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Method for Chromatic Harmonica
Author(s): Max De Aloe (Author)
- Publisher: Sher Music Co
- Publication Date: January 1, 2021
- Language: English
- Print length: 240 pages
- ISBN-10: 1883217717
- ISBN-13: 9781883217716
Book Description
New, Expanded Edition, 100 more pages, including transcriptions of solos by Toots Thielemans. This is a comprehensive method for the chromatic harmonica that treats it like a musical inst— For beginning to advanced players, in any style of music —play-along audio files at shermusic.com—Contains hundreds of exercises to develop technical proficiency in every key, as well as rhythmic awareness and melodic fluency. —Exercises written in musical notation, not tablature— Many tunes to practice, arpeggio studies, scale studies, sight-reading studies, sound production tips, and special harmonica techniques.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This is a very good place to start to learn how to play the chromatic harmonica. It is a very positive step forward and I have deep respect for the author s efforts in this method book. JEAN TOOTS THIELEMANS –Private correspondence
At last a method for jazz harmonica! Max de Aloe s book finally closes a big gap. Well-written and full of understanding, Max s book will be the reference for some time to come. HENDRIK MEURKENS –Private correspondence
Well done Max! No doubt your contribution to the promotion of our cherished instrument the Chromatic harmonica will be significant in helping newcomers discover this amazingly expressive instrument, and for the most persistent ones, to experience the joys of the next level: Jazz improvisation, what we love playing! OLIVIER KER OURIO –Private correspondence
About the Author
Italian jazz musician Max De Aloe is one of the most active chromatic harmonica players in Europe. He has ten albums released under his own name and is on a dozen other records besides. He has his own music school in Milan and teaches as well as performs on the chromatic harmonica.
