[PDF] Improvising Blues Harmonica eBook

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 48,37 MB
Release : 2010-12-29
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610652762

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Improvising Blues Harmonica, by authors David Barrett and John Garcia, is a groundbreaking method explaining the mysterious world of improvising. This book and recording cover: chorus forms; what licks, riffs, melodies and phrases are made of; scale and chord theory; concepts for soloing (focus notes); phrase shaping; accompaniment playing; hooks, heads and bridges; elements that add unity to an instrumental; instrumental song analysis; learning solos note for note and retaining licks. Concepts in this material have been proven over a decade of private lessons and workshops held around the world. If you are looking to go the next step in your soloing skills, this material will take you there. for intermediate and advanced blues harmonica players. Recording uses "C" and "A" major diatonic harmonicas. Examples presented in the book are played by the authors. Full-length study songs are also included. 80 pages in length with one CD recording.

Author : David Harp
Publisher : Musical I Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,27 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Blues (Music)
ISBN : 9780918321909

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An amazingly simple blues/jazz improvising method for chromatic harmonica. Perfect for total beginners or for good chromatic players who don't know how to jam.

Author : Wise Publications
Publisher : Wise Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 34,23 MB
Release : 2014-11-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 1787590224

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Master your new instrument with Playbook: Learn To Play Harmonica - the ideal partner for any fledgling Harmonica player! Whether you are learning from scratch or just want a quick reference guide, this book will be your bible. This well-structured guide covers all the basic techniques you'll need to get started - from holding the instrument and learning to breathe correctly, to keeping the beat and bending. As the guide progresses more and more techniques are revealed such as trill, wah and tremolo, chords and the blues scale, with fun tunes to play that exhibit these. Furthermore, there is a useful glossary and recommended listening to inspire you to play like the pros. Don’t quit, don’t delay; get the Playbook and make your harmonica wail like Bob Dylan or Little Walter.

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 23,14 MB
Release : 2011-03-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610657195

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Upon completion of this book/CD set, you will understand the principle and techniques utilized in the creation of phrases and how to incorporate these concepts into your own harmonica performance. the companion CD contains jam tracks for incorporating new licks and ideas. Notation and harmonica tablature.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline

Author : David Harp
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,27 MB
Release : 1999-10
Category :
ISBN : 9780918321558

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David Harp unlocks the mystery of improvisation, through a progressive series of exercises. Even beginners will experience instant gratification while experimenting with the most popular musical styles. David Harp has taught close to half a million people how to make their own music, in person and through his dozens of instructional books, tapes, and videos.

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 12,44 MB
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610655052

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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. Intended for the intermediate to advanced diatonic harmonica player, this book provides extensive instruction on lead and accompaniment playing styles. the companion CD includes musical example and play-along songs. Each exercise is played and every full length song is fully accompanied by a blues band. Each large example is played once with harmonica and again with accompaniment only. This book can be used with both diatonic and chromatic harmonica, but us more recommended for the diatonic player.

Author : Winslow Yerxa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 22,9 MB
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 1119748925

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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!

Author : DOC SPAN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 28,12 MB
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610659341

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This audio CD and booklet presents 10 backing tracks for you to practice soloing. Each track is recorded twice, once with harmonica and once without. Improve your timing by keeping up with a professional group. Develop a bank of riffs while playing with a solid blues backing. Learn new phrasing techniques. Playing along will stimulate your powers of improvisation. Listening carefully to what each instrument is doing will help you emulate it or just blend in, picking up rhythm patterns and playing your favorite melody over some of the tracks. Become acquainted with different blues grooves. It's good fun and great practice whatever your level of proficiency. the booklet contains basic instruction on rhythm, tone, melody, harmony, tongue blocking, improvisation, positions and scales, bending notes, and more.

Author : Muzician.com
Publisher : LearnToPlayMusic.com
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 31,11 MB
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 1864695919

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For beginner blues harmonica players. Covers all aspects of blues harmonica playing, including blues scales and improvisation, along with over 100 riffs, songs and solos in styles such as folk blues, boogie blues, train blues and jazz blues. All examples are written using simplified notation.

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 16,87 MB
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 1619118793

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Minor Blues Harmonica includes introductory material for new players on holding the harmonica, achieving a single note, and common techniques that sound great on the instrument. Not-so-new players will enjoy learning new songs at their current skill levels. Intermediate players will benefit from learning to play in 3rd Position to broaden their options while performing. Players at a more advanced level will learn to play in minor keys–a challenge for harmonica players, but less difficult in 3rd Position. In this book we’ll explore the killer sounds that 3rd Position has to offer, focusing on the following areas: 1) New players will learn to play single notes and moving around the harmonica with good tone. 2) Learning to improvise in 3rd Position in an intuitive way, even for beginners. 3) Learning “study” songs to play by yourself and at blues jams. These songs also provide valuable licks to help develop your own improvisational vocabulary. 4) An overview of music theory to help you understand what’s technically going on. (This is at the end of the book, so it’s not required in order to play the examples.) 5) A chapter for the more advanced players to learn how to play the lower octave of the harmonica in 3rd Position (requires good bending skills). You’ll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this book and recording. Recordings of all the examples are played by author David Barrett. Includes access to online audio.