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From Dave Gage and HarmonicaLessons.com! This book is an excellent introduction as you begin playing the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. You DO NOT need prior harmonica or music experience to start learning today. It includes: Easy beginner songs, easy blues riffs and jamming, basic playing techniques, and lesson plans. Harmonica is not nearly as easy as many people would have you believe, but Dave has done his best to make learning to play as simple and straightforward as possible. You'll begin with basic techniques, songs, the "Almost Blues Scale" and simple blues riffs. If you stick with it, you'll soon graduate to jamming blues, rock, country, bending notes, and sounding like a pro. Easy-to-Read and to understand text plus large example photos. Includes: website audio song/riff examples; FREE Trial Membership at HarmonicaLessons.com.
Paperback: 102 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (October 8, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1502731266
ISBN-13: 978-1502731265
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #791,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #76 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Instruments > Woodwinds > Harmonicas
Dave Gage's book, "Harmonica Beginners" seems to be an excellent reference source for a starting player. Mr. Gage got me, a beginner, playing in short order. He takes much of the mystery out of the harmonica with basic but detailed techniques and tips that are well explained and organized. A nice feature that Mr. Gage added for the purchaser of this book, is a free 3 month "mini membership" to his online harmonicalessons.com website that contain audio and video files which enhance his instructions. Best of all, Dave Gage stresses having fun with the harmonica and playing some music.
I have played harmonica for 20+ years, although not always seriously or consistently. This book is not aimed at players like me. Even so, and despite that experience, I have to say the book is great. Dave Gage is the kind of teacher we all wish we had for any subject. By that I mean that he is patient and funny and inventive (that last quality counts for a lot, because the nature of harmonica playing is that you cannot always see your own technique; you can only hear it).The book comes with trial membership at his web site, which is chock-full of instructional videos. Some cynics might dismiss that twofer as a marketing ploy, but those cynics probably also wish they had Dave's musical chops. The bottom line: With a C harp in hand and some motivated attention to what Dave Gage teaches as painlessly as possible, any harmonica player or aspiring harmonica player can profit from this guide. It's not just a "beginner book" -- it's a public service.
I completely endorse Dave Gage as a player and a teacher. He's an enthusiastic and original thinker. This book is wonderful resource for anyone starting out.
Great book, really helped me to get started playing harmonica. I've been a professional drummer for many years, and always wanted to have fun playing the harmonica. Couldn't have done it without the book, as I really don't have time for private lessons.Thanks!MH
I really wish I had this book two years ago when I first tried playing the harmonica. It would have accelerated my ability to play the harmonica correctly dramatically. Dave Gage is an excellent teacher, and this book represents his clear, easy, and fun approach to learning how to play a harmonica. As noted in a previous comment, this book can also be a very good reference book for beginners and intermediate players. It's definitely a "Best Buy" based on the value of the information versus the low purchase price.
This book is perfect for those with no prior musical experience, but it has plenty of content for musicians who want to pick up harmonica as a second instrument. If you already play harmonica, but want to sound better, the chapters on bending and breathing are invaluable. Written by someone who clearly understands the struggles that beginning players can have, but also knows how to solve them.
I am a vocalist and have also played keyboards & guitar for many years. I always loved the sound of a harmonica, so I finally decided to give it a try. Dave Gage's ebook is an excellent way to learn. It's easy to navigate and has clear explanations. But best of all are the photos that show you how to play--each step of the way. It's the next best thing to taking lessons, but much more economical --- and you can learn at your own pace and follow your your own schedule. And it's fun. Going to make my debut soon!!
WARNING!!! This is a GUIDE, not like other harmonica beginner books. It GUIDES you (some people would use term "BAITS YOU") to their web site where you can spill more money.You will get much more from other cheap books with usual intros (draw, blow of popular simple songs etc).Here, you get just 100 pages of narrative, with links to downloads and memberships which costs you $20 at cheapest, and you have not even touched the harmonica yet. The picture of puckered lips for lipping technique is probably the most useful bit in 100 pages.Instead of showing you initial steps for playing anything, it shows dismantled harmonica and similar. Not a single note to be produced or anything to be practiced.I have requested refund within 5 minutes (just because the internet link was slow)
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