The "Exploring" series of books within the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series walks you through each of the most commonly played positions on the ten-hole diatonic harmonica. This volume for 1st Position focuses on the basic principles of what makes 1st Position work, scales that help maneuverability and speed within 1st Position, and interactive jamming with David Barrett and the David Barrett Blues Band. The book contains the most extensive catalog of 1st Position blues licks and phrases ever written. The carefully sequenced lessons will walk you through both modern licks and classic licks and solos in the style of great masters of 1st Position playing like Sonny Boy Williamson II and Jimmy Reed. This book and audio is a must for the dedicated blues harmonica player! Difficulty level is intermediate to advance. Written in notation and harmonica tablature. Audio download available online.

Publisher

Mel Bay Publications

Composer

David Barrett

Instrument

Harmonica

Binding

Sftcvr|Online Audio

Pages

32

ISBN

9780786686179

Stock code

MB99185M

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