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.

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!

How to Play Diatonic Harmonica in Easy Way

How to Play Diatonic Harmonica in Easy Way
Author: Joseph Clarson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2019-11-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781712472132

2020 Is A Perfect Year To Learn The Harmonica... Start Now With This Book! If you're into blues or American folk music, you're sure to appreciate the sound of the harmonica. And you've probably wondered whether you could play this instrument yourself. Wind instruments are considered hard to learn because you have to make very complex movements with your mouth and even the tiniest mistake in your technique can make the instrument sound plain ugly. That's why there are so many books that teach you the piano but so few books on wind instruments. However, even the most complex techniques become easy to imitate and learn if they're explained properly. This book will introduce you to the art of playing the harmonica and get you ready for your first tunes in a matter of days! Here's what you'll learn: How to buy the perfect harmonica for your music taste Tips and tricks for holding the harmonica correctly even if you've never held one before The exact movements that create clean, pleasant sounds and powerful chords How to avoid typical beginner mistakes and sound like an experienced player from the very beginning And much, much more! You don't have to worry if you don't have any previous experience with playing an instrument or musical theory. This book has no unnecessary theory and explains all the important concepts so clearly that you won't have any trouble understanding them. By the way, playing the harmonica has scientifically proven health benefits! It strengthens the muscles you use for breathing and therefore increases the amount of oxygen in your blood. So even if you're not into harmonica music right now, you should consider learning the instrument to boost your health. Are you ready to start playing your favorite tunes? Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Harmonica Lessons for Beginners

Harmonica Lessons for Beginners
Author: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2013-12-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9825320281

Teach yourself how to play harmonica with our easy harmonica lessons for beginners. ***Comes with online access to free harmonica videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played, then play along. Also includes an animated harmonica, music score and harmonica tabs for easy music learning.*** "A great book for any beginner! Teaches you how to play some great sounding folk and blues music. Also includes theory needed to play any song on the harmonica. You can't top this book!" - Matthew J, Worthington OH Progressive Beginner Harmonica contains all you need to know to start learning to be a great harmonica player - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson harmonica tutorial. Suitable for all ages and all types of 10-hole diatonic harmonicas in the key of C including Marine Band and Hohner harmonicas. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the harmonica is required to teach yourself to learn to play harmonica from this book. Teach yourself: • The notes, chords, scales and rhythms required to read and improvise music on the harmonica • All the fundamental techniques of harmonica playing including cross harp playing, double tonguing, bending and trilling • How to read harmonica tabs and harmonica sheet music • How to perform in public, overcome nerves, and experiment with microphone techniques • Harmonica tips and harmonica tricks that every player should know when learning harmonica, including breathing techniques, posture and tone production • Shortcuts for how to learn harmonica fast by getting the most from harmonica practice sessions Contains everything you need to know to learn to play the harmonica today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy beginners harp lessons written by a professional harmonica teacher • Full color photos and diagrams • Easy-to-read harmonica tabs for beginners • 107 harmonica exercises in blues harp, folk harp, rock harp and pop harmonica styles Beginner harmonica lessons have never been this easy for anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's harmonica lessons for beginners are used by students and harmonica teachers worldwide to learn how to play harmonica. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted harmonica lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a huge selection of music instruction books that cover many different instruments and styles in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality music education resources.

Harmonica for Kids - A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instruction for Diatonic Harmonica

Harmonica for Kids - A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instruction for Diatonic Harmonica
Author: Eric Plahna
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2015-11-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1495056805

(Harmonica). Harmonica for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play harmonica faster than ever before. Popular songs will keep kids motivated, while the simple, easy-to-read page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on one concept at a time. The method can be used in combination with a harmonica teacher or parent. The price of the book includes access to audio play-along and demonstration tracks online for download or streaming. Lessons include topics such as hand position, basic chord playing, learning melodies, and much more. Over 30 songs are featured in the book, including: All My Loving * Happy Birthday to You * Jingle Bells * Over the River and Through the Woods * Scarborough Fair * Take Me Out to the Ball Game * This Land Is Your Land * You Are My Sunshine * and more.

Harmonica Beginners - Your Easy How to Play Guide Book

Harmonica Beginners - Your Easy How to Play Guide Book
Author: Dave Gage
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-08
Genre: Harmonica
ISBN: 9781502731265

From Dave Gage and HarmonicaLessons.com! This 100-page book is an excellent introduction as you begin playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. You DO NOT need prior harmonica or music experience to start learning today. It includes: Easy beginner songs, easy blues riffs and jamming, basic playing techniques, and lesson plans.Harmonica is not nearly as easy as many people would have you believe, but Dave has done his best to make learning to play as simple and straightforward as possible. You'll begin with basic techniques, songs, the "Almost Blues Scale" and simple blues riffs. If you stick with it, you'll soon graduate to jamming blues, rock, country, bending notes, and sounding like a pro. Easy-to-Read and to understand text plus large example photos. Includes: free website video + audio song/riff examples; FREE Trial Membership at HarmonicaLessons.com.

How to Play the Harmonica

How to Play the Harmonica
Author: Jason Randall
Publisher: CRB Publishing
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018-03-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 8827502351

Be a Musician – Learn the Harmonica Today! When you open up The Basics of Harmonica Playing, you’ll discover all the ins and outs of this fascinating musical instrument. For example, did you know the harmonica originated in China, where it developed from an instrument called the sheng? This unique wind instrument, which makes sound on both the inhale and exhale, has become a global favorite – especially in the last couple of centuries. With a portable and popular harmonica in your pocket, you can make music anywhere – on a hike, at the beach, or on your morning commute. This book explains all the parts of the harmonica, from the combs to windsavers. You’ll find out about harmonica construction materials, such as wood, plastic, and metal – and the many types and tunings you can choose. With this book, you can master a wide variety of harmonica sounds and styles: How to Hold/Cup your harmonica Single Note “Pucker” Playing Chord Techniques and the “Chord Hammer” Tongue Blocking Effects Note-Bending and Shimmering Playing in Different Keys Tongue Lifting, Slapping, Raking, and Pull-offs You’ll even learn how to bend notes on both inhales and exhales! Don’t miss out on this chance to make music – the fun and easy way. download your copy of The Basics of Harmonica Playing right away! It’s quick and easy to order – just scroll up and click the BUY NOW WITH ONE CLICK button on the right-hand side of your screen.

Harmonica Lessons for Kids

Harmonica Lessons for Kids
Author: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Publisher: LearnToPlayMusic.com
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9825320680

Teach how to play harmonica for kids with our easy harmonica lessons for kids. ***Comes with online access to free harmonica videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.*** "A great book for young kids. I got this book for my 5 year old. It explains music theory and the how-to's of harmonica playing in easy-to-read large print and with pictures. This book provided the basic information he needed to learn to play the harmonica without any help from me. Awesome." - C. Miner [Amazon] Progressive Harmonica Method for Young Beginners contains all you need to know to start teaching kids to play harmonica - in one easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson children’s harmonica tutorial. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years and all types of harmonicas including 10-hole diatonic harmonicas in the key of C including Marine Band and Hohner harmonicas. No prior knowledge of how to read music or playing the harmonica is required to teach a child to learn to play harmonica from this book. Teach your child: • How to play harmonica notes for kids • All the fundamental techniques of harmonica playing including correct lip position, tonguing and breathing for 5 harmonica notes • Basic harmonica theory for kids including how to read music and harmonica tabs • Harmonica tips for kids that every child should know when learning harmonica • Shortcuts for how to learn harmonica fast by getting the most from harmonica practice sessions Contains everything you need to know about how to teach a child to play harmonica today. Features include: • Progressive step-by-step easy harmonica lessons written by a professional children’s harmonica teacher • Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout • Easy-to-read harmonica music for kids and easy harmonica tabs for kids with lyrics plus chord symbols for piano or guitar accompaniment • Harmonica note chart containing all notes used in this book • 39 great sounding harmonica exercises including popular easy harmonica songs for kids Kids harmonica lessons have never been this easy for parents and teachers who want to teach children to learn how to play the harmonica, fast. LearnToPlayMusic.com's harmonica lessons for kids are used by children’s harmonica teachers worldwide to teach how to play harmonica for kids. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors, composers and musicians have crafted music lesson books that are a cut above the rest. We offer a large selection of music lessons for kids that cover many different instruments in print, eBook and app formats. Awarded the 'Quality Excellence Design' (QED) seal of approval for eBook innovation, LearnToPlayMusic.com continues to set the standard for quality children’s music education resources.