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When I heard Elwood Blues playing blues harp in the Blues Brothers film from the 80s, I couldn't get over the crazy sound of the harmonica. I watched the film over and over - even watched it last night! Had to get me a harmonica...
Seeing Paul Lamb playing the Station Tavern in London was the final straw - I started having lessons from him and became a Sonny Terry nut. From there Little Walter, Big Walter and gradually found out about all the greats.
Brendan Power introduced me to other players such as Charlie McCoy, JJ Milteau, Howard Levy and then I was hooked - a dead duck!
I started teaching professionally in 1995 while studying how to teach and began running workshops in London inherited from Brendan Power as he was joining Riverdance. The first lesson in school I taught in was Dulwich College in London and then in Bristol.
I've had the luck to study personally with Howard Levy (one week residential), Paul Lamb, Brendan Power, Joe Filisko, Richard Sleigh, Carlos del Junco, Sonny Terry (recorded lesson) and in workshops with Charlie McCoy, Lee Oskar, Steve Baker, Keith Dunn, Rick Estrin, Rick Epping, Adam Gussow amongst lots others - and thanks to all of them for the help which I now pass on to other students.
Performance wise, I have played in many blues bands, and different musical groups as well as performing solo and on cruise ships. I've played on the same bill as Larry Adler in 2000, jammed in concert with Jools Holland and had a long, hilarious and fascinating lunch with Billy Connolly showing him some harmonica techniques he wanted to know about.
Fine players of the harmonica include Big Walter, Little Walter, Sonny Terry, Sonnyboy Williamson Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Jason Ricci, Adam Gussow, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Magic Dick, Robert Plant, Steve Tyler, Taj Mahal, Kim Wilson, Charlie Musselwhite, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Reed, Larry Adler, Dave Gage, Furry Lewis, John Popper, John Sebastian, Neil Young, Bruce Willis, Sugar Blue, William Clarke, Paul Delay, Tom Ball, Mark Hummel, Jerry Portnoy, JJ Milteaux, Rod Piazza, Gary Primich, Rob Paparozzi, Joel Osborne, Shakira Starr, Alanis Morisette, Bono, David Bowie, Darth Vader, John Mayall, John Gindick, Jonny Mars, John Lennon, Allman Brothers, JP Allen.
Types of music to play to play on the harmonica: Blues, jazz, country, rock, bluegrass, folk, funk, classical, rock, hiphop, rnb, r and b, reggae, r'n'b
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Models: Marine band, crossharp proharp crossover, big river, marine band deluxe, special twenty, special 20, pro-master, blues bender, golden melody, mostly Richter tuned.
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[@3345646]

I tried one in low F tuning. It was rich in tone. It was responsive like an Easttop. The number 2 reed was a little hard to bend. ( Now I know that it’s typical on the low F) I gaped it closer and it’s bending well now.

[@harmonicamastery]

I just bought a High G and it's outstanding

[@mattsmart705]

Got a G. Absolutely beautiful harp.

[@nacoran]

Todd Parrott said he'd tried them and thought they were really good.

[@harmonicamastery]

Ok thanks, I'll ask him about that

[@TheHarmonicaBarge]

Interesting!! They look great. What’s phosphor bronze like to work on?

[@harmonicamastery]

Good question, and nicely raised Ed. I would refer you to John Cook on that one, I have no idea myself. It's used on the Kongsheng and Easttop harps I believe and I've seen them tuning them in the factory in the 'usual' way so I'm sure it's a alloy you can work on.

[@agc_custom_harps]

The same... Hohner uses it too these days. It is a nice alloy. Ever noticed they are brighter than they used to be?

[@SwingEzzZZ]

I think it is popularly used in acoustic guitar strings because of its brightness in sound may be.

[@bobward7260]

SwingEzzZZ I notice that the phosphor-bronze strings don't oxidize as fast... I just bought a couple Easttop and I like the sound. Nice post from BHC! Thanks!

[@BazCBazC]

Where can you buy these in the UK? You don't seem to be able to buy direct from the manufacturer.

[@harmonicamastery]

SonnyboysMusicStore.co.uk - we just ordered some Cs in Noble and Story - you can reserve one if you like by emailing [e-mail]. I think you would be the first to have one in the UK (apart from me of course!)

[@BazCBazC]

@@harmonicamastery Thanks Ben!

[@arkadiuszk.3898]

Is everything inside? Tongue and mouth safe?

[@harmonicamastery]

Yes, I believe that would be the case. Why don’t you have a look at their website and see what they’re systems like, what metals they use, and what hygiene standards state adhere to. They are a professional company so I would expect them to do a first class job. You can also email the factory if you wish to find out more.

[@goranpavic5377]

Never heard about corean harmonicas,i play hohners have a few manjis ans seydels 1847

[@harmonicamastery]

There are a few in the US now - one notable person who is 'pleased with the DaBell Nobles I have' is the famous author of Harmonica for Dummies and ex president of Spah, Winslow Yerxa - and his opinion is widely respected, so they might be worth a look.

[@3345646]

eezy reeder Carys DaBells now in the USA.

[@danielegiacosa9931]

How is it tuned? Is it equal temperament or compromised? Thanks

[@ronkonig630]

it is equal temperament lie the golden melody