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Ebb3
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G5
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C harmonica in 1st position fits music in C major


The C Harmonica is based on the key of C major

  • The most popular harmonica key, often recommended as the first key to buy
  • Based on the notes of the C major scale: C, D, E, F, G, A, B

The 1st position on the harmonica is known as "straight harp"

  • Built on the major scale
  • Fits best with folk, country, and pop music
  • Starts on the 1 blow, 4 blow, and 7 blow
  • Accents typically fall on the blow notes