Beyond the Crossroads

Beyond the Crossroads
Author: Adam Gussow
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2017-09-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1469633671

The devil is the most charismatic and important figure in the blues tradition. He's not just the music's namesake ("the devil's music"), but a shadowy presence who haunts an imagined Mississippi crossroads where, it is claimed, Delta bluesman Robert Johnson traded away his soul in exchange for extraordinary prowess on the guitar. Yet, as scholar and musician Adam Gussow argues, there is much more to the story of the devil and the blues than these cliched understandings. In this groundbreaking study, Gussow takes the full measure of the devil's presence. Working from original transcriptions of more than 125 recordings released during the past ninety years, Gussow explores the varied uses to which black southern blues people have put this trouble-sowing, love-wrecking, but also empowering figure. The book culminates with a bold reinterpretation of Johnson's music and a provocative investigation of the way in which the citizens of Clarksdale, Mississippi, managed to rebrand a commercial hub as "the crossroads" in 1999, claiming Johnson and the devil as their own.

Slow Blues Harmonica: Lessons, Licks & Backing Tracks

Slow Blues Harmonica: Lessons, Licks & Backing Tracks
Author: Steve Cohen
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1705114938

(Harmonica). This book is perfect for intermediate to advanced players who want to employ a more versatile approach to slow blues playing. Four different keys and crosses, plus liberal use of all three registers of the instrument, will prove just how versatile a 10-hole C diatonic harp can be. Each of the 16 solos, written and recorded by renowned blues-harpist Steve Cohen, is chock full of great licks andtechniques for you to learn and incorporate into your playing: scale licks, octavelicks, overblow licks, incremental bend licks, high-note blow bend licks, warblelicks. The variety of slow blues changes and feels include: 12-bar and 8-bar progressions, stop-time, country blues, jazzy blues, minor blues, major blues, shuffles, straight time and more. This book contains detailed harmonica transcriptions written in standard notation and harmonica tab; a summary list of the key, position, and song format; and a brief lesson about the chord progression and highlighted playing techniques.

Blues Harmonica For Dummies

Blues Harmonica For Dummies
Author: Winslow Yerxa
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2020-07-14
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1119748925

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!

Get Chugging: How to Play Rhythm Harmonica

Get Chugging: How to Play Rhythm Harmonica
Author: BEN HEWLETT
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2016-01-13
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610652479

This book/CD set aims to teach you the basics - rhythm and breathing; tunes will come later. This revolutionary approach has helped thousands of new harmonica players; now it's YOUR turn! Chugging is all about sound textures - rich train sounds, gruff blues and spiraling country dance beats. the whole method is aural - just put on the CD and follow the instructions - the book expands the music and puts it on paper for you.

Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers

Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers
Author: Kim Field
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2000
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0815410204

The harmonica is one of the most important, yet overlooked, instruments in music. This definitive volume celebrates the history of the world's most popular musical device, its impact on various forms of music, folk, country, blues, rock, jazz and classical music. The author traces the development of the harmonica from the ancient Chinese sheng to futuristic harmonica sythesizers. Nearly seventy harmonica masters are profiled including Stevie Wonder, Little Walter, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Reed, Charlie McCoy, Sonny Terry, and John Popper. This updated edition includes an extensive new afterword, an expanded discography of the finest harmonica recordings, and a listing of the best harmonica resources on the internet.

Gospel Harp

Gospel Harp
Author: Phil Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609740173

A collection for diatonic, crossharp, and chromatic harmonica. the gospel songs presented here are written as the song has been presented throughout the years. Key changes have been made to accommodate the harmonica. the first section is standard harmonica, key of C. the second section is in cross-harp (second) position. the third section uses a changed or retuned harmonica such as Lee Oskar's Melody Maker in G, or the Country Tuned Hohner Harmonica in C. Written in standard notation and tablature for diatonic and chromatic harmonicas with lyrics and chord symbols. Includes 91 tunes such as the Old Rugged Cross; the Love of God; In the Garden; He's Got the Whole World in His Hands; Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In; This Train Is Bound for Glory; His Eye is on the Sparrow; and much more.

Bluegrass & Country Music for Harmonica

Bluegrass & Country Music for Harmonica
Author: Phil Duncan
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2011-01-13
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610654528

Attention all harmonica enthusiast! Join in the fun of playing at a bluegrass festival with a bluegrass band. This book brings to you the often performed tunes by every bluegrass and country player of all instruments. Select a few of these tunes and play them on your harmonica and you will be an instant hit! the book contains diatonic, cross harp, and chromatic stylings on 48 country/ bluegrass favorites: Bile 'Dem Cabbage Down; Arkansas Traveler; Wildwood Flower; Old Joe Clark; Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms; Crawdad Song; and many more. the stereo accompaniment CD has 18 of the songs recorded. All 18 songs are recorded on the beginning tracks with the harmonica, and again without the harmonica included. Shown in standard notation with lyrics, guitar chords & harmonica tab.

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Harmonica

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Harmonica
Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2016-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1495060306

(Harmonica). 50 top pop songs every harmonica player should know, including: All My Loving * Blowin' in the Wind * Bye Bye Love * Happy Birthday to You * Isn't She Lovely * Leaving on a Jet Plane * Let It Be * Moon River * My Girl * Puff the Magic Dragon * Ring of Fire * Stand by Me * Sweet Caroline * Take Me Home, Country Roads * This Land Is Your Land * What a Wonderful World * When the Saints Go Marching In * With a Little Help from My Friends * Your Cheatin' Heart * and many more.

100 Authentic Blues Harmonica Licks

100 Authentic Blues Harmonica Licks
Author: Steve Cohen
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1480385921

(Harmonica). If you're just getting started or a veteran looking to add more licks to your arsenal, this book with audio is for you. From basic 12-bar blues backing riffs to mojo-packed solo licks, Steve Cohen shares 100 time-tested licks to help you get the most out of your 10-hole diatonic harp. All examples are played on a C harp and are written in standard notation and harmonica tab. The audio includes demonstration tracks for all of the licks many with play-along tracks. Includes: cross harp and straight harp licks; boogie-woogie licks; stop-time licks; ascending & descending licks; funk licks; shuffle licks; horn-adapted licks; glissandro licks; octave licks; warble licks; over-blowing chromatic licks; turn-arounds and endings. Also include many riffs in the styles of Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, James Cotton, and more!