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

Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 Level 2
Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 Level 2

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1619115859

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Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 is the second level lesson book in the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series. This book starts with more songs, exercises, andrhythm training, then leads you through a variety of bending techniques. You'll also learn many other more advanced techniques used by professional players, such as shakes, glissandos, breaks, and the different types of throat vibrato. This book will help you learn to use all of these techniques within a musical context. At the end of each chapter, you'll find review questions to help you make sure that you understood the main points covered. The D harmonica is used for most of the material in this book, but harmonicas in keys of A and C are also used. 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.

Scales, Patterns, & Bending Exercises #2
Scales, Patterns, & Bending Exercises #2

Author: DAVID BARRETT

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1610658957

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This book covers the most common scales and modes used on the entire Lee Oskar Harmonica System. There are extensive exercises that help develop your agility and speed on the instrument. Includes 2 CDs.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline

Complete Classic Chicago Blues Harp
Complete Classic Chicago Blues Harp

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-08-18

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1610655281

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This book is meant to take an instrument and musical style and teach it to the people who made it so popular, the blues listening public. A comprehensive lesson and study book for the intermediate and advanced diatonic harmonica player, Classic Chicago Blues Harp presents techniques,progressive examples and accompanying twelve bar blues exercise and examples. Special attention is given to the accurate reading of blues rhythms and each notated tune is carefully marked with tablature indicating precisely where to find individual notes. Each chapter concludes with achapter review of what was taught in that section. Thisbook is best suited to the intermediate player rather than the beginner, and will appeal strongly to those with a genuine desire to learn the Chicago blues harmonica style. The book is excellent for self-teaching, yet is comprehensive enough to be used in a private instruction format. The downloadable audio available online insures accuracy of interpretation and ease in learning. Most of the exercises and examples are included in the audio with split-tracked back-up music. Each song is played once with harmonica and then without. A great all-around study book for blues harmonica players at any level

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

Exploring 2nd Position, Level 2
Exploring 2nd Position, Level 2

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-08-21

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1619115247

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The Exploring series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most common played positions on the ten hole diatonic harmonica. This volume for 2nd position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 2nd Position work, scales that help maneuverability andspeed with in 2nd Position, deep study into blues phrasing, and interactivejamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. The book contains an extensive catalog of 2nd Position blues licks and phrases that use common soloing scales. This book also goes into great depth studying blues phrasing and will help you start your journey into creating great solos. 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.

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.•

Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #1
Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #1

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-08-21

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1610657217

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Learn the most common scales and modes used on the major diatonic harmonica. the intention behind these extensive exercises is to develop agility and speed on the instrument. Single-note patterns are introduced without bends. After mastering these exercises the lesson then progresses to patterns with bends. If you want to optimize your performance on the harmonica, this is a must-have addition to your library! Written in standard notation with harmonica tablature.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline