Re: [Harp-L] Hello! Beginner - Interested in Blues

["Dave Murray" <dlmurray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Since you said that you are an absolute beginner I'd like to recommend 
"First Lessons Blues Harmonica" (book/CD) by David Barrett.
http://www.harmonicamasterclass.com/firstlessons.htm

There are certainly "better" books including by him, but they are more 
advanced. First Lessons gets you playing bluesy stuff in a 12 bar construct 
without a requirement to bend. Since bending takes some time to learn, early 
attempts at playing blues on a harp are quite discouraging if you think that 
you must bend to play anything. It probably causes lots of folks to give up. 
A lot of good stuff that will serve you well, even after you've got the 
bending going. He calls it "by far my favorite, and I feel the most fun to 
work through" of all his method books. Getting a good start without too much 
frustration is a good thing. It is written for a C harp.

Peace and music,
Dave