Scales, Patterns & Bending Exercises #1


Book Description

Learn the most common scales and modes used on the major diatonic harmonica. the intention behind these extensive exercises is to develop agility and speed on the instrument. Single-note patterns are introduced without bends. After mastering these exercises the lesson then progresses to patterns with bends. If you want to optimize your performance on the harmonica, this is a must-have addition to your library! Written in standard notation with harmonica tablature.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline




Scales, Patterns, & Bending Exercises #2


Book Description

This book covers the most common scales and modes used on the entire Lee Oskar Harmonica System. There are extensive exercises that help develop your agility and speed on the instrument. Includes 2 CDs.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline




Master Pentatonic Scales for Guitar in 14 Days!


Book Description

Learn to play amazing guitar solos all over the guitar neck with Master Pentatonic Scales for Guitar in 14 Days—an amazing guitar scales book. Pentatonic scales for guitar are the basis for almost anything you'll ever want to learn and master. They will be the foundation for all of the great playing you dream of doing yourself. If your guitar licks are stuck in a vertical box and you’re bored with the guitar solos you play, this book will help you bust out and soar all over the guitar neck to play horizontally, as well. I’m going to tell you a secret: those great guitar players you love; mastering pentatonic scales is a huge reason why they are so great. They have learned how to effortlessly link pentatonic scales together along any string and glide between positions. They never run out of soloing options because they never have to wonder where to go next. Learning the guitar pentatonic scales in this book will put you on the road to having unlimited soloing tools in your toolbox! Grab this pentatonic guitar book and gain total fretboard freedom when you master unique guitar licks hiding in both the major and minor pentatonic scales. What you learn in this book is how to play scales musically by using easy-to-read tab to play thoughtfully designed exercises. BONUS: Questions during practice? Contact us from our website and we will happily answer any questions. That’s right! Every Troy Nelson Music book includes direct access to help, whether it’s about an exercise in the book or questions about the audio files. We want to help you! Master Pentatonic Scales for Guitar in 14 Days will teach you the 5 box patterns and 2 extended patterns of the major pentatonic and minor pentatonic scales, as well as their relative blues scales. Playing the exercises in this guitar scales book will teach you to: Play the scales more “musically” Connect the patterns across the entire fretboard Use patterns to create licks for soloing Master pentatonic scale fluency And so much more! Inside this scales book, you will find guitar lessons packed with guitar tab and explanations for: Scale Patterns Exercises Arpeggios Techniques Lead Licks Major and Minor Blues Scales Connecting the Patterns Read it! Hear it! Play it! Music examples are presented in notes and tab. This practical, step-by-step guide to pentatonic scales for guitarists includes quick-and-easy access to audio tracks via download or streaming—right from troynelsonmusic.com. No signup required! REMEMBER: Free access to instant streaming or audio downloads from Troy’s website is included. From the author of over 30+ guitar lesson books Master Pentatonic Scales for Guitar in 14 Days is written how Troy Nelson would want to learn major and minor pentatonic scales if he was starting from scratch, in his signature, tried-and-true, sound-great-right-away style. Troy has written more than 30 books for the guitar and edited more than 100 others.




The Flutist's Vade Mecum


Book Description

To play the flute with a clear and convincing sound depends on the understanding of the physical concepts required to make the instrument sound without using undue force and applying just the right amount of physical help where needed. Edmund Raas has explored and taught these fine-points for over 60 years. Born in Switzerland, he has been influenced by the teachings of Emil Niosi (pupil of the great Georges Barrre), Hugo Haldemann, Jean-Pierre Rampal and Aurle Nicolet. Besides teaching, he had the opportunity to play solo concerti and act in many chamber music groups including Renaissance and Baroque music on period instruments. From 1977 to 2005 he also acted as first flutist in the Municipal Symphony Orchestra of So Paulo, Brazil. Since his retirement from this orchestra he is pursuing a career as composer.




Guitar Soloing


Book Description

(Musicians Institute Press). A comprehensive source for mastering the art of single note, melodic improvisation. The audio includes over 30 tracks for demonstration and play-along. The topics covered include: scales, modes, arpeggios, technique and visualization exercises; rock, blues, jazz, and other styles; and sequences, phrases, and licks.




60 Hot Licks for Harmonica


Book Description

An exciting collection of some of the best-known and most interesting harmonica licks and effects. the first few pages of this book offer reference and review material. Harmonica notation is explained, defining the special symbols for blow notes, draw notes, bends, and other techniques. Includes a useful Reference Guide for Harmonica Notation. Although rarely more than 4 measures in length these licks range from the very easy to the extremely challenging. At times, the author combines 4 licks to form a complete tune. the accompanying CD demonstrates each of the 60 licks on solo harmonica.




Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #2


Book Description

The CD that accompanies the book contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast, and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues, including one in a minor key. In the instructional portion of this book/CD set, you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song.View the Harmonica Masterclass Series outline




Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 Level 2


Book Description

Classic Chicago Blues Harp #1 is the second level lesson book in the Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series. This book starts with more songs, exercises, andrhythm training, then leads you through a variety of bending techniques. You'll also learn many other more advanced techniques used by professional players, such as shakes, glissandos, breaks, and the different types of throat vibrato. This book will help you learn to use all of these techniques within a musical context. At the end of each chapter, you'll find review questions to help you make sure that you understood the main points covered. The D harmonica is used for most of the material in this book, but harmonicas in keys of A and C are also used. Includes access to online audio




Improvising Blues Harmonica


Book Description

Improvising Blues Harmonica, by authors David Barrett and John Garcia, is a groundbreaking method explaining the mysterious world of improvising. This book and recording cover: 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 the next step in your soloing skills, this material will take you there. for intermediate and advanced blues harmonica players. Recording uses "C" and "A" major diatonic harmonicas. Examples presented in the book are played by the authors. Full-length study songs are also included. 80 pages in length with one CD recording.