Contents

1. Some Basic Definitions
2. Holding the Harp
3. Which harp should I get?
4. Embouchure
5. Notation Convention for Tablature
6. Note Layout
7. Diatonic Harmonica Techniques
8. Bending
9. How Bends Work
10. Harmonica Physics
11. Throat Vibrato
12. Overblows
13. Breathing Patterns
14. Odd Rhythms
15. Positions
16. Note Layout on a Keyboard
17. Note Layout on Standard Notation
18. Layout Generator (requires Javascript, as in Netscape 4.0+ or MS Internet Explorer 3.0+)
19. Key of C Layouts
20. Chords
21. Basic Chords on the Diatonic
22. Arpeggios
23. How to Play Blues
24. Ways to Play Music
25. Jamming Over Chords
26. Ways of Improvisation
27. Circle of 5ths
28. Similarity of Natural Minor and Melody Maker Special Tunings
29. Valves
30. Discrete Combs
31. Reed Gapping
32. Tuning
33. Tubes
34. Customizer Contact Information
35. Recommended Instructional Material
36. Price Comparisons
37. CDs and Books

Other Links

Harmonica Clearing House Master Link to Harmonica Info and Resources

• Harmonica Industry Resources
• SPAH Member Websites
• SPAH's List of Harmonica Clubs
• Other Harmonica Links


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