Three four-hole blocks
Each block gives one octave of the Solo tuning pattern. The lower block starts around C4, the middle block around C5, and the high block around C6.
- Holes 1-4: lower octave practice and warmups
- Holes 5-8: middle octave melodies and beginner scales
- Holes 9-12: high octave range and later technical work
Why the fourth hole feels unusual
Hole 4 draw is B, while hole 4 blow is C in the next octave. The slide draw can duplicate C, which is normal on Solo-tuned chromatic harmonica.
How to practice the layout
Say the hole number before playing the note. For example: hole 5 blow C, hole 5 draw D, hole 6 blow E. Slow naming builds reliable navigation.