Posted by Anthony Lau on November 19, 2002 at 07:37:34:
In Reply to: What makes a good harmonica? posted by Kate on November 17, 2002 at 04:49:40:
: I'm looking to buy a harmonica as a present, but I don't know anything about them. The person I'm buying for has some and they know how to play, but they're all simple and fairly cheap. I'd like to get them a nice harmonica I'd know they'd love. But there's so many! What makes a harmonica a good harmonica?
I agree with Bill's information regarding the suitable type of harmonica. For simple type (diatonic), Hohner or Lee Oska, for advanced type, a chromatic harmonica which offer unlimited keys and versativity in tune, technique, inspiration, and expression. An Hohner Chromonica (chromatic harmonica)270 in C key, in 10 or 12 holes will do the job. The invention of chromatic harmonica to which Hohner holds the patent, is considered revolutionary because it offers wilder choice of repertoire (It can play music pieces from the violin, oboe, flute, recorder etc). It can be used to play classical , jazz, rock, blue etc. Anthony Lau (www.mrharmonica.com)