harmonicanick
885 posts
Sep 15, 2010
11:42 AM
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A lot of people argue against the F harp because its too high.
I use F and low F a lot with band and at jams mixing up for contrast.
Low F for chugging with the beat and then F for a cut thro' solo with impact.
Don't let F be out of the question it has loads to offer
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nacoran
2727 posts
Sep 15, 2010
11:43 AM
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If you don't like the squeal of the E you might consider getting a low F instead of a regular F. I think all the brands offer a low F model. I wish my OCD only made me buy harmonicas. I wash my hands of this subject, once, twice, thrice, hang on, I'm washing my hands of it. It could take a while.
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harmonicanick
886 posts
Sep 15, 2010
2:42 PM
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I have not heard of your 'hot metal' harps, please describe?
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nacoran
2730 posts
Sep 15, 2010
2:56 PM
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Harmonicanick, they are one of Hohner's standard harps. There are a few of them that seem to have interchangeable parts with different covers.
Hohner
It's a good way to round out your keys when you are starting. The metal covered ones tend to have sharp corners and the plastic covers taste bad for a while. I've got Blues Bands, Piedmonts and a Pocket Pal.
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hvyj
602 posts
Sep 15, 2010
3:08 PM
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To play with other musicians you need to carry at least 7 harps: G, A, Bb, C, D, Eb, and F. Maybe also an E.
If you are playing out with other musicians in an electric setting, keep in mind that you may have a problem getting enough "cut" out of tenor (low) harps.
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harmonicanick
887 posts
Sep 15, 2010
3:13 PM
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ok Nate thanks but I have never heard of them in the uk.
We have SP20, BR, and Blues Harps etc MB blah de blah and all the rest
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DanP
136 posts
Sep 15, 2010
5:55 PM
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TNFrank, an F harp is good for playing in 2nd position in the key of C but if you play 1st position blow-bends up on the high end of an F harp, you may be calling dogs from all over the neighborhood.
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