The Beginner’s Guide to Chromatic Harmonicas
Classical music and jazz can do many things: they can invite us to dream, reminiscent, dance, excite us, calm us, … Artists like Toots Thielemans or Larry Adler knew how to use the chromatic harmonica to create musical experiences that invite us to pause, let our thoughts drift and explore..
With our Chromatic Starter Set, we offer you a comprehensive introduction into the exciting world of the chromatic harmonica. Step by step you’ll learn the subtleties of playing the chromatic, from the right hand position to the right use of the slider. In no time, you’ll be able to play your first tunes and explore the worlds of classical music, jazz, pop, and soul.
The Chromatic Starter Set consists of:
- Textbook
- CD with play-alongs
- Super Chromonica
| Reed plates (material, thickness): | brass, 1.05 mm |
| Reed plates (surface): | brass |
| Reeds (number, material): | 48, brass |
| Comb (material, color): | pearwood, brown |
| Comb (finish): | double lacquered |
| Mouthpiece (surface): | brass, nickel-plated |
| Cover plates: | stainless steel |
| Slide construction: | straight |
| Keys: | C, D, E, F, G, A, Bb, B, LC |
| Type: | chromatic |
| Tuning: | solo tuning |
| Number of holes: | 12 |
| Tonal range: | 3 octaves, C4 – D7 |
| Length: | 15.5 cm / 6.1" |