Members JOHNRR12 Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 I'm a guitarist looking to purchase a harmonica set. I have a cheap C harmonica that I play around with, but I'm looking to expand into more keys and maybe a little better quality. There are Hohner 7 piece sets that run ~ $35. Are those even worth it? Is it better to build a collection one at a time? This is mostly for fun and an occasional performance, but of course I want an instrument that I wont be frustrated with quality wise. Suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted November 28, 2012 Members Share Posted November 28, 2012 About the "least expensive, yet good quality" harmonica is the Hohner "Big River Harp", which can be bought in 3-packs (G, C, and A) for around $70 or singly for around $20-25. DEFINITELY better than the cheaper Hohner models, like the Piedmont Blues or Blues Band sets, and will last much longer. I carry 5 BRHs to my gigs, in A, C, D, E, and G, and these keys, and knowing the positions* they work in, covers a lot of songs in my vocal range.http://www.guitarcenter.com/Hohner-5...94-i1528354.gc*A "C" harmonica works for the keys of "C" (first position for straight folk, country and some jazz/pop tunes), "G" (2nd or "Crossed" position for blues, rock, etc.), "D" (third position for jazz and blues), Am (4th position for folky/country in a minor key), Em (5th position for some other minor key songs)...as you can infer, 5 harmonica keys covers a lot of ground, once you get the hang of it. Just figure out what keys you mostly sing in and choose from there.Hope this helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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