Gospel Harp

Phil Duncan

Oct 2010 · Mel Bay Publications

About this ebook

A collection for diatonic, crossharp, and chromatic harmonica. The gospel songs presented here are written as the song has been presented throughout the years. Key changes have been made to accommodate the harmonica. The first section is standard harmonica, key of C. The second section is in cross-harp (second) position. The third section uses a changed or retuned harmonica such as Lee Oskar's Melody Maker in G, or the Country Tuned Hohner Harmonica in C. Written in standard notation and tablature for diatonic and chromatic harmonicas with lyrics and chord symbols. Includes 91 tunes such as The Old Rugged Cross; The Love of God; In the Garden; He's Got the Whole World in His Hands; Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In; This Train Is Bound For Glory; His Eye is on the Sparrow; and much more.

About the author

Phil Duncan earned his Masters of Music Education degree in 1973 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music plus 60 hours of postgraduate studies. His Master's thesis focused on the study of methods for teaching beginning voice and instrumental techniques. Currently, Mr. Duncan is a Hohner Harmonica performing artist and endorsee. His styles are jazz, blues, bluegrass, folk and gospel music. Phil Duncan's career as an author for Mel Bay Publications began in 1979. After his initial harmonica book, he began writing on virtually every aspect of playing this unique instrument. He has made a significant contribution to the understanding and repertoire for this instrument. Phil added many instructional and music literature books about harmonica in just about every genre. He also has recorded instructional videos and audio that accompanies his books. These items are available in music stores throughout the world.