Berklee Chromatic Harmonica Method Foundations for Jazz Book/Online Audio

A good method book that actually discusses playing the modern chromatic for serious PLAYERS. Concise, to the point and oriented towards the chromatic, unlike so many books on the instrument which just tell you the notes and simple scales and then go into some discussion of music theory and reading in general.Max Aloes's book has been the only method book out there until now worthy of the name, but it has many drawbacks, as I explained in a review of that book. https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_wr_but_top/edit?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=1883217717It's brand new, but Berklee Chromatic Harmonica Method: Foundations for Jazz is by Thaddeus Hogarth is THE BOOK for serious chromatic players, especially if you want to play jazz with on this exceedingly expressive and versatile - although equally difficult to master - instrument.THANK YOU THADDEUS - for your music and for THIS BOOK.

Thaddeus Hogarth has written a wonderful primer on how to play the chromatic harmonica. He provides a good understanding of jazz theory as well, which is a necessary stratum to mastering this instrument. I studied with Thaddeus privately for two years and he was such a great teacher because he knows how to break down complicated musical ideas into understandable bits. This is remarkable for other great players I know aren't able to explain what they do and why. Thaddeus is a great teacher, and it is clearly on display in this new Berklee instructional book on the chromatic harmonica.

This book by Thaddeus Hogarth is fantastic! I’m learning to play the Chromatic Harmonica, and this book gives a very thorough path to learning all the details needed to learn the techniques, theory, and has additional resources of audio samples to help! As a professional musician, I find this adaptable to my level of musicianship, and I am positive it will help beginners equally well. It is written in a manner that makes the lessons attainable and fun. A GREAT book that I recommend highly to all learners of all levels of ability. 5 Stars!

It’s more of a question. I bought this book along with a 10-hole harmonica without knowing that a standard is 12-hole. Will I still be able to learn with this 10-hole or would I just have to get a 12-hole?Thanks.

THIS BOOK FILLS ME IN ON INFORMATION THAT I DIDN'T HAVE IN SUCH AN ORGANIZED MANNER.THE ENTIRE BOOK IS VERY READABLE WITH VERY THOROUGH EXPLANATION.SEEPLY APPRECIATE THIS BOOK.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

I read all the glowing reviews but seriously, hasn’t anyone noticed all the errors. Quite a few tabs don’t match the keys and some keys are wrong .And all you reviewers giving it a 5 star ...seriously, you cannot be noticing these mistakes???

Viniendo de una institución con tanto renombre esperaba más del libro, desgraciadamente el contenido es deficiente y no aporta. Recomiendo buscar otros libros sobre jazz y/o armónica, este no cumple en ninguno de los 2 temas.

This "method" is not really a method.In fact there's not much at all in this book.Excessively big drawings any many empty pages or pages with just a title.It lists the very - very basics of music theory but even there, it makes a capital mistake!All the different "keys" are noted in the key of "C" with added sharps and flats.I've never seen this before, ridiculous!

Amazingly well thought out book. My harmonica method as I learn this weird instrument.

Well written, easy to understand with loads of exercises and sound samples. Helpful for chromatic players wanting to get into or improve their jazz music. Good value

If you are new to harmonica methods then get the -also- great book by Max De Aloe method for a broader understanding of the cromatic harmonica -notation, reading in different keys, arpeggios etc.If your goal is to improvise and understand in depth about chord/scale when improvising then this is it.This book is the kind of book that you need to work on by adding exercises to the already ones on the book. Like different key etc. It is very jazzy in its approach and it will make you a more knowledgeable musician too. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in developing their impro skills and jazz understanding. Excellent