JDR Trochilus (Blues/Ritcher Tuning) Specifications
| Tuning | Richter Tuning |
|---|---|
| Reed | Phosphor Bronze |
| Cover | 0.5mm Chrome-plated Copper |
| Comb | ABS Resin |
| Spring plate | Electroplated Brass |
| Size | 5.27*0.78*1.22in |
| ltem weight: | 0.28lb |
A Game Changer Indeed:
JDR Trochilus Harmonica
What is the Trochilus harmonica?
At its core, the Trochilus is a different-tuned 10-hole harmonica(Richter/Solo/Pop). Like a chromatic harmonica (e.g. Hohner 270 or CX12), pressing the slide allows you to jump up by a semitone (half step) — but unlike traditional chromatic, it has an innovative narrow-slot design which means it maintains all the bendability of a diatonic.bendability of a diatonic.
New design, new experience, new track
Blues/Richter Tuning(Blue)
When the slider isn't pressed, it's a traditional blues tuning. When the slider is pressed, the whole harmonica is raised by a semitone. At this time the vocal range is three octaves.
Chromatic/Solo Tuning (Yellow)
It is fully tuned according to the chromatic arrangement, with a two-and-a-half-octave range, from bass do to treble so. It can play most songs without worrying about valve adhesion.
Pop Tuning(Red)
When the slider isn't pressed, it's a pop tuning . Novices and 10-hole entry-level players can get started quickly. It has a complete range of three octaves, covering all semitones, and can play all repertoire.
The Trochilus is a ten-hole chromatic harmonica that took more than two years to develop.
It not only makes bending and overblowing easier than on a traditional 10-hole harmonica, but also eliminates the valve-related issues commonly found in chromatic harmonicas.
What is the relationship between the JDR Trochilus (Blues/Ritcher Tuning) and the traditional 10-hole blues harmonica?
Without the slide, it behaves exactly like a standard 10-hole diatonic — full bends and all. With the slide pressed in, you access an additional set of notes (like switching from a C harp to a Db harp instantly). You can bend just as many notes when the slide is pressed in, doubling the amount of bendable notes on the harmonica.
A New Way To Play Blues Harmonica
Phosphor bronze reed without valve
The Trochilus harmonica's blow and draw reeds are arranged in the same up-and-down arrangement as a traditional blues harmonica with no valve obstruction.
Traprzoldal shaped comb
The shape of the comb is a trapezoid design, with a short tail and ergonomic design making it more comfortable to hold.
Portable size
The Trochilus harmonica is only ½ the size of the chromatic harmonica and has a complete range.
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The mouthpiece has a square structure, providing greater intake space to increase the volume of the harmonica.
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Very enjoyable to play and learn on
A very interesting and useful product that allows you to develop and play around with new ideas.
Got my Trochilus blue today. Warmed it some minutes and the tongue blocking owerblow hole 4 is there! Very pleased. The slide is gentle and no problem with tongue blockin distance with it.
Some 35 years ago I lost the possibility to buy a Koch Richter and today I got one. Thank You.
Good quality, thanks
Great volume and tone.
