How to Play Harmonica by Brocksmith, Blake -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Introduction How to Use This Book

Standard Notation and Harmonica Tablature Harmonica Diagrams

Chapter 1. One Note at a Time

Types of Harmonicas Reading Music Get Comfortable with the Instrument Mastering Breath Control How to Hold Your Harmonica Techniques for Playing Single Notes Exercises for Playing Single Notes

Chapter 2. Bending Notes

Bend Notations Bent and Blue Notes on Your Harmonica Draw Bends More Advanced Techniques Classic Riffs with Draw Bends Trills Slurs Exercises for Playing Bends

Chapter 3. Understanding Rhythm

Counting Mastering Rhythm When Playing in a Group Advanced Tongue Techniques That Create Rhythm Articulation Syllables Simple Rhythms and Syncopated Rhythms Rhythmic Exercises Melody and Chording Together Arpeggios

Chapter 4. Playing in Different Key Positions

Determining Which Harp to Play Based on a Song’s Key First Position Second Position, or Cross Harp Third Position More Positions

Chapter 5. Songs You Can Play in First Position

Playing Melody Well-Known Folk Melodies You Can Play Chord Melodies Exercises for First-Position Play Beautiful Is Better Than Loud! Playing by Ear in First Position Play with Confidence

Chapter 6. Improvisation

What Is Improvisation? Components of Improvisation Phrasing Roots and Fifths 12-Bar Blues Tone Ensemble Playing Band Etiquette Playing Along with Recordings

Chapter 7. Practicing

Why Practice? Practice at Regular Times Get Organized and Be Prepared Relax and Focus Listening Is Practicing Too Break It Down Slow Down Evaluate Yourself Honestly, but Stay Positive and Have Fun!

Chapter 8. Gear and Accessories

Microphones Amplifiers Effects Boxes Customizing Cables and Adapters Minor-Key Tunings

Appendix A. The Essential Harmonica Recordings Appendix B. Resources Appendix C. Glossary About the Authors Index Copyright