Hohner Steven Tyler Signature Series Harmonica

If the price tag on the Hohner Steven Tyler Signature Series Harmonica is a bit much for you, check out the Hohner Steven Tyler Artist Series Harmonica, Key of A. You may not be ready to lay down that much cash, or you may not have that much cash to lay down. If you're looking to get into a harp you can afford and you love Steven Tyler's style, or if you're a collector looking for affordable collectibles, then you may want to consider this piece.

You may be concerned about the fact that it's in the key of A. That's valid. Maybe you don't need a harmonica that's in the key of A, or maybe you're not even sure what's meant by the key of A. If you're going to be a serious harmica player, you're going to want all 12 keys, so this might be a good option for you. At the lower price, it makes an affordable option for any player. Check out the video on the page, which will explain a little more to you about different harmonica keys, and consider buying this cheaper version of the Steven Tyler Signature Series harmonica if you haven't already.

If you're a beginning harmonica player, you're probably having trouble choosing a harmonica. With a little info, however, you can make an informed decision and get a good harp.

If you know nothing about music, you've got to understand a few key concepts to really know what's going on with harmonicas. In music, we use a scale, with note values assigned letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G. After G, the scale starts over at A. In addition to these natural notes, there are also accidental notes, given the designation of sharp (#) or flat (b). These notes occur between the natural notes and are notated by adding the symbol for sharp or flat to the note name, e.g. A#. Notes played in sequence are called a scale, and in order to make these scales "sound right" we have to raise or lower certain notes in the sequence with an accidental. We call this the scale's key.

Knowing about keys is necessary to understand different harmonicas. The diatonic harmonica, or blues harp, only contains notes from the key of the harmonica. A C harp can only play C, D, E, F, G, A and B. A only A, B, C#, D, E, F# and G#. Only instruments, such as the piano or guitar are able to play all keys without changing. Because of this, the harmonica player needs a range of different keyed harps to be able to change with the band.

As a beginning player, you want to get a harmonica in the key of C. The main reason for this is that when you become more advanced, and learn to bend notes, you can get a much wider range of pitches from the harmonica. The C harp has all the natural notes. With the inclusion of bending, you can hit most if not all accidental notes as well.

If you're a collector, look at this Hohner Bob Dylan Signature Series Harmonica. This harmonica, in the key of C, features custom covers with Bob Dylan's signature etch in, a gold plated reed plate, warm tones, a case with Dylan's "Eye" logo embossed on the front, all in a gift box with a commemorative picture of Dylan on the inside cover.

For the price, it's doubtful that you're going to pull this out at a gig to play. It is set up to be played, however, and is fully functional. If you're a Bob Dylan fan, you know that his harmonica playing was one of his signatures. He used it extensively throughout his earlier work and held on to his style throughout his whole career. For someone looking for a collectible, check this harp out, it's one of a kind. Look below for more Bob Dylan harmonicas.