Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument and allow you to take fulladvantage of the great sounding patterns available on your harmonica, without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending. The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure, tongue block embouchure andoctaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel, without bending notes, by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motor skills and tone. This book is packed with song examples that sound great, even at this beginning stage. The CD that accompanies the book contains eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jam tracks use harmonica-friendly keys and a wide variety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/CD set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0786656565
ISBN-13
9780786656561
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66571292
Product Key Features
Book Title
Basic Blues Harmonica Method
Author
David Barrett
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Instruction & Study / General, Genres & Styles / Blues, Musical Instruments / General