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Using Hohner special 20 for lesson

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Thu, 05/16/2019 - 11:22
drake8nguyen
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I'm a beginner who just started learning the fundamental. Is it ok to use the Hohner special 20, which is a C harmonica? The lessons are in key A so they sound different and I don't know if I'm playing the right notes

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Thu, 05/16/2019 - 12:42
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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's found here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/c_harmonica_intro_lesson. After this lesson, if you decide to continue, you'll need to pick up an A Harmonica. Best wishes on your studies.

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