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Title: Rock n' Blues Harmonica: A World of Harp Knowledge, Songs, Stories, Lessons, Riffs, Techniques and Audio Index for a New Generation of Harp Players (Includes book and 74 minute stereo CD Jamming Buddy) by Jon Gindick ISBN: 0-930948-10-6 Publisher: Music Sales Corporation Pub. Date: August, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.88 (33 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Highly recommended Blues Harmonica method
Comment: After having played chromatic harmonica for years, I thought I'd try and play around with this "Micky Mouse diatonic harp". Got a Hohner Pro-harp and Jon's book, and discovered a whole new world out there. If you want to learn Blues Harmonica in theory and practice in a really fun, but no-nonsense way, this is the best I've seen. The book covers all the basics - a bit of music theory, diatonic harmonica theory, riffs, bends, hand effects - all you need to know. But best of all is the companion CD, which Jon talks and plays you through. You'll just want to listen to this for fun. But you WILL learn. Jon has a unique style of teaching that really works, and speaks volumes for his ability, knowledge, and desire to teach you. I want to ultimately get more of his follow-up books and CD's. He's a great teacher, and you'll love it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Rock n' Blues Harmonica rocks!!
Comment: Jon Gindick is nothing short of genius. I've suffered through several books on blues harp without much success. Gindick had me blowing acceptable harp after 2 days. Gindick is an expert. That is not unusual. His ability to convey what he does and how he does it is rare. He shows you the technique was well as what will and what won't work. Gindick maps out the harmonica in such a way that you can play along with any 12 bar blues and not make a mistake. The easy to understand music theory was the key that unlocked the door for me.
Gindick guides you from the basics to the intricate in an easy and enjoyable pace. One of the first tunes he teaches is a bluesy rendition of "Amazing Grace" which sounds great from the moment you first practice it.
If your goal is to be able to play harmonica that sounds great in a very short period of time, Rock n' Blues Harmonica essential. I only regret that I didn't stumble across this book first.
Rating: 5
Summary: fun as hell. start jamming on day one!
Comment: Wow. I'm glad I went out on a limb and bought this. It's worth it for the CD alone. The book is a nice aid as well, but, ummm the whole caveman blues-band narrative is a tad cheesy, and would be a little racist (a white, Tarzan-esque hijacking of what is essentially a black music form) if it weren't so obviously bone-headed. Oh stop, I can't help with the cultural analysis. It's a reflex at this point. at least you don't have to sit with me in a movie theatre...
Back to the point, I would go so far as to guarantee that if you simply play along with the CD and skim the book, just spend about 20- 30 minutes a day, you will MASSIVELY improve in skill. And the harmonica sounds really damn good on the CD- which makes you try harder. You want to be that good. Oh- Learning to Bend the notes on holes 2 and 3 takes TIME. I still can't hit them all when I need to.
But I can jam along with my favorite tunes by Mandrill, The Clash, The White Stripes, and many others... I feel like I have bounced months ahead in 2 weeks' time!
I don't know about or own any other 'teach your self blues harp,' guides, because this one is working so well I haven't felt the need to purchase another. I enthusiastically reccomend this without reserve!
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Title: Blues Harmonica Collection by Mekelvy Harmonica Collection ISBN: 0793516005 Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Pub. Date: 01 May, 1992 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Playing the Harmonica by William Melton, Randy Weinstein ISBN: 0028642414 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 18 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Paul Butterfield Teaches Blues Harmonica Master Class by Paul Butterfield ISBN: 0793581303 Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Pocket Harmonica Songbook/over 40 Folk, Blues, & Country Favorites for Beginning & Intermediate Players! (Harmonica) by David Harp ISBN: 0918321972 Publisher: Music Sales Corporation Pub. Date: 01 June, 1993 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: Harmonica Americana Deluxe Double Cd by John Gindick, Jon Gindick ISBN: 0930948203 Publisher: Cross Harp Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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