Book cover of 'Method for Chromatic Harmonica' by Max De Aloe with a harmonica held in a hand against a purple stage curtain.

Method for Chromatic Harmonica


By Max De Aloe

The Most Complete Jazz Harmonica Method Ever Published | New Expand Edition

Finally, the first comprehensive method for the Chromatic Harmonica that treats it like a musical instrument in all respects! It’s been instantly received as the definitive method chromatic harmonica, and is now the best-selling book on the subject.

Method for Chromatic Harmonica is designed for everyone, from beginning to advanced players, in any style of music. It includes a great full-length play-along CD download to practice with. Each track has one version with, and one without, the author playing the tune or exercise. 

What’s Inside:

  • 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. 

  • Full of tunes to practice, arpeggio studies, scale studies, sight-reading studies, sound production tips, and special harmonica techniques. 

  • An hour-long play-along CD download! 

Over 100 more pages have been added to the original book, including two iconic Toots Thielemans' solos! 

Spiral-bound, 240 pages, Table of Contents.

Sample Pages:  Exercises on the Middle Octave, The Other Keys

Sample Tracks: Track #9, Track #25

Endorsements:

This is a very good place to start to learn how to play the chromatic harmonica. I have deep respect for the author's efforts in this method book.”
— Toots Thielemans

“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

“This book is the finest chromatic harmonica method book I've seen and I use mine daily. It is on my most highly recommended list of tutorial material, and I'm sure you'll love it.”
— David Kettlewell, host of Masters of Harmonica

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Primary Instrument: Harmonica
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“I wish to congratulate you sincerely on your method for chromatic harmonica. WONDERFUL! I consider it a precious 'companion' for all harmonicists who seriously want to deepen the knowledge and the technique of this instrument. Bravo, very good job!”
— Willi Burger, Italy

“Max has written a very profound study book for the chromatic harmonica. It has really useful scale and theory exercises and also a lot of attention for something very important: sound. I recommend this to anybody who seriously wants to play this beautiful instrument.”
— Hermine Deurloo, Holland

“The harmonica is widely regarded as a very simple music instrument or even as a kid's toy. Yet only few people know about the chromatic harmonica, certainly one of the most complicated of all instruments, and its high musical potential which has been proved by artists such as Larry Adler, Jean Toots Thielemans or Stevie Wonder. Now there is finally a method book available which guides the student in easy steps from a beginner's state to the point where he/she can use the chromatic harmonica as a full-fledged jazz instrument ??? well done, Max!”
— Jens Bunge, Germany

“In my studies, I could not find many methods to help me. I kept looking for good material. This is a great option for harmonica players on different levels, and musicians in general. Lots of ways are suggested to practice and develop skills. Congratulations Max, for this fine job! I highly recommend this book!”
— Gabriel Grossi, Brasil

“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, France


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