Author(s): Lulu Mayo

Music & Dance

Learn to play the harmonica with this all-in-one kit! Harmonica: Learn to Play in Just Minutes a Day comes with step-by-step lessons and your own harmonica.



Did you know that former President Jimmy Carter once shared the stage with Willie Nelson and B.B. King to showcase his harmonica skills? Mainstream acts like Bruce Springsteen, Steven Tyler, Alanis Morissette, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, John Popper, and Shakira have also displayed their harmonica handiness on stage (to name just a few). Here's your chance to join their ranks and play harmonica with local musicians, by yourself for the love of music, or join the next World Record attempt for largest harmonica ensemble (that would be 6,132--including you). Harmonica: Learn to Play in Just Minutes a Day gives you everything you need to learn to play this fantastic wind instrument, and learn quickly. The photographs, illustrations, and diagrams make the learning process simple and fun for beginners. 



This all-inclusive instructional kit come with:

 

• 10-hole diatonic harmonica


• 32-page lesson booklet 


• Carrying case


• Cleaning cloth  

Designed for the beginning harmonica player, the easy-to-follow lessons start by teaching proper hand position, mouth position, breathing (blowing and drawing), and how to read music (tablature). You will quickly progress to learn more advanced concepts like scales, chords, train sounds, tongue blocking, tremolo, and the one-note blues jam. Each section features clear instruction to playing songs and licks that you will enjoy working on, such as:

 

• Timeless folk songs including "Amazing Grace," "You Are My Sunshine," "Love Me Tender," "Scarborough Fair," and "Happy Birthday"


• Familiar classical tunes like "Minuet in G" and "Beethoven's Ninth"


• Favorite Christmas classics

Having fun is the best way to learn, and the included book is sure to make the process as fun as it is engaging! With this kit, you can start playing the harmonica with confidence in just a few minutes a day.