Harmonica for dummies /
Yerxa, Winslow,author.
Presents information on the structure of the harmonica and describes techniques for breathing, relaxing, and counting time, forming chords and melodies, mastering songs, and playing with a band.
Includes index.
What is this thing called harp? -- Becoming a harmonica owner -- Making your first harmonica sounds -- Relating to notes, scales, and chords -- I hear a melody : playing single notes -- Shaping your sound -- Enhancing your sound with your tongue on the harp -- Bending notes -- Positions : playing one harp in many keys -- Fancy playing : developing flair and speed -- Mastering new songs -- Behind the hidden treasure : bending notes up -- Rockin' and bluesin' -- Expressing yourself with some folk and gospel melodies -- Fiddlin' the night away with traditional dance tunes -- Putting it all together : your tunes, your band, your listeners -- Amplifying your sound -- Improving your harmonica with repairs and upgrades -- The part of tens. Ten (or more) ways to connect in the harmonica world ; Way more than ten harmonica albums you should hear -- Appendix A. Tuning layouts for all keys -- Appendix B. Audio tracks and video clips.
Presents information on the structure of the harmonica and describes techniques for breathing, relaxing, and counting time, forming chords and melodies, mastering songs, and playing with a band.
Harmonica