Blues Harmonica for Dummies - by Winslow Yerxa (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Breathe the blues into your harmonica!</b></p> <p>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. <i>Blues Harmonica for Dummies</i> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>In-depth coverage of major blues harmonica techniques</li> <li>Blues song forms, improvisation, and accompanying singers</li> <li>Information on blues history and personalities</li> </ul> <p>If you're intrigued by the idea of understanding and mastering the compelling (yet mysterious) art of playing blues on the harmonica, <i>Blues Harmonica For Dummies</i> has you covered.</p> <p><i>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 about new topics!</i></p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>Breathe the blues into your harmonica</li> <li>Learn about bending, tongue blocking, and chordal rhythm</li> <li>Connect with blues history and the major players</li> </ul> <p><b>The fun and easy way to play blues harmonica</b> <p><i>Blues Harmonica For Dummies</i> gives you a wealth of guidance on playing harmonica in the style of the blues masters. Learn how to go from playing easy chords to strong single notes -- and then to 12-bar blues. Develop your personal style and put together a repertoire of tunes to play for an audience. Explore specific techniques and applications, including bending and making your notes sound richer and fuller; using amplification; developing blues licks and riffs; performing a blues harmonica solo like a pro; and much more. <p><b>Inside...</b> <ul> <li>A review of the blues as a musical style</li> <li>What it takes to get started</li> <li>A blues guide to music symbols</li> <li>Ways to shape, color, and punctuate your blues sound</li> <li>How to amplify your playing</li> <li>Important blues players and recordings</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Winslow Yerxa</b> is a widely known and respected harmonica player, teacher, and author. He has written, produced, and starred in many harmonica book and video projects, and provides harmonica instruction worldwide. In addition to teaching privately, he currently teaches at the Jazzschool in Berkeley, California.
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