HAL LEONARD COMPLETE HARMONICA CHROMATIC METHOD, Bobby Joe HOLMAN. CD TABLATURE

THE HAL LEONARD COMPLETE HARMONICA METHOD
CHROMATIC HARMONICA, Bobby Joe Holman. CD TABLATURE

14 Scales and Modes in all 12 keys.
over 20 songs and musical examples 

The Hal Leonard Complete Harmonica Method - Chromatic Harmonica
Series: Instructional
Format: Softcover with CD
Composer: Bobby Joe Holman

The only harmonica method to present the chromatic harmonica in 14 scales and modes in all 12 keys!

This book/CD pack will take beginners from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Each section contains appropriate songs and exercises (which are demonstrated on the CD) that enable the player to quickly learn the various concepts presented. Every aspect of this versatile musical instrument is explored and explained in easy-to-understand detail with illustrations. Covers: design and construction; correct breathing and hand positions; how to improvise; styles including traditional, blues, pop and rock; and more. Includes 14 songs to illustrate each scale, and a reference chart for all chromatic harmonicas. 64 pages.

Inventory #HL 00841286

ISBN: 9780793588534
UPC: 073999260519
Width: 9.0"
Length: 12.0"
64 pages

The Hal Leonard Complete Harmonica Method - The Chromatic Harmonica takes you from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Each section contains appropriate songs and exercises that e able you to quickly learn the various concepts presented. In addition, references are made to the numerous Hal Leonard songbooks, thereby giving you the widest selection of music expressly arranged for the chromatic harmonica. Every aspect of this versatile musical instrument is explored and explained in easy-tounderstand detail with illustrations, including:
Cross-referencing to Hal Leonard Publications Containing harmonica arrangements in all styles of music
Design and construction
Correct breathing and hand positions
Reference chart for all chromatic harmonicas
How to improvise with all the important scales and modes
14 songs to illustrate each scale
Playing traditional, blues, pop and rock songs

About the Author
Just for a moment, close your eyes and picture yourself listening to a sweet melodic sound. Listen as the sownd changes into a myriad of gutsy, soulful riffs, slowly easing out into a journey of new imaginative heights. You now have a clear impression of a seasoned, multi-talented musician. His name is Bobby Joe Holman. Those who are fortunate enough to hear him play his harmonica or who jam with him will say "... here is a regular kind of guy who makes you feel good inside and out, every time you see him perform."
While in his early teens, Bobby Joe first heard Paul Butterfield play the blues on the harmonica, and from that moment on, he knew he was destined to play. He began with a $1.25 harmonica, trying to imitate everything that he heard. It took him a few years, but he finally got to the point where he began to play in clubs and at parties.
He has built a career centered around the harmonica - his performances have spanned to albums, CDs, commercials, documentaries and movies. He has performed with various bands from Louisiana to California. He has endorsements with Fender, Hohner Harmonica and C.A.D. Technologies (an astatic harmonica microphone company). He has a publishing agreement with the worldwide sheet music giant, Hal Leonard Corporation.
Bobby Joe has shared his love for the harmonica with countless students over the years, many of whom have gone on to perform. His instructional video Playing Nothin' but the Blues has just been released, and is the next step for the harmonica student who wants to learn how to play "The Blues on the Electric Harp." Bobby Joe brings fun into the classroom and truly believes anyone can learn to play the harmonica.

Believe it or not it is very difficult to talk about myself, but I do want to give you an idea of my experience and background. My name is Bobby Joe Holman, and I am 61 years old. I have been Playing and teaching the "Art of Playing the Harmonica" for 38 years. I sing, play guitar and have been a Professional/Studio Musician for over 35 years. I have experience in Music Composition, Arrangement and Production as well as being an Internationally Published Music author. I enjoy performing but my Passion is Sharing my Love for Music with people while Unlocking their Creative Talent!

THE HAL LEONRD COMPLETE
HARMONICA

Introduction

Chapter 1
How the Chromatic Harmonica Works
Notation Chart
Producing a Sound
Playing the Blues on the Chromatic Harmonica
Harmonica Legend
Octaves

Chapter 2
Learning the Scales and Modes on the
Chromatic Harmonica
Ionian Mode Songs
Dorian Mode Songs
Phrygian Mode Songs
Lydian Mode Songs
Mixolydian Mode Songs
Aeolian Mode Songs
Locrian Mode Songs
Harmonic Minor Scale Songs
Jazz Melodic Minor Scale Songs
Major Pentatonic Scale Songs
Minor Pentatonic Scale Songs
Blues Scale Songs
Whole Tone Scale Songs
Chromatic Scale Songs
Octave Scale Song
Appendix
Scales and Modes in All Keys