Mel Bay Publications
Authors: David Barrett, John Garcia
School of the Blues
For intermediate and advanced blues harmonica players.
This method explaining the mysterious world of improvising. This book and recording cover: chorus forms; what licks, riffs, melodies and phrases are made of; scale and chord theory; concepts for soloing (focus notes); phrase shaping; accompaniment playing; hooks, heads and bridges; elements that add unity to an instrumental; instrumental song analysis; learning solos note for note and retaining licks.
Concepts in this material have been proven over a decade of private lessons and workshops held around the world. If you are looking to go the next step in your soloing skills, this material will take you there.
Recording uses “C” and “A” major diatonic harmonicas. Examples presented in the book are played by the authors. Full-length study songs are also included. 80 pages in length with one CD recording.
Also:
Blues Harmonica Play-Along Trax
Blues Harmonica Method, Level 1
