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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!

Table of Contents:
Introduction  1 Part I: Getting Started with Harmonica  5 Chapter 1: What Is This Thing Called Harp?  7 Chapter 2: Becoming a Harmonica Owner  13 Chapter 3: Making Your First Harmonica Sounds  29 Chapter 4: Relating to Notes, Scales, and Chords  51 Part II: Starting to Make Some Music  71 Chapter 5: I Hear a Melody: Playing Single Notes  73 Chapter 6: Shaping Your Sound  99 Chapter 7: Enhancing Your Sound with Your Tongue on the Harp  123 Chapter 8: Bending Notes  145 Chapter 9: Positions: Playing One Harp in Many Keys  173 Part III: Growing Beyond the Basics  195 Chapter 10: Fancy Playing: Developing Flair and Speed  197 Chapter 11: Mastering New Songs  215 Chapter 12: Behind the Hidden Treasure: Bending Notes Up  225 Part IV: Developing Your Style  241 Chapter 13: Rockin’ and Bluesin’  243 Chapter 14: Expressing Yourself with Some Folk and Gospel Melodies  263 Chapter 15: Fiddlin’ the Night Away with Traditional Dance Tunes  279 Part V: Taking It to the World  295 Chapter 16: Putting It All Together — Your Tunes, Your Band, Your Listeners  297 Chapter 17: Amplifying Your Sound  309 Chapter 18: Improving Your Harmonica with Repairs and Upgrades  323 Part VI: The Part of Tens  343 Chapter 19: Ten (Or More) Ways to Connect in the Harmonica World  345 Chapter 20: Way More Than Ten Harmonica Albums You Should Hear  353 Part VII: Appendixes  359 Appendix A: Tuning Layouts for All Keys  361 Appendix B: Audio Tracks and Video Clips  367 Index 377

About the Author :
Winslow Yerxa is a widely known and respected harmonica player, teacher, and author. He has written, produced, and starred in many harmonica book and video projects. He provides private harmonica instruction worldwide and currently teaches at The California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, California.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781118880661
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: For Dummies
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • No of Pages: 416
  • ISBN-10: 1118880668
  • Publisher Date: 20 Oct 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Language: English


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