When first playing the harmonica, be sure to warm up the harmonica by gently blowing warm air into the harmonica. Blowing into the harmonica before warming can damage the reeds inside the harmonica
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.
The Major Diatonic is the standard Blues tuning.
Choose this harmonica to play:
BLUES, FOLK, ROCK, COUNTRY, POP
The Melody Maker™, with its three altered notes, is great for playing Major scale melodies.
Choose this harmonica to play:
R&B, COUNTRY, REGGAE, POP, JAZZ, LATIN, AFRO, CLAVE, SKA(Not recommended for BLUES)
The Natural Minor, with its five altered notes, is a natural choice for playing minor music.
Choose this harmonica to play:
MINOR BLUES, REGGAE, SKA, LATIN, FUNK, R&B, HIP HOP
The Harmonic Minor, with its five altered notes, is ideal for playing World Music.
Choose this harmonica to play:
EASTERN EUROPEAN, GYPSY, YIDDISH, ASIAN, TANGO, REGGAE
