Song List:
Chapter 1 - Up Front
Thoughts from the Author
Book Structure
A Means to and End
Harmonica Notation
Fast Track Lesson Plan
Chapter 2 - Getting Familiar with your Harmonica
Harmonica Construction and Pitch Set
Choosing a Harmonica
Holding Your Harmonica Embouchure
Exercises
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 3 - Getting Started with Notation
Why do I Have to Read Notated Rhythms?
Rhythm Training
Swing Eighths
Straight Rhythms
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 4 - A Musical Foundation for the Soloist
Playing in 1st Position
12 Bar Blues & Positions
2nd Position & It's Root Notes
12 Bar Blues Root Note Exercises
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 5 - Straight Forward Blues: Part 1
Lower Cross Harp Scale
Hot Licks K Blues Bits 1
12 Bar Jam 1A-1C
New Techniques:
The Glissando & Phrasing
Turnarounds 8 V-IV-I Transitions
12 Bar Blues Phrasing
Two Hole Shakes
Blues Break & Song Endings
Hot Licks 8 Blues Bits 2
12 Bar Jam 2A & 2B
Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 6 - Bending: Part 1
What is a Bend?
The Major Scale
Natural Pitch Set & Bending
Draw Bending
Extra Help & Common Bending Problems
Blow Bends
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 7 - Straight Forward Blues: Part 2
Upper Cross Harp Scale
Hot Licks & Blues Bits 3
12 Bar Jams 3A-3D
Triplet Exercises
Chapter 8 - Bending: Part 2
New Technique: Bending for Expression
12 Bar Jams 4A, 4B, & 4C
New Technique: Stopping at the Bottom
Hot Licks & Blues Bits 5
12 Bar Jams 5A, 5B, & 5C
The Throat Vibrato
Starting at the Bottom
Bending Exercises
New Technique: The Dip Send
CLASSIC CHICAGO BLUES SONGS
Out of Breath, By David Barrett
I'm Ready, By Willie Dixon
Baby Please Don't Go, By Mary Johnson
Chapter 9 - Section 1 Review
Harmonica Reference & Position Chart
