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There are basically three types of harmonica, though a few more are created with more modified features.the proper selection of the desired harmonica should be based on the style the music one wants to play and the nature of the effects he wants to put in. There are 3 basic types: the diatonic harmonica, the tremolo harmonica and chromatic harmonica.
1. Diatonic Harmonicas This was the first concertina be made. Although they are mostly used for playing blues and country, will be able to play all kinds of popular music an diatonic harmonica.
A diatonic harmonica has 10 holes and allows the player to the tones and semitones are equivalent to the white notes on a piano using (using the scale of C major as an example) it is possible to play different notes by using bending and then blowing techniques.
2. Tremolo Harmonicas: This type of harmonica is ideal for playing very traditional music because one can easily Â'tremolo a beautiful effect. It is very popular with the Gospel and the Old World, Folk, Country, Scottish and Irish music.
Tremolo harmonicas are constructed with two vertical holes. Each has two tongues, one bit de-tuned to the other. When vibrating together, these reeds produce a unique tremolo effect.
3. Chromatic Harmonicas: The chromatic harmonica is made to compensate of the missing notes on the diatonic harmonica. You will be able to both tones and semi-tones of a chromatic scale to play (a chromatic scale when two notes white and black notes are played in succession, C, Db, D, Eb, E, etc.) aided by a slide button.
A few other species harmonica --
OCTAVE TUNED --
Octave harmonicas are similar to Tremolo models in reed layout and musical range. Instead of reeds tuned to the same note, but each hole has a double reed tuned an octave apart from the others.
SPECIAL TUNED-Diatonic Used to enjoy the benefit of the additional notes and scales, not present in the chromatic harmonica.
And brass-CHORD HARMONICA These are two more types of harmonicas that are actually used for ensemble performances.
There are thousands of different models on the market, albeit a diatonic or chromatic harmonica, and various other models of different types harmonica.harmonicas can be made of metal or plastic.
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Centerstream Publishing Blues Harmonica (Book/Cd) $19.95 Now on CD! This exciting instructional book/CD pack features a comprehensive crash-course on all aspects of the blues harmonica, including types of harps; buying a harmonica and breaking it in; maintenance and repair; breathing and phrasing; tablature; 12-bar blues; playing with a guitarist; non-standard tunings; and much more. Written in a fun and friendly conversational styleand only in tablature notation - the book encourages players to learn at a comfortable pace, while developing their own style and feel. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations to inspire and aid players in practice. |