SESSION Steel - Major Cross

The SESSION Steel Major Cross for Irish Folk and fast melodies - sounds stronger, lives longer. The Major Cross tuning, developed by SEYDEL endorser Tony Eyers , allows players to play the major scale in the second position (also known as the cross position) without using the bending technique. Although many players frequently play in the second position, problems often arise with traditional folk pieces because, in the Richter tuning, players must master bending and overblow techniques to reach all the notes of the major scale.

The Major Cross Tuning solves this problem. Since no bending or overblow notes are required, this tuning makes it much easier to play fast runs, such as those found in many traditional fiddle pieces. Play blazing fast Irish folk melodies! The instrument was developed specifically for Irish music and bluegrass. However, the Major Cross tuning is also popular in Irish folk, for Scottish reels and jigs, in country music, and for all kinds of flute and fiddle tunes.

Thanks to its ergonomic shape and design that’s especially gentle on lips and beards, the SESSION Steel is the most popular harmonica for beginners. But professional players also highly value it, especially because of its internal reedplates and smooth tone.

ergonomically shaped coverplates with a smooth design on all sides

ABS comb with recessed reedplates and surrounding plastic lip - especially lip-/beardfriendly

strong and mellow stainless steel sound thanks to the smooth coverplate geometry

especially tuning stable and long-lasting reeds made of stainless steel

quick response and low air consumption thanks to precision fine-cutting technology for the channels in the reedplate

100% corrosion-free thanks to the use of stainless steel for the reeds, coverplates, screws, rivets, and German silver reedplates

The ideal companion for everyday use and expressive blues, country, or rock - durable, with stable intonation, and exceptionally dynamic thanks to its stainless steel reeds. For all collectors and hobby designers, the SUMMER EDITION with a special design is available every year from April through September. You’ll also find plenty of personalization options in our Custom Shop.