TOMBO Miyabine Tremolo Folk Harmonica 30 Holes NO.3330

30-hole polyphonic harmonica Body: Resin body Cover: Stainless steel cover Size: W220 x H32 x D23mm Weight: 164g MADE IN JAPAN List Price: ¥10,500 (tax included) This is a "harmonica for folk music," a long-time concept envisioned by harmonica virtuoso, Toshitaka Saito, for folk music enthusiasts. The traditional seven-note scale of the harmonica (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Si) is designed for Western music, and sounds unnatural when played with Japanese folk songs. Therefore, this 30-hole harmonica was created based on the three pentatonic scales (five notes) that are the foundation of Japanese and Eastern music. It can also be used for enka, depending on the song. The five notes of the scale are arranged in the blowing notes, allowing for playing with a flute-like feel. It also makes it easier to express the kobushi (flute) sound, which is difficult to achieve with a standard chromatic harmonica. Enka and other songs can be played effortlessly. The absorbing side features notes not available in the blowing notes. [Gaon] The minor scale without the four and seven notes can be played with just the blowing notes.