Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Harmonica: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now!, Book, Enhanced CD & Harmonica (Teach Yourself Series)

In 2005, Ron was an instrumental part in the acquisition of Warner Brothers Publications from the Warner Music Group which brought into the company the music of George and Ira Gershwin, Henry Mancini, Duke Ellington, Tony Bennett, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles, the Rolling Stones, Nickelback, Madonna, Carlos Santana, Van Halen, Green Day, Evanescence, and hundreds more. He also played an

In the 1980s, he managed the creation and growth of Alfred's New Media division, expanding the company's core strengths beyond book publishing and spurring the evolution of music instruction into contemporary mediums such as software, enhanced CDs, videos, and DVDs. Ron's energetic and creative contributions to Alfred have improved the company in many vital ways. In addition to holding prominent positions with Alfred and Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, he also plays guitar and sings in the rock-solid, no-nonsense, punk rock band sASSafrASS. Ron is one of Alfred's top-selling authors, having over 100 published titles to his credit, including instructional items for guitar, bass, banjo, harmonica and ukulele. With five years of prior music industry exper

Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way.. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about various harmonica types, how to care for and groom your very own harmonica, how to hold and break it in and getting acquainted with harmonica notation. This book is for diatonic and chromatic harmonicas and teaches you how to play through an easy-to-understand, step-by-step system. Learn to play the harmonica and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. You will learn advanced techniques such as bending notes, cross harp, and improvisation, which will assist you in coloring your musical creations with your own unique style. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, and songs, lesson by lesson. Upon completion of this book you will be able to play the harmonica in all styles, perform with a band, understand the basics of improvising, and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Licks in the style of your favorite performers * Complete harmonica note chart * Blues progressions in various keys * Brand new Hohner harmonica The accompanying CD provides a helpful reference for play-along and practice. Beginners of all ages can start their journe

An excellent basic guide to the harmonica. I became interested in the harmonica about a month ago, taking on line lessons and purchasing numerous harmonica instruction books. I found this one (Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Harmonica by Steven Manus and Ron Manus) to be a little different than some of the other volumes. The format (11 by An excellent basic guide to the harmonica. Joseph J. Truncale I became interested in the harmonica about a month ago, taking on line lessons and purchasing numerous harmonica instruction books. I found this one (Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Harmonica by Steven Manus and Ron Manus) to be a little different than some of the other volumes. The format (11 by 4 inch) and the circle binding made it easy to read and practice the harmonica. This 160 page text is organized into seven parts. They are as follows:Part one provides basic information on the harmonica such as the history, types, choosing a harmonica, how to hold it, and other information. The second part has explains th. inch) and the circle binding made it easy to read and practice the harmonica. This 160 page text is organized into seven parts. They are as follows:Part one provides basic information on the harmonica such as the history, types, choosing a harmonica, how to hold it, and other information. The second part has explains th. fantastic and easy Wes The book is easy to read and follow, it covers tabs, traditional music, basic and advanced techniques. I would recommend this starter kit to anyone wanting to learn the harmonica. Oh and for the price the harmonica is pretty good.. Fun for a beginner! Cheri This beginners harmonica and book are a great way to start out or to give as a gag gift. I gave it to my husband as a joke for Christmas, and this is the gift he liked the most! He has been practicing the songs that came along with the harmonica. The only downside is that the book has a lot of songs that we have never heard of since they are old blues songs. So, we dont' know if he is playing them correctly or not. The kids were jealous and have all asked for one for their birthdays.