Elderly Instruments Latest - Harmonicas http://elderly.com/list/harmonicas/new.rss en-us copyright 2008 Elderly Instruments Sat, 17 May 2008 05:32:43 -0400 Sat, 17 May 2008 05:32:43 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com The jazz harmonicat in a unique master class setting. Toots performs, talks about his life and work, and instructs and comments on the playing of students. Recorded live on March 16, 2006 at the Museum of Jewish History in New York City. Toots performs: "In Your Own Sweet Way," "The Days of Wine and Roses," "The Dolphin," "Autumn Leaves," "Dolphin Dance" and "Bluesette." 139 min. ($17.95) ]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/videos/items/49-DVD320786.htm http://elderly.com/videos/items/49-DVD320786.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/S250-BF.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/S250-BF.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/S250-EF.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/S250-EF.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/S250-F.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/S250-F.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SHA20-A.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SHA20-A.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SHA20-D.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SHA20-D.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SHA20-G.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SHA20-G.htm Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SHA20-C.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SHA20-C.htm 2008 - Harmonica man's call-back to radio of the fifties and early sixties. Including cuts featuring guitar work of Johnny Moeller from the Fabulous Thunderbirds. ($16.95) ]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/SEVERN-CD0044.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/SEVERN-CD0044.htm Bood/CD pack. Companion book to the DVD (56-DVD108). Covers all the material in the DVD, plus 17 additional songs. Utilizes many photos and illustrations to explain techniques and exercises. Covers: playing in first position, double stops, vibrato, trills, cross harp, bending notes and playing with other instruments. All music is written with harmonica tab and notation. Contains markers for each piece of music so you can easily locate it on the CD or DVD. CD includes all songs played at two speeds. For "C" harp. Note/tab. 57 pp. ($14.95) ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/56-42.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/56-42.htm 2008 -- Never-before-released tracks from the great harmonica gospel shouter, recorded before his passing in 1994. With Nicky Seeger, Michael Hakanson-Stacy, Gerry Overstreet and others. "It Did Rain," "Babylon is Falling Down," "Every Day Will Be Sunday," 12 in all. ($10.95) ]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/TIMEST-CD7797.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/TIMEST-CD7797.htm Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SCX48.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/SCX48.htm Book/CD set. A groundbreaking method explaining the mysterious world of improvising. Covers: chorus forms; what licks, riffs, melodies and phrases are made of; scale and chord theory; concepts for soloing (focus notes); phrase shaping; accompaniment playing; hooks, heads and bridges; elements that add unity to an instrumental; instrumental song analysis; learning solos note for note and retaining licks. Concepts in this material have been proven over a decade of private lessons and workshops held around the world. If you are looking to go to the next step in your soloing skills, this material will take you there. Intermediate/advanced. Recording uses "C" and "A" major diatonic harmonicas. 80 pp. ($19.95) ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20943BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-20943BCD.htm A classic book from the Oak Archives. A basic instruction method for the serious harmonica player who wants to learn the styles of Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, and others. First published in 1967, this book includes a fair bit of first-hand history on blues harmonica. Glover also covers how to choose a harmonica, and how to take care of your harmonicas (breaking them in, prolonging their life, etc.). The bulk of the book teaches cross harp styles, chromatic harp, bending notes, playing lead and accompaniment, and amplified harp. You'll also find a taste of the harp styles of famous bluesmen - including transcriptions and Glover's take on the keys of harps used on classic recordings. 72 pp. ($21.95) ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/01-710024.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/01-710024.htm A classic songbook from the Oak Archives. Twenty-one harmonica transcriptions from the Chicago blues, Memphis Jug Band, folk blues and down-home styles of Sonny Terry, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, more. With hints on the basics, notes on each song and many rare photos. Uses a kind of harp tablature that gives phonetic tones and duration for each note along with the typical blow and draw arrows and hole numbers. 78 pp. ($21.95) ]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/01-710028.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/01-710028.htm Book/CD set. Shows you all the techniques, including vibrato, wah-wah, note-bending and cross-playing, which are necessary to become a great blues player. The CD demonstrates all the exercises, solos and techniques in the book, and includes a full backing band. Beginning/intermediate. 48 pp. ($21.95) ]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/224-1361CD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/224-1361CD.htm 2008 -- World-renowned harmonica ace Madcat sings, plays the ukulele, baritone guitar, and of course the harp. "Win the Lotto," "Sonny Terry Goes to Brazil," Robert Johnson's "Phonograph Blues," Daisy May Erlewine's "Greens" and more. ($14.95) ]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/BEAN-CD020.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/BEAN-CD020.htm Book/CD pack. Sit in and solo with a professional blues band! These 40 blues rhythm grooves are perfect for guitar, harmonica, keyboard, saxophone and trumpet players to hone their soloing skills. Includes a variety of feels, tempos and keys to broaden your blues experience, with titles such as "Texas Rock," "Fast Boogaloo," "New Orleans Rhumba," "Funky Bo Diddley," "Ballad Blues," "Fast Boogie Woogie," "Afro-6/8 Feel," "8 Bar Shuffle," "Fast Country 2-Beat," "Uptown Down," more. 24 pp. ($19.95) ]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-311449.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-311449.htm This impressive book has the answers you're looking for when it comes to using mics and amps, plus: effects, rack playing, and the rigs of famous players. Gives advice on a variety of mics including models from Astatic, Shure, Turner and Electro-Voice; amp models from Fender, Silvertone, Gibson, Harmony and Symphony, plus topics such as replacement cartridges, Little Walter's amps, finding tubes for your amps, effects, racks and rack players, more. Includes photos of many mics, catridges and amps and a very cool section with photocopies of harmonica and related ads from the 1920s through the 1970s. Comb-bound. 100 pp. ($20.00) ]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/695-1.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/695-1.htm MS Series, 10-hole diatonic budget priced harmonica. Plastic comb. Replaceable reedplates. Key of High G. ($20.95) ]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HO590-HG.htm http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/HO590-HG.htm 2-CD set commemorating Electro-Fi Records' 10th Anniversary, featuring Mark Hummel, Gary Primich, Snooky Pryor, Mel Brown, Billy Boy Arnold, Finis Tasby, many others. Also features a bonus track from Sam Myers on harmonica with Mel Brown on guitar. ($16.95) ]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/EFI-CD3400.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/EFI-CD3400.htm Book/CD set. Whether youre a beginner or an intermediate player, this book provides you with all you need to know about blues harp playing, from the fundamental basics to such topics as tone shaping, phrasing, articulation and harp equipment. Clearly arranged songs and transparent playalongs help to create an understanding and a feel for the musical form of the blues. Cool licks and scales help you to expand your playing technique and can be practised immediately with the playalongs. Carefully selected songs demonstrate the traditional playing styles of blues. Additional personal tips, explanations and exercises ensure a fast learning progress. Beginning/intermediate. 136 pp. ($19.95) ]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-6218.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-6218.htm Book/CD set. For all beginning harmonica players. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. Includes a variety of folk songs that are melodic and accessible, including French, Afro-American, Mexican, Caribbean, Patriotic, Country and Bluegrass; each included on the CD. The tunes are recorded in stereo at a moderate speed and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment. Note/tab. 32 pp. ($14.95) ]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21250BCD.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-21250BCD.htm 2007 - Lovin' Spoonful guitarist teams with the mandolin master for a set of traditional folk/blues songs and instrumentals, as well as Sebastian originals. 14 tracks: "I'm Satisfied," "Dawg's Waltz," "EMD," "Walk Right Back," more. ($15.95) ]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/recordings/items/ACOUST-CD67.htm http://elderly.com/recordings/items/ACOUST-CD67.htm