Hohner
Hohner Big River Harp Harmonica, Key of D
Hohner Big River diatonic harmonica in D: an A chord on the draw for blues and rock in A, on a black ABS comb.
The Hohner Big River Harp in D is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica that plays in D on the blow and in A on the draw. Its main job is blues and rock in A.
What sets it apart
- A chord drawing on holes 1 to 4
- Hole 1 blow on D4, just above middle C
- Same comb as Hohner's Pro Harp
- Note shared by hole 2 draw and hole 3 blow: A
D, built for A
According to Hohner's tuning chart, this harp gives D, F sharp and A on the blow. Drawing on holes 1 to 4 gives E, A, D flat (C sharp) and E: an A chord. Hole 2 draw and hole 3 blow both sound that A, the starting point for blues in 2nd position.
This black ABS comb shows up on another MS model too: the Pro Harp, which Hohner describes as the Big River comb paired with the Blues Harp cover shape. By pitch, D ranks eighth of the 12 standard keys.
Specifications
| Key | D |
|---|---|
| Hole 1 blow | D4, 8th of the 12 keys going up |
| Comb | Black ABS, shared with the Pro Harp |
| Blow, holes 1 to 10 | D4, F#4, A4, D5, F#5, A5, D6, F#6, A6, D7 |
| Reeds | 20 brass, 0.9 mm |
| Draw, holes 1 to 10 | E4, A4, Db5, E5, G5, B5, Db6, E6, G6, B6 |
What it's for
- Blues and rock in A, in 2nd position
- Melodies in D, in 1st position
- Playing along with a guitar in a blues in A
Compared with other manufacturers
A diatonic in D is also available from:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Seydel | Session Steel | Stainless, 100% corrosion-free |
| Hohner | Big River Harp in D | A chord on the draw |
| Suzuki | Bluesmaster MR-250 | 12 major keys |
| Lee Oskar | Major Diatonic | Also made in Low D |
Frequently asked questions
- What does a D harmonica play in 2nd position?
- A. Hole 2 draw gives the A, and the first four draw holes form an A chord.
- What notes are on a D harmonica?
- On the blow, D, F sharp and A. On the draw, E, A, D flat and E down low, then G and B from hole 5 up.
- What harmonica do you need for the key of A?
- For a blues in A, this D harp in 2nd position. For a melody in A, an A harp.
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