Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #1
Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #1

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1610657195

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Upon completion of this book/CD set, you will understand the principle and techniques utilized in the creation of phrases and how to incorporate these concepts into your own harmonica performance. the companion CD contains jam tracks for incorporating new licks and ideas. Notation and harmonica tablature.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline

Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #2
Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #2

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-29

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610657225

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The CD that accompanies the book contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast, and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues, including one in a minor key. In the instructional portion of this book/CD set, you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline

Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #3
Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #3

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610657241

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Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks and Soloing by David Barrett covers a variety of subjects including heads, hooks, bridges, unison playing, harmony playing, instrumental song construction and comping. the jam tracks present songs just as they would be performed live or on a recording. Guest artists on the jam tracks include Gary Smith, R.J. Mischo, Gary Primich, Andy Just, Tom Ball, Joe Filisko, Mitch Kashmar and Mark Hummel. Along with the jam tracks, the recording also contains samples of all notated examples.•

Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1
Basic Blues Harmonica Method Level 1

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-08-20

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1619115220

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Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument and allow you to take fulladvantage of the great sounding patterns available on your harmonica, without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending. The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure, tongue block embouchure and octaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel, without bending notes, by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motor skills and tone. This book is packed with song examples that sound great, even at this beginning stage. The online audio download that accompanies the book contains eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jam tracks use harmonica-friendly keys and a widevariety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure. Includes access to online audio

Basic Blues Chromatic for the Diatonic Player, Level 3
Basic Blues Chromatic for the Diatonic Player, Level 3

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-06-01

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 1619116065

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This book and audio has instruction for: the brand new chromatic player; the experienced chromatic player who wants to learn blues; and for the diatonic blues harmonica player wanting to apply their skills to the chromatic. This book teaches the scales, phrasing, licks, articulation and same fantastic lines that all of the current and past blues chromatic greats have to offer. The recording includes detailed technique examples, songs, and full-band background tracks to playalong with. Includes access to online audio

Exploring 1st Position, Level 3
Exploring 1st Position, Level 3

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610657365

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The "Exploring" series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most commonly played positions on the ten-hole diatonic harmonica. This volume for 1st Position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 1st Position work, scales that help maneuverability and speed within 1st Position, and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. The book contains the most extensive catalog of 1st Position blues licks and phrases ever written. The carefully sequenced lessons will walk you through both modern licks and classic licks and solos in the style of great masters of 1st Position playing like Sonny Boy Williamson II and Jimmy Reed. This book and audio is a must for the dedicated blues harmonica player! Difficulty level is intermediate to advance. Written in notation and harmonica tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Exploring 3rd Position, Level 2
Exploring 3rd Position, Level 2

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-03-09

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1619116820

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The "Exploring" series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most commonly played positions on the ten hole diatonic harmonica. This book and recording for 3rd position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 3rd Position work, scales that help maneuverability and speed within 3rd Position, and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. This volume contains the most extensive catalog of 3rd Position blues licks and phrases ever written. You will not only learn the common minor form of soloing in 3rd Position, but the less well-known major soloing like that of the great George "Harmonica" Smith. If you are looking to dig deep into the usage of advanced tongue blocking techniques, this will also be a great study for you; many of the songs in this set use tongue blocking and as a focal point. If you are also looking to get into blues chromatic playing, this book is a great primer. Playing blues chromatic is identical in movement, technique, and breath patterns to 3rd Position playing on the diatonic. Written in notation and harmonica tablature. Includes access to online audio.

First Lessons Harmonica
First Lessons Harmonica

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-12-17

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610651227

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First Lessons Harmonica is an exciting set-by-step instruction course for the ten-hole diatonic harmonica. Subjects covered are: reading music notation; rhythm training; train patterns; folk tunes; blues; bending; vibrato; tongue blocking single notes and octaves; and instruction on all three common harmonica positions (1st, 2nd and 3rd). Book is accompanied by CD recording of all examples played by author David Barrett along with background music.

Classic Chicago Blues Harp #2 Level 3
Classic Chicago Blues Harp #2 Level 3

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-10-23

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 1610657233

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Classic Chicago Blues Harp #2 follows book/CD #1 and is a progressive lesson book that walks you step-by-step from the intermediate stages of playing the harmonica to the very advanced. This lesson book is the main backbone to the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series. Classic Chicago Blues Harp takes the major techniques used by professional artists and teaches it to you. Each chapter finishes in a chapter review test to help you in understanding the main points covered in each chapter. The D major diatonic harmonica is primarily used in this book, the other keys are A and C. Includes access to online audio

The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica
The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica

Author: Peter Krampert

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-03-23

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1619115778

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The Harmonica Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever written on the instrument, offering over 900 articles on players, bands, techniques, resources and a discography of over 5,000 recordings by harmonica players. Originallyreleased in 1998, this new edition is profusely illustrated with over 150 photographs of the players who have made the harmonica the world's most popular musical instrument. This book has been critically acclaimed by readers in over 25 countries and is a must-have for any serious harmonica enthusiast