https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonica#Diatonic Yes, harmonicas come in keys, but they also make chromatic harmonicas that will play in any key. Of course, with flexibility comes complexity, so a chromatic harp takes some additional manipulation (a chromatic key) to make the notes. 

What keys do harmonicas come in?

Stick with a basic 10 hole harmonica in the key of “C”- Diatonic harmonicas come in all twelve keys (G, Ab, A, Bb, B, C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, F#), but for beginners it’s easier if you start with a basic 10 hole harmonica in the key of “C” (generally speaking, the “G” harmonicas are very low and the “F” and “F#” harmonicas

Are there different harmonicas for different keys?

Out of all 12 keys a harmonica in G has the longer reeds and a harmonica in F# has the shortest reeds, C is right in the middle for reed length. A C harmonica allows you to play easily in the key of C as well as bluesy tunes in G and D and it is also one of the best option to play in all 12 keys on a single harmonica.
 

Do harmonicas come in different octaves?

Bending involves sliding the note down by inhaling, while “overblowing allows the player to raise the note by blowing out. Diatonic harmonicas come in two main sizes: The 10 holes or 20 reed variety with a 3-octave range. The 14 holes or 28 reed variety offers a 4-octave range.
 

What is the most versatile harmonica key?

The most popular key to play harmonica in is also the key that is the most common, which is the key of C. Equally useful, though not as popular as the C harmonica, are harmonicas in the key of A, G, D and E.

What key harmonica did Bob Dylan use?

The harp has a select wood comb and stainless steel covers with Bob Dylan’s signature engraved into the top. The Dylan Signature Series harmonica is tuned to the key of C.



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What key harmonica did John Lennon use?

A chromatic in the key of C would seem to be the most likely option and this is confirmed by a couple of slight slips when Lennon is playing the G note and accidentally hits a C along with it.

What harmonica should A beginner buy?

When you’re looking for a starter harmonica, the experts we spoke with advise sticking to diatonic harmonicas (or harps) as opposed to chromatic harmonicas, because harps are easy to learn, even without an extensive musical background.
 

What harmonica do most professionals use?

The Special 20 is a professional grade harmonica that is very accessible to beginning players. It’s construction allows it to be both comfortable and responsive allowing the player to perform at the highest level which is why it is the choice of most of Hohner’s Professional Players.

Can A harmonica play every note?

How to Play in Different Keys | Harmonica 101

Is G harmonica lower than C?

Taking C as our starting point, we can then visualise the relative positions of all of the standard keys: Db, D, Eb, E, F and F# are all higher than C (ie, with their lowest note to the right of middle C on a piano keyboard), whilst G, Ab, A, Bb and B are all lower than C (ie to the left of middle C on a piano keyboard

What are the 12 keys to A harmonica?

Each harmonica comes in it’s own plastic protective case. This model is “Just Intonation” tuned so that your chord playing sounds a bit smoother and richer. Includes keys of: “C”, “Db”, “D”, “Eb”, “E”, “F”, “F#”, “G”, “Ab”, “A”, “Bb” and “B”.

What is the best harmonica for A beginner?

The Best Harmonicas for Beginners, According to Harmonicists

• Hohner Special 20 Harmonica Bundle, Major C. $55.
• Lee Oskar Harmonica, Key of C, Major Diatonic.
• Hohner Marine Band Harmonica, Key of C.
• Hohner Golden Melody Harmonica, Key of C.
• SEYDEL Blues Classic 1847 Harmonica C.
• Hohner Super Chromonica Deluxe, Key of C.

 

What key harmonica do blues players use?

Blues songs are usually in E, A, G, C or D, with E, A and G the most common. Other keys are used but these are the most common, particularly with guitar players.

What harmonica do most professionals use?

The Special 20 is a professional grade harmonica that is very accessible to beginning players. It’s construction allows it to be both comfortable and responsive allowing the player to perform at the highest level which is why it is the choice of most of Hohner’s Professional Players.

Is there A difference between A harmonica and A blues harmonica?

What is the difference between a harp (or blues harp) and a standard diatonic harmonica? Nothing. The term harp is short for “blues harp” and they are both slang for harmonica.