Have you ever wanted to learn to play the blues? In First Lessons Blues Harmonica, the ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play, even at the beginning level. Topics include Phrasing Concepts (how small pieces of music, called licks, are organized to create a pleasing solo), 12 Bar Blues Theory, Vibrato, Shakes, and Tongue Blocking. This book and its recording/DVD use a C major diatonic harmonica. Understanding the Harmonica Chugging and Swing Understanding the Blues 12 Bar Blues Progression Feeling 12 Bar Blues & Single Note Horn Lines Throat Vibrato AAA Verse Form, Licks & Songs AAB Verse Form, Licks & Songs Dip Bend AAA & AAB Verse Forms with Fills Two Hole Shake A B/A C Verse Form, Licks & Songs Big Mama"s Jelly Tongue Blocking