Lee Oskar Harmonic Minor Diatonic Harmonica

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Lee Oskar Harmonic Minor Harmonica

The Harmonic Minor has been in use for a long time, as the traditional tuning for playing a wide array of international music.The Harmonic Minor tuning has a very soulful, Eastern European sound and was used for one entire side of Lee Oskar’s highly acclaimed first solo album.

This harmonica is intended to play traditional ethnic music that is important to the heritage of many cultures, such as: Minor Eastern European, Gypsy, Yiddish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian and European/American Folk music, as well as various selections of Jazz and Classic Show Tunes.

Model: 1910H – Labeled in 1st Position – Yellow Label

Available in 12 Keys (Listed low to high): Gm, Abm, Am, Bbm, Bm, Cm, Dbm, Dm, Ebm, Em, Fm, F#m


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Description

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 below 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.


Specification

Harmonica Type
Diatonic

Body

Harmonica Comb Material
Plastic

Reed Plates

Spare Reedplates Available
Yes
Valved Harmonica
Non Valved

Tunings

Key
A Harmonic Minor, Ab Harmonic Minor, B Harmonic Minor, Bb Harmonic Minor , C Harmonic Minor, D Harmonic Minor, Db Harmonic Minor, E Harmonic Minor, Eb Harmonic Minor, F Harmonic Minor, F# Harmonic Minor, G Harmonic Minor,

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Customer reviews

5 / 5
5 reviews for Lee Oskar Harmonic Minor Diatonic Harmonica
Reviews.io customer reviews
David Broyd
12/01/2023
Lee Oskar harmonicas are great value and very playable.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dominic Arber
09/09/2022
Fab
Rated 5 out of 5
Anthony Higham
14/12/2021
Lee oskar harps, great and affordable.
Rated 5 out of 5
Tim Garside
02/09/2021
Fast efficient service, no messing about, quality item received quickly, communication excellent, highly recommend. Will definitely buy again from this company.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ellie Brodie
09/10/2018
Great for people who like to play in a minor key e.g. Am and E7
Rated 5 out of 5

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