Publisher's Synopsis
The harmonIca is one of the easiest instruments to play, it sounds really cool, and can be used for a variety of musical styles. All right, maybe not too many musical styles, but it's fun to play anyway. So. Here we go.
Diatonic: This is the most common, simplest type of harmonica. You'll probably want to start here. A diatonic harmonica has 10 holes. It is built to play a major, diatonic scale. Additional notes can be played by "bending" and different scales can be obtained by playing in different positions.
Chromatic: These are fancy harmonicas. They have a little button on the side. When you press this button, whatever note you are playing moves up a half step. This allows you to play every note in the musical scale, a chromatic scale. Although they offer more versatility, they are often harder to play, especially if you are trying to bend. Not recommended for blues.
From this guide book about harmonica you will learn:
- The influence of the harmonica on all music genres
- A primer on harmonica jargon
- How to choose the right harmonica
- Chromatic Harmonica vs Diatonic Harmonica
- The basic how-to needed to play the harmonica, including the proper hand position, mouth position and breathing techniques
- The location of music notes on both chromatic and diatonic harmonicas
- Advanced techniques to manipulate notes and improvise a musical selection
- Creating riffs and licks
- Note tabulation to play a variety of popular tunes!
- Tips and suggestions on how to make the most of a musical practice session
Whether you are a beginner or someone who is looking to learn something new, picking up a harmonica is a great way to broaden your musical knowledge.
Let this book be your first step toward accomplishing this goal.
