Extraordinary harpist Mike Stevens has been named Central Canadian Bluegrass Entertainer of the Year five years in a row. In this book, he teaches all the techniques, tips and inside information you need to know to play bluegrass harmonica. He covers: holding the harp, lip pursing, tongue blocking, draw bending, vibrato, attacking the notes, wind chops, and a lot more. The CD features practice tunes for beginning, intermediate and advanced players, including two versions of some of the intermediate and advanced tunes: one at standard tempo, and one slowed down for easier learning.

Now on CD!

This exciting instructional book/CD pack features a comprehensive crash-course on all aspects of the blues harmonica, including: types of harps; buying a harmonica and breaking it in; maintenance and repair; breathing and phrasing; tablature; 12-bar blues; playing with a guitarist; non-standard tunings; and much more. Written in a fun and friendly conversational style – and only in tab notation – the book encourages players to learn at a comfortable pace, while developing their own style and feel. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations to inspire and aid players in practice.

19 show-stopping tunes for diatonic and chromatic harmonica: Ain't Misbehavin' • Bali Ha'i • Camelot • Caravan • Climb Ev'ry Mountain • Do-Re-Mi • Edelweiss • Give My Regards to Broadway • Hello, Dolly! • Hello, Young Lovers • I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face • The Impossible Dream • Masquerade • Memory • Oklahoma • On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) • People • and more.

20 selections: Blueberry Hill • Could I Have This Dance • Hey, Good Lookin' • I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) • Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys • Somebody's Always Saying Goodbye • Your Cheatin' Heart • more.