Elderly Instruments Latest - Harmonicas http://elderly.com/list/harmonicas/new.rss en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:52:02 -0500 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:52:02 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com 15 tracks of Hummel's most momentous performances, with guests Jimmy Rogers, Rusty Zinn, Eddie Taylor, Mississippi John Waters, Luther Tucker, Jimi Bott, Sonny Lane, and others. ($12.95) ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/MNT-CD0013.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/MNT-CD0013.htm Superior protection for the pro harpist. This model holds up to 19 diatonic harps, one 12 or 16 hole chromatic, a bullet mic and an effect pedal. Durable, non-flaking foam insert can be further customized if desired. Tough aluminum shell with nickel-plated hardware. Very nice case for the serious harmonica player. Holds most brands and models of diatonic and chromatic harmonicas. Dimensions: 11.5"w x 7.5" tall (on rubber feet) x 4.5" deep. Made in Michigan. ($94.95) ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/accessories/items/CHC19.htm http://elderly.com/accessories/items/CHC19.htm Superior protection for the pro harpist. This model holds up to 21 diatonic harps and has a 7"x 7" area of durable, non-flaking foam insert that can be further customized if desired. Tough, lightweight aluminum shell with nickel-plated hardware. Very nice case for the serious harmonica player. Holds most brands and models of diatonic and chromatic harmonicas. Dimensions: 11.5"w x 7.5" tall (on rubber feet) x 4.5" deep. Made in Michigan. ($89.95) ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/accessories/items/CHC21.htm http://elderly.com/accessories/items/CHC21.htm 7 Blues Band (our HO1501) diatonic harmonicas in the keys of A, Bb, C, D, E, and F in a zippered red carrying case. metal covers, plastic combs -- a better harmonica set than the PBH7. Great for beginners. ($29.95) ]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/BBH7.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/BBH7.htm KEYS OF C, D AND G, WITH ZIPPERED NYLON CASE - 10-hole, budget priced diatonic harps with plastic combs and plastic covers. ($9.95) ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOHBP.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOHBP.htm Temporarily out of production until February 2010 - A new, top-of-the-line pro-level instrument for the discerning player in modern blues, rock, jazz, soul or funk. The laminated bamboo comb with rounded channel openings is completely sealed, making it extremely airtight, water repellent and exceptionally stable. Extra heavy reedplate with 3 screws. Flared covers with 4 screws. Fast, even response and a raspy, powerful sound that's exceptionally well suited to amplified and acoustic styles. The modern "Compromise" tuning (between Just and Equal Temperament) is ideal for single note playing in different positions, while still ensuring a full chord sound. ($61.95) ]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/M2009-A.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/M2009-A.htm Temporarily out of production until February 2010 - A new, top-of-the-line pro-level instrument for the discerning player in modern blues, rock, jazz, soul or funk. The laminated bamboo comb with rounded channel openings is completely sealed, making it extremely airtight, water repellent and exceptionally stable. Extra heavy reedplate with 3 screws. Flared covers with 4 screws. Fast, even response and a raspy, powerful sound that's exceptionally well suited to amplified and acoustic styles. The modern "Compromise" tuning (between Just and Equal Temperament) is ideal for single note playing in different positions, while still ensuring a full chord sound. ($61.95) ]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/M2009-C.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/M2009-C.htm Temporarily out of production until February 2010 - A new, top-of-the-line pro-level instrument for the discerning player in modern blues, rock, jazz, soul or funk. The laminated bamboo comb with rounded channel openings is completely sealed, making it extremely airtight, water repellent and exceptionally stable. Extra heavy reedplate with 3 screws. Flared covers with 4 screws. Fast, even response and a raspy, powerful sound that's exceptionally well suited to amplified and acoustic styles. The modern "Compromise" tuning (between Just and Equal Temperament) is ideal for single note playing in different positions, while still ensuring a full chord sound. ($61.95) ]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/M2009-D.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/M2009-D.htm Temporarily out of production until February 2010 - A new, top-of-the-line pro-level instrument for the discerning player in modern blues, rock, jazz, soul or funk. The laminated bamboo comb with rounded channel openings is completely sealed, making it extremely airtight, water repellent and exceptionally stable. Extra heavy reedplate with 3 screws. Flared covers with 4 screws. Fast, even response and a raspy, powerful sound that's exceptionally well suited to amplified and acoustic styles. The modern "Compromise" tuning (between Just and Equal Temperament) is ideal for single note playing in different positions, while still ensuring a full chord sound. ($61.95) ]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/M2009-G.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/M2009-G.htm Book/CD pack. Learn to play the "pocket orchestra!" Makes learning how to play the harmonica fun and easy. Practice with straightforward, step-by-step instructions and entertaining exercises. Covers: steps to master the basics and simple songs, inspiring examples to help you complete challenging exercises, improvisation tips and techniques, the history of the harmonica and its importance in popular music, and the colorful personalities and great recordings of its master players. Note/tab. 191 pp. ($15.95) ]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-332915.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-332915.htm Book/CD set. Around twenty percent of your playing time on the bandstand is spent soloing - have you studied how to play during the other eighty percent? Here, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, is an exciting journey into the art of traditional blues harmonica accompaniment (playing fills, under vocals and chording patterns), as well as modern approaches to playing horn, organ and bass lines. Additional studies cover openings, breaks and endings. The CD includes all harmonica parts notated in the book, with accompaniment music. Intermediate/advanced. 46 pp. ($14.99) ]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21385BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21385BCD.htm No simple folk tunes here, this book focuses on those harmonica players who came to prominence in the Folk Era of the late 50s and early 60s, along with earlier and later players like Woody Guthrie and Bruce Springsteen. Starts with info about choosing a harmonica, harmonica racks, cross harp and bending notes. Each artist section includes a biography with performance notes, song lyrics with chord symbols, a transcription of the harmonica part or solo in notation with harmonica tab, and a nice reproduction of the album cover. Includes songs by Eric Andersen, Hamilton Camp, Donovan, Bob Dylan, Jesse Fuller, Andy Irvine, Ralph McTell, and others. A very well-written book with clean and bright transcriptions, this covers an often overlooked niche in harmonica history. Wire-bound. Note/tab. 93 pp. ($24.95) ]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/587-3.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/587-3.htm If you play slide guitar as well as harp, or you're just looking for that choice old blues tone, this is your guide to finding a guitar/amp combo. Gives you a detailed study of American-made "low end" guitars and amps of yesteryear that keep the blues alive today. Electric and acoustic axes (both archtop and flat top), pickup systems, and the American "house brand" industry of the 1930s through the 1970s (listed with their manufacturer and distributor) are discussed in detail. Amps you never heard of, but will be glad you did! Includes a special section on blues mandolin: players, their instruments and a discography; plus mandolins, mandolin pickups and tunings. With over 60 b&w illustrations and many cool reprints of fascinating advertisements from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Comb-bound. 103 pp. ($20.00) ]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/695-2.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/695-2.htm Book/CD pack. Bring your local jazz jam session home! Contains 15 tracks with progressions frequently called at a typical jazz jam session. Each track features a professional rhythm section and is perfect for guitar, harmonica, keyboard, saxophone and trumpet players to hone their soloing skills. The feels, tempos and keys have been varied to broaden your jazz experience. In the book, each tune is paired with an Improv Etude to help you find melodic material to fit the tune. Styles include: ballads, bebop, blues, bossa nova, cool jazz, and more. Notation only. 30 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-311827.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-311827.htm 2009 - Modern-day harmonica master's back with more bold-and-boundless blues... and beyond. Featuring guitarist Shawn Starski. ($16.95) ]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/EGR-CD505.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/EGR-CD505.htm A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Although there's little actual instruction here, you'll enjoy watching Junior sing, play and shout through some of his classic blues songs. He demonstrates cross-harp technique, changing keys, bending, cupping, octaves, vibrato, more, plus assorted advice and stories. A rewarding video that not only teaches blues harp, or "Mississippi Saxophone," as Junior likes to call it, but gives a well-rounded lesson in the blues. 50 min. ($22.45) ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/videos/items/01-DVD517.htm http://elderly.com/videos/items/01-DVD517.htm Book/CD/DVD pack. The folks at Homespun have combined two of their titles into one money-saving package! Includes the book/CD (49-841074) and DVD (300-DVD90) both titled "John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica." The book starts at the beginning, explaining the proper way to hold the instrument and make your first tones. John demonstrates essential techniques, such as reed bending, vibrato, rhythm grooves, cross harp playing, more. The DVD teaches all the basics in a friendly, jam-along lesson: how to hold the instrument and find the blues notes, add vibrato, note-bending, wah-wahs, tonguing, rhythm playing, train effects and a variety of great licks and solos. 29 page note/tab book, 80 min. DVD. ($40.45) ]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/300-599.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/300-599.htm Five 532/20 Blues Harp harmonicas in the keys of A, C, D, E, and G. Includes a padded nylon zipper case with separate slots for 7 harps. 10-hole diatonic harps with wooden combs. See HO532 for a more complete description. Buying the pack saves you nearly $20 and nets you the case for free. ($139.99) ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOCOB.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOCOB.htm Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-A.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-A.htm A good first harp to develop your chops on and a great value. 10-hole diatonic harmonica with a plastic comb. Features Patented Acoustic Covers for excellent volume and projection, long lasting reeds, plus thicker than normal reed plates for a consistent tone. Very airtight between the mouthpiece and the reed plates, allowing for easier note bending and more expressive playing. A quality instrument designed for those learning to play. ($18.00) ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-BF.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-BF.htm A good first harp to develop your chops on and a great value. 10-hole diatonic harmonica with a plastic comb. Features Patented Acoustic Covers for excellent volume and projection, long lasting reeds, plus thicker than normal reed plates for a consistent tone. Very airtight between the mouthpiece and the reed plates, allowing for easier note bending and more expressive playing. A quality instrument designed for those learning to play. ($18.00) ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-D.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-D.htm A good first harp to develop your chops on and a great value. 10-hole diatonic harmonica with a plastic comb. Features Patented Acoustic Covers for excellent volume and projection, long lasting reeds, plus thicker than normal reed plates for a consistent tone. Very airtight between the mouthpiece and the reed plates, allowing for easier note bending and more expressive playing. A quality instrument designed for those learning to play. ($18.00) ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-E.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-E.htm A good first harp to develop your chops on and a great value. 10-hole diatonic harmonica with a plastic comb. Features Patented Acoustic Covers for excellent volume and projection, long lasting reeds, plus thicker than normal reed plates for a consistent tone. Very airtight between the mouthpiece and the reed plates, allowing for easier note bending and more expressive playing. A quality instrument designed for those learning to play. ($18.00) ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-F.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-F.htm A good first harp to develop your chops on and a great value. 10-hole diatonic harmonica with a plastic comb. Features Patented Acoustic Covers for excellent volume and projection, long lasting reeds, plus thicker than normal reed plates for a consistent tone. Very airtight between the mouthpiece and the reed plates, allowing for easier note bending and more expressive playing. A quality instrument designed for those learning to play. ($18.00) ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-G.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HOBBL-G.htm