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This definitive volume celebrates the harmonica's illustrious history, focusing on every musical genre that has felt the harp's impact.

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Paperback: 392 pages
Publisher: Cooper Square Press; Updated edition (April 25, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0815410204
ISBN-13: 978-0815410201
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Accomplished Work, January 7, 2001

By	Jonathan F. Gindick "Jon Gindick" (Malibu, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hats off to Kim Field! This is a great book and a much needed one. His excellent research is augmented with great writing. Every harp player in the land should own one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A definite must-have book for harmonica players!, May 30, 2000

By	Peter Krampert (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

Mr. Field has written a book that no self-respecting harmonica should miss. It gives a comprehensive overview of the harmonica's rich and illustrious history. I learned more from a single reading about my instrument and it's players, than I did in the previous twenty years. Mr. Field should be applauded for a most outstanding effort.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, often surprising, highly enjoyable, November 16, 1998

By	Richard Hunter (richard.hunter@snet.net) (Monroe, CT, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers: The History of the Harmonica and Its Role in American Music (Paperback)

"Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers" is a comprehensive, authoritative, well-written examination of the harmonica's role in musical culture. The author seems to have heard and understood the work of every major harmonica player of this century and many of the lesser-known ones, regardless of style or idiom. The book surprises us often simply by reminding us of the ubiquity of the instrument, as when the author points out that 3 of the Beatles's earliest hits featured harmonica prominently. The book is heavily illustrated with photos. It is likely to serve as the standard reference for its subject for years to come. Anyone who wants to learn about the traditions of harmonica music should have a copy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Harpers' heaven
Previous reviewers have said it all - "savour every word"... "hats off to Kim Field" etc - but my enthusiam makes me want to throw my hat into the ring. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Karen L. Hunt

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading
I found this to be a very enjoyable read and was disappointed when it was over. This should be recommended reading for anyone who plays or is a fan of the harmonica.

Published on September 17, 2007 by John R. Stanley

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for Harp players
If you want to know something of the history of the instrument you are playing, you should have a copy of this book. Well written, entertaining, and loads of material. Read more

Published on July 26, 2007 by R. Prince

5.0 out of 5 stars Important Unique Work
Very inspirational to me and others who keep trying to swipe my copy. This is so well written and organized that I keep reading much of it over and over again. Read more

Published on June 25, 2005 by Play It By Ear

5.0 out of 5 stars Generations of harmonica players waited for this superb work
Generations of harmonica players waited for this superb book. Nothing like it existed until its first publication and now it has been republished (thank you Cooper Square). Read more

Published on March 23, 2000 by Charles Sawyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Generations of harmonica players waited for this superb work
Generations of harmonica players waited for this superb book. Nothing like it existed until its publication. It is certain to become a classic. Read more

Published on November 12, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent written documentary of this little instrument!
Mr. Fields captures the "Soul" of his readers and gives us a deeper look at the great players of this past century. Read more

Published on November 11, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well written. An obvious and vibrant labor of love
This intelligent, playful journey through the life of the harmonica is a joy. Mr. Fields shows us, with great love and respect, the history of the instrument, and introduces us to... Read more

Published on November 10, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful,Informative,The best book on harmonica ever!
Kim Field has written the definitive book for all harmonica enthusiasts. If you only have one book on harmonica, this should be the one.

Published on November 10, 1998 by Buzz Krantz(BuzzK87175@aol.com)

5.0 out of 5 stars The best,{and only?} book on this subject.
A must read for all music lovers.Kim Field knows his stuff!Ilearned more about harp players from this book than from any other source.

Published on November 9, 1998

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