompaniments.
Author: Phil Duncan Publisher: Mel Bay Publications ISBN: 161911464X Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 41
Book Description
This book and accompanying audio provide essential lessons for the diatonicharmonica. The harmonica is simple to play and easy to transport. People have enjoyed playing this instrument since the early nineteenth century for these reasons, among others. If you are challenged by other musical instruments, the harmonica is for you. This book can be extremely helpful, even for non-beginners. The music and instruction presented require little or no previous musical experience. What do you need? A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C. To be able to breathe, that is exhale and inhale. To be able to pucker your lips. It's Dirt Simple!While playing, the instrument will train your ear to hear what is being played, helping you develop listening skills.The harmonica is the only instrument that is played by breathing both in and outthrough the instrument. It is a simple, fun breathing machine and may even improve the health of your lungs. Some of the best harmonica music is Americana music, which is sometimes referred to as American folk music. This is the style of music presented throughout the book, which highlights this original form of American music. Enjoy these wonderful tunes and become part of this great American tradition. Playing these tunes and timeless melodies is a way to own a piece of American folk lore. Tablature is used to simplify learning. Audio download available online