Re: [Harp-L] Best starter harp for a young boy - teaching aids

[Peter Langlois <morekias@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all for the great thoughts.  The boy is 8 years old.  I have
messed around with some really cheap harps, and wanted to get him something
that would let him get a sense for what it could do.  His father plays
guitar, so I"m going to show dad how he can play some basic blues and son
can play along.  I ordered a Suzuki Folkmaster in C from Rockin Ron.

Cheers to all.

PETE

On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 5:01 PM, Mike Rogers <bullfrog9@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi.  I give an introductory harmonica workshop to people of all ages.  I
> use the Hohner "Blues Band" harmonica.  They retail for less than $10.  As I
> recall, they used to be for sale in the Cracker Barrel restaurant gift
> shops.  They are fairly rugged.
>
> Bullfrog
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Langlois" <morekias@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> To: "harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:38 AM
>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Best starter harp for a young boy - teaching aids
>
>
>  A friend of mine at work has young boy who recently got a toy harmonica
>> and
>> really started to take to it. Individual notes and rhythm. Then a sibling
>> stepped on and broke it. I an looking for a recommendation for something
>> that will play adequately at under $20. A beginner harp, but durable
>> enough
>> to survive a boy. Also, what good learning aids for young kids exist?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> PETE
>>
>>
>