Tremolo and Octave Harmonica Method
Tremolo and Octave Harmonica Method

Author: Phil Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-09

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 1610655702

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At last, a complete method on how to play the tremolo and octave harmonicas. Another Phil Duncan step by step method designed to help you learn to play these special double reed harmonicas. Irish, folk, gospel, bluegrass, and country are a few of the musical styles covered. Single tone and tongue block methods are used. Thirty-seven progressive examples and tunes will have you playing with understanding and correct technique. A perfect way to expand your harmonica sounds. the recording is split track. Each example and tune is played throughout the book. the octave and tremolo harmonicas are used.

Irish Melodies for Harmonica
Irish Melodies for Harmonica

Author: Phil Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-02-19

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1610655885

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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.

Harmonica Songbook
Harmonica Songbook

Author: William Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 160974781X

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This book features 121 favorite harmonic tunes in the following nine categories: Western songs, ballads, gospel songs, Irish tunes, songs of the sea, classics, international songs, folk songs, and fun songs. Guitar chords are shown over the melody line for each song. Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C, the location of every note is indicated by a number and a blow or draw arrow.

Stephen Foster Songs for Harmonica
Stephen Foster Songs for Harmonica

Author: Stephen Collins Foster

Publisher:

Published: 2015-04-20

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9780786687114

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Stephen Collins Foster was the 'tune smith' of the 1800's. His music was everywhere. Foster's music has become part of our folklore and is still being played today. This book gives you 60 of these popular tunes simplified for easy playing. There are patriotic songs, Civil War songs, sentimental love songs, comedy songs, nonsense songs and mournful songs. Almost any type of harmonica, diatonic 10 hole, chromatic harmonica, blues harp, tremolo and octave tuned double reed instruments are able to perform this music. Tablature (arrows and numbers) is provided to help you understand the playing techniques for the harmonica. The split-track audio download available online provides 23 selected tunes for the listening portion of this book with harmonica on one channel and accompaniment on the other. The audio will help 'ear' players to enjoy these special tunes.

Building Harmonica Technique
Building Harmonica Technique

Author: David Barrett

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-09

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1610655052

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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.

Glossary of Guitar Terms
Glossary of Guitar Terms

Author: Collin Bay

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2013-06-06

Total Pages: 13

ISBN-13: 1619114046

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Glossary of Guitar Terms is an informative addition to any musician's library. Included are a rundown of the parts of the instrument, a variety of helpfuldiagrams, and some of the most important terms and concepts for guitarists to befamiliar with. Glossary of Guitar Terms is an excellent reference tool for players of all levels

Complete Chromatic Harmonica Method
Complete Chromatic Harmonica Method

Author: Phil Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1609748530

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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.

You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp
You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp

Author: Phil Duncan

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 1562223097

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An innovative book that enables the student to play rhythm chords immediately to create exciting sounds on the harmonica, You Can Teach Yourself Blues Harp is designed to allow the beginning student gain maximum results in the shortest amount of time. The student is guided is developing the ability to hear blues progressions and styles Upon completion of this method, the student will have developed the ability to handle the demands of most blues music. Written by a masterful teacher with years of studio, classroom, and workshop experience, if you really want to play blues harp, this is the book for you! The accompanying recordings contain a spoken introduction and demonstrate each exercise in the book. The recording is split-track w with solo harmonica on one track and accompaniment on the other.

Chromatic Harmonica Solos
Chromatic Harmonica Solos

Author: Phil Duncan

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-02-09

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 1610655249

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A wonderful collection of favorite folk and classic themes are artistically arranged for chromatic harmonica solo in this book/CD package. All songs on the CD are split-track for play-along. Selected songs are recorded. Each songs is labeled with what harmonica was used. Some tunes are with piano and some are full orchestrations. Either the 12 or 16 hole chromatic harmonica may be used. CD contains only 28 of the 57 songs that are in the book.