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I've purchased harmonicas from here a few times; every time it came in perfect condition. Very happy with service!
Arturas VaitkusReviewed 26/03/2023Comprehensive range of harps, sent out promptly. My first point of call when looking for a new/different harp.
Dave MoffatReviewed 06/11/2023Excellent customer service! My recent purchase required a couple of alterations in details and they were very responsive about it. Despite the changes in the order, the item actually arrived earlier than expected!
Kaiomurz MotawaraReviewed 01/11/2018Folk
Folk music has been inextricably linked with the harmonica ever since the invention of the instrument. Its simplicity and the ability to pair it with a guitar, via the use of a harmonica holder, make it ideally suited to the stripped down sound of much folk music.
Hohner Blues Band Value Pack
£27.99
The Hohner Blues Band Value Pack contains three of the most popular keys (C, G & A) of the Hohner Blues Band harmonica.
The Hohner Blues Band harp has been used by many beginners, and it has helped them become the musical players they are today. It is easy to play and perfect for new players looking for a durable mouth organ on a low budget. It is part of the Hohner enthusiast series and comes with a plastic comb, that produces a bright and clear tone.
Save money by ordering this pack instead of three individual Mouth organs.
Comb: ABS, black
Number of hole: 10
Reeds: 20 brass
Reed Plates: 0.9mm brass
Read Plate Surface: brass
Cover Surface: stainless steel
Pack includes 3 x Blues Band harmonicas in Keys: C, G & A
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Hohner Kreuzwender Six Sided Tremolo
£415.99
Hohner Kreuzwender Six Sided Tremolo - If you really want to go the whole hog, you sometimes need a little bit more. Our Sextuple Kreuzwender, the world’s largest tremolo harmonica, comprises a set of six instruments in all the most popular keys, held together like a paddlewheel by six-pointed star shaped spindle grips at the ends, so the player can rotate the entire instrument to switch keys, while holding it in both hands.
Whether you play in a harmonica ensemble or on your own, with this amazing HOHNER exclusive you can almost feel the cool mountain water flowing around your toes. Great for all traditional folk music styles.
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Hohner Marine Band 364 Soloist Harmonica
£46.99
The Hohner Marine Band 364 Soloist has the same tuning as a 12 hole chromatic harmonica but without the button. Solo tuning with 3 complete diatonic octaves.
Reeds: 24
Reed plate: Brass, 0.5mm
Comb: Pearwood
Comes with a Snap case
Key: C Major
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Hohner Ocean Star 48 Harmonica
£23.99
The Hohner Ocean Star 48 is an inexpensive tremolo model for beginners which is simple to use with good response. It is solo tuned, which is refereed to as 'Asian tuning' and unlike the more typically used Richter tuning.
Comb: ABS, black
Number of hole: 48
Reeds: 48 brass
Reed Plates: 0.9mm brass
Read Plate Surface: brass
Cover Surface: Stainless steel
Mouthpiece Surface: ABS
Length: 18 cm
Comes in a plastic snap case
Key: C major
About Hohner
Hohner is one of the world's oldest and most famous harmonica manufacturers and has been producing harmonicas, accordions and other related instruments in Germany since the middle of the 19th century.
Many of the key innovations in the history of the harmonica can be attributed to Hohner, including the production of the world's first chromatic harmonica and the creation of the most widely imitated harmonica of all time - the Special 20.
Today Hohner still produces the bulk of its range in Germany, and covers a wide variety of harmonica types and styles, from simple 10 hole diatonics, through to high end chromatics. It is and has been, the manufacturer of choice for many of the world's most famous harmonica players, including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and Sonny Terry.... Read more
Hohner Rocket 5 Pack
£184.99
- C, G, A, D and Bb
Hohner Rocket 5 Pack - C, G, A, D and Bb - Rock is many things – quiet is not one of them. For a harmonica to not be lost between squealing guitars and heavy drums, it has to be loud too.
Which is why rock harpist Jimmie Bones relies on the power of the HOHNER Rocket. No other harmonica is this loud, while being this comfortable at the same time. Get ready to be blasted through rock, pop, jazz, and country with this incredibly powerful harp for advanced players.
In terms of sound and feel, the Rocket is akin to a louder Special 20, with which it shares many of its features, such as the ABS comb and recessed reed plates. In fact, many players who prefer to the now discontinued Marine Band Series Special 20, prefer the Rocket and the Rocket Amp to the Progressive Series Special 20.
This 5 pack of Rocket harmonicas includes the most popular keys and represents a significant discount over buying them individually. It also comes with a neoprene soft case that can carry up to 7 harmonicas.
Optimized cover plates and larger channel openings
Wide open cover plates with side vents and larger channel openings are specifically designed to generate a loud, powerful sound.
Comfortable comb design
The first serial production harmonica with rounded comb sides, edges, and corners for maximum comfort.
Recessed reed plate
The reed plates are recessed for a more comfortable mouthpiece... Read more
Hohner Rocket Amp 5 Pack
£189.99
- C, G, A, D and Bb
Hohner Rocket Amp 5 Pack - C, G, A, D and Bb - Sometimes, loud is not enough. You need to amplify, and to not lose any of the power you need to be able to enclose the harp and microphone. That’s what the Rocket Amp is designed for. Ergonomic covers with closed sides ensure that all the power and volume of your Rocket Amp are channeled into your microphone – making it the instrument of choice for anyone who wants to amplify their playing on stage.
The Rocket Amp uses the same reed plates as the standard Rocket harmonica, meaning that you get the same great tone and response, but with a cover plate design that is perfect for use with microphones. The Rocket can trace its origins back to the Special 20, with which it shares many features, such as the ABS comb and recessed reed plates. Many players who had a preference for the Marine Band Series Special 20 have found that the Rocket and the Rocket Amp are the closest in sound and feel to that harmonica.
This five pack of the most popular keys represents a significant saving over buying the harps individually, and it also comes with a 7 harp neoprene soft case.
Closed covers
Cover plates without side vents direct all the sound towards the microphone.
Comfortable comb design
The first serial production harmonica with rounded comb sides, edges, and corners for maximum comfort
Recessed reed plate
The reed plates are recessed for a more comfortable mouthpiece
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Hohner Rocket Pro Pack - C, G A
£115.99
The Hohner Rocket Pro Pack - C, G A contains three of the most popular keys (C, G & A) of The Hohner Rocket.
The Hohner Rocket represents a new breakthrough in diatonic mouth organ design. The ergonomically designed comb has rounded sides and edges for wonderful comfort. Wide open cover plates and channel design enhance projection to ensure maximum loudness. The Rocket allows players to express a powerful, dynamic sound.
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Hohner Special 20 5 Pack - G, A, C, D and E
£145.99
Hohner Special 20 5 Pack - G, A, C, D and E - This 5 pack of Special 20s gives you the most popular keys, plus a convenient zip up case for significantly less expense than purchasing the five keys individually.
About the Special 20
A unique, beautifully mellow sound, based on a revolutionary concept: the Special 20 was the first diatonic harmonica in the world with reed plates recessed into the comb, creating a projecting plastic mouthpiece. This makes it more comfortable to play, and the most copied harmonica design worldwide. Its distinctive sound is perfect for everything from Folk and Country to Rock and Pop. The Special 20 offers everything a professional harpist needs, but it’s also the ideal beginner’s instrument thanks to its smooth playability and comparatively affordable price. If you’re not just looking for a companion for the first few steps, but one to take you all the way, the Special 20 is your best possible bet.
Special 20s, like all of Hohner's Progressive Series harmonicas, is made in Trossingen, Germany, where Hohner has been producing harmonicas since the 19th Century. As the world's largest harmonica manufacturer, Hohner is able to combine state of the art manufacturing facilities with traditional craftsmanship, ensuring that their instruments are of the highest quality at any given price point.
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Hohner Special 20 Pro Pack
£83.99
The Hohner Special 20 Pro Pack contains three of the most popular keys (C, G & A) of the The Hohner Special 20. It has reed plates which are recessed into the injection moulded durable plastic comb, creating a projecting mouthpiece which offers unparalleled playing comfort. The Special 20 has recessed reed plates affixed with screws. Rounded covers with closed sides give a warm, powerful tone which has made the Special 20 a favourite among rock and country players as well as blues musicians.
The stable construction and full sound make the Special 20 one of the most popular Richter models. Airtight, loud and reliable. Save money by ordering this pack of the three most popular keys instead of three individual harmonicas.
A fantastic choice for your first harmonica, but also widely used by professional harmonica players
Reeds: 20
Reed Plate: Brass, 0.9mm
Mouthpiece surface: ABS
Comb: Plastic
Cover Service: Stainless steel
Pack includes 3 x Hohner Special 20 in Keys: C, G & A
Made in Germany
The Special 20 is the world's most widely imitated harmonica. It was the first mainstream harp to utilise an ABS comb, which was a significant improvement on the unsealed Pearwood combs that were common at the time of its launch, and which were prone to swelling issues. Today it remains virtually unchanged from the original model, bar a few modifications to the location of holes for screws on the reed plate, and offers the same great sound and feel that it always has.... Read more
Seydel Big Six Blues Classic Harmonica
£27.99
The Seydel Big Six Blues Classic harmonica is a 6 hole blues harp in the key of C, (holes 1-6 =12 tones) and is therefore suited best for playing in the second position. A wonderful gift and a great idea by Seydel.
Great sound because of the stainless steel reeds also used in Seydel's top-model the 1847!
Comes with a lanyard
Packed into a tin-can, that serves as packaging and also as a resonator for many sound effects!
Sealed wooden comb
6 holes
blow
C4
E4
G4
C5
E5
G5
Hole
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
draw
D4
G4
B4
D5
F5
A5... Read more
Seydel Big Six Folk Classic Harmonica
£27.99
The Seydel Big Six Folk Classic harmonica is a 6 hole folk harp in the key of C, (holes 4-9 lowered for one octave =12 tones) and is therefore suited for playing many traditional songs. A wonderful gift and a great idea by Seydel.
Great sound because of the stainless steel reeds also used in Seydel's top-model the 1847!
Comes with a lanyard
Packed into a tin-can, that serves as packaging and also as a resonator for many sound effects!
Sealed wooden comb
6 holes
blow
C4
E4
G4
C5
E5
G6
hole
1
2
3
4
5
6
draw
D4
F4
A4
B4
D5
F5... Read more
Seydel Just Play Harmonica - Junior Starter Kit
£26.99
The Seydel Just Play Harmonica - Junior Starter Kit comes with a booklet (36 pages) & video workshop for children from 6 years old up to adults of any age. Everyone can enjoy this fantastic starter kit.
With this workshop you will learn how to play harmonica - even if you have never played another instrument before.
Your teacher Mr. Just will help you to succeed - step-by-step! With the videos (or the multimedia programs) you can easily practise wherever you go. Ten songs for any occasion and a high-grade "JUSTY" harmonica in C-major included! Just scan the QR-codes in the booklet with your smartphone* and each lesson will start automatically - it is that easy!
The unique tutorial method with "Mr. Just" as the conductor is very easy to understand and it is a lot of fun to play along.
In the book you will also find the sheet music/tabs and the lyrics of each song. In the videos the sheet music scrolls slowly from the right to the left and you can play along untill you can play a song by memory!
Additionally each song can be started as a multimedia-program on your desktop computer. Then you can mute the harmonica and play along to the piano as soon as you learned to play a certain song!
DOWNLOAD the Android APP today! Here
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Seydel Mini Harmonica
£8.99
The Seydel Mini Harmonica is ideal as a gift, and quite a novelty item to take to a festival or whip out at a party. Show your friends your blues skills on the Seydel Mini.
Key: C
4 holes
8 Notes in C
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Seydel Sampler Harmonica Ab/Low Eb
£265.99
The SEYDEL SAMPLER Harmonica is a real must have for the ambitious melody-player:
One instrument in two keys and three full octaves available.
The SAMPLER is the ideal instrument for playing popular melodies, Folk-music and Irish Folk and a real new challenge for all lovers of the "Chromatic Blues Sound"! The slider switches between two keys (Ab and Low Eb).
- solo-tuning in the keys of Ab and Low Eb
- three fulll octaves in two keys*, conveniently switchable with the slider or lockable
- half-valving, some important bending notes (Bending: technique for lowering the notes)
A comprehensive >Online-tutorial for the SAMPLER explains the instrument's features in detail. You can download the free pdf-version for printout. The online-version for the tutorial contains a large variety of sound examples and playbacks that show the new playing features available on the new SAMPLER harmonica.
* Pressing the slider does not give the semi-note of the chromatic scale like on chromatic harmonicas. The slider does lower the notes for a perfect forth. Therefore the instrument can be played in two differnt keys but the chromatic scale is not available (without playing bending notes). The SAMPLER is not a tremolo harmonica.... Read more
Seydel Sampler Harmonica C/G
£213.99
The SEYDEL SAMPLER Harmonica is a real must have for the ambitious melody-player:
One instrument in two keys and three full octaves available.
The SAMPLER is the ideal instrument for playing popular melodies, Folk-music and Irish Folk and a real new challenge for all lovers of the "Chromatic Blues Sound"! The slider switches between two keys (C and G).
- solo-tuning in the keys of C and G
- three full octaves in two keys*, conveniently switchable with the slider or lockable
- half-valving, some important bending notes (Bending: technique for lowering the notes)
A comprehensive Online-tutorial for the SAMPLER explains the instrument's features in detail. You can download the free pdf-version for printout. The online-version for the tutorial contains a large variety of sound examples and playbacks that show the new playing features available on the new SAMPLER harmonica.
* Pressing the slider does not give the semi-note of the chromatic scale like on chromatic harmonicas. The slider does lower the notes for a perfect forth. Therefore the instrument can be played in two different keys but the chromatic scale is not available (without playing bending notes). The SAMPLER is not a tremolo harmonica.... Read more
Seydel Soundcheck Vol. 1 - Blues Beginner Pack
£30.99
The Seydel Soundcheck Vol. 1 - Blues Beginner Pack comes with 1 x Blues Session Harmonica in C & an introductory booklet, downloadable Multimedia-Program for Mac/Windows/Linux
from the first note to your own solo
music reading not required
multimedia software and MP3s
backing tracks to play along with
Come with a convenient leather pouch
This workshop delivers the core knowledge of experienced harmonica players in a condensed format, presented in an educational and fresh style. All necessary topics are covered. Play music without reading the notes. Learn also on the computer - the workshop is additionally provided through easy-to-use downloadable multimedia software.
This guide will give you those tips and 'eureka' moments a beginner harmonica player would otherwise need a long time to discover.... Read more
Suzuki Bluesmaster Harmonica Box Set (Set of 6)
£163.99
The Suzuki Bluesmaster Harmonica Box Set (Set of 6) gives you the most popular keys to help you play almost any song. This boxed set of Bluesmaster harmonicas gives the working musician the six most popular and useful musical keys in one convenient, affordable package. The set includes a durable foam lined, divided case with a snap lock top that keeps your harmonicas together and positions your harps for easy access.
The Suzuki Bluesmaster is an easy to play, affordable to own professional harmonica. Stainless steel covers are durable and ergonomically designed for easy handling. Inside, Phosphor Bronze reeds and an ABS plastic comb give superb sound projection and tonal clarity. The rugged Bluesmaster is virtually indestructible! Look good, sound good, feel good, with the Bluesmaster by SUZUKI.
6 Harmonicas included in the following keys: C, G, A, D, F, and Bb
The set includes a durable foam lined, divided case with a snap lock top that keeps your harmonicas together and positions your harps for easy access.
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Suzuki Manji 3 Key Harmonica Set
£135.99
The Suzuki Manji 3 key harmonica set includes 3 x M-20 harps designed for the player on the go. The most popular keys of C, G and A fit nicely in a beautiful carrying case that protects and cushions your Suzuki Manji's from dust and damage. Comes with a free case and discounted price against buying individual Suzuki Manji harmonicas. Features Suzuki's signature wood/resin comb, which provides the tone and warmth of wood, but with none of the swelling issues.
The Suzuki Manji combines advanced technology and functional beauty to create a stunning 10 hole diatonic harmonica. This revolutionary Suzuki diatonic harp is named after Mr. Manji Suzuki, the company's founder — now in his late 80's, however still pretty much in charge. He started with a single hand-built model nearly 70 years ago, and has built Suzuki up into one of the world's premier harmonica manufacturers.
Number of holes: 10
Cover plates: Stainless steel
Reed plates: Phosphor Bronze, 20 reeds
Comb: Resin Wood Composite
Keys: C/G/A (3 piece set)
Made in Japan
About Suzuki
Suzuki is one of the world's leading harmonica manufacturers, and has been producing harmonicas and related instruments in Japan since 1963. Its signature feature is phosphor bronze reeds, which provide a distinctive sound and outlast traditional brass reeds.
In common with other harmonicas made in Japan, such as those manufactured by Tombo, Suzukis tend to be tuned to equal temperament, rather than the compromised tuning more commonly found on German made Hohners and Seydels. This makes them ideally suited for playing melody lines, although chords are also possible.
Warning: It has come to our attention that counterfeit Suzuki Harmonicas are being offered for sale through overseas sellers. Please do not fall victim to these illegal sellers of Suzuki Harmonicas. All our Suzuki range have been purchased directly from the official Suzuki distributors.
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Suzuki Winner 16 Tremolo Harmonica
£8.99
The Suzuki Winner 16 Tremolo is part of a series of Tremolo harmonicas by Suzuki. All of the Winner series harps come in the Key of C. This is a high quality performance harmonica for beginners.
Stainless Steel Cover Plates
ABS resin body
16 Holes
13cm long
Keys: C Major
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Suzuki Winner 20 Tremolo Harmonica
£11.99
The Suzuki Winner 20 Tremolo is part of a series of Tremolo harmonicas by Suzuki. All of the Winner series harps come in the Key of C. This is a high quality performance harmonica for beginners and intermediates.
Stainless Steel Cover Plates
ABS resin body
20 Holes
15.5cm long
Keys: C Major
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Suzuki Winner 24 Tremolo Harmonica
£14.99
The Suzuki Winner 24 Tremolo is part of a series of Tremolo harmonicas by Suzuki. All of the Winner series harps come in the Key of C. This is a high quality performance harmonica for beginners and intermediates. It possesses a nice abundant sound and sits comfortably in your hand.
Stainless Steel Cover Plates
ABS resin body
24 Holes
17.7cm long
Keys: C Major
Other mouth organs in the range: Winner 20, Winner 16
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Brendan Power Paddy Richter 10 Hole Diatonic Harmonica
£36.99
Out of stock
For those who want a great-playing half-valved Paddy-Richter harp while saving a significant amount of cash, we're proud to announce The Brendan Power Paddy Richter model - manufactured by Easttop. It has a couple of unique features to make it even more user-friendly! First, there's a Look-Dot (position marker) on the middle front of the comb; with a quick glance, this will orient you on the harp so you never lose your place. Second, there's a seventh inside valve to give extra soul and volume to hole 7 blow - a very important note for playing all the main positions in Irish music. Without realising it, players put too much pressure on this reed, often causing it to fail. The extra valve will protect the 7 blow reed as well as allow you to add valved bending and vibrato to it – a win-win! Available in the keys of G, D, C & A. Brendan is really pleased with how his own-brand Paddy-Richter harp plays – you will be too. About Brendan Power Brendan Power is one of the world's leading harmonica players and innovators. He's developed a number of new tuning schemes for harmonicas, including Powerbender, Powerdraw and Paddy Richter and can be heard playing harmonica on a range of recordings from artists such as Sting and Kate Bush.... Read more
Brendan Power PowerBender Harmonica
£28.99
Out of stock
The Brendan Power PowerBender Harmonica tuning builds on the best parts of the traditional Richter Tuning, while altering the scale to make the real juicy and important notes much easier to obtain throughout the whole three octave range. If you're interested in a fresh sound on the 10 hole diatonic, LOTS more bending expression and easy jazzy playing, the Brendan Power PowerBender harmonica is a good choice for you! Same familiar breathing pattern in the upper-middle registers. All draw notes bend everywhere, holes 1-10! On the un-valved version you can overblow every hole 1-10, for full chromatic playing. Overdraws and blow bends are no longer possible or needed on a PowerBender - they are replaced with simple draw bends. On the half-valved version, a mix of normal draw bends and valved blow bends gives full chromaticism. Top octave easy to play (intuitive) as many familiar phrasings can be adopted from the bottom octaves Easy to play in the common positions: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, and 12th. PowerBender Background PowerBender represents the culmination of 30 years experimenting to create personal alternate tunings. Each one is really usable; I’ve proved that by recording 18 albums with various earlier alternate tunings. They all have excellent qualities that remain valid for those who wish to explore them further, and will be described and demonstrated in other books. However, I believe that in the POWERBENDER I have hit a winning combination of strengths that rivals the Richter tuning for all-round playability, but surpasses it for expressiveness, ease of play and contemporary relevance. The POWERBENDER is a new universal tuning updating the 10 hole diatonic for modern music styles, which emphasize note bending and fluent improvisation in different keys. It builds on all the best parts of the traditional Richter tuning, while altering the scale to make the real juicy, important notes much easier to obtain, with fantastic expressive ability throughout the whole three octave range. Its beauty and strength is that it relies overwhelmingly upon draw bending for chromaticism and expression, an easy technique all players master quickly. Every draw note bends a semitone or more. Overblows are still available but significantly reduced in importance, as they are not required for most playing. A development of my earlier tuning experiments, the POWER BENDER reached its final form in 2008; since then I have adopted it as my main tuning for improvising in blues, jazz, rock, folk and pop styles. It’s such an easy and sweet sounding tuning on out-of-the-box harps that anyone who tries it quickly gets hooked.... Read more
Brendan Power PowerDraw Harmonica
£28.99
Out of stock
Brendan Power PowerDraw Harmonica - if you're interested in incredible draw bending expression in the top octave whilst retaining all the best aspects of a traditional harp in the lower two octaves, the PowerDraw is a good choice for you! Just top off the standard Richter tuning in holes 1-6 with the logical breathing pattern and draw-bending soul of my PowerBender tuning on holes 7-10. It's a win-win! PowerDraw tuning is a combination of standard Richter (holes 1-6) and PowerBender (holes 7-10). The Best of Both Worlds! It's easy to learn because: The bulk of the harp (holes 1-6) stays exactly the same as normal, so there is no need to re-learn anything in that comfortable range you're so accustomed to. The breathing pattern of holes 1-6 (blow reed low, draw reed high in each hole) is retained all the way up to hole 10 on the PowerDraw! This gives the top octave an instant feeling of familiarity to anyone who tries it, because the techniques and riffs that work so well lower down work up there too Simplified Technique: There are no blow bends and no overdraws needed in the PowerDraw tuning. Two of the most important 'blue' notes in 2nd position (the flat third, which was overblow 6) and the flat fifth (overdraw 7) are now simple draw bends on holes 7 and 8: the octave-up equivalents of the familiar draw bends on holes 3 and 4. Every draw note bends from hole 7-10, soulful and easy! That's right - you can now really WAIL up high on your harp! Plus, in un-valved setup, every hole overblows for chromatic playing, and the upper octave overblows are much easier than the overdraws necessary in Richter tuning. PowerDraw works well with the octave-playing approach of tongue blockers. The notes in the top octave are similar to Richter, but the intervals are slightly different. Octave splitting is actually easier, because both blow and draw notes have a 5 hole split above hole 4. ... Read more
Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonicas 7 Pack with Case
£83.99
Out of stock
The Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonicas 7 Pack with Case includes all of the most popular harmonica keys with a soft case in which to carry them. This is an economical way to buy a set of harmonicas that will cover most popular songs, and offers a significant discount over buying each key individually. Keys includes are C, D, E, F, G and Bb. The Fender Blues Deluxe harmonica is perfect for both the seasoned harpist or those who are just starting out and is versatile enough for any level of player. With solid construction, a traditional shape and bright, articulate tone, this diatonic 10-hole harmonica offers the classic sound and long-lasting reliability of any genuine Fender instrument. It features chromed metal covers for comfortable performance, and moisture-resistant ABS plastic combs for bright sound, tuning stability and ease of cleaning and maintenance. About Fender Fender Musical Instrument Corp can trace it origins to Leo Fender’s original business – Fender Radio Service, which was involved in the repair and maintenance of PAs and radio equipment. Experiments with the lap steel guitar in the 1940s led to them changing their name to Fender Instruments, and producing one of the earliest solid body electric guitars – the Telecaster. This differed from competitors' solid body guitars in its use of a more economical bolt on neck, allowing production costs to be lower without sacrificing tone or feel. This led to the development of their most famous guitar – the Stratocaster – which helped to shape popular music throughout the 1960s and beyond. Fender today produces a large range of amplifiers and instruments, ranging from those designed for beginners to extremely high end professional level equipment. Harmonicas are a recent addition to the Fender portfolio of instruments, but the Blues Deluxe has the same level build quality, playability and tone you would expect from any product from the “Big F”.... Read more
Fender Blues DeVille Harmonicas 7 Pack with Case
£229.99
Out of stock
The Fender Blues DeVille Harmonicas 7 Pack with Case features 7 10-hole Blues DeVille diatonic harmonicas, plus a case, for a significantly lower cost than buying the items individually. The Blues DeVille delivers bright, bold tone and uncompromised pro quality, with phosphor bronze reeds, moisture-resistant ABS combs, gold-etched casing and other features that make it a reliable choice for serious performers. The keys included in this pack are C, G, A, D, F, E, Bb, which will cover most popular songs, especially if 2nd position is utilised. The phosphor bronze reeds are responsive, and give a rich, warm sound. They also provide significantly greater longevity than traditional brass reeds, and, when they do need replacing, reed plate sets are available for all keys. About Fender Fender Musical Instrument Corp can trace it origins to Leo Fender’s original business – Fender Radio Service, which repaired and maintained PAs and radio equipment in the 1930s and 1940s. After a brief foray into the production of lap steel guitars, Fender began to focus on the burgeoning market for solid body electric guitars. The result was the Telecaster - a simple and relatively affordable electric guitar that did without the glued in neck and more expensive detailing of the Gibson Les Paul, which was its main rival in the early electric guitar marketplace. Consequently, the Telecaster was substantially cheaper than the Gibson, leading to its adoption by many an up and coming band. Fender today produces a range of amplifiers and instruments, from beginners' models to extremely high end professional level equipment. Harmonicas are a recent addition to the Fender portfolio of instruments, but the Blues Deluxe has the same level build quality, playability and tone you would expect from any product from one of the world's most famous musical instrument manufacturers.... Read more
Hering
View detailsHering Vintage 1923 Harp Harmonica
£36.99
Out of stock
This product has been discontinued. As an alternative please check out the Hohner Marine Band 1896 Classic The Hering Vintage 1923 Harp Harmonica is a reproduction of Hering's first harmonica, all the great blues harpists of the 20's/30/40's / 50's & 60's played with this type of tuning, and if you are looking for that "traditional" blues sound, then the Hering Vintage 1923 Harp is the mouth organ for you. Wooden veneer body Extra thick reed plates Airtight using 7 screws to hold reedplate to comb Bronze lacquered cover plate Attractive antique finish High Volume & Full bodied tone ... Read more
Hohner 360? Collectors Edition Harmonica
£19.99
Out of stock
The Hohner 360° Collectors Edition Harmonica commemorated the 50th anniversary of the remarkable occasion when Walter Schirra played the Hohner Little Lady harmonica in outer space. This Hohner 360 is still small enough to make it your permanent companion. On December 16th, 1965 a musical instrument was played in outer space for the first time in history. Walter Schirra, commander on board the Gemini 6, surprised Mission Control with the Christmas tune “Jingle Bells” played on the Hohner Little Lady, the world’s smallest harmonica. 10 hole diatonic harmonica Transparent ABS body Reed Plates: 0.9mm brass Length: 10.5 cm Key: C-major ... Read more
Hohner Big Valley 48 Harmonica
£25.49
Out of stock
The Hohner Big Valley 48 is a tremolo model for beginners which is simple to use with good response. Well formed cover plate design for easy handling and sturdy construction combined with modern materials such as stainless steel cover plates. Well suited for cowboy songs. Comb: ABS, black Number of holes: 48 Reeds: 48 brass Reed Plates: 0.9mm brass Read Plate Surface: brass Cover Surface: Stainless steel Mouthpiece Surface: ABS Length: 18 cm Comes in a plastic snap case Keys: C major, D major. ... Read more
Hohner Blues Band - 7 Harmonica Set With Case
£99.99
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Hohner Blues Band - 7 Harmonica Set With Case - A set of 7 Blues Band harmonicas in the most popular keys (A, Bb, C, D, E, F and G) to get you started playing blues, folk, rock or country music. It also comes with a reference key table so that you will always know which key to use with each song. Includes a sturdy nylon case for storing and transporting your harps, and offers a significant discount over buying all of these harps individually.... Read moreThe Best Harmonica for Folk?
Most 10 hole diatonics will work well for folk music, but it is probably wise to stick with Richter tuned harps (or derivations thereof, such as Paddy Richter), unless you're playing Eastern European folk, which utilises the harmonic minor. Some players look for a traditional sound and feel for playing folk, with wood comb harps, such as the Marine Band 1896 Classic, being particularly popular. Another great option, albeit one that is more pricey, is the Seydel 1847 Classic, which blends traditional looks and feel with state of the art German silver reed plates.
Harmonica Holders for Folk
Harmonica holders fit round the neck of the player and enable the simultaneous playing of guitar (or another similar instrument) and harmonica. Bob Dylan is perhaps the most famous exponent of this device, and many of his early, pre-electric performances involved the use of guitar and a harmonica holder.
Famous Folk Harmonica Players and their Harmonicas
Bob Dylan used a Hohner Marine Band for much of his early work, only moving to a Hohner Blues Harp in more recent years. For some years he also had a signature harmonica produced by Hohner, although this is really only a lightly modified Blues Harp with a nicer case.
Harmonica Folk Music
The harmonica has featured in folk music since the instruments invention in the 19th century, so there is a significant amount of folk music tabs (basic musical notation for the harmonica) available that shows how to play these tunes. A good resource for the is Learn the Harmonica, which has tabs for folk tunes such as 'Blowin' in the Wind' by Bob Dylan and traditional songs such as 'Danny Boy'.
How to Play Folk Harmonica
Folk music doesn't usually require bends in the same way that blues and rock harmonica does, so the focus is on single note melodies, sometimes accompanied by chords played at the lower end of the harmonica. This doesn't mean that it is an easier genre to play, however; many traditional Irish melodies, for instance, require great speed and dexterity from the harmonica player. To make this a little easier, some players opt for a special tuning that is specifically designed to facilitate the playing of these complex and rapid pieces of music - Paddy Richter
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