Blues Harping, for french harp

ISMN: 979-0-2029-6074-5

This book summarizes the most important aspects of blues harp playing in an easily understandable form. It explains how the harmonica functions, and introduces the reader to important playing techniques through practical musical examples.

CONTENIDO:

Foreword
CD-Tracklisting
1. What is a Blues Harp?
The different Models
2. How to hold the Harp
How to play Single Notes
Breathing and Intonation
3. Notes and Chords available on a C Harp
The 12 bar blues form in C
Straight Harp / 1st Position
4. Cross Harp / 2nd Position
5. Blue Notes, Bending
6. Important Playing Techniques
7. Positions 3-5
8. Amplification & Microphones
9. Influential Players
10. A Short Harp Discography
11. Playing with Other Musicians
12. Care and Maintenance
13. Further Reading