Lee Oskar Minor Harmonica - Model D Flat

Tailor-made for traditional ethnic music, the Lee Oskar Harmonic Minor harmonica imparts a very soulful, Eastern European character to your harp playing. This harmonica is ideal for Eastern European, Gypsy, Yiddish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European/American folk music, as well as jazz and classic show tunes, by virtue of its harmonic minor tuning. Many professional players (and quite a few here at Sweetwater) turn to Lee Oskar harmonicas. Check out the Lee Oskar Harmonic Minor harmonica, and you'll see why! Lee Oskar was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1948 and received his first harmonica at the age of six. In his late teens, Oskar traveled to America, where he formed the popular funk band War. Lee's iconic hook in the song "Low Rider" is arguably the most memorable harmonica part in rock history. In 1983, Lee formed Lee Oskar Harmonica, crafting harps suited to common genres of music such as blues, rock, country, reggae, pop, and jazz, as well as less common genres such as Eastern European, Gypsy, Yiddish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and European/American folk music. Features Harmonica in harmonic minor tuning Ideal for ethnic folk music, jazz, and classic show tunes Was used extensively on Lee Oskar's highly acclaimed first solo albumSpecifications Country of Origin: Japan Weight: 0.1 lbs - SKU: ZX99KMCM11244

Lee Oskar Minor Harmonica - Model D Flat