Harmonica for Dummies by Winslow Yerxa (2008, CD-ROM / Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10047033729X
ISBN-139780470337295
eBay Product ID (ePID)9038292441

Product Key Features

Book TitleHarmonica for Dummies
Number of Pages360 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
TopicMusical Instruments / General
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic
AuthorWinslow Yerxa
FormatCD-ROM / Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal788.8/2193
SynopsisThe 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 clean Find your rhythm - play single notes and simple melodies; shape your sounds with your hands, tongue, and throat Bend notes with ease - make that wonderful wailing sound Grow beyond the basics - play one harp in many keys, hone your abilities with challenging melodies, and learn how to overblow Play popular music styles - from blues and rock to country, folk, and Celtic Take it to the streets - develop a repertoire of tunes, play with other musicians, amplify your sound, and perform for an audience Open the book and find: The basics of music theory Helpful diagrams of tongue and mouth action Music notation and tablature for all the music in the book Tips for playing chords, scales, licks, and riffs Advice on making simple repairs and upgrades Info on nifty accessories Harmonica resources and groups Tuning layouts for all 12 keys of diatonic harmonicas Bonus CD Includes All the musical examples from the book, so you can play along and hear the sound you're striving for Audio files that let you either play along with the recorded harmonica or play solo with the backing band, Harmonica For Dummies is an excellent primer for those with little or no playing experience, starting with simple techniques and melodies., Are you hankering to play the harmonica? Harmonica For Dummies is an easy-to-read practice guide that gives you step-by-step instructions and gets you making music in no time! Even if you're an experienced harmonica player, this jump-in-anywhere reference is packed with tips and playing techniques that will take your skills to the next level. This fast, fun, hands-on guide helps you choose your first harmonica and shows you how to hold it, make your first sounds, and keep it clean and working well. Helpful diagrams show you how to shape sounds using your tongue, throat, and hands. Before you know it you'll be playing melodies, chugging out rhythms, and bending notes with ease. You'll also pick up some basics of music theory and learn how to read the notation and tablature for all the music in the book. Discover how to: Play right out of the box with little or no experience using an inexpensive diatonic harmonica in the key of C Make that wonderful wailing sound Create exciting rhythms and play solo Understand how the harmonica works Play all of the music on the Bonus CD Read tablature, educate your eye, and develop your ear Breath correctly while playing Bend notes up and down Play one harp in many keys Develop your style in blues rock, country, folk, and more Play with other musicians Work with a microphone to create great sounds So stop dreaming and start playing! Harmonica For Dummies will get you wailing in no time! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file., Are you hankering to play the harmonica? Harmonica For Dummies is an easy-to-read practice guide that gives you step-by-step instructions and gets you making music in no time Even if you're an experienced harmonica player, this jump-in-anywhere reference is packed with tips and playing techniques that will take your skills to the next level. This fast, fun, hands-on guide helps you choose your first harmonica and shows you how to hold it, make your first sounds, and keep it clean and working well. Helpful diagrams show you how to shape sounds using your tongue, throat, and hands. Before you know it you'll be playing melodies, chugging out rhythms, and bending notes with ease. You'll also pick up some basics of music theory and learn how to read the notation and tablature for all the music in the book. Discover how to: Play right out of the box with little or no experience using an inexpensive diatonic harmonica in the key of C Make that wonderful wailing sound Create exciting rhythms and play solo Understand how the harmonica works Play all of the music on the Bonus CD Read tablature, educate your eye, and develop your ear Breath correctly while playing Bend notes up and down Play one harp in many keys Develop your style in blues rock, country, folk, and more Play with other musicians Work with a microphone to create great sounds So stop dreaming and start playing Harmonica For Dummies will get you wailing in no time Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
LC Classification NumberMT682.8
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