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First Lessons Gospel Harp (Book + Online Audio)

For Group or Individual Study

by Phil Duncan

Specs

Description

Contents

Samples

Series

Product Number:

31052M

Format:

Book + Online Audio

Skill Level:

Beginning-Intermediate

Notation Type:

Standard Notation and Tab

Pages:

Binding:

Saddle Stitched

Size:

8.75 x 11.75

ISBN:

1-5134-6802-2

ISBN13:

978-15134-6802-0

Series:

First Lessons

Publisher:

Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Date Published:

4/20/2023

Among the various instruments for which the Beautiful American Airs and Ballads series was conceived, the diatonic harmonica is a standout. With or without the “bends” played by the author on the companion online recording, the 19 plaintive, single-note melodies in this book are guaranteed to engage the player and move the listener.

The music herein is written in standard notation and blow/draw harmonica tablature for the diatonic harmonica in C. Suggested accompaniment chords are also provided. Using the tablature alone, this music can be played on any diatonic harmonica and (a different harmonica key such as G or A) the instrument itself will make the mechanical transposition. The chords, however, would have to be transposed by the accompanist.

Phil Duncan has written more than 40 harmonica books for Mel Bay Publications. He believes that participation is key to the enjoyment of music, and that the harmonica and tunes in this collection are the perfect vehicles for that participation.

“Tunes like these may have been overlooked or forgotten in this stressful world—but playing them will help you regain and renew the sense of calm essential to our identity as Americans… Pick out a few…pick up your harmonica and enjoy!”
—Phil Duncan

Holding a Diatonic Harmonica/Hand Position & Vibrato

Producing a Single Tone/Tongue Blocking/Lip Blocking

Tablature & Basic Musical Information

Repeat/Notes C & d/Whole Notes & Half Notes/Threefold Amen/Alleluia!

Notes E & f/Quarter Notes/Tapping your foot/Fivefold Amen

Come, Christians, Join to Sing

Notes G & a/God Is So Good

Here, O My Lord, I See Thee/Time Signatures/Tied & Slurred Notes

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Dotted Half Notes/Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast/Fight the Good Fight

Notes b & C/Break Thou the Bread of Life

Anacrusis or “Pickup Notes”/Rests/

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds/Breathe on Me, Breath of God

1st & 2nd Endings/Be Still and Know that I Am God

Eighth Notes/Come Into His Presence (4-part Canon)

To Be Like Jesus/A Child of the King

Trust and Obey

Dotted Quarter Note/I Surrender All

Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead Us (Blessed Jesus)

Low b & Low G/Psalm 85:7 & 126:32

O Come, Let Us Adore Him/Angels We Have Heard on High

My Jesus, I Love Thee

The Solid Rock (My Hope Is Built)

Come Bless the Lord

Dal Segno/Close to Thee

Notes High d & High E/Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Sixteenth Notes/Blessed Be the Name (Chorus)/Precious Name

Notes High f & High G/Only Trust Him

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Notes High a & Double High C/Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Key of A minor)

He Is Lord/ 6/8 Time Signature/Counting 6/8 Time

O How I Love Jesus

Open My Eyes, That I May See/Jesus Is Calling (Chorus)/

Lord, Lay Some Soul Upon My Heart (Chorus)

Repeat-fine /Love Lifted Me

Notes Low g & Low E/Low d & Low C/Playing Chords

Chords C and G7, Holes 1 to 5, Tongue Blocking

Chords on the Diatonic Harmonica and Staff/Play Chords for Effect

Audio Sample 1
Audio Sample 2

Series: First Lessons

First Lessons Accordion

First Lessons Alto Saxophone

First Lessons Banjo

First Lessons Bass

First Lessons Beginning Guitar: Learning Chords/Playing Songs

First Lessons Beginning Guitar: Learning Notes/Playing Solos

First Lessons Blues Harmonica

First Lessons Bongo

First Lessons Cajon

First Lessons Cello

First Lessons Clarinet

First Lessons Classical Guitar

First Lessons Clawhammer Banjo

First Lessons Conga

First Lessons Djembe

First Lessons Drumset

First Lessons Dulcimer

First Lessons Fingerstyle Guitar

First Lessons Fingerstyle Ukulele

First Lessons Flamenco Guitar

First Lessons Flatpicking Guitar

First Lessons Flute

First Lessons Folk Banjo

First Lessons Folk Guitar

First Lessons Folk Harp

First Lessons Gospel Harp

First Lessons Hammered Dulcimer

First Lessons Harmonica

First Lessons Lap Steel Guitar

First Lessons Mandolin

First Lessons Music Theory

First Lessons Native American Flute: How to Sit on a Rock

First Lessons Ocarina

First Lessons Pedal Steel

First Lessons Piano

First Lessons Rock Guitar

First Lessons Snare Drum

First Lessons Tenor Banjo

First Lessons Tin Whistle

First Lessons Trumpet

First Lessons Ukulele

First Lessons Upright Bass

First Lessons Viola

First Lessons Violin

First Lessons Violin Duets

First Lessons Voice

Premieres Lecons Batterie

Premieres lecons de violon edition francaise

Premières Leçons Harmonica diatonique

Primeras Lecciones Violin

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