Step 2
Select a Position
Positions change which note becomes the root of your scale. 1st position (straight harp) works well for folk and melody. 2nd position (cross harp) is the go-to choice for blues and rock. Higher positions open up minor keys and modal sounds.
Your Eb harmonica can be played in 12 different positions, each shifting the root note to create a different musical feel. Each position above will show you the available scales, note layouts, and hole patterns for that position on a key of Eb diatonic harmonica.