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[anujjindal]

hi..i have this harmonica by a company called bee.chinese company.
16 double holes.tremolo harmonica is that what its called?
looks like the df-16 model but with double holes.
im really confused im a beginner
would really appreciate the help

[Joseph]

Sounds like you're describing a tremolo harp; so guess that's what you have.

Whatever else you're asking about, well, please clarify.

Thanks!

Welcome to the forum.

Smiles!

[anujjindal]

thanks
what im asking is how do i determine what key is the harmonica in..
and what r the notes on it..as in the chart.
i've been playing guitar for around 4 years. so i know about theory and stuff
and i want to know what r the notes on my harmonica

[Joseph]

Ah okay...

Well I've been able to dig up some information on the 24-hole tremolos here:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6404738_play-24_hole-tremolo-harmonica.html

Some more on the Bee Chinese ones:

Tremolo Tuned Harmonica

And still yet even more information on their layouts:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremolo_harmonica

I'm thinking the answers for you have to be here somewhere.  

Also, being a guitarist, you should probably have a chromatic tuner, eh?

If so, with tuner on and in hand, play the first two notes on the lowest holes.  I believe the blow note(s) will be the key of the harp!

Hope this helps!

Keep us posted!

Keep on (tremolo) Harpin'!

[Joe]

Hey SPD tremolo harp lessons over at harmonicaacademy.com.
brand new course there I'm tempted to buy one.

Have you ever played one

Harp On!!

[Joseph]

Funny you should ask, JF!

I believe my dad had one; and I carried his harp collection around with me for years.  However, somewhere along the way it's now lost to the ages.   

But now, you know I like to buy my harps in sets.

So if I ever plan to go down that road, the following just might be the thing for me. 

http://www.musicoutfitters.com/harmonicas/53288.htm

NOT!  Hehehehe!!!   

Rock on, yo!

[Joe]

I added it to your basket now you just have to put
your credit card in there and pull the trigger. YUK YUK HE HE HA HA

Harps Away!!!

[Joseph]

Gee thanks, pal o' mine!   

I'll let Harmonica Santa handle this one though!   

However, ya think if I add some little bells to the 2nd and 4th rows, I'll be able to join the other bell ringers this holiday season?!   

Keep On Jingle-Jangle Tremolo Harpin', Yo!   

[TrevorJ]

I believe my friend had a tremolo harp made by Mississippi. It was like four dollars.
You have to use so much air to get a sound though. Maybe I'm just playing to many holes at once.