Everything Harmonica Book: Learn the basics and play your favorite songs
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From the top of the pop charts to TV, film, and radio scores (not to mention even your grandpappy's rocking chair), harmonica music is all around us. The Everything Harmonica Book with CD makes learning how to play the harmonica fun and easy. Practice with straightforward, step-by-step instructions and entertaining exercises. In no time, you'll be showcasing your skills for the most widely played instrument in the United States!Written by three professional musicians, this book provides you with the tools for success, including:Steps to master the basics and simple songsInspiring examples to help you complete challenging exercisesImprovisation tips and techniquesThe history of the harmonica and its importance in popular musicThe colorful personalities and great recordings of its master playersThis guide is perfect for your specific level, whether you're a beginner or an established musician. The Everything Harmonica Book with CD will inspire you to create your own unique compositions from one tiny instrument.Douglas Lichterman is a musician, author, and music educator. In the 1970s, he was a founding member of the rock band Windows, which opened for many of the top bands of the time, including the Jefferson Starship and Jerry Garcia. Mr. Lichterman is a coauthor of The About.com Guide to Acoustic Guitar. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.Blake Brocksmith is a founding member of the band 8Ball, and he has worked as a side man for several recording artists, including Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. He lives in New York.Gary Dorfman is the chief engineer at Batcave Recording, working withnationally known artists including Rob Zombie, Kenny Garrett, and The Strokes. Mr. Dorfman lives in New York.
Top Ten Things You'll Learn From This Book xIntroduction xiLet's Start 1First Things First: Types of Harmonicas 2Different Keys: Highs and Lows 4Harmonica Brand Names 4What Harmonica Should You Buy? 5Maintenance and Repair 6The Basics 9A Look Inside 10The Ten Holes 10Twenty Reeds 11Blow Notes and Draw Notes 12The Three Octaves 13The Major Scale 13Holes 4 Through 7 14Breathing Patterns 14Chords 16Understanding Rhythm 19When to Play 20Counting 21Time Signatures 22Note Length Values 24Tap Your Foot 25Metronome Usage 26One Note at a Time 29Relax and Get Comfortable 30Breath Control 30How to Hold Your Harmonica 32Techniques for Playing Single Notes 33Exercises for Playing Single Notes 35Bending Notes 39Bent and Blue Notes on Your Harmonica 40Draw Bends 41Blow Bends and Overblows 43Classic Riffs with Draw Bends 45Trills 48Slurs 48Exercises for Playing Bends 49Rhythm Accompaniment 51Advanced Tongue Techniques 52Articulation Syllables 56Simple Rhythms and Syncopated Rhythms 57Rhythmic Exercises 59Melody and Chording Together 61Arpeggios 62Harmonica Tablature 65Reading Music for Harmonica 66Counting 69Hole Numbers and Note Names 69The Arrow System 70Bends 71Simple Notation 72Exercises for Reading Tablature 75Playing in Key Positions 79Song Key, Harp Key Tuning 80First Position 81First-Position Licks 82Second Position, or Cross Harp 82Second-Position Licks 83Third Position 84Third-Position Licks 85More Positions 86Songs You Can Play in First Position 87Playing Melody 88Well-Known Folk Melodies You Can Play 89Exercises for First-Position Play 92Beautiful Is Better Than Loud! 93Playing by Ear (Picking Out Melodies in First Position) 94Play with Confidence 95Practicing 97Why Practice? 98Regular Times 98Get Organized, Be Prepared 99Relax and Focus 100Listening Is Practicing Too 100Break It Down 102Slow Down 103Evaluate Yourself Honestly, but Stay Positive 104Have Fun! 105Improvisation 107What Is Improvisation? 108Components of Improvisation 109Phrasing 112Roots and Fifths 11212-Bar Blues 113Tone 119Ensemble Playing 120Bandstand Etiquette 122Playing Along with Recordings 122Harmonica Gear and Accessories 125Microphones 126Amplifiers 128Effects Boxes 132Customizing 134Cables and Adapters 135Minor-Key Tunings 136Harmonica Legends 137Little Walter Jacobs 138Big Walter Horton 138John Lee Williamson, aka Sonny Boy Williamson I 139Rice Miller, aka Sonny Boy Williamson II 140Sonny Terry 141James Cotton 141Junior Wells 142George "Harmonica" Smith, aka Little George Smith, Harmonica King, Little Walter Jr. 143Big Mama Thornton 143Jimmy Reed 144Carey Bell 144Paul Oscher 145Modern Masters 147Kim Wilson 148Billy Branch 148Rod Piazza 149Mark Hummel 149Annie Raines 150Rick Estrin 150Charlie Musselwhite 151Gary Primich 151Charlie McCoy 152Norton Buffalo 152Mickey Rafael 153Adam Gussow 153Magic Dick 154Howard Levy 154William Clarke 155Toots Thielemans 155Rockers Who Popularized the Harmonica 157Mick Jagger 158John Lennon 158Bob Dylan 159Neil Young 160John Popper 160Sugar Blue 161Bruce Springsteen 162John Sebastian 163Stevie Wonder 164Bob Hite 164Chrissie Hynde 165Paul Butterfield 165The Essential Harmonica Recordings 167Resources for Further Study 171Glossary 175Index 187
