The Talking Harmonica: Harmonica as a Second Language

By Tim Gartland

The Talking Harmonica is now in it's Second Edition! There are now links to You Tube demonstrations, Free MP3's, more content and helpful diagrams.Playing the harp is a lot like learning to talk. To talk, you need to learn words and sentences, as well as develop a sound to your voice. To play the harmonica, you need to learn how to play notes, scales and develop your sound. The Talking Harmonica guide provides written lessons on how to speak the language of the harp. The links to You Tube demonstrations and free MP3's which can be downloaded for free at www.talkingharmonica.com will let you see and hear the music as it is written in the guide. Some people are more visual, some are more auditory; combining the guide with the videos and MP3's gives you the best of both worlds. The written guide will show you the notes to play and the videos and MP3's will allow you to listen to how they are played.The Tallking Harmonica guide is over 186 pages of critical information to help you become the best muscain you can be. From picking out your first harp, holding it and playing a single note, to which microphones and amplifiers to use. Here is a partial list of other techniques that are taught:- Using hand effects- Playing with staccato and legato- Lip Pursing- Tongue Blocking- Playing octaves and chords- Blues, Pop, Rock and Country styles- Breathing excersizes- Playing in three positions- Playing with a rack- Developing a warm tone- Throat vibratoThe guide also includes over 100 excersizes, riffs and songs to help guide to where you want to go with the harmonica!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449511988
• ISBN13: 9781449511982
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 8.0"