The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Harmonica

by William Melton, Randy Weinstein

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

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Kate]

i would like to master the harmonica... who wants to help?

[Arne]

I'm lying, I gave up.

Will finish it later :)

[Justus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as Harmonica for Dummies, but since this is the book I have, I'm slowly working through the songs. The background of these authors as Jazz and Classical musicisians means this book has a different flavor from the other one.

[Therethere · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book for beginners..covers all what you need to know about the harp