Lee Oskar Melody Makers are designed to be played in cross harp (draw), not straight harp (blow).
In cross harp, melodies can be played with an expressive, fluid style that is extremely difficult to achieve in straight harp.
Lee Oskar Melody Makers are the best harmonicas available for playing SINGLE-NOTE MELODIES.
They're great for playing Country, Pop, R&B, Jazz, Folk & Standards.
This tuning makes it easier to play many songs...that can be difficult, or impossible, to play on a standard Major Diatonic...IN CROSS HARP.
All of the notes that were missing on the Major Diatonic are right there on the Melody Maker!
Incredible For Playing Melodies In Cross Harp!
These harmonicas provide a complete major scale, in cross harp, for playing exact melody without bending. Yet, the draw notes can still be bent for that bluesy feeling!
BLUE LABEL
Available in 9 Keys (Listed low to high):
C, D, E, Eb, F, G, A, Bb, High C
Comparison:
Major Diatonics are key-labeled in 1st Position.
The Major Diatonic lacks the flatted notes which are needed to play the Minor scales and chords used in the traditional folk songs of many cultures.
Melody Makers™ are key-labeled in 2nd Position.
This makes it easy to know which key of Melody Maker™ to use.
To play music in the key of G, in 2nd Position, use a G Melody Maker™. It's that simple! G for G. The chart below shows the notes that have been altered from a Major Diatonic, allowing you to play melodies easily in 2nd Position.
Melody Makers™ provide a complete Major Scale as shown.