Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #231055 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

Synopsis
The only harmonica method to present the chromatic harmonica in 14 scales and modes in all the 12 keys. This book/CD package will take beginners from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Each section contains appropriate songs and exercises (which are demonstrated on the CD) that enable the player to quickly learn the various concepts presented. Every aspect of this versatile musical instrument is explored and explained in easy to understand detail with illustrations. Covers: design and construction, correct breathing and hand positions; how to improvise; styles including traditional, blues, pop and rock and more. Includes 14 songs to illustrate each scale, and a reference chart for all chromatic harmonies

Customer Reviews

Not for me
This book starts with a fairly minimal explanation of how the harmonica works a little paragraph on holding the harmonica an inadequate explanation of working the slide. The section on producing a sound (inhale / exhale) advises you to look up the Hal Leonard Complete Harmonica Method - Diatonic Harmonica (Wasn't this supposed to be the complete Chromatic method? I feel this is an unwelcome and rather dishonest sales pitch). This is followed by an explanation of the "Curled Toungue Method" - useful only to those who can curl their toungues - the ability is genetic. So far I'm not favorably impressed. There is some useful material here and the CD does seem to cover pretty much everything in the book. However, the educational value of this book to a complete novice is rather questionable.

NOT recommended.

a good scale book
I would echo the comments of the previous reviewer, an incomplete book, however it is a damn good scale book. Basically that is all it is, it includes scales in all keys and modes plus pretty little tunes to help you learn those scales. I kinda like it for this.