Description
The Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica Key of A is the archetypal blues harmonica. Almost unchanged since it was patented in 1896, this iconic instrument embodies the real deep blues like no other and is the benchmark against which all others are judged. Initially designed for European folk music, it quickly became a prominent voice of American blues of the early 20th century, played by all harmonica players of this era. It’s the soundtrack of broken hearts and dancing all night, of endless prairies and sweaty nightclubs. Like no other harmonica, the Marine Band 1896 is an invitation to express yourself in music, a key to unlock your creativity. When you discover this piece of living musical history, you won’t just play the blues. You’ll feel the blues.
Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica Key of A Features:
Key of A
Traditional assembly with nails
| Reed plates (material, thickness): | brass, 0.9 mm |
| Reed plates (surface): | brass |
| Reeds (number, material): | 20, brass |
| Comb (material, color): | pearwood, brown |
| Comb (finish): | double lacquered |
| Mouthpiece (surface): | pearwood |
| Cover plates: | stainless steel |
| Keys: | HG, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G |
| Type: | diatonic |
| Tuning: | Richter, Harmonica Minor and Natural Minor. Nm and hm just in F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B(H), Bb, A, Ab, G |
| Number of holes: | 10 |
| Tonal range: | 3 octaves |
| Length: | 10 cm / 3.9” |
The diatonic harmonica, also known as blues harp, offers simple major scales and chords. Special playing techniques like bendings and overbends extend the tonal range. Its sound is typical for blues, folk, and country, but also pop and rock.
The harmonica has a long tradition not just in folk and blues, but also in popular culture. It is used in all genres, from rock and pop to classical music and jazz.
The harmonica is relatively easy to learn, and quickly opens a broad variety of options to the player. Another great advantage is its size: You can easily carry it around in your pocket, making it the perfect companion for travelling.
About Hohner:
A lot has happened since Matthias Hohner founded his company in Trossingen, Germany in 1857. HOHNER became the market leader in harmonicas and accordions with a worldwide network of artists through consistent dedication to quality. Our instruments have strongly influenced the development of the Blues, become a vital part of Folk music traditions around the world, played a significant role in the ongoing evolution of Jazz and found their place on the Classical concert stage. Today we continue to develop new instruments and improve existing ones. Always with the intention to enable everyone, everywhere to Enjoy music.
