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     • The harmonica, also known as a French harp or mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used worldwide in many musical genres, notably in blues, American folk music, classical music, jazz, country, and rock.
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   What is a harmonica position?

   • Positions are a way of getting around the inherent limitations of the diatonic harmonica. When we talk about positions, we are talking about the relationship between the key of the harmonica and the key of the song. You can choose the best position for a certain context depending on the scale or style of music you want to play.

   Harmonica Positions Explained - What are 1st, 2nd, 3rd Position?

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   What is a diatonic harmonica?

   • “Diatonic” refers to a harp that commonly has 10 holes and plays the scale to which it is tuned (diatonic harmonicas DO NOT have a button on the side). For example, a C diatonic harmonica is tuned to the key of C, which will enable you to easily play the C Major scale. All the economical and professional harmonicas in the above lists are diatonic.

   Which Harmonica to Buy? – The Best & Worst Harmonicas

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   What harp keys do you need for a diatonic harmonica?

   • A set of various harp keys is going to be crucial if you want to play diatonic harmonica on more than one song. You'll likely need harmonicas in the key of A, Bb, C, D, F, and G. (The other keys can be useful but aren't as common.) Any style of music can be played in any key, but as a rule of thumb:

   Which Harmonica for Which Key? | Get The Right Harmonica Keys

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   How many positions can a harmonica play?

   • In theory, you can play your harmonica in 12 positions - i.e. use it to play in the 12 different keys of the musical scale - but this is extremely advanced. Most harp players use the three most useful positions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd. So what is a position? Positions are a way of getting around the inherent limitations of the diatonic harmonica.

   Harmonica Positions Explained - What are 1st, 2nd, 3rd Position?

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   What's in a harmonica lesson?

   • In today's harmonica lesson I'll teach you all about positions. We'll look at the strengths of 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions, how to work them out and use them effectively. ❓ Prefer to watch a video - click here. If you've recently bought your first harmonica, it's likely that you have one in the key of C.

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   Can a harmonica be played in a second position?

   • Natural minor tuned harmonicas are generally played in second position, so, the example below, which shows a C Minor tuned harp in the first position, would generally be used to play G Minor in the second position. Most natural minor harps are labelled in the second position. What is Harmonic Minor Tuning?

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3. www.harmonica.com › which-harmonica-to-buyWhich Harmonica to Buy? – The Best & Worst Harmonicas

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   Not sure which harmonica is right for you? On this page you'll find my in depth recommendations whether you're a beginner intermediate or pro. My recommendation is the culmination of 25 years of performing with bands, doing studio recording sessions, and teac…

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   I’m glad you asked. 😛 In addition to the standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica there are two other main types of harmonicas; the chromatic harmonica, and the tremolo harmonica. If you want to take the deep dive into all three types of harmonica, pros and cons, best brands, then buckle up….

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6. hellomusictheory.com › learn › facts-about-the-harmonica15 Fun And Interesting Facts About The Harmonica

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   • The Harmonica Originally had a Different Name. In 1821, 16-year old Chrisitian Buschmann invented and patented the first harmonica. This harmonica had 21 blow holes.
   • The Harmonica is One of the Most Popular Instruments World-Wide. Harmonicas are the best-selling instruments in the world, with the guitar coming in as a close second.
   • The Harmonica has Many New Nicknames. Most people are completely unfamiliar with the harmonica’s alternative names. The harmonica is also known as a French harp, gob iron, tin sandwich mouth organ, blues harp, or just a harp.
   • Many Historical Figures Played the Harmonica. There are many important historical figures that were harmonica players. There are even some U.S. presidents that have some impressive harmonica skills.

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   Jan 11, 2022 · In today's harmonica lesson I'll teach you how to know the right harmonica to pick up for every key you'll ever need to play in. A set of various harp keys is going to be crucial if you want to play diatonic harmonica on more than one song.

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9. www.harmonica.com › harmonica-keys-positionsHarmonica Keys and Positions Explained

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   Harmonica positions and choosing the correct harmonica keys are probably the most confusing part of harmonica theory. In this article, we will talk about the most commonly used positions in harmonica playing, what they are, and how we can decide which one to use.

10. theharmonicacompany.com › blog › harmonica-tuningsHarmonica Tunings Explained

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    Jul 26, 2017 · A simple guide to the various harmonica tunings. We look at the difference between Richter, Paddy Richter, natural and harmonic minors and many more.

11. www.learntheharmonica.com › post › harmonicaHarmonica Positions Explained - What are 1st, 2nd, 3rd Position?

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    Jan 4, 2022 · In theory, you can play your harmonica in 12 positions - i.e. use it to play in the 12 different keys of the musical scale - but this is extremely advanced. Most harp players use the three most useful positions: 1st, 2nd and 3rd.