Complete Chromatic Harmonica Method
Title | Complete Chromatic Harmonica Method PDF eBook |
Author | Phil Duncan |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 121 |
Release | 2015-08-04 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1609748530 |
A comprehensive chromatic harmonica method by noted writer and clinician Phil Duncan. Contains excellent harmonica arrangements of 60 tunes ranging in style from light classics to folk and country.
Fun with the Harmonica
Title | Fun with the Harmonica PDF eBook |
Author | William Bay |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 33 |
Release | 2015-10-20 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1609747534 |
A great beginner's book for learning diatonic harmonica performance. Contains 42 songs, all easy and fun to play. Diatonic, Blues, and Chromatic harmonica stylings are all contained in this book. Also includes a section teaching the rudiments of music. The book teaches tone variance, bend, vibrato, and tremolo techniques. Audio and video download available online
Recital Pieces for Chromatic Harmonica
Title | Recital Pieces for Chromatic Harmonica PDF eBook |
Author | Jia-Ye He |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 119 |
Release | 2010-10-07 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1609745620 |
The author has played these pieces for recitals and concerts in many countries and taught these in his class at the Turtle Bay Music School. the notation clearly indicates the hole numbers, breath changes and slide controls on harmonica. Using common notation signs for players, this wonderful book is perfect for all levels, especially for advanced players to perform in recitals or concerts; a wonderful addition to all harmonica enthusiasts and students repertoire.
Building Harmonica Technique
Title | Building Harmonica Technique PDF eBook |
Author | David Barrett |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 81 |
Release | 2011-02-09 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1610655052 |
Offering a comprehensive study of harmonica techniques and blues soloing concepts, this book contains studies and etudes on bending notes (draw and blow), throat vibrato, two-hole shakes, tongue blocking, acoustic and amplified playing, music theory, blues scales, octave substitutions, playing positions, and position substitutes. Intended for the intermediate to advanced diatonic harmonica player, this book provides extensive instruction on lead and accompaniment playing styles. the companion CD includes musical example and play-along songs. Each exercise is played and every full length song is fully accompanied by a blues band. Each large example is played once with harmonica and again with accompaniment only. This book can be used with both diatonic and chromatic harmonica, but us more recommended for the diatonic player.
Mel Bay's Complete Chormatic Harmonica Method
Title | Mel Bay's Complete Chormatic Harmonica Method PDF eBook |
Author | Phil Duncan |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005-07 |
Genre | Harmonica |
ISBN | 9780786672011 |
A comprehensive chromatic harmonica method by noted writer and clinician Phil Duncan. Contains excellent harmonica arrangements of 60 tunes ranging in style from light classics to folk and country. Includes a CD and DVD.
Irish Melodies for Harmonica
Title | Irish Melodies for Harmonica PDF eBook |
Author | Phil Duncan |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 153 |
Release | 2016-02-19 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1610655885 |
This book contains 138 well-known Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, set dances, O'Carolan tunes, folksongs, ballads, airs and waltzes. These wonderful Irish melodies are written in harmonica tablature and standard notation for use on the 12-hole chromatic, standard 10-hole diatonic, and tremolo harmonica. Learning these melodies will enhance your playing skills as well as your repertoire. the stereo recording is in split-track format and includes a selection of 25 melodies from the book.
Hymns for Harmonica
Title | Hymns for Harmonica PDF eBook |
Author | Phil Duncan |
Publisher | Mel Bay Publications |
Pages | 113 |
Release | 2010-10-07 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 160974814X |
98 favorite hymns, gospel songs, and spirituals arranged in several different keys for diatonic, cross harp, or chromatic harmonica solo. In notation only. the book will give many hours of playing pleasure to the beginner as well as the advanced performer.