Blues Chromatic

Hello,

I play the diatonic for several years. Now  I get a 20 years old chrometta 14 and like to start on the chromatic.

I used to tongue block the diatonic and try to tongue block the chrometta as well. It is a very weird feeling to play it. The holes on the chrometta are very big and there are narrow dividers between them. It fells like to play a grill.

Is the chrometta not usually tongue blocked?

Should I buy an other chromatic that feels better or should I practise till I get used to it?

Which Chromatic has the best diatonic-feel to tongue block? continue reading...

Hi All,

I just purchased a new Seydel De Luxe Steel Chromatic in Solo C and am having issues with the (1) draw.

Every blow and draw note on the harp sounds nice and clear except for the (1) draw on the TOP reed.  The bottom reed (with the slide in) sounds fine.  The (1) draw TOP reed sounds muffled and is much harder to pull on then the rest of the blow notes.

I checked the reed gapping and it seems fine, similar to the other low reeds and not too close to the reed plates. continue reading...

Hello, I am studying "So Blue for You" LOA #6 and recently developed a problem with the 5 draw and possibly the 2 draw.   It has a gurgle sound as though it was under water (at times a rapid tapping sound).  I removed the cover plates and  "cleaned" the windsavers with a piece of brown paper bag, plunked the reeds, reinstalled and the problem remains.  I am using the Super Chromatica 270 Delux (12 hole).   Also, it seems that if I draw very softely, no problem however with any addition draw pressure the odd sound returns. continue reading...

Hello all,

with a new Hohner i received a Test-Code for a  one month free membership to Bluesharmonica.com Seems to be a nice place for studying some Blues Stuff. But I’m afraid that the LOA Lessons are not the right path for Chromatics.

Is tere a special chromatic route to follow? Or any suggestions where to start with a chromatic?

Thomas

I want to tune my Hohner Super 64 Chromatic. Is this harmonica tuned to concert pitch? Also, what is the best way to tune without damaging the wind savers? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Larry Adler never played the diatonic. Born in 1914 into a Jewish family in Baltimore, he watched his plumber father digging a ditch one day and swore never to do manual labor. Instead, he taught himslef to play harmonica and as a teenager went on the vaudeville circuit of live variety theaters that existed in the first half of the 20th century, determined to stand out as a soloist. An aggressive and tireless self-promoter, he rubbed elbows with such big names as George Gershwin, Al Capone, Maurice Ravel, Bob Hope, and Ingrid Bergman.  continue reading...

Hi All

I'm just thinking about starting to learn the Chromatic after @ 2yrs playing and now on LOA-5

So, I'm wondering if whilst I'm getting the funds together to purchase a 270 Deluxe can anyone help me with great Chromatic Harmonica tracks that I can find to download from iTunes. 

Please can you let me know your favourite Blues Chromatic Tunes/songs 

Cheers

Richard 

Third position is king in the world of blues chromatic. Its D minor draw chord has a great sound that creates a rich, stable platform for playing blues, just as second position does on the diatonic.

So I'm curious to know who else on this list (aside from known recording artists) besides me is playing blues chromatic in positions other than third.

Some approaches used in the past: continue reading...

I got an old chromonica from neighbor before they left. was never used and stevie wonder is a huge inspiration to me. Just joined this site and want to be able to play this ( i have a simple c and b tuned harmonica also to learn on.)

Wondering about opinions of stuff to learn, what songs i should try as a beginner (also been playing piano, guitar bass and learning trumpet and sax here soon).

Want to know how to use this site to its upmost abilit with learning this super 64 and being able to jam with people.

Thankyou in advance!

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Thought you guys might enjoy this recent video featuring some 1st position "bluesy" chromatic...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3aybIYv5Qk

Best,

Ross