Hey guys I was wondering what type of harmonica john popper plays from blues traveler
also, what is the most versatile key in the harmonica world?
also, what is the most versatile key in the harmonica world?
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Harmonica players?
- Thread starter rob_the_bassist
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I dont know what kind of harp he plays, maybe fire through an email to someone on the BT website?
Im a big fan tho, been listening to Four most of that day, definatly one of my favourite albums
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And if your thinking about getting a harp, one in the key of G wouldnt put you wrong
(ive got a hohner blues harp, but im not very good on it 
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Im a big fan tho, been listening to Four most of that day, definatly one of my favourite albums
.And if your thinking about getting a harp, one in the key of G wouldnt put you wrong
(ive got a hohner blues harp, but im not very good on it )
I have a harmonica in every key. Been playing for almost 20 years now. Total hack though. I like Lee Oskars for what it's worth. I prefer the way they feel on my tongue as opposed to wood. Although wood might sound a little better.
jive1
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I believe he plays Hohner Special 20s. I used to play Special 20s and then went to Lee Oskars, and now I'm back to Special 20s. I prefer the plastic. I can soak em in hot water to clean em up, and no wood to warp.
Remember that when you play "cross harp", which is typical in Blues and Rock, you play the a 5th higher than the key of harp you are playing. A C harp is used to play a song in the key of G.
I don't recommend getting a G harp. It's tuned too low for me, and it's not a good harp for bending. Get a C, A and D and you're covered for more than 50% of the typical playing you'll do with them. Those harps cover the keys of G, E, and A, which are very common keys for Rock and Blues. If you decide to stick with it get an F, and high G harp (if you can find one). Then add more as needed.
If I remember correctly, Popper played different harps within the same song. The harp is tuned to a major scale, so based on that you can play various modes. For example, the C harp is G Mixolydian, or D Dorian.
Maybe it's too much information, but it's a start.
Remember that when you play "cross harp", which is typical in Blues and Rock, you play the a 5th higher than the key of harp you are playing. A C harp is used to play a song in the key of G.
I don't recommend getting a G harp. It's tuned too low for me, and it's not a good harp for bending. Get a C, A and D and you're covered for more than 50% of the typical playing you'll do with them. Those harps cover the keys of G, E, and A, which are very common keys for Rock and Blues. If you decide to stick with it get an F, and high G harp (if you can find one). Then add more as needed.
If I remember correctly, Popper played different harps within the same song. The harp is tuned to a major scale, so based on that you can play various modes. For example, the C harp is G Mixolydian, or D Dorian.
Maybe it's too much information, but it's a start.
Fair points, the book i got was written for using a G harp, so thats what i got. Thankfully they arent too expensive (for the most part)
I really wouldnt mind the wee fender set you used to get :
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Fair points, the book i got was written for using a G harp, so thats what i got. Thankfully they arent too expensive (for the most part)
I really wouldnt mind the wee fender set you used to get :
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I played through one of these recently. Stepped up and played during a dub reggae groove. So much fun. We jammed it out for about 15 minutes.
