What is a blues harmonica?
Blues harmonica is more about a style of playing than it is about any one particular type of instrument. Most blues harmonica players use the standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica because it is cheap, readily available and durable.The Physical BasicsThe basic hormonica has 10 holes and behind each hole are two strips of metal. The upper metal strip vibrates when the player blows into the hole and the bottom metal strip vibrates when the player draws air in through the hole.The Musical BasicsThe diatonic harmonica is tuned to the notes of a particular scale, but the skillful player can “bend” the notes a semitone so all notes are theoretically available. Players usually have several harmonicas in different keys for playing with other instruments.BluesBlues players always call harmonicas “Harps.” Blues players get some effects by cupping the hands around the harp and shaking or tilting their head while playing, The internal position of the mouth and tongue can also effect the notes.Crossha
Harmonicas with 10-Holes are known as blues harmonica. These are also known as the diatonic harmonica. It has only one major scale factory-installed and one reed for each note. It’s most popular use is in blues, rock, jazz, classical, and country music styles. I think that US Blues harmonica is the best harmonica for beginner.
Standard Richter System 10-hole blues harp, key of C:
||C d |E g |G b |C d |E f |G a |b C |d E |f G |a C ||
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