The harmonica is one of the most important; yet overlooked; instruments in music. This definitive volume celebrates the history of the worlds most popular musical device; its impact on various forms of music; folk; country; blues; rock; jazz and classical music. The author traces the development of the harmonica from the ancient Chinese sheng to futuristic harmonica sythesizers. Nearly seventy harmonica masters are profiled including Stevie Wonder; Little Walter; Bob Dylan; Jimmy Reed; Charlie McCoy; Sonny Terry; and John Popper. This updated edition includes an extensive new afterword; an expanded discography of the finest harmonica recordings; and a listing of the best harmonica resources on the internet.
#1042055 in eBooks 2002-04-30 2012-07-30File Name: B00BZC1OR0
Review
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A beginners book with meat. Not for "vegans".By Frank BeeckmanThe author:I discussed this very talented author in depth in a review of the book "Boogie Woogie For Little Fingers"; which is the pre-beginners Boogie Woogie book; and which is easier to study than "Boogie Woogie for Beginners". In that review I also discussed the authors other Boogie Woogie books.The book:In 48 pages; youll learn:- The Boogie Woogie style: lift; color; effect; chord patterns typical chorus.- Touch: method and articulation.- The left hand: bass figures (single note; walking/chord bass); 25 bass patterns.- The right hand: rhythm; dynamics; effects (crush notes; decorations; exercises)- Both hands exercises.- Musical terms: expressions of loudness/softness; speed and style.- Solos: "Answer to the Prayer" (by Meade "Lux" Lewis; Margaret Coleman and Bishop Edsel Ammons); and "Down the Road a Piece" (by Don Raye).Verdict:See/hear him at frankpaparelli dot com. This man is an unrecognized jazz legend. I like this book. Anyone that thinks this book is too hard should look at my other Boogie Woogie book reviews to find simpler choices. The problem with simpler books is that they lack meat. Meatless books are perfect for "vegans"; or those that want brain food thats super easy to digest. Thats why I recommend both books. :-)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lacks CD exampleBy Jong WieIt lacks a CD to help those who do not have piano teacher.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Nice bookBy Stephen L. WebsterExercises build on one another in a nice way. I am only part way through; but I am getting the hang of it and my fingers are definitely getting more dexterous because of this book.