David Barrett: Rock Harmonica Book With Online Audio

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
• Chapter 14 - About the Author
• Chapter 15 - Thanks To