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Barrett, David - Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1

Catalogue No: MLB99103M
Arrangement Diatonic Harmonica
Composer David Barrett
Product Format Sheet Music/Online Audio
£13.99
Typically dispatched in 2-3 working days
Series Harmonica Masterclass Lesson (Mel Bay)
Language English
Pages 40
ISBN 9780786689149 (0786689145)

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 full advantage 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 ispacked with song examples that sound great, even at this beginning stage. Includes access to online audio containing 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/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure.

Contents

  1. Section 1 - Harmonica Notation
  2. Harmonica Note Spread and Note identification on the Staff
  3. Section 2 - Rhythm Training
  4. Staff Identification and Note Duration Identification - Track 4
  5. Section 3 - Holding the Harmonica
  6. Acoustic Cup (Pictures A - F) - Track 5
  7. Amplified Cup (Pictures G - H) and Amplifier and Microphone Choice
  8. Section 4 - Embouchure - Track 7
  9. Section 5 - Getting Started
  10. Movement exercises - Track 6
  11. Middle Octave C Major Scale - Track 7 and All Chords in a Major Key - Track 7
  12. Entire C Major Scale - Track 8 and 1st Position Playing examples -Track 9
  13. Section 6 - 2nd Position
  14. 12 Bar Blues - Track 10 and Harmonica Note Spread Including Bends
  15. Cross Harp Scale - Track 11
  16. 12 Bar Jams (#1 - #4) - Track 12
  17. Articulations (GA and TA) - Track 13
  18. Articulation exercises - Track 14
  19. 12 Bar Jams (#5 - #7) - Tracks -(15 - 17)
  20. Two Hole Shake - Track 18
  21. Two Hole Shake examples - Track 18
  22. The Dip Bend - Track 19
  23. 12 Bar Jams (#8 - #9) - Tracks (20 - 21)
  24. High - end Playing - Track 22
  25. 12 Bar Jams (#10 - #17) - Tracks (23 - 27)
  26. Section 7 - 3rd Position
  27. Draw Harp Scale - Track 28
  28. The Laughing Vibrato - Track 29
  29. 12 Bar Jams (#18 - #20) - Tracks (30 - 32)
  30. Section 8 -Tongue Blocking
  31. Pull - Track 33
  32. 12 Bar Jams (#21 - #23) - Tracks (34 - 37)
  33. Single Hole Tongue Block and Tongue Slap - Track 38
  34. Embouchure Switching - Track 39
  35. 12 Bar Jams (#24 - #25) - Track 39
  36. The Pull (Tongue Block) - Track 40
  37. 12 Bar Jam #26 -Track 41
  38. Four Hole Octaves - Track 42
  39. 12 Bar Jams (#27 - #28) - Tracks (43 - 44)
  40. Articulation Within the Octave
  41. 12 Bar Jam #29 - Track 45
  42. The Most Common Natural Scales and Note Spread Review - Track 46
  43. Recommended Artists to Study - Track 47
  44. 12 Bar Jam #30 (A Harmonica, 2nd Position) - Track 48
Mel Bay
MLB99103M

Specifications

Instrumentation
Accordion
Format
Sheet Music/Online Audio
Language
English