cooperissup3r Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 What's the best harmonica for a beginner? Nothing too expensive... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 started with honners but would recommend the johnsons, built a bit better for my money...HOHNER PIEDMONT BLUES 7 HARMONICA HARP SET W/CASE, not bad for the money but totally beginner stuff (you get 7 keys for low $$) however, it is a better value to just spring for a lee oskar holders are a pain in the ass as they generally loosen up mid song and flop down---dont skimp here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 How about the Bob Dylan signature model. Makes a nice display when not in use: http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Dylan-Signature-...wwsolidameri-20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 My first was a Hohner Pocket Pal (in C of course). Then I got Marine Bands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 My first was the Marine Band but now I love my Lee Oscars. Soo nice, sooooo nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I would recommend getting a set with all the keys. Then you can't play a wrong note! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Smoghead Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 The only two things that I have found make a difference for me personally is: 1. I prefer a wood comb sound, an example that uses wood comb is the Hohner Marine Band.2. As far as harmonica holders go, I really cannot get the wide-style ones to work for me very comfortably on a consistent basis. However I have found that the slightly-lighter, slimmer style work pretty well for me, like this one (this one is Lee Oskar): Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I would recommend getting a set with all the keys. Then you can't play a wrong note! do they actually make one of these? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 do they actually make one of these? I was referring to a set like this: http://folk-instruments.musiciansfriend.co...Case?sku=421179 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
In a little rowboat Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 fwiw i just picked up 2 more lee oskars and gigged them tonight...man, as far as im concerned, the ferrari of harmonicas j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I was referring to a set like this: http://folk-instruments.musiciansfriend.co...Case?sku=421179 ooo very cool. i might invest in something like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quosh Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 This is a little random but so am I so I'll carry on regardless... Does anybody know what key harp Ryan Adams uses on the Whiskeytown song 'The Ballad of Carol Lynn'? I'd be ever so grateful if somebody with a full set could tell me. As somebody who only owns an Eb and a C, I find it frustrating that it's a trial and error thing when you want to play along with something. mini rant over, please help... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 so i bought the harmonica set that has the multiple harps in multiple keys...and i'm VERY pleased. not only were they really inexpensive, but they sound pretty great, too. they don't have that Bob Dylan "On The Road" piercing sound that just hurts my ears. thanks for the suggestion. i owe you one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twigboyjoe Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 fwiw i just picked up 2 more lee oskars and gigged them tonight...man, as far as im concerned, the ferrari of harmonicas j Here here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Smoghead Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 This is a little random but so am I so I'll carry on regardless... Does anybody know what key harp Ryan Adams uses on the Whiskeytown song 'The Ballad of Carol Lynn'? I'd be ever so grateful if somebody with a full set could tell me. As somebody who only owns an Eb and a C, I find it frustrating that it's a trial and error thing when you want to play along with something. mini rant over, please help... Based on the only tab I see for this song on the internet, I think it is in the key of C (so your C harp should work). If I have a chance I will try to double-check that later this week. In general if you can figure out what key a song is in, that's the harp you use. For minor keys basically it's the major that compliments the minor (so you use a G harp for a song in Em, a C for a song in Am, etc). I think there are minor key harps but most people just do what I described... Or so I've been thinking for a long time. hahah!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thermocaster Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 This is a little random but so am I so I'll carry on regardless... Does anybody know what key harp Ryan Adams uses on the Whiskeytown song 'The Ballad of Carol Lynn'? I'd be ever so grateful if somebody with a full set could tell me. As somebody who only owns an Eb and a C, I find it frustrating that it's a trial and error thing when you want to play along with something. mini rant over, please help... Circle of fifths, man. Remember. Also, reference this: Crossharp chart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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