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Don't worry about it! Almost all of our products can be used by any level of player. And any player who spends even a few hours with one of our beginning methods will be ready to start using any of the rest of our methods.

Of course, some methods are more appropriate for those who are really just starting out, and other methods contain more advanced material. So let's discuss this issue for a moment.

For "Total Beginners"

We consider a TOTAL BEGINNER to be someone who has never tried to play a particular instrument, and knows little or nothing about it.

It's easy for us to recommend a NON-HARMONICA method for beginners. That's because all of our non-harmonica methods — on flute, guitar, percussion, or music theory — are intended for total beginners. Each of these methods also features many of the world's most popular musical styles, so you don't even have to make up your mind about style!

We do have lots of different beginning HARMONICA methods, so please check out this page to help you decide on the media (book, audio, or DVD) and the style (blues, folk, country, etc.) that's right for you.

If you've already tried to learn harmonica — and especially blues harmonica — without success, you will probably want to use one of the beginner methods, even if you can play some folk music. And if you "...can play a little bit of blues harp, I think..." please read the next two sections.

Beyond Beginner — What's a Harp Player to Do?

We consider an ADVANCED BEGINNER harmonica player to be one who:

1) Knows how to hold the harmonica, and can play at least a few simple tunes (such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star). Maybe play a blues riff or two, or maybe not. In any event, we recommend that you try one of our beginner's packages, even though you're not really a total beginner. Please read the section on intermediate players, if you're not sure whether you need a beginner's package, or not...

We consider an INTERMEDIATE harmonica player to be one who:

1) Can "bend" notes — at least some of the draw notes, some of the time. This crucial harmonica technique is covered in "Bending The Blues." If you don't know what "bending notes" means, you probably need to go through one of our beginner's packages, even if you only spend an hour or so with it...

2) Understands the "chord structure" of the Twelve Bar Blues, the most common way to play Blues. This "theory" issue is so important is covered in two of our most popular beginning methods, Instant Blues Harmonica, and Three Minutes to™ Blues, Rock, and Folk Harmonica.

3) Knows the "Blues Scale," at least the one in "Second Position" or "Cross Harp" that runs from the 2 in note to the 6 out. This is also covered in Instant Blues Harmonica, and Three Minutes to™ Blues, Rock, and Folk Harmonica..

It sounds cruel to say this. But if you can't do item numbers 2 and 3, even though you've been playing harp for a while, you'll get enormous and almost instant benefits from our beginner methods. You'll whip right through the easy stuff, but you'll get more than your money's worth — we guarantee it.

If you can already bend notes, but you don't already know the Twelve Bar Blues Chord Structure and the Cross or Second Position Blues Scale — sorry, the above advice still stands.

On the other hand, if you do know about the Twelve Bar Blues Chord Structure and the theory of the Cross or Second Position Blues Scale — then what you really need is our Bending the Blues book and CD package...

We generally consider an ADVANCED harmonica player to be one who:

1) Can use all of the draw bends, the high end "blow bend" notes, but probably not the mid-range "overblows" (we consider that a near-pro level technique). Bending The Blues will help you with these difficult techniques.

2) Can play quite a few different chord structures. If you can't play a Four Bar Rock Ballad Chord Structure or a 32 Bar AABA Jazz Chord Structure, Music Theory Made Easy is the book or book/CD package for you, if this is what you want to do!

3) Knows the "Blues Scales" in at least the three most popular "positions" — First or "Straight," Second or "Cross," and Third — and maybe some of the nine other positions, too. Instant Blues Harmonica, Volume Two covers the three "easy" positions.

Blues and Rock Harmonica 'Positions' Made Easy covers all twelve harmonica "positions." This book is the most advanced harmonica product we have, and if you can do everything in the book with less than five years of practice, you can have your money ($6.95 as of now) back!

Once again, don't worry about what level you're at. Not for us, at least!


	*Not Sure What "Level" You're At...* Beginner? Intermediate? Advanced? Don't worry about it! Almost all of our products can be used by *any* level of player. And any player who spends even a few hours with one of our beginning methods will be ready to start using any of the rest of our methods. Of course, some methods are more appropriate for those who are really just starting out, and other methods contain more advanced material. So let's discuss this issue for a moment. For "Total Beginners" We consider a TOTAL BEGINNER to be someone who has never tried to play a particular instrument, and knows little or nothing about it. It's easy for us to recommend a NON-HARMONICA method for beginners. That's because all of our non-harmonica methods — on flute, guitar, percussion, or music theory — are intended for total beginners. Each of these methods also features many of the world's most popular musical styles, so you don't even have to make up your mind about style! We do have lots of different beginning HARMONICA methods, so please check out this page to help you decide on the media (book, audio, or DVD) and the style (blues, folk, country, etc.) that's right for you. If you've already tried to learn harmonica — and especially blues harmonica — without success, you will probably want to use one of the beginner methods, even if you can play some folk music. And if you "...can play a little bit of blues harp, I think..." please read the next two sections. Beyond Beginner — What's a Harp Player to Do? We consider an ADVANCED BEGINNER harmonica player to be one who: 1) Knows how to hold the harmonica, and can play at least a few simple tunes (such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star). Maybe play a blues riff or two, or maybe not. In any event, we recommend that you try one of our beginner's packages, even though you're not really a total beginner. Please read the section on intermediate players, if you're not sure whether you need a beginner's package, or not... We consider an INTERMEDIATE harmonica player to be one who: 1) Can "bend" notes — at least some of the draw notes, some of the time. This crucial harmonica technique is covered in "Bending The Blues." If you don't know what "bending notes" means, you probably need to go through one of our beginner's packages, even if you only spend an hour or so with it... 2) Understands the "chord structure" of the Twelve Bar Blues, the most common way to play Blues. This "theory" issue is so important is covered in two of our most popular beginning methods, Instant Blues Harmonica, and Three Minutes to™ Blues, Rock, and Folk Harmonica. 3) Knows the "Blues Scale," at least the one in "Second Position" or "Cross Harp" that runs from the 2 in note to the 6 out. This is also covered in Instant Blues Harmonica, and Three Minutes to™ Blues, Rock, and Folk Harmonica.. It sounds cruel to say this. But if you can't do item numbers 2 and 3, even though you've been playing harp for a while, you'll get enormous and almost instant benefits from our beginner methods. You'll whip right through the easy stuff, but you'll get more than your money's worth — we guarantee it. If you can already bend notes, but you don't already know the Twelve Bar Blues Chord Structure and the Cross or Second Position Blues Scale — sorry, the above advice still stands. On the other hand, if you do know about the Twelve Bar Blues Chord Structure and the theory of the Cross or Second Position Blues Scale — then what you really need is our Bending the Blues book and CD package... We generally consider an ADVANCED harmonica player to be one who: 1) Can use all of the draw bends, the high end "blow bend" notes, but probably not the mid-range "overblows" (we consider that a near-pro level technique). Bending The Blues will help you with these difficult techniques. 2) Can play quite a few different chord structures. If you can't play a Four Bar Rock Ballad Chord Structure or a 32 Bar AABA Jazz Chord Structure, Music Theory Made Easy is the book or book/CD package for you, if this is what you want to do! 3) Knows the "Blues Scales" in at least the three most popular "positions" — First or "Straight," Second or "Cross," and Third — and maybe some of the nine other positions, too. Instant Blues Harmonica, Volume Two covers the three "easy" positions. Blues and Rock Harmonica 'Positions' Made Easy covers all twelve harmonica "positions." This book is the most advanced harmonica product we have, and if you can do everything in the book with less than five years of practice, you can have your money ($6.95 as of now) back! Once again, don't worry about what level you're at. Not for us, at least!
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