--- product_id: 8186133 title: "Harmonica For Dummies (For Dummies Series)" price: "AED 65" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/8186133-harmonica-for-dummies-for-dummies-series store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Harmonica For Dummies (For Dummies Series) **Price:** AED 65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Harmonica For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - **How much does it cost?** AED 65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/8186133-harmonica-for-dummies-for-dummies-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Harmonica For Dummies (For Dummies Series): 9781118880760: Yerxa, Winslow: Books Review: The Next Best Thing to Having an Actual Person Teach You - A good friend of mine recently retired after 40 years of teaching middle school science. A month before he retired, a bicycling friend of mine stopped by his house and after a few drinks we talked about what we were going to do now that we were all retired. One thing led to another and eventually he pulled out a spiral notebook with his bucket list. (Apparently, he'd put a lot of thought into it.) There were the usual items--travel, spend more time with the grandkids. Then out of the blue, I read "learn to play the harmonica," I know he'd sung in the church choir for years, but to my knowledge he didn't play a single musical instrument. Well, I decided right there what I was going to get him for a retirement gift. I got him a Hohner Marine Band harmonica and "Harmonica for Dummies." I had already purchased several titles in the "Dummies" series, including Photoshop, Digital SLR's, How to Write a Research Paper (I'm a retired English/Journalism teacher), Bicycling (that one I got as a gift). But they all had one thing in common. They were very thorough, lots of illustrations, and written at a level that the novice could comprehend. When I gleaned through the contents of this book, I knew this was going to be the ideal source to turn my friend into a musician. Maybe not a professional, but competent enough to entertain himself. If you don't have someone who can actually teach you how to play the harmonica, this is the next best thing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Review: A Book on the Diatonic Harmonica that also works for Chromatics - I'm learning the chromatic harmonica, with the Hohner Chromonica 280 C, and while this book is for diatonic harmonicas, the basic techniques of playing are the same for both. No other book I've tried has so well explained exactly what to do to produce the best possible sound on the instrument. The exercises are well devised for learning and placed for gradual improvement. Since I bought this book I've understood how coordinate breathing and moving from note to note, either in half- or whole steps, and in intervals. I'm sure the book will be a fine guide for improving as much as I'm able to. As a bonus, I'll also learn how to play the diatonic harmonica I bought while searching for the 280 C. Cool! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,079,410 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #93 in Harmonicas #4,520 in Music Instruction & Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (607) | | Dimensions | 7.3 x 1 x 9.1 inches | | Edition | 2nd | | ISBN-10 | 1118880765 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1118880760 | | Item Weight | 1.15 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | November 3, 2014 | | Publisher | For Dummies | ## Images ![Harmonica For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OT9Cnec4L.jpg) ![Harmonica For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WrBAnaAcS.jpg) ![Harmonica For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XtF9b-tfS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Next Best Thing to Having an Actual Person Teach You *by S***A on January 25, 2017* A good friend of mine recently retired after 40 years of teaching middle school science. A month before he retired, a bicycling friend of mine stopped by his house and after a few drinks we talked about what we were going to do now that we were all retired. One thing led to another and eventually he pulled out a spiral notebook with his bucket list. (Apparently, he'd put a lot of thought into it.) There were the usual items--travel, spend more time with the grandkids. Then out of the blue, I read "learn to play the harmonica," I know he'd sung in the church choir for years, but to my knowledge he didn't play a single musical instrument. Well, I decided right there what I was going to get him for a retirement gift. I got him a Hohner Marine Band harmonica and "Harmonica for Dummies." I had already purchased several titles in the "Dummies" series, including Photoshop, Digital SLR's, How to Write a Research Paper (I'm a retired English/Journalism teacher), Bicycling (that one I got as a gift). But they all had one thing in common. They were very thorough, lots of illustrations, and written at a level that the novice could comprehend. When I gleaned through the contents of this book, I knew this was going to be the ideal source to turn my friend into a musician. Maybe not a professional, but competent enough to entertain himself. If you don't have someone who can actually teach you how to play the harmonica, this is the next best thing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Book on the Diatonic Harmonica that also works for Chromatics *by C***N on February 25, 2020* I'm learning the chromatic harmonica, with the Hohner Chromonica 280 C, and while this book is for diatonic harmonicas, the basic techniques of playing are the same for both. No other book I've tried has so well explained exactly what to do to produce the best possible sound on the instrument. The exercises are well devised for learning and placed for gradual improvement. Since I bought this book I've understood how coordinate breathing and moving from note to note, either in half- or whole steps, and in intervals. I'm sure the book will be a fine guide for improving as much as I'm able to. As a bonus, I'll also learn how to play the diatonic harmonica I bought while searching for the 280 C. Cool! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for learning the basics. *by T***X on November 29, 2016* It's a good start, I'm not knocking the book at all, but there is simply no substitute for a real teacher showing you. I have used most of the book and got the basics, then I found a local guy to help me out. I went from not even knowing how to blow a note to being able to play a basic song in about 2 months. I highly recommend the book, but also look for a local coach. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/8186133-harmonica-for-dummies-for-dummies-series](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/8186133-harmonica-for-dummies-for-dummies-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*