Hohner Special 20 Harmonica, Key of G

• Hole 1 blow on G3, below middle C
• Suited to folk, country, rock and pop
• A D chord on the draw, at the bottom end
• Recessed plates, stainless covers

G opens the range of 12 standard keys. On the blow, the first hole starts from G3; on the draw, the first four holes stack up A, D, F sharp and A. That D chord is the foundation of blues in D, played in 2nd position. Hohner describes the Special 20 sound as cut out for everything, from folk and country through to rock and pop.

To make it last, Hohner's FAQ offers a few simple rules: do not eat just before playing, avoid sugary drinks, and tap the harmonica out after use. It also reminds players that a harmonica is not a toy.

• Blues in D, in 2nd position
• Folk and country in G
• Rock and pop

To compare this G, from other brands:

Is there a low Special 20 (low F, low D)?

No. For low keys, Hohner offers other models, such as the Rocket Low or the Marine Band Thunderbird.

Special 20 in G: which blues key?

Blues in D: you play it in 2nd position, leaning on the low draw notes.

How do you make a harmonica last?

Hohner advises not eating just before playing, avoiding sugary drinks and tapping the instrument out after use to clear the moisture.