Harmonica of the month - Febr. 2015
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>more inforamtion aboute symmetrical tunings variants for chromatic harmonicas can be found here
#harmonica_of_the_month_2 - 4-Octave Wholetone/SharpSlide - finished February campaign
This is #2 from this year's series of 12 harmonicas of the month!
Please share if you know a person who might be interested.
...as if tailor-made for Jazz! The 4-Octave Wholetone/Sharp slide tuning
The reason why the Solo-tuning is the most commonly used tuning on Chromatics is mainly historical than following practical aspects for the player. The basis is always ONE major scale (C-Major on a C/C# chromatic) and the semi-notes are grouped asymmetrically.
For playing fluently on a Solo-tuned chrom in all keys the player has to learn
not less than 12 different playing patterns. This is the main shortcoming for
really moving freely from key to key on a solo-tuned chromatic.
The 4-Octave-Wholetone/Sharp Slide-tuning (sometimes called 'Augmented' as well) offers the following advantages
- especially Jazz players will be exited:
- symmetrical note layout and equal-temperament
- the 12 holes cover almost 4 octaves (instead of 3 octaves on a Solo-tuned chromatic)
- no doubled notes
- therefore all intervals are uniform - identical breathing-pattern for playing different keys (on a solo-tuned chromatic learning a new pattern for each key is required)
- scales in all keys are playable by learning just four different breathing pattern for each scale (instead of 12 on a Solo-tuned instrument)- refer to pictures no. 2-4
Nonetheless the traditional solo tuned chromatic layout remains the most commonly used tuning for chromatic intruments and learning to play a completely new instrument is not everyones cup of tea.
Alternatively and for the same price we offer this month's special
model as well in Solo-tuning (C/C#) with stainless steel reeds (pls. choose Tuning: "Solo" above)!
This professional chromatic harmonica comes in a fresh new design:
- translucent-orange comb (CNC-milled)
- silver plated mouthpiece with round holes
- Wholetone tuning with traditional brass reeds or Solo-tuning with stainless steel reeds
- stainless steel covers and German silver reedplates
The #harmonica_of_the_month_2 is available until the end of Feb. 2015 only.
Order now!
*In case this product will not be produced we will inform you at the end of
the month and refund you initially.
This product is available in the key of C only.
You perhaps have a useful tuning variant in your mind or you like to get a harmonica in a special design? Please >send us your ideas and suggestions! Perhaps your desired model will be the #harmonica_of_the_month one day!
This is #2 from this year's series of 12 harmonicas of the month!
Please share if you know a person who might be interested.
...as if tailor-made for Jazz! The 4-Octave Wholetone/Sharp slide tuning
The reason why the Solo-tuning is the most commonly used tuning on Chromatics is mainly historical than following practical aspects for the player. The basis is always ONE major scale (C-Major on a C/C# chromatic) and the semi-notes are grouped asymmetrically.
For playing fluently on a Solo-tuned chrom in all keys the player has to learn
not less than 12 different playing patterns. This is the main shortcoming for
really moving freely from key to key on a solo-tuned chromatic.
The 4-Octave-Wholetone/Sharp Slide-tuning (sometimes called 'Augmented' as well) offers the following advantages
- especially Jazz players will be exited:
- symmetrical note layout and equal-temperament
- the 12 holes cover almost 4 octaves (instead of 3 octaves on a Solo-tuned chromatic)
- no doubled notes
- therefore all intervals are uniform - identical breathing-pattern for playing different keys (on a solo-tuned chromatic learning a new pattern for each key is required)
- scales in all keys are playable by learning just four different breathing pattern for each scale (instead of 12 on a Solo-tuned instrument)- refer to pictures no. 2-4
Nonetheless the traditional solo tuned chromatic layout remains the most commonly used tuning for chromatic intruments and learning to play a completely new instrument is not everyones cup of tea.
Alternatively and for the same price we offer this month's special
model as well in Solo-tuning (C/C#) with stainless steel reeds (pls. choose Tuning: "Solo" above)!
This professional chromatic harmonica comes in a fresh new design:
- translucent-orange comb (CNC-milled)
- silver plated mouthpiece with round holes
- Wholetone tuning with traditional brass reeds or Solo-tuning with stainless steel reeds
- stainless steel covers and German silver reedplates
The #harmonica_of_the_month_2 is available until the end of Feb. 2015 only.
Order now!
*In case this product will not be produced we will inform you at the end of
the month and refund you initially.
This product is available in the key of C only.
You perhaps have a useful tuning variant in your mind or you like to get a harmonica in a special design? Please >send us your ideas and suggestions! Perhaps your desired model will be the #harmonica_of_the_month one day!
