Harmonica Instructional Videos and DVDs

Anyone Can Play Harmonica - An Easy Guide to Getting Started Video

DVD Only - $19.95
Artist: Peter Madcat Ruth. There's no easier way for people of any age to get started playing popular folk songs and campfire favorites on the harmonica. Madcat demonstrates the proper way to hold the instrument for good tone, vibrato and “wah wah” sounds that are typical of good technique.

Includes Music. Novice Level.  40 mins.
DVD - All Region.

Harmonica Power! - Norton Buffalo's Bag of Tricks Vol. 1 Video

DVD Only - $29.95
This internationally famous harmonica player's comprehensive course covers the essentials needed for all styles: breathing, tonguing, single-note and chordal playing, bending, vibrato, rhythmic patterns and more. Includes advanced techniques (chord blocking, octave and harmony playing) plus Norton's prescription for “harmonica survival.” A wealth of information!

Beginner Level.  90 mins.
DVD - All Region.

Harmonica Power! - Norton Buffalo's Bag of Tricks Vol. 2 Video

DVD Only - $29.95
Norton Buffalo details note bending, using octaves, the intricacies of rhythm harmonica, combining breath and hands to create vibrato, and more. Switching on the power, Norton outlines various electric blues styles and discusses the proper use of mics and amps.

Early Intermediate Level.  80 mins.
DVD - All Region.

John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica Video

DVD Only - $29.95
One of the most popular harmonica players of our time teaches all the basics in this friendly, jam-along lesson: how to hold the instrument and find the blues notes, then add vibrato, note-bending, wah-wahs, tonguing, rhythm playing, train effects and a variety of great licks and solos that can be used either solo or in a band. Includes Music.

Level 1.  80 mins.
DVD - All Region.

The Diatomic Harmonica Workbook Video

DVD Only - $19.95
This DVD is written for the person who can already play the diatonic harmonica but wishes to master the techniques, positions, and scales required to play the diatonic harmonica proficiently. Includes transcription booklet.

60 mins.
DVD - All Region.

Play the Harmonica in One Hour Video

60 mins.
DVD - All Region.

Chicago Blues Harmonica Video

VHS only - $19.95
Billy Boy Arnold is an unparalleled source of historical information about the development of the harmonica in this century. After delivering an informative and entertaining introduction about the instrument he loves, Billy walks and talks viewers through the important aspects of the playing styles of both Sonny Boys and the two Walters. Each artist's work is demonstrated by a performance with rhythm section backing and then a clear, concise explanation. Topics covered include playing in first, second and third positions, note bending, trills, back-up accompaniment and playing minor blues. Billy shows it all with diatonic and chromatic harmonicas, spicing his musical analysis with anecdotes and his gentle humor. The terrific video, along with an accompanying booklet with the main musical examples transcribed, makes this the definitive method for learning classic Chicago blues harmonica.

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