Hohner Big River Harp Harmonica, Key of A
The Hohner Big River Harp in A is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica that plays in A on the blow and gives an E chord when you draw on the low holes. For a song in E, this is the harp to reach for.
What sets it apart
- Hole 1 blow on A3, the third lowest of the 12 keys
- Draw on holes 1 to 4: B, E, A flat, B, an E chord
- Comb, reed plates and covers swap with the whole MS series
- Black ABS comb, brass reeds
A harp, for blues in E
Hohner writes its notes with flats: on the blow, this harp gives A, D flat (the C sharp guitar players know) and E. On the draw, the first four holes form an E chord, and hole 2 draw sounds the same E as hole 3 blow. That hole 2 is where 2nd position playing starts.
The Big River belongs to the MS series, short for Modular System: its comb, reed plates and cover plates trade places with those of the other MS models. You can fit another model's covers onto this plastic comb.
Specifications
| Key | A |
|---|---|
| Hole 1 blow | A3, 3rd lowest of the 12 standard keys |
| Comb | Black ABS, MS modular system |
| Blow, holes 1 to 10 | A3, Db4, E4, A4, Db5, E5, A5, Db6, E6, A6 |
| Reed plates | 0.9 mm brass, 20 reeds |
| Draw, holes 1 to 10 | B3, E4, Ab4, B4, D5, F#5, Ab5, B5, D6, F#6 |
What it's for
- Blues and rock in E, in 2nd position
- Folk melodies in A, in 1st position
- Backing a guitar playing in E
Compared with other manufacturers
For a diatonic in A, other manufacturers offer:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Harpmaster MR-200 | ABS body, stainless cover, 63 g |
| Hohner | Big River Harp in A | E chord on the draw |
| Lee Oskar | Major Diatonic | Reed plates sold separately |
| Seydel | Session Steel | Recessed plates, stainless reeds |
Frequently asked questions
- What does an A harmonica play in 2nd position?
- E. Drawing on holes 1 to 4, B, E, A flat and B, gives an E chord: the home chord for blues on this harp.
- What harmonica do you need for blues in E?
- An A harp like this one, played in 2nd position. For a plain melody in E, pick an E harp instead.
- What does MS series mean?
- Modular System: Hohner makes four MS models whose combs, reed plates and covers are compatible with one another.
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