Lee Oskar Demonstrates - The Harmonic Minor Harmonica

Lee Oskar Demonstrates the Harmonic Minor Harmonica. The Harmonic Minor tuning has a very soulful, Eastern European sound. This multi-cultural harmonica is designed to play Traditional Ethnic Music that is important to the heritage of many cultures. Minor Eastern European, Gypsy, Yiddish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian and European / American folk music, as well as various selections of jazz and classic show tunes, can be played easily with this harmonica. It is excellent for playing Minor Blues, Rock, Latin and Reggae music. The Lee Oskar Natural Minor is available in 12 Keys: Abm, Am, Bbm, Bm, Cm, Dbm, Dm, Ebm, Em, Fm, F#m, Gm. For more information on Lee Oskar Harmonicas, including the Harmonic Minor, please visit:
www.leeoskar.com

[@wesleyadair9480]

The amazing Lee oskar need I say more ☺👍

[@naveent.c4982]

I Love the way you played. thanks dear!

[@ColonelSanders17]

I got one of these harps not that long ago. I love the sound you get from it, a truly unique instrument.

[@Tycho114]

The harmonic minor is a great harp, and very intuitive to play; you can learn to use it effectively very quickly. Plus, the tuning gives it a diminished 7th chord in the top holes that works perfectly for accompaniment and gives you a really sophisticated sound you can't get on any other harp. How cool is that? Also, for the people below who were wondering about songbooks for the harmonic minor harp, Pat Missin now has two of them, which are available on his website or from Amazon.

[@Tycho114]

Tycho114 One more comment on the Pat Missin books; a commenter below asked about tunings in Arabic scales. The first volume of the Pat Missin books shows how to get some Indian, Arabic and Turkish scales on the harmonic minor harp using bends and positions beyond the 1st position, and has some tunes for them. (P.S. I have no affiliation to Pat MIssin or Lee Oskar; just thought this would be useful information for people interested in this very interesting harp.)

[@Tycho114]

It all depends on what kind of music you want to play. As a general matter, I wouldn't recommend this particular harp for a total beginner, only because this harp is in an unusual tuning, which is very different from most harps. I would recommend that you start with a harp in standard diatonic tuning and learn on that. There are many great options to choose from, including the Special 20, the Lee Oskar Major Diatonic (in any key) and various Suzukis. Good luck!

[@bravemanbarbershop6205]

Preciosa la harmonica de lee oskar un abrazo y un saludo

[@theloneranger6222]

I love this harmonica! I'm a beginner and it makes you sound super good! It has a "gypsy" music vibe and I can't get over it! I bought the harp 4pk and I love it!

[@AndyMuellerez2b]

Excellent - this is just what I was looking for. Time for me to try a minor harmonica! :) Good job, mate!

[@ReySyndicate]

Lee Oskar, i love your harmonicas. Please make Spanish tuning, Arabic tuning, and Irish tuning. youll make A LOT more money and satisfy LOTS more people.

[@theloneranger6222]

ReySyndicate that would be great!

[@troyh2381]

Irish is tuning is Major key. most common key is D and 2nd most needed for Irish jigs and reels is G. Straight harp 1st position

[@barrysmith4094]

I'm Jewish and I play the Harmonica as well. But I didn't know anything about Lee Oskar. All I knew was the harmonicas were considered one of the best. For years I played Horner. But then one day I decided to buy a Lee Oskar. I didn't know the harps were made in different tunnings. Great idea. All I have is a C major. And by the way Mr. Oskar, if you're reading this, why don't you make a Chromatic scale harmonica?

[@werkis2]

@redgecko13 yeah thats true - i will buy if there was book cause there no tabs, if there is than you can count them on 1 hand fingers :D only and if ur not very musical ...

[@orangecaprinun]

LOVE THIS!! What is the name of the song at 1:50 PLEASE

[@starckwest6358]

What a cinema !

[@troyh2381]

what key is this harmonica he is playing?

[@meditationman415]

Beautiful, what is this music at the beginning? Where can I find it to learn?

[@hagaiadrian948]

Hello! What is the name of the song at 1:50 ?

[@gerasurge]

Really, what's the name of the tune at 1:50? LOVE it.

[@molewizard]

Sounds like a jazzy version of the Russian song "Katyusha"

[@troyh2381]

I hear some Bulgarian/Turkish in there too. where can I find a songbook with the tab? Thanks much Lee! I have several of your branded major diatonics I use for Irish tunes

[@aidenkim602]

What Is the name of music you play?

[@user-mr1pw9fy4x]

Any idea what key of harmonica is used in the video?

[@giuseppetristano8299]

C m

[@yanspearl4883]

I try on guitar standard tuning and yeah it's Cm

[@barrysmith4094]

Why must this guy shake all the time when playing?

[@mate9135]

En donde puedo comprar una??