Discover the soulful world of harmonica music with "Blues Harmonica For Dummies"! This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners and seasoned musicians alike, offering you a deep dive into the techniques that make blues harmonica so captivating. Unlock the secrets of breathing life into your harmonica playing by mastering blues licks, riffs, and solos. Learn essential skills such as bending notes, tongue-blocked enhancements, and the use of amplification to develop that rich, characteristic blues sound.

The book not only covers fundamental blues harmonica techniques but also delves into blues song forms, improvisation, and the essential skill of accompanying singers. You'll also discover the historical development of this genre, complete with profiles of important blues players and recordings that have shaped the music we love today.

With 384 pages of insightful content published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, this book is a must-have for any aspiring musician looking to understand the essence of blues harmonica playing. Plus, gain access to an exclusive website that features musical examples, play-along exercises, and songs to support your practice and deepen your understanding of this art form.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119694519.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119694519
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 384


Description:


Breathe the blues into your harmonica!


Blues harmonica is the most popular and influential style of harmonica playing, and it forms the basis for playing harmonica in other styles such as rock and country. Blues Harmonica for Dummies gives you a wealth of content devoted to the blues approach”specific techniques and applications, including bending and making your notes sound richer and fuller with tongue-blocked enhancements; use of amplification to develop a blues sound; blues licks and riffs; constructing a blues harmonica solo; accompanying singers; historical development of blues styles; and important blues players and recordings.


The accompanying website features all the musical examples from the book, plus play-along exercises and songs that let you hear the sound you're striving for.


In-depth coverage of major blues harmonica techniques

Blues song forms, improvisation, and accompanying singers

Information on blues history and personalities



If you're intrigued by the idea of understanding and mastering the compelling (yet mysterious) art of playing blues on the harmonica, Blues Harmonica For Dummies has you covered.


P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Blues Harmonica For Dummies (9781118252697). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing abo