The blanket term 'rock' is used to describe a musical genre that covers over six decades of musical diversity. The question for this book is, "What does rock mean to harmonica players?" This book is for harmonica players who have a basic grasp of the instrument and are looking to study the rock style in greater detail. You'll learn greater control of bends; speed licks; high-end licks; how to play bluesy notes and textures; how to play and construct hooks; how to deal with and play over the common chord progressions used in rock; and, music theory relative to playing rock harmonica. Concepts are presented through original tunes as well as staples of rock harmonica repertoire such as Magic Dick's "Whammer Jammer!". 68 pages, audio included.
Contents:
Introduction - What is Rock Harmonica? Harmonicas Needed Chapter 1 - A Word about Notation and Embouchure Chapter 2 - Bending What Notes Can Be Bent Bending Exercises Chapter 3 - Scales for Improvising Major Pentatonic Scale Blues Scale Context & Homework Chapter 4 - Speed and High-End Licks Mastering the High End of the Harmonica Speed Playing (Breath and Movement Patterns & Backtracking) Words of Caution & Homework Chapter 5 - Power Licks Chapter 6 - Decoding Music for Improvisation Scale Theory Chord Theory Chord Qualities 7th & 9th Chords Arpeggios & Chord Scales The Making of a Chord Scale Chord Charts Chapter 7 - Common Chord Progressions Chapter 8 - Hooks, Heads & Sequences Head Hooks & Sequences Sequence Worksheet Sequence Licks "Room to Move" Head Chapter 9 - "Whammer Jammer" Study Song Chorus by Chorus Study "Whammer Jammer" Full Transcription Chapter 10 - "Butter Strut" Study Song Form Analysis "Butter Strut" Full Transcription Chapter 11 - How to be a Great Rock Harmonica Player by Jason Ricci Chapter 12 - Recommended Artists Chapter 13 - Notation Key
Brand reference number:MB21979M
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