neilpanda Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hmm, I got a 30 dollar gift card during christmas and I need to spend it. So I was looking around for some things and I thought...a harmonica! so meh, here we go (I feel like an idiot) *sigh* whats the most common key? (I think its C?) good price to spend on a decent harmonica?(I can add on to the price if the card isnt enough) brands to look for? thanks for the help mate. Beastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 One or two points to consider.... A chromatic harmonica with a slide and all notes available would cost more...Hohner is a good brand A 'blues' harp is 'diatonic' with only specific key notes...usually played as 'cross harp'...ie a blues in E would take an 'A' harp, a blues in A a 'D' harp etc Great fun and highly addictive...many players build a collection of harps for different keys Hohner and Marine Band seem to be good quality and popular Because I am greedy I have a set of all keys (12), but they are cheap and cheerful plastic inners.... V (Harps really suck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tari Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I use Hohner.It's a slide C. It's about 45 years old. My dad got it for me when we were stationed in Germany. Its banged up but still sounds as good as when I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hohner Special 20 my friend, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 C is the standard, I do a lot of songs in G or revolve around G and it works nicely. They are tons of fun, spend 10 bucks and get a neck holder, I did and love it They are a blast, but hard to play really well, you can fake it pretty easy though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 So if I have a harmonica in A it's really an E minor pentatonic on the guitar, is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 So if I have a harmonica in A it's really an E minor pentatonic on the guitar, is that right? The way it works is the 'A' harp has draw/suck notes of an E7 chord So with air control/embouchure adjustment an E Blues scale can be played.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreslauer Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 The way it works is the 'A' harp has draw/suck notes of an E7 chord So with air control/embouchure adjustment an E Blues scale can be played.... V +1 on an "A" harp. listen to little walter's "juke" for an example. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiGpv-UeiDI Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Man he can swing it! For some reason mine never really "feel" blusey and I don't know why. I'll give it another go later I spose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldkeen4 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Start with a C, and get a special 20 or a Lee Oskar. I repeat,Start with a C, and get a special 20 or a Lee Oskar. Oh and most importantly,Start with a C, and get a special 20 or a Lee Oskar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 All of the above is good advice........But, why would such an awesome guitarist like you take up harmonica ?????????? :unsure: ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 All of the above is good advice........But, why would such an awesome guitarist like you take up harmonica ?????????? :unsure: ......... I wanna do some unplugged acoustic shows and I need a harmonica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 ...Hohner and Marine Band seem to be good quality and popular.... + 1. I have one of each, both in C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 + 1. I have one of each, both in C. R Crumb is a genius..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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