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Special and Altered Diatonic Tunings- For players that do not play chromatic harmonica, but may have the need for additional notes and scales in their playing, they can pick up a special tuned (actually re-tuned from the standard major scale tuning) diatonic. Tunings include: natural minor scale, harmonic minor scale, major scale 2nd position tuned (Lee Oskar calls them "Melody Makers" and Hohner calls them "Country tuned"), and "high octave" (key of "G") and "low octave" (low D, Eb, E, F, and F#) tuned. These harmonicas are not recommended for beginners and most instructional materials.
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Lee Oskar "Natural Minor" Diatonic- Don't be confused. This is not a standard tuned diatonic and it is not what we recommend for beginners. This is a special purpose harmonica. The "Natural Minor" tuned diatonic is made specifically to be played in the 2nd Position and is used for songs in minor keys. It's a little confusing, but the key... |
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Lee Oskar "Harmonic Minor" Diatonic- Don't be confused. This is not a standard tuned diatonic and it is not what we recommend for beginners. This is a special purpose harmonica. The "Harmonic Minor" tuned diatonic is made specifically to be played in the 1st Position and is used for songs in minor keys based on the harmonic... |
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Lee Oskar "Melody Maker" Diatonic- Don't be confused. This is not a standard tuned diatonic and it is not what we recommend for beginners. This is a special purpose harmonica. The "Melody Maker" tuned diatonic is made specifically to be played in the 2nd Position and is used for songs where a complete major scale is available while playing in the 2nd Position. It can be a bit confusing, but... |
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12-Hole Hohner Marine Band Soloist- The Marine Band Soloist, note and hole-wise, is laid out in the same configuration as a 12-hole chromatic harmonica in C (but of course, without the button for the sharp notes). This 12 hole diatonic will allow you to play... |
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Hohner Thunderbird Crossover Harmonica (Low Keys)- The Thunderbird, the latest addition to the legendary Marine Band product line, creates a new benchmark for low and super low diatonic harmonicas...
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purchase | Hohner Special 20 (Country Tuned)- Don't be confused. This is not a standard tuned diatonic and it is not what we recommend for beginners. This is a special purpose harmonica. The "Hohner Special 20 (Country Tuned)" diatonic is made specifically to be played in the 2nd Position and is used for songs... |
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Hohner 12-hole Marine Band #364 (octave low)- This is not your standard Marine Band harmonica. It is a complete octave lower than the normal 10-hole variety. Although it comes in "C", "D", and "G", stick with the key of "C" (i.e. the key of "G" model is not an octave lower than a standard "G" diatonic—the key of "D" is a special order, but also an octave lower like the "C"). This harmonica was used on occasion by Sonny Boy Williamson II... |
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Hohner Special 20 (Low D, Eb, E, F, F#)- Don't be confused. This is not a standard tuned diatonic and it is not what we recommend for beginners. This is a special purpose harmonica. These Low-Tuned Special 20's come in the keys of E, Eb, F, F#, which are a complete octave lower than the standard Special 20's in these keys. If you enjoy playing... |
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Hohner Marine Band (Low D, Eb, E, F, F#, High G)- Don't be confused. This is not a standard tuned diatonic and it is not what we recommend for beginners. This is a special purpose harmonica. These Low-Tuned Marine Bands come in the keys of D, Eb, E, F, F#... |
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Hohner 365SBS Steve Baker Special Harmonica- This special tuning of the Hohner 365SBS was developed by Steve Baker, Hohner Germany's diatonic harmonica consultant. The 14-hole tuning extends the range of bendable draw notes while... |
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Harmonicas
Harmonicas
