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Does anyone know anything about harmonicas?

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MsFogi · 05/11/2022 17:10

DD3 would like a harmonica for Christmas. She is 15 and plays a few instruments (strings not wind) to a pretty high standard. She quite likes teaching herself other instruments and has asked for a harmonica as one of her Christmas presents. I know nothing about harmonicas (nor does she). Can anyone tell me if there is a make that is considered the 'go to' in the world of harmonicas, what sort of price I need to pay to get something that makes a decent sound (dd will not enjoy anything that sounds like a 'toy'/isn't a 'real' musical instrument) and which key is the most usual/useful/should I choose (there seems to be a choice)? And any other pointers gratefully received!

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HappyHamsters · 05/11/2022 17:16

You need a Hohner Special 20 in the key of C diatonic hermonica which is the most recognised beginners to intermediate harmonia and most lessons on YouTube are in the key of C as there are no sharps or flats. . Its good for popular music, folk or blues. About £35. What sort of music does she like to play, look at YouTube for beginners lessons and see what she likes.

HappyHamsters · 05/11/2022 17:19

Tomlin harmonica has a very good youtube lessons and website

MsFogi · 06/11/2022 17:33

HappyHamsters · 05/11/2022 17:16

You need a Hohner Special 20 in the key of C diatonic hermonica which is the most recognised beginners to intermediate harmonia and most lessons on YouTube are in the key of C as there are no sharps or flats. . Its good for popular music, folk or blues. About £35. What sort of music does she like to play, look at YouTube for beginners lessons and see what she likes.

Thanks @HappyHamsters does this look like the right thing: www.amazon.co.uk/Hohner-560BX-Special-20-Harmonica-multicoloured/dp/B007J49GPK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1B0L8IUSRUCIY&keywords=Hohner%2BSpecial%2B20%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bkey%2Bof%2BC%2Bdiatonic%2Bharmonica&qid=1667755945&sprefix=hohner%2Bspecial%2B20%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bkey%2Bof%2Bc%2Bdiatonic%2Bhrmonica%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-2&th=

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wherearebeefandonioncrisps · 06/11/2022 17:44

What a lovely thread.

I know absolutely nothing about harmonicas but @HappyHamsters post sounds very knowledgeable.

Hope your daughter enjoys it!

HappyHamsters · 06/11/2022 17:45

Yes that's the one, I dont know what multicoloured means, mine are like the photo, silver and black.

HappyHamsters · 06/11/2022 17:48

www.amazon.co.uk/Hohner-Special-20-%C2%B0C-Harmonica-HOM560017/dp/B01GVA3RCK/ref=sr_1_10?crid=126VYE2T2Z22Q&keywords=hohner%2Bspecial%2B20&qid=1667756747&sprefix=hohner%2Bspecial%2B20%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-10&th=1

this looks like a better seller and it's cheaper, I hope she enjoys it, it's not an easy instrument to learn.

MsFogi · 07/11/2022 09:39

Thanks @HappyHamsters !

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