{"product_id":"blues-harmonica-for-dummies-isbn-9781119694519","title":"Blues Harmonica For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreathe the blues into your harmonica!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlues 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. \u003ci\u003eBlues Harmonica for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth coverage of major blues harmonica techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlues song forms, improvisation, and accompanying singers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on blues history and personalities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're intrigued by the idea of understanding and mastering the compelling (yet mysterious) art of playing blues on the harmonica, \u003ci\u003eBlues Harmonica For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eP.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!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: So You Wanna Play Blues Harmonica? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Connecting with the Blues 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting Your Harmonicas Together 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Deciphering the Code: A Blues Guide to Music Symbols 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Doin’ the Crawl: Your First Harmonica Moves 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Breathing Life into the Harmonica 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Moving Around with Single Notes 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Creating Blues Harmonica Licks and Riffs 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Progressing Through the 12-Bar Blues 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Beyond the Basics: Getting Bluesy 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Working with the Low and High Registers of the Harmonica 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Modulating and Punctuating Your Sound 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Enriching Your Sound with Textures 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Bending Notes: A Classic Part of the Blues Sound 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Developing Your Style 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Playing in Different Keys on a Single Harmonica 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Working Your Blues Chops in First Position 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Accelerating the Blues with Third Position 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Playing Blues Chromatic Harmonica in Third and First Positions 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Playing Blues in Minor Keys 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Groovin’ with Non-12-Bar Blues 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Taking It to the Streets: Sharing Your Music 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Developing Your Blues Repertoire 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Blues Harmonica Amplification: Making a Big Noise with a Tiny Little Thang 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Things to Know about Sharing Your Music with Others 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Important Periods and Styles in Blues Harmonica History 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Tuning Layouts for All Keys 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: About the Website 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinslow Yerxa\u003c\/b\u003e 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.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreathe the blues into your harmonica\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about bending, tongue blocking, and chordal rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnect with blues history and the major players\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fun and easy way to play blues harmonica\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlues Harmonica For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA review of the blues as a  musical style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat it takes to get started\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA blues guide to music symbols\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to shape, color, and  punctuate your blues sound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to amplify your playing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant blues players and  recordings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988848918757,"sku":"NP9781119694519","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119694519.jpg?v=1761781765","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/blues-harmonica-for-dummies-isbn-9781119694519","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}