One of the most comprehensive books written about the diatonic harmonica. Everything is covered, from its history and construction, playing styles and techniques, maintenance, customising, and the the great names and personalities associated with the instrument. A useful discography is also included.

Contents

INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURE
HOW THE HARP WORKS - BENDING AND OVERBLOWING
THE DIFFERENT POSITIONS ON THE DIATONIC HARMONICA
IMPORTANT PLAYING TECHNIQUES
STYLES
DIFFERENT TUNINGS
TUNING, MAINTENANCE, CUSTOMISING, EXPERIMENTING
AMPLIFICATION
BLUES HARP STYLES AND STYLISTS
POST-BLUES HARP PLAYERS
DISCOGRAPHY
TRAINING EXERCISES