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Chromatic 10-hole? Should I go for 12-hole one?

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Fri, 04/14/2023 - 00:45
yomagg
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Hi David,

I have watched a little bit of your Chromatic classes. I have already had a chromatic harmonica, however, it is a 10-hole chromatic. It seems that you recommend 12-hole one. I will obviously missing notes in the upper register. Is it a really a big deal? I am not sure if I stay with chromatic at this point, although you advertise it as a very intuitive harmonica ... So what are your thoughts on 10-hole vs 12-hole chromatic at the early exploratory stages of my harmonica adventure?

Thanks!

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Fri, 04/14/2023 - 05:34
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Hello yomagg. Your 10 hole

Hello yomagg. Your 10 hole will be just fine. I hope you enjoy the lessons.

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Fri, 04/14/2023 - 12:25
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David, Yes, I do enjoy your

David,

Yes, I do enjoy your lessons very much. You explain a lot. The learning process is methodical and systematic. The lessons length works perfectly for me.

I have tried learning harmonica by reading and following a few books but it did not work very well. I tried following some videos on youtube, I think also one of a person who is also here (although I might be wrong) - it was fun but not as thorough as your lessons and your lessons plan.

Thanks a lot!

MG

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Fri, 04/14/2023 - 21:44
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Great to hear MG

Great to hear MG

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