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The Chromonica is truly a classic model of chromatic harmonica - made by the Hohner Company of Germany, has for several years, and looking at pictures of chromatic harmonica players in the past decades past, you see the Chromonica in the hands of some famous players such as Stevie Wonder and Toots Thielemans. Usually it's in this picture Hohner Super Chromonica play, the 12-hole version of the chromonica, model # 270.
Stevie Wonder is famous for his pop / funk style of playing the chromatic, a choppy, slurring style he has created and that many players want to emulate.
Toots Thielemans style on the other side is much smoother, legato a jazz style that fits beautifully in the traditional jazz accompaniment.
The Chromonica harmonica has a wooden comb, which means that the middle part of the instrument, the basic body of the instrument, is made of wood. Often these days, the comb of the harmonica made of plastic.
There are different schools of thought on whether it is preferable to a wooden comb or have a plastic comb - they definitely have their pluses and minuses. Wood, as you can imagine, reacts to moisture and therefore shrinks and swells a little. Plastic combs on the other hand, this problem, but may not have the wood has beautiful tone.
However, the Chromonica is in production for decades, and still is a great tool. It is Hohner's top of the line ", but it is a good reliable tool to make a" classic "sound can get, and if cared for, Chromonica harmonica, the last and one of your favorite tools.
The Chromonica comes in several sizes: the 12 holes and 16 hole models. The 16 holes chromonica has an extra octave lower on the left side of the harmonica, which can be fun, but on the other hand, the 12-hole harmonica in your hands tend to fit much better, is lighter, and is easier to hold a microphone cupped like that the way you play.
Chromatic harmonicas are designed to play every complete scale in any key - major, minor, pentatonic, blues, etc. - all on one instrument. Yet they can be purchased in different keys - the most common by far is the key C.
A theoretical chromatic harmonica can play in any key, because as part of the mechanism possible for all 12 notes of the "Western" (standard play do-re-mi) wide so by using the scroll button on the side of the chromonica you can build your various scales. But as you can imagine, starting in different keys various places on the scale of Western music, such as G lower than usual from the C-scale harmonica.
The c scale harmonica is tuned midrange, and is easy to understand music theory-wise, so if you use the chromatic harmonica (a Chromonica in this case) to construct scales for whatever song you play, it is easy to start with the basic "clean slate" (no sharps or flats) in the key of C harmonica, and build on from there.
A example would be if you played a key of C Chromonica in the key of D, then you push the button you would use the C sharp and F sharp in the size of the key of D to your C chromonica play in the key of D.
Hohner's summary Chromonica harmonica chromatic harmonica is a classic that a lot of history behind it, has a beautiful tone, and is reliable. It is a midrange model Hohner harmonica and is a great place to start playing the chromatic harmonica.
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ABC of the Blues $80.55 This 52 disc Ultimate Collection features music from the Delta to the Big Cities. This special first edition also includes a historic puck harmonica.How blue can you get? You will find your favorites here and discover some hidden gems, as the 'ABC of the Blues' brings together the best of the best.It presents some of the most influential Blues musicians - some of the most influential musicians, pe... |
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Hohner Blues Bender P.A.C. Harmonica A $18 The Hohner Blues Bender P.A.C. professional harmonica gives everybody access to the bluesy notes needed to make any blues or rock riff complete. The Blues Bender P.A.C. harmonica's Patented Acoustic Covers are based on Hohner's famous Marine Band harp but with thicker-than-normal reed plates for consistent tone and durability. Originally patented by Jacob Hohner in 1897, the special shape of Blues Bender harmonica's cover increases the volume of air between the reeds and coverplates whichwhen thrown into vibration and vented through the special side ventsmeans greater volume and projection. The Blues Bender harp is extremely airtight between the mouthpiece and the reed plates, for easier note bending and enhanced expressive playing. Professional harmonica player Li'l Ronnie (of Lil' Ronnie and the Grand Dukes) rated the Blues Bender P.A.C. as his top choice for ease of playability, note bending, and consistent volume and tone when compared against other models. Here's what harmonica players like Li'l Ronnie and others have had to say about the Blues Bender P.A.C.: "The Blues Bender P.A.C. is a killer value." - Li'l Ronnie of Li'l Ronnie and the Grand Dukes. "The Blues Bender P.A.C. is the perfect harp to learn on and we expect it to be a very popular addition to our product line," - Scott Emmerman of Hohner, Director of Marketing and Sales. "A fantastic first harp to develop your chops on." - Roger Edsall of the Bad Influence band. About Hohner: Hohner is a family company founded in 1857 in Trossingen, Germany by Matthias Hohner. Hand-made quality and close attention to detail has set Hohner apart from the beginning. A top leading brand in harmonicas, Hohner harps are distributed worldwide. Hohner harmonicas are played on the street by buskers, in intimate nightclubs, on festival stages, and even in Carnegie Hall. Despite a diverse harmonica line used in music from country to classical genres, the most famous Hohner harmonicas are their simple, 10-hole diatonics used frequently by blues, rock, country, and folk musicians. |
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Hohner Harmonica Holder HH01 $9.99 The Hohner HH01 harmonica holder is smaller and lighter than other harmonica holders yet still offers a rubberized neck brace and a sturdy frame. Double wing nuts are lock your harmonica into playing position. About Hohner:Hohner is a family company founded in 1857 in Trossingen, Germany by Matthias Hohner. Hand-made quality and close attention to detail has set Hohner apart from the beginning. A top leading brand in harmonicas, Hohner harps are distributed worldwide. Hohner harmonicas are played on the street by buskers, in intimate nightclubs, on festival stages, and even in Carnegie Hall. Despite a diverse harmonica line used in music from country to classical genres, the most famous Hohner harmonicas are their simple, 10-hole diatonics used frequently by blues, rock, country, and folk musicians. |