Product Number:
30949M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Beginning-Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
16
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
1-5134-7020-5
ISBN13:
978-15134-7020-7
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
4/20/2023
While traditional Richter-tuned, 10-hole diatonic harmonicas have a remarkable three-octave range, one can only play a complete major scale spanning one octave in a single key from holes 4 through 6. By contrast, the country-tuned diatonic harmonica with its 5th-hole draw reed voiced a halftone higher (F to F# in a C harmonica), is not only capable of playing 2 complete major scales but can also play one of them from the second hole in two full octaves.
Harmonica enthusiasts who are already familiar with the cross-harp concept of playing a C harmonica in the key of G to achieve the Mixolydian mode, with a blues sound, will be delighted to learn of a further valve alteration that gives players access to 4 chromatic tones from the 5th hole —facilitating play in the relative minor key.
Seasoned Mel Bay harmonica author, Phil Duncan, presents this unique book of technique and six melodies for the country-tuned 10-hole diatonic harmonica. All music is presented with lyrics, standard notation and tablature with suggested guitar chords and studio-quality online audio.
Introduction
Standard Diatonic/Country-Tuned Harmonica Chart
Embouchure, Vibrato
Bending a Pitch Lower (Flatting)
G Major Scale on a C Country-Tuned Harmonica
Oh Shenandoah (G)
Silent Night (G)
The Sloop John B (G)
Another Harmonica Adjustment-Valves
Minor Scales/Position Chart/Upper Minor Scale
Lower Minor Scale/Country-Tuned C Harp in G
Poor Wayfaring Stranger (Em)
St James Infirmary (Em)
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho (Em)
Alphabetical Listing of Songs
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho (Em)
Oh Shenandoah (G)
Poor Wayfaring Stranger (Em)
Silent Night (G)
St James Infirmary (Em)
The Sloop John B (G)
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