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What harmonica key is best for a beginner wanting to play blues?

I am a beginner Harmonica player and I think I have sort of got the hang of it after about a year of playing. I am interested in trying to play a few blues styles and want to get another harmonica for that reason. I currently have the Hohner Special 20 in the Key of C. I was thinking that the Key of F or D would be good but I wasn’t sure.

Hey Ian,

As a lifetime self taught harmonica player, I know quite a lot about them. I started in blues with a C Hohner Golden Melody (Silver). Since then, I have acquired a G Hohners Bluesband. So, I would reccomend a G or a C for blues. If you already have a C, go for a G instead. It does make some differences as I have experienced,

Dan

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