Hohner Blues Harp 10 Hole Key A Diatonic Harmonica Overview:

Blues Harp is a diatonic harmonica with a wooden body and metal covers. Made using the Richard Modular System technology , the accordion is easy to disassemble and assemble. This instrument has a warm, mournful, bluesy sound. The accordion has a strong attack, thanks to the closed covers on the sides, so for beginners, the Blues Harp is an ideal choice, because the powerful air flow inside the accordion compensates for all the difficulties of obtaining a sound for beginners.

Optimized for playing the blues
The body is made of healing wood that grows in tropical Africa and Asia
Ease of playing "bands" and "overblows" thanks to the hermetic structure

Accordions marked Modular System - a revolutionary system of the Hohner company that allows you to easily disassemble and assemble the instrument. To date, the following models of the MS series have been created: Blues Harp , Big River Harp , Pro Harp , Cross Harp and Meisterklasse .

All elements of harmonicas made using this technology (body, boards with reeds and covers) are interchangeable. Also, all elements of such accordions are suitable for any models of the MS series , so you can create your own, unique instrument. Using various components, like a constructor, the harmonica player constructs a unique instrument that will be perfect for one or another genre of music, and it also allows you to get an interesting sound, which is important for playing in a group.

All parts of the MS series accordions are bolted together. This method of fastening allows easy disassembly and assembly of the tool. It is very convenient for replacing any element and taking care of the accordion. For beginner harpers, MS accordions are a great choice, because such a system allows you to understand the internal structure of the instrument, as well as to study in detail the principle of harmonica operation.

Real bluesy sound
First of all, the Blues Harp is a high-quality instrument made from selected materials. The body of this accordion is made of unusual wood. Hohner company specialists chose aphcelia (dussia) - a tree from tropical parts of Africa and Asia. This breed is also called "crocodile wood", due to the fact that the fibers have a pattern similar to the skin of a reptile. Such wood provides a clear resonance, fills the sound of the accordion with warmth and inherent roughness, which creates excellent conditions for playing the blues. Also, the air flow in the wooden case seems to breathe, so the dynamics of the instrument is smooth. Afzelia wood is pleasant to the touch for the lips, and this tree is also used for medicinal purposes. Therefore, beginners can train comfortably for a long time.

Plates and tongues are made of brass. They are tightly connected to the body with bolts. Such fastening increases tightness, and also allows you to take care of the tool without unnecessary efforts. Thanks to its good sealing, the Blues Harp is an excellent harmonica for playing various modern techniques. Therefore, it is convenient and easy for beginner harpers to learn such playing techniques as: "overbend", "overdraw", vibrato, slides and others. The powerful air flow inside the accordion compensates for the breathing problems of beginners, because there is no need to waste extra air, and the wide open back covers make the sound incredibly loud. This makes the Blues Harp the best choice for acoustic playing.

The lids are made of stainless steel. This material does not fade, so the accordion always looks shiny, and any dirt is easily wiped off. The covers of the instrument are fastened with other elements of the accordion with bolts, one on each side. The Blues Harp has no side cutouts on the top cover, again increasing the tightness of the instrument. Also on the covers there is a beautiful engraved inscription with the name of the accordion model and the Hohner company logo.

The kit includes a case in which it is convenient to transport the accordion. The case is made of tough plastic, so the tool is always protected from damage.

The Hohner company was founded in 1857 in Germany. Today, Hohner manufactures harmonicas, accordions, classical and acoustic guitars, flutes, percussion instruments, but it is harmonicas that have earned Hohner a global reputation and leadership in the musical instrument market. The first harmonica, in its classical form, was created in 1826 by the master of his craft, Richter . Therefore, Hohner has a series of harmonicas bearing the name of the great inventor.

For detailed information about the MS Blues Harp accordion , or any other models, please contact our consultants.

A charming slow blues performed on the Hohner Blues Harp in the key of E-major. The video has a link to the backing track of this track, so you can improvise with the author of this song.

Specifications:

• Brand: Hohner
  
• Type: diatonic accordions
  
• Series: MS
  
• Subgroup: Blues Harp
  
• Tonality: Major
  
• Major: A (La)
  
• Style: Blues
  
• Number of holes: 10
  
• The number of tongues: 20
  
• Plate thickness: 0.9 mm
  
• Plate material: brass
  
• Tab material: brass
  
• Body material: dousia/aphzelia tree
  
• Mouthpiece material: dousia/aphzelia tree
  
• Cover material: Stainless Steel
  
• Fastening elements: screws
  
• Settings: Richter
  
• Tonal range: 3 octaves
  
• Length: 10.5 cm