Does anyone know a good How to Harmonica instruction Book?
I have the five most popular books. I recommend that you purchase none of them. Learning harmonica is like learning religion. Plenty of free information out there.
http://www.harptabs.com/
http://www.angelfire.com/tx/myquill/Harmonica.html
http://coast2coastmusic.com/general/learn.shtml
http://www.volcano.net/~jackmearl/
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Harmonica
OK, in order of value, go to harptabs and fish around. Plenty of links to information to be found. Then work your way down the list.
If you get a big harmonica with a button, the HarpOn website will get you going. http://www.angelfire.com/music/HarpOn/index.html
If you want to pay an expert to answer your specific questions, go to http://www.harmonicalessons.com
It is owned by Dave Gage. He’s only going to charge you about $35 a year.
Dave’s forums are the best in the industry.
If you want to search a database of experts in discussion, go to
http://harp-l.com/mailman/listinfo/harp-l
You can also look at some of the other answers I have given on my profile.
If you like something on film search keywords “gussow” and “harmonica” on www.youtube.com
http://members.cox.net/dmurray777/harpVideo.xml
http://youtube.com/user/harmonicamasterclass
Some rational places to purchase a harmonica:
http://www.coast2coastmusic.com/
Coast2Coast customers rate the harmonicas exactly like amazon.com rates it’s books.
http://www.harpdepot.com/default.cfm
http://www.harphouse.com/shop/
http://www.1847.com
You won’t be allowed to blow into a harmonica at a music store, and the warranty work is done mail order. So you might as well buy one on the internet. Most experts recommend a Lee Oskar major tuned harmonica in C, or a Hohner Special 20 in C for a beginner. You can branch out from there after you get going.
Beginning Harmonica, Lesson #1, Jason Ricci, (C Harp).023
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Harmonica:Introduction to the Basic $4.68 On UBX Harmonica you’ll start with the basics of how to hold the harmonica, how to blow and draw correctly, and how to play beginning notes and melodies. Then you’ll move on to more advanced concepts such as playing a major scale, articulation, chords and… |
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DVD-The Ins and Outs of Rhythm Harp-Percussive Techniques for Blues Players $17.10 Peter Madcat Ruth teaches driving rhythms, percussive sounds and other dynamic back-up techniques that will help any blues harp player get an authentic sound. Through a series of interactive exercises, he breaks down the complexities of breath control, te… |
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DVD-Harmonica Power! Norton Buffalo’s Blues Techniques $19.97 Norton Buffalo details note bending, using octaves, the intricacies of rhythm harmonica, combining breath and hands to create vibrato, and more. Switching on the power, Norton outlines various electric blues styles and discusses the proper use of mics and… |
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John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica [VHS] $19.94 … |
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Play Harmonica in One Hour Video [VHS] $6.94 … |
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Kids Play Harmonica Overnight [VHS] $7.00 … |
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Disney Princess Disney Princess Keyboard Vanity (Closed Box) $55.00 Become your favorite Disney Princess with this keyboard vanity. Featuring two way play the vanity transforms into a keyboard so you can create your own music…. |
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FastTrack Harmonica Method – Book 1 – for Diatonic Harmonica – BK+CD $7.98 Stop annoying your friends and really learn to play the darn thing! This book teaches you all you need to know to pucker up and play your harp correctly. Includes information on: music notation; chords and single notes; riffs, licks and scales; syncopation; rock and blues styles; and so much more! The accompanying CD includes over 70 songs and examples, so you can play along with a band…. |
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Ultimate Beginner Xpress: Harmonica – DVD $8.99 On UBX Harmonica you’ll start with the basics of how to hold the harmonica, how to blow and draw correctly, and how to play beginning notes and melodies. Then you’ll move on to more advanced concepts such as playing a major scale, articulation, chords and arpeggios. Finally, you’ll learn special techniques unique to the harmonica such as bugle calls, train sounds, hand vibrato, shakes, and much mo… |
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