Dummies Harmonica for Dummies

General

The harmonica might seem like an easy instrument to learn to play, but in order to learn the right techniques you'll need to practise. To help you, renowned expert Winslow Yerxa draws on more than 30 years of experience as a player, teacher, writer, arranger and recording artist to bring you a number of exercises in this fun and easily accessible book. Harmonica for Dummies will guide you step by step so that you will gain a better understanding of the harmonica and have more pleasure when playing it, something your audience will appreciate too. All you need is a diatonic harmonica (in the key of C) and this book.

Harmonica for Dummies

The book consists of twenty-one chapters, spread over seven sections. The first section will introduce you to the instrument and give you advice on how to choose the harmonica that's right for you. After that, you'll learn about the music and the various techniques that will make you a better player. The book covers a range of music styles throughout its 360 pages. Beginners can progress to a level where they will be able to play along on stage with other musicians as well as playing their own songs or solos.