How do I know the right harmonica?
I want to buy and play harmonica learn. But how do I know which one to buy? I know some can be cheap, but I want a nice one. One of these good? Http: / / www.amazon.com/Hohner-Marine-Band-Harmonica-Key/dp/B0002D00H8/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1245628642&sr=8-16 http:// www.amazon.com/Hohner-Special-20-Harmonica-Key/dp/B0002D00RS/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1245628682&sr=8-18 http://www.amazon.com / Hohner- Big-River-Harmonica-Key/dp/B000067BKK/ref sr_1_46 =? ie = UTF8 & s = musical-instruments & qid = 1245628717 & sr = 8-46
I would go with the two others, but it depends what you are looking to join. For most blues songs are typically used for the harmonica player in what is called "cross harp". I learned this when I taught myself how to play harmonica for a show a few years back ..... If the song is in Bb, Eb you actually play a harmonica ....... it's called Cross-hammering ...... All Hohner harmonicas are of good quality, but if you are looking to research to buy a particular song, and figure out what key that song in. Below is a link the graph. If you are just looking to learn how to play, buy a C harmonica and play along to "Oh Susanna, oh do not cry for me" The main key to play harmonica is sucking and blowing ...... it is not just a breath instrument.