This 1927 harmonica instruction book bundle includes two companion New Standard course pamphlets by Margaret J. Synnberg, with lessons, diagrams, musical notation, lyrics, and arrangements for group playing.
Both books are included in the sale, offering a progression from basic harmonica instruction and familiar songs to two and three part harmony work.
Details
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Item: Bundle of two paperbound harmonica instruction and music books
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Titles Included: New Standard Harmonica Course and New Standard Harmony Course for the Harmonica for 2 and 3 Part Work
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Author: Margaret J. Synnberg
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Publisher: M. M. Cole Publishing House, Chicago, Illinois
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Year: 1927
- Edition/Printing: 1927
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Format: Two illustrated paperbound music pamphlets
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Dust Jacket: Absent, as issued
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Pages: New Standard Harmonica Course has 64 pages. New Standard Harmony Course has 33 pages.
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Genre: Harmonica instruction, song music, and group harmony
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Special Features: Playing diagrams, beginner lessons, musical notation, numbered harmonica notes, song lyrics, and two and three part arrangements
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Size: Each pamphlet measures approximately 9 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 1/4 inch thick
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Both companion pamphlets are included in the bundle.
- All pages are attached and remain readable.
- The red, black, and white illustrated covers remain bold and clearly printed.
- The basic course includes harmonica lessons along with 200 songs with words.
- The harmony course includes two and three part musical selections intended for more than one player.
Issues / Wear
- Both covers show stains, foxing, rubbing, creases, scratches, and edge wear.
- The corners are softened, bent, and chipped in places.
- The front cover of the basic course has tears and separation along part of the bound edge.
- Faint pencil writing is visible near the top of the harmony course cover.
- The pages show strong age toning, scattered spotting, and handling wear.
- Small edge tears and bends are present on some pages and covers.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
These books come from a period when inexpensive self instruction pamphlets helped bring harmonica playing into homes and schools.
The pair may suit a harmonica player, vintage music collector, music teacher, or collector of early instructional ephemera.
Keeping the beginner course with its companion harmony book makes this bundle more useful than either pamphlet alone.
The covers have been handled for nearly a century, but the lessons and old songs are still ready to be played.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
