Building Harmonica Technique

Author : DAVID BARRETT
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610655057

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Building Harmonica Technique by DAVID BARRETT Pdf

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 : David Barrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Music
ISBN : 0786600020

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Mel Bay Presents Building Harmonica Technique by David Barrett Pdf

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-27
Category : Harmonica
ISBN : 0786696591

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Building Harmonica Technique by David Barrett Pdf

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 audio 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 is recommended primarily for the diatonic player. Includes access to online audio.

Author : DAVID BARRETT
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619115224

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Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1 by DAVID BARRETT Pdf

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 and octaves. 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 online audio download that accompanies the book contains eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jam tracks use harmonica-friendly keys and a widevariety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure. Includes access to online audio

Author : DAVID BARRETT
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-29
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610657228

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Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #2 by DAVID BARRETT Pdf

The CD that accompanies the book contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast, and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues, including one in a minor key. In the instructional portion of this book/CD set, you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610651301

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First Lessons Blues Harmonica by David Barrett Pdf

An exciting beginning blues harmonica course! the ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes, and Tongue Blocking. the recording includes all of the harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording use a C major diatonic harmonica.•

Author : David Barrett,John Garcia
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-29
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610652766

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Improvising Blues Harmonica by David Barrett,John Garcia Pdf

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 : Winslow Yerxa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781119748922

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Blues Harmonica For Dummies by Winslow Yerxa Pdf

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 : DAVID BARRETT
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610653565

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Blues Harmonica Accompaniment Playing by DAVID BARRETT Pdf

Around twenty percent of your playing time on the bandstand is spent soloing—have you studied how to play during the other eighty percent? Blues Harmonica Accompaniment Playing, within the School of the Blues® Lesson Series, is an exciting journey into the art of traditional blues harmonica accompaniment (playing fills, under vocals and chording patterns) as well as modern approaches to playing horn, organ and bass lines. Additional studies cover openings, breaks and endings. This book and CD is for the intermediate to advanced harmonica player. Recording includes all harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music.

Author : LONNIE JOE HOWELL
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610654982

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60 Hot Licks for Harmonica by LONNIE JOE HOWELL Pdf

An exciting collection of some of the best-known and most interesting harmonica licks and effects. the first few pages of this book offer reference and review material. Harmonica notation is explained, defining the special symbols for blow notes, draw notes, bends, and other techniques. Includes a useful Reference Guide for Harmonica Notation. Although rarely more than 4 measures in length these licks range from the very easy to the extremely challenging. At times, the author combines 4 licks to form a complete tune. the accompanying CD demonstrates each of the 60 licks on solo harmonica.

Author : DAVID BARRETT
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619116887

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Harmonica Essentials by DAVID BARRETT Pdf

The Gig Savers series has been designed to provide harmonica players with answers to common questions in a concise, user-friendly fashion. This complete edition is comprised of six books written by David Barrett and Fritz Hasenpusch.Part One, "Essential Theory", covers the main body of musical knowledge needed by all harmonica players. Subjects covered include reading notation, how to build chromatic and diatonic scales, triad chord qualities, position theory and the 12-bar blues progression. Part Two, "Essential Scales", includes lessons on building chromatic/diatonic scales, position theory and scales/modes such as major, minor, mixolydian, dorian and blues. Part Three, "Essential Quick Charts", presents important reference charts that cover specific topics such as diatonic keys, bending, over-bending, positions, major/minor scales and Lee Oskar specialtuning. Part Four, "Harmonica Microphones", includes discussions on microphone usage, such as popular microphones, bodies, elements, accessories, interchangeability/customization and how microphones are paired with amplifiers.Part Five, "Harmonica Amplifiers", discusses amp heads, equalizers, effects, speakers, extension cabinets, tube substitutions and how to select an amp depending on a venue. Part Six, "First Gig", shows the harmonica player what to do from the beginning until the end of a gig. Topics covered include jam sessionetiquette, amps, mic and harp choices, building set lists and other issues whichmay confront the performer.

Author : David Barrett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619118805

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Daily Studies for Diatonic Harmonica by David Barrett Pdf

How good of a musician you become is predicated on how much practice you do and the quality of that practice. In all likelihood, you don’t have access to a harmonica teacher (a rare breed), so it’s up to you to identify what will help you grow as a player and how to best spend your valuable practice time. In Daily Exercises for Diatonic Harmonica, author David Barrett (the world’s most published author of harmonica lesson material) provides recommendations on how to set up your practice room, structure your practice time, what to work on to improve your playing, and how to prepare you for performance. The Daily Exercises portion of this book provides essential exercises for the diatonic harmonica—movement patterns, scales, tongue block technique drills, an exercise to help you memorize the chords of the 12 Bar Blues, your harmonica’s note layout, and how to choose a note to match over a given chord, at any time, in any range of the harmonica. This book and accompanying recording is an essential text for all students of the diatonic harmonica. You'll need a C Major Diatonic Harmonica for this method. Includes access to online audio.

Author : PETER KRAMPERT
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781619115774

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The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica by PETER KRAMPERT Pdf

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 : DAVID BARRETT
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781610655972

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Basic Harmonica Method by DAVID BARRETT Pdf

This book is meant to give you a jump-start in playing blues harmonica. You will find there are both easy and difficult techniques on the harmonica. Due to the nature and length of this book, and to avoid repetition of sections of other books by the same author- some of the more commonplace blues harmonica techniques are avoided here. A 10-hole D harmonica is required to begin this book, but a Lee Oskar natural minor harmonica in the key of A minor is also recommended. All tunes and exercises in this book are written in standard notation with harmonica blow/draw indications. Although this is not a beginner's book, the enclosed CD recording provides an additional assist to players at all level.

Author : Winslow Yerxa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781118880791

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Harmonica For Dummies by Winslow Yerxa Pdf

Master the harmonica fast with this fun, easy guide Everybody loves the sound of a harmonica, and the thought of learning to play one is even more appealing. The instrument's portability, versatility, and affordability make it a great choice for those interested in learning how to produce the unmistakable, signature sound found in many styles of American music. With Harmonica For Dummies, you can learn to master the harmonica faster than you ever thought possible, even if you have little to no playing experience. This easy-to-use resource is filled with tips, tools, and instructions that will have you playing in no time. In Harmonica For Dummies, you'll find an accessible format designed to help you access new techniques, songs, and styles of playing. Accompanying digital content and interactive tools will help you learn the nuances of playing harmonica and give you the know-how to use this versatile instrument to its fullest potential. Provides you with a high-quality, comprehensive instructional manual Instructs you with detailed instructions and tips to help you learn to play quickly Written in a clear, easy-to-understand format complete with accompanying audio/video content Helps you improve your playing and embrace the many musical styles that have made the harmonica an iconic instrument The harmonica is a very accessible instrument, but only those with the right instruction and direction will be able to experience the joy of using it for accompaniment and solos. Let Harmonica For Dummies guide you through the learning process and make you a harmonica expert in a flash!