Nibiria
6 posts
Jun 23, 2014
6:14 PM
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Hey all, sorry for the odd phrasing in the title. I just bought myself a harmonica holder (which I may need to replace because it's far too easy to accidentally nudge it out of the way) and wanted to pick up some Neil Young or Bob Dylan songs that I could play on both harp and guitar. What do you guys recommend for this type of playing?
I'd like to add that I'm probably going to send it off to someone to get it optimized (can't afford a full custom until I have a decent set of harps) before using it much.
Last Edited by Nibiria on Jun 23, 2014 6:16 PM
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Rubes
862 posts
Jun 23, 2014
8:23 PM
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C and G harps...check archive for brand and model, there's many 'more than satisfactory' harps out there above a certain price point that will handle that stuff. :~}
PS. By all means, optimise away, but you shouldn't need this yet!?
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Last Edited by Rubes on Jun 23, 2014 8:25 PM
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jbone
1665 posts
Jun 24, 2014
4:01 AM
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Neil played some early stuff in A so an A harp as well as G and C.
Model wise, there are several choices for about $30, Hohner and Suzuki come to mind immediately.
Rockin Rons music for less has lots of choices and good descriptive material as well.
I just asked a question about the Harp Lock harmonica holder, which mounts right on an SM58 mic. Good responses about it. I think we'll get one for Jolene soon.
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The Iceman
1765 posts
Jun 24, 2014
5:36 AM
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For this style of playing, you don't need a customized optimized harmonica.
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nacoran
7830 posts
Jun 24, 2014
6:16 AM
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Iceman is probably right. Dylan and Young play mostly chord stuff. Customs are nice, but they are gapped closer to get overblows, which makes them easier to accidentally choke.
The keys other guys suggested are good. If you've got a specific song in mind, look up it's key, preferably on a harp tab site, since it will let you know what position it's in. I suspect a lot of Dylan and Young's stuff is 1st position. Try a couple different brands. Hohner, Suzuki, Seydel and Tombo (Lee Oskar) all make good harps once you get past the $30 mark.
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Goldbrick
504 posts
Jun 24, 2014
6:37 AM
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Dylan asking the audience if anyone has an E harp is a priceless moment in " Dont Look Back+
Last Edited by Goldbrick on Jun 24, 2014 6:42 AM
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Nibiria
9 posts
Jun 24, 2014
6:51 AM
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Alright, thanks guys. Yeah the optimization was more for when I want to play without the guitar, but is it better to get a separate harp for that?
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A440
164 posts
Jun 24, 2014
11:24 AM
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C & G will go along way for Neil Young, Bob Dylan, etc. Also check out the YouTube video of Warren Zevon (RIP) playing Splendid Isolation.
Christer Svensson compiled a listing of Bob Dylan's entire discography indicating the harp key for every song:
http://dylanchords.info/harp/harpkeys.htm
I find the Seydel Sessions or Session Steels work well in a holder/rack because the holes are spaced wider, so you can play more accurately. I find the Suzukis are harder to play in a rack, because the holes are smaller/closer and it's harder to play accurately. Hohners are in between, I guess.
Last Edited by A440 on Jun 24, 2014 11:25 AM
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Rubes
863 posts
Jun 24, 2014
8:34 PM
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Goldbrick that is HILARIOUS!!
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