Method for Chromatic Harmonica

There are plenty of learning resources for the 10-hole (Blues) harmonica:- but the bigger, more challenging, chromatic seems out of fashion at the moment. Max de Aloe's book is full of exercises (scales, tunes, arpeggios ...) and has just enough theory to point you in the right direction as long as you already know approximately where you want to go. This book is a delight for anyone who is serious about getting familiar with their chromatic (and you wouldn't have chosen a chromatic unless you were serious).

If you would like to be able to read music and learn to play the chromatic harmonica then Method for Chromatic Harmonica (with Free Audio CD) is what you need.

I don't know of a better tutorial for chromatic harmonica than this. Two tracks for selected pieces, one with backing and lead and another with just the backing.You do need basic music theory, notes and timing. No tabs here, which is good.

First of all, there is no cd; you have to download the mp3 file from the website provided; that's no problem. The format of this book is music notes only, there are no diagrams of hole numbers with blow, draw or slide, so if you can't read music and don't know where the notes are on your harmonica, you'll be disadvantaged. I'd recommend this book to the intermediate player who can read music and wants to progress to a professional level.

Great book. Very informative!!

Excellent book and easy to follow.