How to be a folk musician

Who hasn't ever dreamed of playing in front of millions with just a guitar, a harmonica, and a microphone. This probably won't get you there but it will get you started

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a guitar six string or twelve string
• a harmonica common keys are c,g, and e
• a harmonica neck rack
• a small watt amplifier
• a microphone
• talent
• practice

1. If you don't have a guitar buy one. You can get a cheap one at a pawn shop but you will usually get what you pay for. Learn to play chord proggresions at different rythyms.

2. Buy some harmonicas and a neck rack. Learn to play some easy riffs such as Neil Young's "Heart of Gold" in key of g or Bob Dylan's "Blowin' In the Wind" in key of d. For most folk music the key of harmonica is the key that you play along with;however, there are some songs played in cross-harp style. Cross-harp is a blues style where you would play a song in key of g with a c harmonica.

3. Now start playing the guitar and harmonica together. Be sure to get a small amplifier and microphone. Find some gigs or play for your own enjoyment.

Tips & Warnings

• If you find a store that will let you play on their street corner it's a great way to make a few extra bucks on the weekends. Do this at festivals and you will easily make $100
• This takes time and some practice and can be hard if you don't have an ear for music

[leatherPamper]

on 3/26/2009 thanks i might do that

[njordan]

on 3/25/2009 sounds like have some real musical expertise. try breaking up the information into more detailed articles. for example: how to find a good guitar for under $100 or how to find gigs for your band. This may help get some traffic your way. good luck!