Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica, Key of G
The Hohner Marine Band 1896 in G is the lowest-pitched Marine Band among the standard keys: a 10-hole diatonic for blues in D and melodies in G.
What sets it apart
- G3 on hole 1: the lowest of the 12 standard keys
- D major when you draw on the first four holes
- 10-hole Richter tuning
- Lower still: the Marine Band Thunderbird
Joseph Richter's tuning
In the 1820s, the Bohemian musician Joseph Richter came up with a practical way to tune the harmonica, built to combine simple chords with single-note folk melodies. Hohner points out that his system is still the benchmark and still shapes the diatonic sound, bent blues notes included.
In G, the blow gives G, B and D; drawn, the first four holes sound A, D, F sharp, A, which makes a D chord. To go lower than G3, Hohner offers the Marine Band Thunderbird, tuned an octave below the standard models.
Specifications
| Key | G |
|---|---|
| Tuning | Richter, 10 holes |
| Hole 1 blow | G3, the lowest of 12 |
| Draw chord, holes 1 to 4 | D major |
| Reed plates and reeds | 0.9 mm brass, 20 reeds |
| Comb and mouthpiece | Pearwood |
What it's for
- Blues in D, played in 2nd position
- Folk songs and melodies in G
- Backing a guitar in D
Compared with other manufacturers
For a G diatonic, other makers:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Hohner | Marine Band 1896 in G | Lowest of the 12 |
| Lee Oskar | Major Diatonic | G and high G in the range |
| Suzuki | Olive C-20 | Soft case, 70 g |
| Seydel | Session Steel | Stainless steel reeds |
Frequently asked questions
- Marine Band in G: which blues key?
- Blues in D: hole 2 draw and hole 3 blow both give D, and the low draw forms a D chord.
- Is there a Marine Band lower than G?
- Yes: the Thunderbird, tuned an octave down, from low F to low G and down to double-low F.
- What tuning does the Marine Band use?
- Richter tuning, devised in the 1820s and still the diatonic standard. Hohner also offers the Marine Band in natural minor and harmonic minor.
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