Re: [Harp-L] Hello! Beginner - Interested in Blues

[Harvey Beasley <harvey.jr@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for all the quick replies!

One follow up question.  The exact type of Hering harp that
I can get seems to be called the "Hering Blues" harp.  

It's odd, this catalog only has a extremely general description
of the harp... size, thickness, weight.. the body is ABS, 
steel (chromatic) coverplate, 10 holes....

In the picture of the Harp, I see it has the words "Hering Blues"
across the top... That is guessed what I mentioned above.  Is this
a decent Harp?  I hear that beginnin with a low quality Harp can 
cause problems.  From what I hear so far it seems that Hering in 
general is alright.

>From everyones comments, I think I'll start with a C, and if I like it,
and end up sticking with it, switch over to an A, so that I can 
play with friends on guitar or something in songs that are in the key of 
E someday.

Thanks for the quick feedback all,

Harvey


On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 09:39:42 -0500 (EST), Roy Germon <rgermon@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> If you just want to play around by yourself, C is a
> fine key.  Any key is fine really, but probably best
> to stay away from the very high (F) and very low (G)
> keys.  If you want to play along with a band, or play
> along with CDs, you'll need to be in key.  "E" is a
> very common key for blues.  Most blues albums with
> harp will have some songs in E, however blues in "E"
> is typically played on an "A" harp.  This is called
> cross-harp, and gives you better access to the blues
> scale notes.
> 
> Some people like Hering, and some people dont.  All
> depends on what model it is.  A free harp is always
> worth the money though.
> 
> RoyG
> 
> 
>  --- Harvey Beasley <harvey.jr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > I am brand new to the list.
> >
> > I have the opportunity to get a free Hering 10 hole
> > harmonica as a gift.
> >
> > I am interested in blues, though I have absolutely
> > no experience.  I
> > am playing classical guitar now, just a beignner,
> > but otherwise little
> > music experience.
> >
> > I have heard that the key of "C" is apporpriate for
> > beignners, but I
> > have also heard that "E" is used in more blues
> > songs.
> >
> > If I am really just going to play around, and
> > memorize a few blues
> > songs... would you recommend this harp?  Which key
> > would you suggest?
> >
> > I have also seen on the net that Hering isn't really
> > a high quality
> > harmonica.  Should I skip this free harmonica
> > attempt (and get
> > something else) and later pick up a hohner when I am
> > more serious?
> >
> 


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Harvey
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