Ian
405 posts
Dec 20, 2016
5:42 AM
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Can anyone point me in the direction of some good books or websites for chromatic? Loads of diatonic stuff out there but surprisingly little chromatic.
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MindTheGap
1975 posts
Dec 20, 2016
9:09 AM
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Are you after chromatic-blues, or general purpose chromatic?
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Ian
406 posts
Dec 20, 2016
9:16 AM
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Bit of both, although more leaning towards general purpose and folk for the chromatic.
I do like the big fat chords for chrom, but it's really all about diatonic for blues... For me at least. Chrom for folk, melodies etc.
It just seems that online that the resources for chromatic are very 'dry'.
I have the Mel bay chromatic method book, and it's OK.
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2chops
555 posts
Dec 20, 2016
10:57 AM
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Here you go. Harp On! Chromatic Harmonica Resource.
http://www.angelfire.com/music/HarpOn/
Tons of great info here.
Almost forgot. Winslow's "Blues Harmonica for Dummies" has a good chapter on the chrom.
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Last Edited by 2chops on Dec 20, 2016 10:59 AM
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Mirco
447 posts
Dec 20, 2016
10:18 PM
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I understand that your intent with the chromatic may not be exclusively for blues. But please understand that blues harmonica playing is generally the most demanding style, in terms of technique required and so I suggest that you study chromatic from a blues perspective. You can easily transfer the skills and mindset to play other styles of music.
I think that we would be remiss if no one brought up Dave Barrett's excellent materials:
*the book "Basic Blues Chromatic for the Diatonic Player"
*his website bluesharmonica.com
The website is an excellent resource, I think. He has videos, mp3's, and tabs that lead you through five progressively more challenging blues chromatic songs. They're in a variety of grooves. He also has a bunch of videos on improvising with the chromatic.
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Marc Graci
YouTube Channel
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Ian
407 posts
Dec 21, 2016
4:53 PM
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Thanks guys, I'll have a look in to all of that.
It all seems so 'serious' with chromatic!
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