Description
The harmonica is derived from an ancient Chinese instrument the Sheng about 5,000 years ago. In the early 19th century, Christian Friedrich Ludwig Bushmann came up with his own version of the harmonica by bundling 15 pitch pipes into a square shape about 4 inches tall and wide. He called it the Bushmann Aura. The modernized version of the harmonica you and I play today was not invented until 1865 by Mathias Hohner. His version quickly took off in America. He developed his own company in 1857 and they still make beautiful harmonicas to this day.
The Piedmont Blue Hohner Harmonica Set is an extremely affordable and durable set. The set includes 7 keys of A,B,C,D,E,F, and G as well as a neoprene carrying case. This enables you to accompany music in all 7 of the most popular keys. It was named after the diverse Piedmont plateau area on the mid-atlantic to south-eastern regions of the United States, Piedmont Blues style was influenced by ragtime, country string bands, traveling medicine shows, and popular early 20th century songs. The Piedmont Blues style is differentiated from other blues styles by its up-tempo ragtime-based rhythms.
Throughout the history of Piedmont Blues, HOHNER harmonicas have been found at the heart of this musical style in the hands of players like Sonny Terry, whose sophisticated sense of rhythm is still a marvel to behold. Today, it is best represented by master of the genre Phil Wiggins, who has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall and the White House to stages in China and Africa.
Features:
-Seven Key Harmonica Set with Custom Carrying Case
-Lightweight, durable and economically priced
-Airtight plastic comb and body allows you to bend notes easily
-Plastic cover plates and comb makes these harmonicas much lighter and more comfortable to use with a neck holder while you play guitar
-Comes with instruction booklet