Publisher's Synopsis
The harmonica is one of the most iconic instruments often featured in blues musical styles. Although it's a simple instrument, it's often difficult for beginners to learn how to play without a guide.
This beginner's guide book will help you go from a complete beginner with no knowledge of the instrument or music theory and have you playing chords, melodies, and riffing along to a blues. No book can replace the experience of having a teacher, but we hope in this book to give you as good and steady a foundation in the basics of the harmonica when you find yourself without a teacher. Learn your grip, your breathing techniques, and to read harmonica tablature.
In this book, you will find:
- Chapter 1: Are you still harping on about that?
- Chapter 2: To Bb or not to Bb
- Chapter 3: Take note
- Chapter 4: I got the Blues. Do you?
- Chapter 5: Name that tune
- Chapter 6: Let's get technical
- Chapter 7: Kinda Blue, Lots of blue!
- Chapter 8: Keeping it in the family
By the end of the book, you will be playing harmonious music, whether it's playing melodies by yourself or jamming with other musicians, accompanying a band, or soloing over a twelve-bar blues.
Welcome to the beginning of your musical journey on the harmonica. Take your time and enjoy the experience of mastering each step. Every musician can find their style, and we hope that by working through this book, you will find yours.
