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I have played diatonic harmonica for many years. In that time, I have had many Marine Bands and Special 20s, so I am well familiar with Hohner quality – in fact, having flirted with Fender, Lee Oscar, Seydel and Suzuki, I keep returning to Hohner.
Recently, my granddaughter has started learning the clarinet, using beginner pieces which include some simple duets and rounds. I wanted to help her to practice these, so a chromatic harp was the obvious choice.
By definition, a chromatic harp can, technically, play in any key. However, playing along with a clarinet would have meant transposing, so the logical choice was a B-flat harp.
Choice is currently limited to six models, from three manufacturers. However, the (concert-tuned) Hohner Chromonica 270 is ‘Top Seller’ for a reason, so the B-flat version was the clear favourite.
The harp itself comes in a fitted case. As expected, it feels reassuringly solid and well-constructed (Hohner have well over a century’s experience in this field). The slide works smoothly and quietly, and the tone is reasonably consistent across the entire three-octave range – perhaps a little shrill in the highest few notes, but rich and full-bodied in the lower register.
Overall, I am well satisfied with this instrument, and I am confident that it will deliver years of faithful service.
I have played diatonic harmonica for many years. In that time, I have had many Marine Bands and Special 20s, so I am well familiar with Hohner quality – in fact, having flirted with Fender, Lee Oscar, Seydel and Suzuki, I keep returning to Hohner.
Recently, my granddaughter has started learning the clarinet, using beginner pieces which include some simple duets
I have played diatonic harmonica for many years. In that time, I have had many Marine Bands and Special 20s, so I am well familiar with Hohner quality – in fact, having flirted with Fender, Lee Oscar, Seydel and Suzuki, I keep returning to Hohner.
Recently, my granddaughter has started learning the clarinet, using beginner pieces which include some simple duets and rounds. I wanted to help her to practice these, so a chromatic harp was the obvious choice.
By definition, a chromatic harp can, technically, play in any key. However, playing along with a clarinet would have meant transposing, so the logical choice was a B-flat harp.
Choice is currently limited to six models, from three manufacturers. However, the (concert-tuned) Hohner Chromonica 270 is ‘Top Seller’ for a reason, so the B-flat version was the clear favourite.
The harp itself comes in a fitted case. As expected, it feels reassuringly solid and well-constructed (Hohner have well over a century’s experience in this field). The slide works smoothly and quietly, and the tone is reasonably consistent across the entire three-octave range – perhaps a little shrill in the highest few notes, but rich and full-bodied in the lower register.
Overall, I am well satisfied with this instrument, and I am confident that it will deliver years of faithful service.
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CHROMONICA 270 Bb
Patrick B. 820 05.11.2014
Très bien sur les qualités essentielles d'un harmonica ( son...fabrication...finition...)
Dommage il n'a pas les trous ronds au niveau de l'embouchure comme son frère le 270 deluxe en C...
Il aurait été appréciable qu'au cul de celui-ci ( c'est-à-dire du côté opposé à l'embouchure ) que la tonalité Bb soit inscrite...
Il aurait été appréciable qu'une "chiffonnette" soit fournie avec le boitier...
Bb tonalité utile pour jouer avec une trompette Bb ou une clarinette Bb...mais il pourrait être bien de pouvoir trouver aussi avec le CHROMONICA 270 le Eb ( tonalité du sax alto Eb)...
Très bien sur les qualités essentielles d'un harmonica ( son...fabrication...finition...)
Dommage il n'a pas les trous ronds au niveau de l'embouchure comme son frère le 270 deluxe en C...
Il aurait été appréciable qu'au cul de celui-ci ( c'est-à-dire du côté opposé à l'embouchure ) que la tonalité Bb soit inscrite...
Il aurait été appréciable qu'une
Très bien sur les qualités essentielles d'un harmonica ( son...fabrication...finition...)
Dommage il n'a pas les trous ronds au niveau de l'embouchure comme son frère le 270 deluxe en C...
Il aurait été appréciable qu'au cul de celui-ci ( c'est-à-dire du côté opposé à l'embouchure ) que la tonalité Bb soit inscrite...
Il aurait été appréciable qu'une "chiffonnette" soit fournie avec le boitier...
Bb tonalité utile pour jouer avec une trompette Bb ou une clarinette Bb...mais il pourrait être bien de pouvoir trouver aussi avec le CHROMONICA 270 le Eb ( tonalité du sax alto Eb)...
