I became interested in the harmonica about a month ago, taking on line lessons and purchasing numerous harmonica instruction books. I found this one (Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Harmonica by Steven Manus and Ron Manus) to be a little different than some of the other volumes. The format (11 by 4 inch) and the circle binding made it easy to read and practice the harmonica. This 160 page text is organized into seven parts. They are as follows:Part one provides basic information on the harmonica such as the history, types, choosing a harmonica, how to hold it, and other information. The second part has explains the basic theory of music and basic harmonica practice. The third part deals with some advanced harmonica techniques. The fourth part gives information on styles and recommended music to listen to with the harmonica. The fifth part focuses on more advanced techniques. The six part explains basic information on some of the various styles of famous performers. The final part provides some suggestions on playing with a band and other vital information.It is important to note that one has to actually study and practice the lessons in this text to become proficient in the harmonica. I was able to follow and play many of the songs in this basic guide. I think it is a good introduction to how to play the harmonica.Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never Trust a Politician).