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ew1971
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Aug-29-06, 09:00 PM (PST)
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"new to chromatic"
 
   Hi I just bought a Hohner 12 hole C chromatic yet I was curious if someone could explain to me the way the notes are set up on it as well as the bendable notes. I get confused with the inhale exhale and the inhale exhale with the slide in.

Thanks a lot


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1. "RE: new to chromatic"
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Eric,

Check out the chromatic harmonica posts at the bottom of this anchored topic to get you going-
http://www.harmonicalessons.com/members/dcforum/DCForumID4/166.html

Here's the layout of standard "C" chromatics:
http://www.harmonicalessons.com/members/theory/layout_chromatic.php

You'll note that holes 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12 are identical except that they are higher or lower octaves.

The groups of 4 blow notes are "C E G C" and the set of 4 draw notes is "D F A B". I pronouce them "seg-see" and "dee-fab". These sequences start at holes 1, 5, and 9, so it's fairly easy to memorize where the notes are and what their name is.

All blow and draw notes of a standard chromatic will bend a bit, but be careful, the added stress from bending help speed up it's demise especially if you not bending correctly. Keep in mind, pressing the slide in will take whichever note you play and raise it one half-step.

Play on,
Dave Gage


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2. "RE: new to chromatic"
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   Cool thanks a lot man


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