Harmonica For Dummies
The fun and easy way to make the harmonica sing and perfect your playing technique!Are you hankering to play the harmonica? This easy-to-read, practice-oriented guide gives you step-by-step instruction to get you making music in no time! Even if you're an experienced harmonica player, this book is packed with tips to take your playing to the next level.Explore your first harmonica — learn how to hold a harp, make your first sounds, and keep it cleanFind your rhythm — play single notes and simple melodies; shape your sounds with your hands, tongue, and throatBend notes with ease — make that wonderful wailing soundGrow beyond the basics — play one harp in many keys, hone your abilities with challenging melodies, and learn how to overblowPlay popular music styles — from blues and rock to country, folk, and CelticTake it to the streets — develop a repertoire of tunes, play with other musicians, amplify your sound, and perform for an audienceOpen the book and find:The basics of music theoryHelpful diagrams of tongue and mouth actionMusic notation and tablature for all the music in the bookTips for playing chords, scales, licks, and riffsAdvice on making simple repairs and upgradesInfo on nifty accessoriesHarmonica resources and groupsTuning layouts for all 12 keys of diatonic harmonicasBonus CD IncludesAll the musical examples from the book, so you can play along and hear the sound you're striving forAudio files that let you either play along with the recorded harmonica or play solo with the backing band