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What is a tremolo harmonica?

In a tremolo harmonica, the two reeds are tuned slightly off a reference pitch, one slightly sharp and the other slightly flat. This gives a unique wavering or warbling sound created by the two reeds being not exactly in tune with each other and difference in their subsequent waveforms acting against one another.

How many octaves does Hohner tremolo have?

Recently, Hohner also released a scale-tuned tremolo, the "21 Tremolo De Luxe", which has three complete scale-tuned octaves. Tremolo harmonicas are perhaps the most common form of harmonica in the world, being very popular in folk music as well as in much of East Asia.

Are there any good harmonica players?

There are many good players. The Tremolo harmonica is a popular school instrument, like the plastic recorder in Western schools. Similar to the recorder, children play the Tremolos in groups. It is also common in trios, with bass and chord harmonicas. Tunes are taught via a numbering notation, a cross between tab and traditional Western scores.

Is a tremolo a good instrument for Blues?

No bending is required. In fact, bending is difficult with the double reeds, and rarely done. The tremolo is therefore an easier instrument for tunes, beacuse note bending is not rquried. All the notes are there. The tremolo is not so good for blues however, the 10 hole harmonica note bending is a big part of the blues sound.