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C harmonica

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Tue, 04/18/2017 - 18:20
Oldtimeycowpunk
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Where are the lessons for C note harmonicas?

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Tue, 04/18/2017 - 18:26
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David Barrett
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Welcome to the site. There is

Welcome to the site. There is an intro lesson for those with only the C Harmonica, and it is found here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/c_harmonica_intro_lesson. After this lesson if you decide to continue you will need to pick up an A Harmonica. Best wishes on your studies.

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Sat, 04/22/2017 - 04:44
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Best key for rock songs

Hello.I have been practicing with the Special 20 alittle now, and i have it in key of A and Key of C. I am currently thinking of investing in a Crossover. but i dont know what Key to buy first. i would like to be able to play rock songs like Heart of gold (Neil Young) and The River (Bruce springsteen). What key would be best for me then?

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Sun, 04/23/2017 - 18:50
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Hello Ola. I listened to a

Hello Ola.

I listened to a version of "Heart of Gold" online and it sounded like he was playing a G Harmonica. The version of "The River" also sounds like it's a G Harmonica. That would be a good choice of harmonica, it's one of the most common harmonicas, and it will be used for your Tongue Block Study 3.

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Thu, 04/27/2017 - 11:22
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online shops

Thanks :-) G it will be then. I live in norway and it doesnt seem like there is alot of stores selling harmonicas here. there are some shops selling special 20´s, but not much more then that. any tips on where i can buy harmonicas online?

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Thu, 04/27/2017 - 12:17
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