Harmonica Methods for Beginners

Harmonica Instruction for Beginners!

“Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’m 46 and have had a harmonica since I was 16 and never learned how to play. At one time I bought a book that taught me absolutely nothing. Now I’m having so much fun, and people are telling me I sound good!” — Bronx, NY

“I’ve been trying to play for five months, and had amassed quite a selection of books and tapes etc. My interest was waning and I almost decided to give up, but having bought your book...I’ve regained and increased my desire to play the blues harp! Thank you!” — Grimsby, England

“Thank you! It’s so refreshing to get instruction from someone whose foremost concern is the pro-gress of the learner, instead of showing off his (the teacher’s) knowledge and chops!” — Jackson, MI

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Instant Blues Harmonica: 9th Edition

Carry an instrument in your pocket — everywhere you go! Do you love the blues? This newest package, consisting of an 80 page book and 74 minute “self-guided” CD, is perfect for total beginners — you’ll start improvising right away!

It’s also great for more experienced harp players who have mostly taught themselves to play, and never really learned about blues chords or scales. Learn to create your own 12 Bar Blues and Rock improvisations, then apply your new skills to other instruments!

This is our most popular method ever (we have thousands of letters from satisfied customers).
(IBH9-B/CD) Book and CD only $12.95 (IBH9-B/CD-H) Book, CD, and "C" Harp only $17.95

Really want a tape instead of a CD? Then get the 8th edition of "IBH," a 64 page book and 90 minute cassette.
(IBH8-B/Tape) Book and Cassette only $12.95 (IBH8-B/Tape-H) Book, Tape, and "C" Harp only $17.95

C assette or CD? Although we offer some of our methods in both tape and CD format, we strongly suggest that you get the CD version (unless, of course, you don't have a CD player).

There are two reasons for this. Firstly, all of our CD methods are revised versions of a previous tape method. Secondly, with a CD it's easy to access any part of the recording, and easier to listen to one part over and over, if you want or need to.

Three Minutes To™ Blues Harmonica Video (AS SEEN ON TV!)
Probably our most effective product yet! A great gift for would be harp players, ages 7 to 97! David’s unique new “Harmonica Hand Signal Method™” tells the viewer exactly when and where to breathe in and out. It’s super easy — you’ll play your first blues riff in just three minutes: GUARANTEED! Plus solos in the styles of Little Walter, Sonny Terry, Mayall, Dylan, & much more!
(VID) 73 minute video $12.95 (VID-H) 73 minute video with “C” harp $17.95

Blues and Rock Harmonica Made Easy

A 64 page book full of blues and rock licks and riffs, songs and solos. It contains some material from Instant Blues Harmonica, but with more emphasis on riffs and solos in the styles of famous blues players (Little Walter, Sonny Terry, James Cotton), and more rock 'n roll. This book is great to use along with the “Three Minutes” Video.
(BRHME) Blues and Rock Harmonica Book $5.95
(BRHME-H) Blues and Rock Harmonica Book w/ C Harp $11.95

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How To Play Country & Western Harmonica

This new 64 page book and 90 minute cassette has something for everyone! For beginners, everything you need to know to play country songs within minutes! And if you already play a bit — It includes a simplified country scale that allows you to play dozens of country licks, runs, and solos right away, country blues and country rock style solos, train songs, polkas, bending techniques, how to accompany a singer, play along with records and other musicians, and more! Advanced Harpists: Hot bending solos that’ll scorch your lips like a Texas chili!
(CW-BK) Country Western Book ........... $5.95
(CW-C) 90 Min Country Western cassette $9.95
(CW-BC) Book and Cassette Save! Only $12.95 (CW-BC-H) With Harp, $17.95

The Pocket Harmonica Songbook

One of my most popular books — a complete harmonica method with lots of folk, rock, and blues songs written out note-for-note in my super-easy harmonica notation system. House of the Rising Sun, Saint James Infirmary, Frankie and Johnny, Good Mornin’ Blues, St. Louis Blues, holiday/birthday/wedding songs, country songs, and spirituals — something for everyone!
(PHS) Pocket Harmonica Songbook: 64 pages, $5.95
(PHS-H) with Harmonica, $11.95

Better Breathing Thru Harmonica: LARGE PRINT
The first large print method for harmonica is also the first one devoted to improving aerobic condition! Perfect for people with low respiratory function or those in shape who want to breathe better! This full size 96 page book contains a complete beginner’s method plus dozens of the worlds best loved songs from Oh Susannah and The Marine Hymn to Red River Valley, Boogie Woogies and St. James Infirmary!
(BBTH) Better Breathing Harmonica Book $8.95 (BBTH-H) with Harmonica $13.95

Our "Sampler" Package!

Three Minutes to™ Blues, Rock, and Folk Harmonica!

This will give you the fastest possible start on a well-rounded harmonica career!

The first edition of this product, the "cassette version," has a slightly greater emphasis on different rock and roll styles, ranging from hard rock to 1950's "ballad" style rock (like Earth Angel or Duke of Earl).

Coming Soon! The second edition, the "CD version," will be available in summer of 2002. It places slightly more emphasis on folk songs such as Amazing Grace or When the Saints Go Marchin' In. This version also includes more blues and rock playalong music for your enjoyment, as well as somewhat more harmonica technique. As mentioned above, we generally recommend using the CD over the tape, if you've got a CD player.
(3MBRF-B-C-H) Three Minutes to Blues, Rock, & Folk Harmonica Book, Cassette, and Harmonica $12.95
(3MBRF-B-CD-H) Three Minutes to Blues, Rock, & Folk Harmonica Book, CD, and Harmonica $15.95

Learn by Listening Only?

If you want to learn by listening only, our new CD version of Three Minutes to Blues, Rock, and Folk Harmonica will be the best product for you. Although it comes with a book, the method has been designed so that you can use the CD by itself, while you hike or bike, camp out or commute!

By the Way: Some of our "Advanced" harp instruction products can, and even should, be used simultaneously with the beginning methods on this page. So if you are serious about learning to play the "Mississippi Saxophone," use the pop-up menu below, and check them out.