What key do I need? We stock diatonics in most popular keys, C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb with some even in Eb, Ab and B also. Incidentally, B flats, A and G are deeper than C instruments, while D, E, and F are normally higher and brighter. Once you can play in one key, you can play in any but beginners will usually prefer to start in C. Chromatics we generally stocked in C, because other keys in this type can be confusing.

A SMALL CORNER OF OUR HARP DISPLAY AREA How To Choose Your Harp Diatonic or chromatic? First of all, you will want to choose between diatonic (blues harp style) models, designed to go straight to the note in the key you are playing in, or the more “serious” (and more seriously priced!) chromatic harmonicas, associated with virtuoso players like Larry Adler or Tommy Reilly which will play any melody just as it should be. For self teaching the diatonic is probably best and certainly easiest, but the musical perfectionist (who preferably already reads a little music) might want to go chromatic. To learn more about diatonics click here To learn more about chromatics click here Below left The Lee Oscar (diatonic) and right a Charlie Musselwhite (chromatic) - notice the lever at the right hand side.

\Diatonic harps HOHNER - The Original Classics Blues harp, the classic model, wood body, bluesy growly tone, £28.99 Marine Band, wood body, good all-rounder, nice fruity sound £28.99 Special 20 An excellent harp with plastic body for ease of use with good tone £28.99 Big River Harp, a bargain entry-level genuine Hohner made instrument, bright clear sound in proper plastic case - key C only for £18.99 Meisterclasse, the ultimate blues harp, superbly made for rich creamy smooth sound and easy-blow efficiency. The ultimate choice of the professional £69.99 NB Postage on individual diatonic blues harps just £1.75   STARTER HARPS Barclay, Johnson or similar standard 10-hole blues harps as available at only £4.99 plus £1 postage and packing. LEE OSCAR AND TOMBO Known of and demanded by many pro players, these are now forming a large part of our sales. They come in a unique style plastic box, which slot together helping to keep your various key harps organised. Lee Oskar, beautifully presented in slot-together style case for easy transportation, this is the POWER HARP, not just loud, but bright, cutting tone efficiently and effortlessly produced. £28.99 (also available in alternative major and minor tunings - same price) Tombo Ultimo a de-luxe version of the Lee Oscar, even smoother sound and playing feel £37.99 Lee Oscar Reed Plates for replacement in that model in stock in most keys £18.99 CHROMATIC HARMONICAS Note: 8 hole = 2 octave, 10 hole two and a half, 12 hole - 3 octave, 14 hole is 3~1/2 octaves, 16 is 4 octave. The Original Hohner Superchromonica square hole, 12 hole £117.99 Larry Adler 12-hole £129.99 Larry Adler 16-hole £175.99 Hohner Chromettas, cheaper round-holed, but still good, 8-hole £49.99 10-hole £58.99 12-hole £65.99 14-hole £69.99 Postage in UK on chromatics £3

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