Lee Oskar Harmonicas was founded in 1983 by harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar, in collaboration with Tombo Mfg of Japan, a multi-generational manufacturer known for excellence since 1917. Globally recognized for innovation, superior craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, Lee Oskar Harmonicas pioneered an interchangeable system of reed plates, combs and cover plates that has become the industry’s gold standard.
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Understanding 1st / 2nd Position
Two Basic Styles of Playing
About Keys and Positions:
Although it is possible to play in many keys of music on any one harmonica by using various positions and techniques, most players use only the first two positions; 1st Position (also known as Straight Harp) and 2nd Position (also known as Cross Harp).
NOTE: It is important to know that 1st Position (starting from BLOW / EXHALE) plays in a different key from 2nd Position (starting from DRAW / INHALE).
It is necessary to determine which style of playing will be used to know which key of harp to select. To determine the correct key of harp to use, refer to our Notation chart samples below and review the Resources section of this website.
For each harmonica tuning (the Standard tuning and our three Altered tunings), essential points are explained below, using specific keys as examples; however, the same patterns shown below can be used regardless of the key chosen within each tuning.
NOTE: With different techniques, you can obtain additional notes by using bending or overblows/overdraws. Some reeds can be bent to achieve multiple notes – we recommend you review the Notation Charts which includes bending to become familiar with bending patterns.
Harmonic Minor Harmonica
Labeled in 1st Position
The Harmonic Minor, with its five altered notes, is ideal for playing World Music, typically played in 1st Position (Straight Harp). It offers a soulful, Eastern European sound, perfectly suited for playing traditional ethnic music spanning many different cultures, including: Eastern European, Gypsy, Yiddish, Asian, Tango and Reggae music.
HARMONIC MINOR (1st Position plays the Minor Scale)
Begins on #4 Blow
Accents the blow notes
As examples, use an Am Harmonic Minor to play in Am; or use a Gm Harmonic Minor to play in key of Gm, etc.
The Harmonic Minor is a unique “modal music” tuning with different Minor/Major scales
Harmonic Minor Example: Key of Cm
Labeled in the 1st Position Key (shown in orange as #4 Blow)
Available in 12 keys:
Gm, Abm, Am, Bbm, Bm, Cm, Dbm, Dm, Ebm, Em, Fm, F#m
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The chart on the left shows 4 fundamental, playing positions (keys) of music that Harmonic Minor harmonicas may be played in, (though primarily played in straight harp). The left column represents the key of the harmonica, labeled in 1st Position. The Harmonic minor scale is played starting from hole #4 blow.
Comparison:
Major Diatonics are key-labeled in 1st Position.
The Major Diatonic lacks the flatted notes which are needed to play the Minor scales and chords used in the traditional folk songs of many cultures.
Harmonic Minors are key-labeled in 1st Position.
The chart shows the notes that have been altered from a Major Diatonic (shown in yellow), providing the flatted notes that make it easy to play the Minor scales and chords commonly found in various types of ethnic music.
Harmonic Minors provide five flatted notes for playing Minor music.
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