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Chromatic Harmonica?
Hi, thanks for reading my question. I play blues / country diatonic harmonica for 18 years now. Lately (on and off for the past 5 years or so) I've listened to William Clark and George "Harmonica" Smith. I'm completely fascinated by this style of play. Of the multituda of the things my ear from the 'decorations' used by Clarke and Smith on chromatic harmonica are particularly interesting! I went and bought four chromatic harmonica. And to be honest, I find them frustrating. A much different beast for sure compared to Diatonic. I am interested in knowing the "mechanics" of those ornaments. Anyone who plays harmonica will know what I mean. Those sounds that pepper the song, simply shout woah! between chops, Worblingen awsome effects, and something I can only describe as two notes of dissonance. I'm still to understand how to achieve them. All help is appreciated - Frustrated new chromatic harmonica player
Bill Clarke was my favorite. He and George were as close as father - son. I used to remember when Bill's brother played drums for him. George was the founder King of the chromatic and if you ask me. Get a copy of "Blues in the Dark" and listen to the licks. Short, sweet, simple - perfection! Rod Piazza was a protege 'of George. I was introduced to George by another blues legend Doug MacLeod. Got to open the performance with Doug and his band, playing 3 songs while George had seen and a few JD's. He then stood on stage and said: "That boy is dangerous" I was excited, best and most appreciated compliment I ever received. George Then play "Blues in the Dark". I had never heard such a thing in all my days. Dripping with emotion and then hissing and soul. I do not think any George's best work was never recorded on tape, you had to be there. My advice - STUDY AND PRACTICE OF THAT SONG You can use any note. You'll then discover the secrets. Much is changing your breathing, and the introduction of the time. You know what I mean. Take care - you have good music taste! ->
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Mel Bay presents Basic Blues Chromatic for the Diatonic Player: Level 3, Complete Blues Harmonica Lesson Series $10.83 This book and CD has instruction for: the brand new chromatic player; the experienced chromatic player who wants to learn blues; and for the diatonic blues harmonica player wanting to apply their skills to the chromatic. This book teaches the scales, phrasing, licks, articulation and same fantastic lines that all of the current and past blues chromatic greats have to offer. The recording includes ... |
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Hohner Educator 10 Chromatic Harmonica C $44.99 The Hohner Educator 10 chromatic is the harmonica you're seeking, if you have ever wanted to play a certain melody and couldn't find the right note. Like all chromatic harmonicas, the Educator 10 contains all the sharps and flats needed to complete any melody. The 10-hole harp has a unique comb design that eliminates the need for valves, giving harmonica players access to expressive response and tone. The Educator 10 harmonica's unique comb design provides clear and powerful soundgood news for players who struggle with sticking or noisy windsavers. Standard musical genres like jazz, pop, and classical are all within your reach with the chromatic Educator 10. Its affordable price also makes this Hohner harp a good starter chromatic, both for novices and players making a transition from smaller diatonic harmonicas. Hohner delivers the Educator 10 in a zippered pouch and tunes it in the key of C.About Hohner:Hohner is a family company founded in 1857 in Trossingen, Germany by Matthias Hohner. Hand-made quality and close attention to detail has set Hohner apart from the beginning. A top leading brand in harmonicas, Hohner harps are distributed worldwide. Hohner harmonicas are played on the street by buskers, in intimate nightclubs, on festival stages, and even in Carnegie Hall. Despite a diverse harmonica line used in music from country to classical genres, the most famous Hohner harmonicas are their simple, 10-hole diatonics used frequently by blues, rock, country, and folk musicians.10-hole chromaticValveless comb designHohner harmonicas feature:Improved reed profiles to increase reed life by over 200%Precision die punches to ensure reed plates with unparalleled air tightnessImproved tuning accuracy (through investment in innovative new tools)Extremely stable stainless steel covers that won't tarnish and are easy to cleanDynamic range and highest volume of most any commercially made harmonicaSuper-fast response at all volume levelsEasily adjustability for overblowsA unique Hohner sound that is a tone benchmark for blues, folk, and rock |