Re: [Harp-L] Beginners question(s) - Rock N Blues Harmonica book

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 Speaking of Jon Gindick's jam camps,
there is one coming up in Clarksdale, MS next week.
Blues Harmonica Jam Camp at Hopson's Plantation
right off Highway 61. Dates are March 23rd thru March 27th.
I'll be there teaching guitar and harp, along with Cheryl Arena, Jon Gindick, 
Adam Gussow, Brian Purdy, and a few others. Harp campers
come from all over the globe to woodshed and learn and get some
jamming stage time, not to mention the camaraderie and ambiance
of being in the top of the delta.
HB

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Hines <billhines4@xxxxxxxxx>
To: PMichael Rodgers <pmiker@xxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Mar 17, 2010 12:57 am
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Beginners question(s) - Rock N Blues Harmonica book


I'd go directly to Jon Gindick's web site and message board, he is very
happy to support the material. Everyone learns differently, some don't pick
things up this well, if not I highly recommend (as do many others) his "jam
camps" which are very supportive learning environments, especially for those
in beginner to intermediate skills.

Bill

On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 7:03 PM, PMichael Rodgers <pmiker@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I bought this book based on rave reviews, author reputation and that it
> said 'for beginning through intermediate players'.  Evidently there is
> beginner and beginner.  I must confess this book confuses me.  I have gone
> back to it several times and I always end up with more questions than
> answers.  It starts with music theory on notes, chord progression, rhythm
> and such.  That may be simple for some but I have no musical background and
> it confuses me to no end.  I cannot picture it or hear it.
>
> Am I missing something?  Is there a prerequisite for the book?  Heck, I'm
> still working on proper sounds and 'Oh, Susannah'.
>
> I'll shut up now,
> Mike
>
>