Re: [Harp-L] Is it just me or are higher keys harder to play?

[Joel Fritz <jfritz666@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think it's a matter of practice.  The higher keys can sound shrill but 
 it's possible to get good tone if you stick with them.

One thing that's a problem with cheaper harps is quality control.  You 
can get good ones but the more expensive ones are more consistent in 
quality.  Big Rivers are a good compromise.

I'm a firm believer that when learning any instrument you need to buy 
one that's good enough that it's not frustrating to play.  It doesn't 
mean a pro quality instrument but it should be good enough that it 
doesn't hold you back.


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Paul LaBrier wrote:
> Is it just me (or my cheap harps) or are harmonicas in higher keys
> harder to play?  I can  successfully play harmonicas in the keys of C,
> A, B flat and G, but find the keys of D & F more difficult to play.
> The harps that I have in D & F are cheap harps made in China but the
> one that I have in G by the same manufacturer is very playable.  Maybe
> that one is just a fluke.
>
> Since I am a beginner should I just focus on the keys that I have and
> can play ok or would purchasing better harps, like Delta Frosts or
> SP20's, help me out?
>
> Paul
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