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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 required while playing in the 2nd Position. It
can be a bit confusing, but the key of the harmonica is
the key for the 2nd Position playing. Comes with a
protective hardshell plastic case.
Dave Gage Thoughts:
This is a great harmonica for playing melodies and
country music in the 2nd Position where you require a
complete Major Scale. The Melody Maker is similar to the
Hohner Country Tuned Special 20 (560), but slightly
different. On the Melody Maker, you do not need to bend
the hole 3 Draw as you do on the Hohner Country Tuned
model to complete a Major Scale. Hole 3 Blow can be
played instead, so
you can achieve a complete Major Scale in 2nd Position
without including bent notes.
Typically, the key
of the harmonica is the same as the 1st Position playing,
but not in this case (similar to the Lee Oskar "Natural
Minor"). If you would like to play to a song that is in
the
key of "A" you would need to
buy a key of "A" Melody Maker and stick with only
your 2nd Position riffs which will allow you to take
advantage of the bending capabilities on the low draw
notes.
Be sure to use the "Choose Key:" pull-down menu to select
your key. The default key of "C"
is good if
you are just starting out. After "C", other good "Melody
Maker" keys
include: "A", "D", "E", and "G". Return to this page to
add additional
keys to your order.
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