[Harp-L] Chromatic harmonica

[Michael Rubin]

Thanks Slim!

Neil, I am happy to work with anyone. Check out Michaelrubinharmonica.com
for info and testimonials or contact me directly at
michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx

Michael

On Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 4:56 AM Slim Heilpern <slim at xxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Neil -
>
> I'll just mention that I started on chromatic at age 5 and did not find it
> difficult to start that way. Just don't use the button until you're
> comfortable with the C scale (assuming you'd be starting on a C chrom).
>
> I'm not up on all the teaching sites, but for a beginner, I'd highly
> recommend a teacher, either in person or on line. You might want to talk to
> Michael Rubin, who is a great player with lots of teaching experience (and
> I believe he does online lessons):  https://www.michaelrubinharmonica.com/
> <https://www.michaelrubinharmonica.com/>
>
> Hope this helps....
>
> - Slim
>
> https://slimandpenny <https://slimandpenny/>.com
>
>
> > On Jan 12, 2026, at 11:31 AM, Neill Traczykowski <chippytits19 at xxxxx>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi
> > I got a chromatic harmonica for Xmas, was wondering if an absolute
> beginner
> > can start on a chromatic harmonica? Most websites use a diatonic
> harmonica
> > and say it's the easiest way to start for a beginner. Can you recommend
> any
> > websites for a chromatic harmonica?
>
>