Posted by Anthony Lau on November 21, 2002 at 10:45:08:
In Reply to: how to buy harmonicas posted by Mahyan on November 20, 2002 at 09:42:35:
: I need to buy an harmonica by tomorrow. It's a present and I know nothing about harmonicas. The person I'm buying the harmonica for playes the guitar, and this will be his first harmonica. Which brings up the question whether I should buy him a chromatic or diatonic harmonica. I also have to choose between these harmonicas: Honner, Tombo or Zeidel (German). One of the reasons I'm buying him an harmonica is that he can play the song "Don't Follow" by Alice in Chains. If I'm not mistaken I think it's played in B flat minor- does that make a difference? Please excuse me for my ignorence in harmonicas and music.
: Thanks for your help.
Hi Mahyan. For a chromatic harmonica (chromonica), a C key in 12 holes may be most suitable because this type of instrument is designed to play any key effectively. A Honher 270 in C key will be the best choice. Anthony Lau (www.mrharmonica.com).