Berklee Chromatic Harmonica Method Foundations for Jazz Book/Online Audio

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.

I appreciate very much the approach to learning. There is in this book a thoughtful and useful teaching methodology. However, it's best not to rely on the tabbing notations as errors pop up now and again, for example, in the A and Eb major scales. While unfortunate, it strikes me such errors encourage musicians to focus on sight reading, as well as ear training, a net good.

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.

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.

Get Phil Duncan's book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0786689382?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title - which I reviewed on Amazon.

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

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!

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.

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

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