Hohner
Hohner Big River Harp Harmonica, Key of E
Hohner Big River diatonic harmonica in E: an E chord on the blow to follow the guitar, blues in B on the draw.
The Hohner Big River Harp in E is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the upper register: only F and F sharp sit higher in the series. It backs up songs in E and plays blues in B.
What sets it apart
- E4 on hole 1: tenth of the 12 keys counting from the lowest
- B chord drawing on holes 1 to 4
- MS series, made in Germany
- E chord on the blow, to follow a guitar in E
E in the upper range
On the blow, Hohner tunes this harp to E, A flat (G sharp) and B: an E chord that fits songs played in E on guitar. Drawing on holes 1 to 4, F sharp, B, E flat (D sharp) and F sharp form a B chord, the one for blues in 2nd position.
Every model in the MS series, this Big River included, is made in Germany, Hohner notes. With hole 1 on the E above middle C, it sounds higher than most keys in the series.
Specifications
| Key | E |
|---|---|
| Hole 1 blow | E4, 10th of the 12 standard keys |
| Made in | Germany, MS series |
| Blow, holes 1 to 10 | E4, Ab4, B4, E5, Ab5, B5, E6, Ab6, B6, E7 |
| Cover plates | Stainless steel |
| Draw, holes 1 to 10 | F#4, B4, Eb5, F#5, A5, Db6, Eb6, F#6, A6, Db7 |
What it's for
- Backing a song in E, in 1st position
- Blues in B, in 2nd position
- Folk melodies in the upper register
Compared with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers also offer E:
| Manufacturer | Model | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Olive C-20 | Wood fibre body, equal temperament |
| Hohner | Big River Harp in E | Blues in B |
| Easttop | T008K | 12 major keys |
| Seydel | 1847 CLASSIC | From very low to high keys |
Frequently asked questions
- What does an E harmonica play in 2nd position?
- B. Drawing on holes 1 to 4 gives F sharp, B, D sharp and F sharp, a B chord.
- What notes are on an E harmonica?
- On the blow, E, G sharp (which Hohner writes A flat) and B. Hole 2 draw and hole 3 blow give the same B.
- Is the Big River Harp made in Germany?
- Yes. Hohner states that every model in its MS series is made in Germany.
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