Choose
Open a melody from the library, your imports or the examples.
User guide
Use Mozart Match Harmonica without getting lost
This guide explains the essential actions: choose a melody, read the tab, listen at the right tempo, import or compose a score, export a PDF and practice with the microphone.
Start in 4 steps
The simplest path for understanding the tool.
Read
Look at the note on the staff, then the harmonica tab below it.
Listen
Start playback and lower the tempo if the melody is too fast.
Play
Practice note by note, then move to microphone practice.
Understand the tab
The tab tells you exactly what to do on the chromatic harmonica.
Each tab cell gives three pieces of information: the hole number, blow or draw direction, and sometimes use of the side button, called the slide.
4 ↑
Blow into hole 4.
5 ↓
Draw from hole 5.
7 ↑ + slide
Blow while holding the slide button.
Player and tempo
- The play button lets you hear the melody.
- Previous and next buttons help you work note by note.
- The tempo can be slowed down for clean practice.
- The current note is highlighted visually while playing.
Octave and comfort
- The middle register is the most comfortable place to start.
- The low register helps if the melody is too high.
- The high register can be useful for some melodies.
- If a note feels difficult, return to the middle register.
Import, compose, export
Advanced features help you build your own repertoire.
Quick reference
The most common actions.
| Need | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| Learn a melody | Slow the tempo, listen, then move note by note. |
| Understand a tab | Read the hole number, blow/draw direction and slide indication. |
| Practice away from the screen | Export the score as PDF when the option is available. |
| Check pitch accuracy | Use practice mode and allow microphone access. |
| Create a melody | Import MusicXML/MXL or compose note by note. |
Troubleshooting
The most common small blockers.
Sound does not start.
Click a playback button first. On mobile, browsers often block audio before a deliberate action. Also check volume and silent mode.
The microphone does not work.
Allow microphone access in the browser, then reload the page. Chrome is often reliable on desktop; Safari is recommended on iPhone and iPad.
An imported melody does not display correctly.
Try a clean MusicXML file exported from notation software. Very complex files may need simplification.
My saved melodies disappeared.
Local saves depend on the browser. They can disappear after clearing site data, changing device or using private browsing.
Continue
Useful pages around the harmonica module.