Finding a good Chromatic Harmonica can be hard. It’s hard to find a place that will let you test out a harmonica and it’s even harder to find someone who actually plays a Chromatic Harmonica. Our experts have played just about every Chromatic Harmonica on the market and are glad to lend their advice on which one to choose.
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ENDORSEMENT OF INSTRUMENTS CUSTOMIZED BY KETTLEWELL FROM LARRY MALES…“I have a Kettlewell Frictionless Mouthpiece SLIDER for each of my three harps. I am a total fan of this device as it allows for a relaxed embouchure and I have not had to clean my instruments as often. As a beginner I think I will advance faster using the ” cool ice ” slider. If you purchase a custom instrument from David (through the Deibel Instrument Company) you will have a harmonica that will be better than anything you play. That’s my considered opinion.” (Thank you Larry, David).
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I have a wood cover Suzuki Maret, customized completely by David Kettlewell. Such an easy harp to play, beautiful rich tone, favorite of my 12 holers. When you have a harmonica customized by David you have it all, the best sound you will get. This is not a paid endorsement. Larry Males.
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FROM TAMMY LYNN…“The COOL ICE Frictionless Mouthpiece SLIDER is amazing!!! It takes all the struggles out of playing. I love it!!!” (Thank You Tammy, David)
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FROM CRAIG (RE SLIDER)…“The instrument is much easier to play with a slider. No comparison.”
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A SUZUKI SCX 16 AIRTIGHTENED, WITH SLIDER AND ERGO BUTTON
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KETTLEWELL ERGO BUTTONS…MORE ERGONOMIC IN PLAY
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KETTLEWELL FRICTIONLESS MOUTHPIECE SLIDERS
KETTLEWELL FRICTIONLESS MOUTHPIECE SLIDERS allow easy and friction-free movement to new note positions, end use of saliva to lubricate harp to lips and thus keep the harp clean, and provide the player with a relaxed embouchure. Send David an email using Contact link above for more information.
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From Tina Hutton just now…“Kettlewell Frictionless Sliders. I have two. David made one for my Suzuki Sirius 56 and one for my Seydel Saxony. These are awesome. Playing with it is so much better than without. My playing has improved faster, especially playing single notes. I highly recommend getting one.
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WELCOME…MESSAGE FROM DAVID KETTLEWELL…WEBSITE HOST
Welcome to our site! If you love music & CHROMATIC HARMONICA…this website will be a great resource for you.
You’ll find videos on BREATH CONTROL, EMBOUCHURE (use of mouth and hands to create the sound you want), VIBRATO, BENDS, GREAT PLAYERS THROUGH HISTORY, LINKS TO RESOURCES, MUSIC, and TECHNICAL EXERCISES TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS ON CHROMATIC HARMONICA.
You will also find the latest news on the new KETTLEWELL FRICTIONLESS MOUTHPIECE which provides fast and easy movement to new note hole positions with no friction, and no need to lubricate the mouthpiece with saliva.
Come back to visit us often, as we are always adding new videos and articles.
We share something very important…we’ve brought the LOVE OF MUSIC into our lives!
Your Host,
David Kettlewell
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NEW PBS SHOW ON DAVID KETTLEWELL & HIS MUSIC…segment starts at 12:16 in the show
Seydel Symphony Review #7 ERGO BUTTON 16 hole chromatic harmonica David Kettlewell
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Seydel Symphony Review #8 REVERSIBLE SLIDE FOR LEFTIES 6 hole chromatic harmonica David Kettlewell
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Seydel Symphony Review #9 TUNING chromatic harmonica David Kettlewell
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Seydel Symphony Review #10 CASE David Kettlewell chromatic harmonica
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Seydel Symphony Review #11 FEEL OF THE HARP IN PLAY David Kettlewell chromatic harmonica
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Seydel Symphony Review #12 PARTS AND WARRANTY 16 hole chromatic harmonica David Kettlewell
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Seydel Symphony ADDENDUM VIDEO A FIRST PAIN IN THE BUTT FREE HARP
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Seydel Symphony ADDENDUM VIDEO B Kettlewell plays Gershwin's Summertime
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Seydel Symphony ADDENDUM VIDEO C...Seydel Symphony AKRYL harp assembly
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THE MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MUSIC OF KETTLEWELL NACCI
Kettlewell says improvising on these pieces opens doors to new ways of sensing music.
Sleepgear Albosfeld Multi-Dimensional Music chromatic Harmonica
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Definition of Multi-Dimensional Music Kettlewell Nacci chromatic harmonica
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SLEEPBACK 3 Multi-Dimensional Music Kettlewell Nacci Chromatic Harmonica
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SLEEP #17 1-3-5 Multi-Dimensional Music Kettlewell Nacci chromatic harmonica
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SLEEPGEAR HALF A Multi-Dimensional Music Kettlewell Nacci chromatic harmonica
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SLEEPGEAR HALF B VOCALESE Multi-Dimensional Music Kettlewell Nacci chromatic harmonica
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Sleep Forward Reverse 7 x 2 Kettlewell Nacci Chromatic Harmonica
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IMPROVISATIONAL STORY ON IMPROVISED MUSIC…A NEW ART FORM CREATED BY American Improvisational Artist David Kettlewell and Italian composer Andrea Antonello Nacci.
I Cannot Speak Kettlewell Nacci chromatic harmonica
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My Regrets Improvised Story on Music Kettlewell Nacci
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Improvised Story on Music MY REGRETS explained
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I Can't...Improvised Story on Music Kettlewell Nacci
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUE CHROMATIC HARMONICA
Dynamics (volume) and the Bell Curve Exercise
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Shall The Attack On The Note Be Gentle...or Crisp? Chromatic Harmonica
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Controlled Bends Chromatic Harmonica
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Starting A Note Bent Chromatic Harmonica
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Who Creates The Sound On Chromatic Harmonica
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Equalize Every Note On Chromatic Harmonica
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Hand Blocking To Make Moves To New Hole Positions Easier Chromatic Harmonica
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Multi-Dimensional Music Explained Chromatic Harmonica
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The Chromatic Harmonica As Three Different Instruments
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Shredding...An Advanced Playing Technique Chromatic Harmonica
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Endorsements
“I dreamed for years of such a complete and well-done website about Chromatic Harmonica as this; a place to find all possible advice about our beloved instrument, both technical and musical. We all must be grateful to David Kettlewell for having developed this wonderful project and, above all, to have donated to the Community all his skills and experience, absolutely free. So rare. Here you can find everything you need as a beginner, intermediate or professionally-trained musician. David and all those who have helped him here have filled a void in chromatic harmonica education, creating a portal that’s an absolutely ‘must have’ for every harmonicist who really wants to learn to improve through practicing “the rights things-the right way” which is the proper path to success on the instrument.”
Andrea Antonello Nacci aka Andrej Nansen, Composer and Harmonicist
Andrea Antonello Nacci, composer
“Masters of Harmonica is a very useful website where you can find all the information you need about how to play the chromatic harmonica. It has helpful study tips and very enjoyable videos, as well as interesting perspectives on music as an art form. A very special topic that David Kettlewell teaches better than anybody else is on breathing — as a classical trained singer, he is specialized in this and has very inspiring videos on this topic. I can recommend the website to chromatic harmonica players on every level!”
Amsterdam, Jazz Harmonica Great/ Listed as one of HOHNER Masters Of The Harmonica
Hermine Deurloo
“MASTERSOFHARMONICA.COM is a useful and valuable tool for chromatic harmonica players desiring to develop their technical and interpretative skills.”
Paris, Jazz harmonica great & composer/ Listed as one of HOHNER Masters Of The Harmonica
Olivier Ker Ourio
“This website seems a wonderful resource for chromatic harmonica players worldwide and I believe it will of great help to you as you seek both technical and artistic excellence on the chromatic harmonica.”
Venice, International Harmonica Great, composer, author- Method For Chromatic Harmonica
Max De Aloe
“Harmonica looks to non-experts like a simple, primitive, old instrument. We have needed something on the web showing people what chromatic harmonica really is and its musical value.Mastersofharmonica.com is the best website I know of for harmonica lovers. It has a beautiful new look and is a perfect starting point for people who want to know about the chromatic harmonica. I like the blogs and that people can share their thoughts on, and love of music on the Facebook page. I appreciate the tutorial sections personally, they are very complete and well done.”
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