The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Harmonica, 2nd Edition

Melton, William; Weinstein, Randy

ISBN 10: 1592574653 / ISBN 13: 9781592574650

Published by Alpha, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Harmonica, 2nd Edition
• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592574653
• ISBN 13: 9781592574650
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

With photos, illustrations, and a new audio CD.

The harmonica is one of the most traditional musical instruments in America. Millions are sold each year, but there are few high quality, comprehensive instructional manuals for new harmonica players. This bestselling book has been completely updated, with dozens of new songs and a professionally mastered audio CD.
• Over 100 songs, both traditional and original to this book
• Detailed instructions on playing, including photos to illustrate positions and techniques
• Buying tips and interesting historical facts about famous players
• Authors are professional musicians
• The most comprehensive music lists featuring nearly every style of playing and category of song
• Over 80 riffs and songs performed on the special audio CD
• Comprehensive resource guides

About the Author

William Melton received his musical training at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a multi-instrumentalist, having played clarinet, French horn, and classical accordion professionally.  He toured Europe twice playing French horn with symphony orchestras. His current instruments are the harmonica, accordion, and keyboard.

 

Randy Weinstein is a nationally known professional harmonica player and has performed in a number of international music festivals. He also teaches music theory and can be heard on several jazz CDs.