Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument and allow you to take full advantage of the great sounding patterns available on your harmonica, without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending. The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure, tongue block embouchure and octaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel, without bending notes, by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motor skills and tone. This book is packed with song examples that sound great, even at this beginning stage. Includes access to online audio containing eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jam tracks use harmonica-friendly keys and a wide variety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure.

A Word from the Author

Section 1 - Harmonica Notation
Harmonica Note Spread and Note identification on the Staff

Section 2 - Rhythm Training
Staff Identification and Note Duration Identification

Section 3 - Holding the Harmonica
Acoustic Cup (Pictures A - F)
Amplified Cup (Pictures G - H) and Amplifier and Microphone Choice

Section 4 - Embouchure -

Section 5 - Getting Started
Movement exercises
Middle Octave C Major Scale and All Chords in a Major Key
Entire C Major Scale - Track 8 and 1^st Position Playing examples

Section 6 - 2^nd Position
12 Bar Blues and Harmonica Note Spread Including Bends
Cross Harp Scale
12 Bar Jams (#1 - #4)
Articulations (GA and TA)
Articulation exercises
12 Bar Jams (#5 - #7)
Two Hole Shake
Two Hole Shake examples
The Dip Bend
12 Bar Jams (#8 - #9)
High - end Playing
12 Bar Jams (#10 - #17)

Section 7 - 3^rd Position
Draw Harp Scale
The Laughing Vibrato
12 Bar Jams (#18 - #20)

Section 8 -Tongue Blocking
Pull
12 Bar Jams (#21 - #23)
Single Hole Tongue Block and Tongue Slap
Embouchure Switching
12 Bar Jams (#24 - #25)
The Pull (Tongue Block)
12 Bar Jam #26
Four Hole Octaves
12 Bar Jams (#27 - #28)
Articulation Within the Octave
12 Bar Jam #29
The Most Common Natural Scales and Note Spread Review
Recommended Artists to Study
12 Bar Jam #30 (A Harmonica, 2^nd Position)