why A harmonica is the most common ?
Sun, 09/12/2021 - 23:30
Hi David, is it because most blues songs are in A key (or in E as its 2nd position is E key)? or because it plays along well with other instruments like guitar?
Besides A key, you mentioned G, Bb, and D key in your fundamental lessons. May I ask which keys are best for different styles of music like folks, country, jazz, pop?
Thanks!
Hello zech.
Yes, the key of E is a very common blues band key (guitar and bass mostly), which is the A Harmonica in 2nd Position, and an often-chosen harmonica key because of its nice range (low, but not so low that bends are difficult to handle).
The keys mentioned are all-around good keys for all styles of music. This will differ from player to player, but the most common set of harmonica is Low-F or High-F, G, A, Bb, C, D.