![]() ![]() Blow and draw repeatedly on holes 1 to 4. These notes all come from the G chord, which is a very important one when playing in the key of C. Similarly, the draw notes on holes 1 to 4 are D, G, B and D. This is no accident, and is the reason why harmonica blow notes are arranged this way. So, all the blow notes on a C harmonica come from the C chord. Similarly, the blow notes for holes 7 to 10 are also C, E, G and C. Can you hear how these notes seem to “agree” with each other when played together? Blow into the first 4 holes to get this chord. However look at blow notes 1 to 4, which are C, E, G and C. Unlike holes 4 to 7, these lower notes do not make up a major scale. Starting from hole 1, the notes are C, D, E, G, G, B, D, C. Not surprising for a harmonica in the key of C. The notes from these holes are C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, which make up a C major scale. This note layout is called the “Richter tuning”, is used for most harmonicas and is shown below. In the diagram blow means the note when blowing into a hole, draw means the note when breathing in. The most common harmonica key is C, the notes on a C harmonica are shown below. Harmonicas come in a variety of keys ( click here for more about harmonica keys and note names). This articles shows the notes on a harmonica, and the reasoning behind their layout. ![]() Many beginning players are confused about harmonica notes, particularly since some of them appear to be “missing”. ![]()
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