Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument and allow you to take full advantage of the great sounding patterns available on your harmonica, without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending. The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure, tongue block embouchure and octaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel, without bending notes, by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motor skills and tone. This book is packed with song examples that sound great, even at this beginning stage. Includes access to online audio containing eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jam tracks use harmonica-friendly keys and a wide variety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure. Contents are: A Word from the Author Section 1 - Harmonica Notation Harmonica Note Spread and Note identification on the Staff Section 2 - Rhythm Training Staff Identification and Note Duration Identification Section 3 - Holding the Harmonica Acoustic Cup (Pictures A - F) Amplified Cup (Pictures G - H) and Amplifier and Microphone Choice Section 4 - Embouchure - Section 5 - Getting Started Movement exercises Middle Octave C Major Scale and All Chords in a Major Key Entire C Major Scale - Track 8 and 1st Position Playing examples Section 6 - 2nd Position 12 Bar Blues and Harmonica Note Spread Including Bends Cross Harp Scale 12 Bar Jams (#1 - #4) Articulations (GA and TA) Articulation exercises 12 Bar Jams (#5 - #7) Two Hole Shake Two Hole Shake examples The Dip Bend 12 Bar Jams (#8 - #9) High - end Playing 12 Bar Jams (#10 - #17) Section 7 - 3rd Position Draw Harp Scale The Laughing Vibrato 12 Bar Jams (#18 - #20) Section 8 -Tongue Blocking Pull 12 Bar Jams (#21 - #23) Single Hole Tongue Block and Tongue Slap Embouchure Switching 12 Bar Jams (#24 - #25) The Pull (Tongue Block) 12 Bar Jam #26 Four Hole Octaves 12 Bar Jams (#27 - #28) Articulation Within the Octave 12 Bar Jam #29 The Most Common Natural Scales and Note Spread Review Recommended Artists to Study 12 Bar Jam #30 (A Harmonica, 2nd Position)