Besides 70 famous licks from Sonny, the book gives you some quick harmonica lessons, info on Sonny's style, a discography with key chart, and a bibliography. Includes CD that demonstrates each lick. Note/tab. 47 pp.
49-1178
$19.95
BASIC BLUES CHROMATIC FOR THE DIATONIC PLAYER, LEVEL 3
by David Barrett
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Book/CD set. Instruction for: the brand new chromatic player, the experienced chromatic player who wants to learn blues, and for the diatonic blues harmonica player wanting to apply their skills to the chromatic. Covers the scales, phrasing, licks, articulation and same fantastic lines of many chromatic greats. The CD includes full-band background tracks to play along with. Intermediate. 42 pp.
02-99186BCD
$17.95
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BASIC BLUES HARP
by Phil Duncan
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Book/CD set. Written for the 10-hole diatonic harmonica in C in note/tab with chord symbols. This beginner's text offers instruction in vibrato, bending tones, cross-harp style, blues progressions and tunes. Most of the tunes include lyrics. All exercises and tunes are performed on the CD. 32 pp.
02-98584BCD
$7.95
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BEGINNING BLUES HARP
by Don Baker
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Beginning with the basics of breath control and straight playing, the text then progresses to complex note-bending techniques, achieving tone control, triplet-tonguing and the famous "wha-wah" and "train" effects. Included CD. 62 pp.
01-932184
$19.95
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BLUES HARMONICA - A COMPREHENSIVE CRASH COURSE & OVERVIEW
by Tom Ball
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Now includes CD! One of the finest of the new generation of blues harmonica players tells you how to play in the styles of Walter Horton, Sonny Boy Williamson, Sonny Terry, and others. Covers types of harps, buying a harmonica and breaking it in, maintenance and repair, breathing and phrasing, 12-bar blues, playing with a guitarist, non-standard tunings, more. Tablature only. 71 pp.
49-1159
$19.95
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CD - BLUES HARMONICA - THE BASICS & BEYOND
taught by Gary Primich
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Intended more for intermediate and advanced players, this CD set covers topics such as getting single notes, pursing the lips, tongue blocking, bending notes, theory, vibrato, positions, warble trill, licks, runs, overblows, amps, and more. Gary plays examples of each then explains what and how he's doing it, stressing the importance of using the examples to create your own solos. Includes 2 CDs. Contains no written material.
196-7
$24.95
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BLUES HARMONICA METHOD, LEVEL 1
taught by David Barrett
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Book/CD set. An exciting beginning blues harmonica course. The ideas presented are solid in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level! Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes and Tongue Blocking are covered. Recording includes all harmonica parts notated in the book with accompaniment music. For a "C" and "A" major diatonic harmonica. Beginners. 29 pp.
02-21053BCD
$14.95
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BLUES HARMONICA PLAY-ALONG TRAX
by David Barrett
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Book/CD set. An exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today. Notated examples for the ten hole diatonic harmonica are provided as well to give you an idea of how you can approach accompanying a vocalist or instrumentalist. Along with the 15 jam tracks, the book is accompanied by a CD recording of all examples, along with the background music. Beginners. 22 pp.
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02-21055BCD
$14.95
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BLUES HARP
by Tony Glover
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A classic book from the Oak Archives. A basic instruction method for the serious harmonica player who wants to learn the styles of Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, and others. First published in 1967, this book includes a fair bit of first-hand history on blues harmonica. Glover also covers how to choose a harmonica, and how to take care of your harmonicas (breaking them in, prolonging their life, etc.). The bulk of the book teaches cross harp styles, chromatic harp, bending notes, playing lead and accompaniment, and amplified harp. You'll also find a taste of the harp styles of famous bluesmen - including transcriptions and Glover's take on the keys of harps used on classic recordings. 72 pp.
01-710024
$21.95
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BLUES HARP LICKS CHART
by David Barrett
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Chart/CD set. This will help you increase your lick vocabulary and develop your soloing skills. The licks are presented with and without bending on the CD. An in-depth phrasing chart is also included to show you how to place your new licks into context. The chart and CD both use a C harmonica in 2nd Position. 4 pp.
02-20719BCD
$9.95
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BLUES HARP SONGBOOK
by Tony Glover
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A classic songbook from the Oak Archives. Twenty-one harmonica transcriptions from the Chicago blues, Memphis Jug Band, folk blues and down-home styles of Sonny Terry, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, more. With hints on the basics, notes on each song and many rare photos. Uses a kind of harp tablature that gives phonetic tones and duration for each note along with the typical blow and draw arrows and hole numbers. 78 pp.
01-710028
$21.95
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BLUES JAM - 40 PROGRESSIONS AND GROOVES
by Ed Friedland
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Book/CD pack. Sit in and solo with a professional blues band! These 40 blues rhythm grooves are perfect for guitar, harmonica, keyboard, saxophone and trumpet players to hone their soloing skills. Includes a variety of feels, tempos and keys to broaden your blues experience, with titles such as "Texas Rock," "Fast Boogaloo," "New Orleans Rhumba," "Funky Bo Diddley," "Ballad Blues," "Fast Boogie Woogie," "Afro-6/8 Feel," "8 Bar Shuffle," "Fast Country 2-Beat," "Uptown Down," more. 24 pp.
49-311449
$19.95
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BUILDING HARMONICA TECHNIQUE - A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF HARMONICA TECHNIQUES AND BLUES SOLOING CONCEPTS
by David Barrett
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Detailed instruction on bending, vibrato, shakes, tongue blocking, position substitution, and other advanced techniques. Includes CD. 80 pp.
02-95167BCD
$19.95
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DIETER KROPP'S BLUES HARP SONGBOOK
by Dieter Kropp
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Book/CD set. Whether youre a beginner or an intermediate player, this book provides you with all you need to know about blues harp playing, from the fundamental basics to such topics as tone shaping, phrasing, articulation and harp equipment. Clearly arranged songs and transparent playalongs help to create an understanding and a feel for the musical form of the blues. Cool licks and scales help you to expand your playing technique and can be practised immediately with the playalongs. Carefully selected songs demonstrate the traditional playing styles of blues. Additional personal tips, explanations and exercises ensure a fast learning progress. Beginning/intermediate. 136 pp.
02-6218
$19.95
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EXPLORING FIRST POSITION - HARMONICA MASTERCLASS SERIES LEVEL 3
by David Barrett
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Book/CD set. Walks you through the most commonly played positions on the ten-hole diatonic harmonica. Focuses on the basic principles of what makes 1st Position work, scales that help maneuverability and speed within 1st Position, and interactive jamming. Contains an extensive catalog of 1st Position blues licks and phrases. Walks you through both modern licks and classic licks and solos in the style of masters like Sonny Boy Williamson II and Jimmy Reed. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab. 30 pp.
02-99185BCD
$14.95
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IMPROVISING BLUES HARMONICA
by David Barrett & John Garcia
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Book/CD set. A groundbreaking method explaining the mysterious world of improvising. Covers: chorus forms; what licks, riffs, melodies and phrases are made of; scale and chord theory; concepts for soloing (focus notes); phrase shaping; accompaniment playing; hooks, heads and bridges; elements that add unity to an instrumental; instrumental song analysis; learning solos note for note and retaining licks. Concepts in this material have been proven over a decade of private lessons and workshops held around the world. If you are looking to go to the next step in your soloing skills, this material will take you there. Intermediate/advanced. Recording uses "C" and "A" major diatonic harmonicas. 80 pp.
02-20943BCD
$19.95
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LEARN TO PLAY BLUES HARMONICA: FULLY DIAGRAMMED FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS
by Don Baker
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Book/CD set. Shows you all the techniques, including vibrato, wah-wah, note-bending and cross-playing, which are necessary to become a great blues player. The CD demonstrates all the exercises, solos and techniques in the book, and includes a full backing band. Beginning/intermediate. 48 pp.
224-1361CD
$21.95
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MASTERS OF THE BLUES HARP - NOTE-FOR-NOTE TRANSCRIPTIONS FROM CLASSIC RECORDED PERFORMANCES
by Glenn Weiser, foreword by Charlie Musselwhite
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An exceptional, content packed collection featuring 21 transcriptions of classic recordings of the great artists of the blues harp. Includes biographies of each personality, easy to read tablature, notation guide, and extensive performance notes. Songs include "Baby, Scratch My Back" (Slim Harpo), "The Big Boat" (Charlie Musselwhite), "Blue Light" (Little Walter), "Bottom Blues" (Sonny Terry), "Caravan" (Gary Primich), "I'm Ready" (Cary Bell), more. 88 pp.
49-690181
$14.95
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ROCK 'N' BLUES HARMONICA
by Jon Gindick
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Revised edition. An effective beginner thru advanced book/CD combo that teaches music theory as it walks you through dozens of riffs. The stereo CD allows you to choose between instruction or jamming with the band. The book covers first sounds, getting sweet tone, vibrato, mics and amps, and much more. CD is for C harp. Tablature only. 226 pp.
01-010116
$24.95
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SOURCEBOOK OF LITTLE WALTER/BIG WALTER LICKS FOR BLUES HARMONICA
by Tom Ball
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Book/CD pack. Features a sampling of the best licks from each artist's repertoire in harmonica tablature and played on the CD by the author. Includes extensive notes on each musician's style, bios and discographies, rare photos, notes on amplification, and much more. 126 pp.
49-000276
$22.95
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TEACH YOURSELF TO PLAY BLUES HARMONICA
by Dave Rubin and Bobby Joe Holman
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Book/CD set. Covers: cross harp (second position), note bending, 12-bar shuffle blues with bends, 12-bar slow blues with bends, introduction to third position (Dorian mode), Dorian mode exercises, 12-bar slow blues in third position, holding the harp with a microphone, the different microphones for electric harp, getting a great sound (amps, reverb devices, microphones, and harps), and much more. 39 pp.
05-386
$14.95
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THE QUEST FOR TONE IN AMPLIFIED BLUES HARP - 3rd EDITION
by Pete Sheridan
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This impressive book has the answers you're looking for when it comes to using mics and amps, plus: effects, rack playing, and the rigs of famous players. Gives advice on a variety of mics including models from Astatic, Shure, Turner and Electro-Voice; amp models from Fender, Silvertone, Gibson, Harmony and Symphony, plus topics such as replacement cartridges, Little Walter's amps, finding tubes for your amps, effects, racks and rack players, more. Includes photos of many mics, catridges and amps and a very cool section with photocopies of harmonica and related ads from the 1920s through the 1970s. Comb-bound. 100 pp.
695-1
$20.00
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BLUES HARP
by Phil Duncan
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Book/DVD set. Learn to play the blues on the 10-hole diatonic harmonica: melodies, chords, octaves and everything else you need to know in standard notation and a numbered-hole system if you don't read music! 84 pp. DVD is 51 min.
02-94698DP
$19.95
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YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF BLUES HARP
by Phil Duncan
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Book/CD/DVD set. Learn to play the blues on the 10-hole diatonic harmonica: melodies, chords, octaves and everything else you need to know in standard notation and a numbered-hole system if you don't read music! 84 pp. DVD is 30 min.
02-94698SET
$24.95
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