Chromatic harmonica technique note positions masters of. Tremolo sextet hohner goliath hohner comet hohner weekender hohner huang frontier harp 24 parrot hering diatonic octave tuned suzuki two timer tremolo victory hero harmonica all chromatic harmonicas except in the chromatic instruction section. The slider, which kettlewell invented, designed, and. Kg is a german manufacturer of musical instruments.
The hohner super 64 is an instrument for a true professional. Other keys of diatonics will work with the instruction and songs, but most of the theory and explanations are based on a standard key of c diatonic view keys of harmonicas chart. Get the guaranteed best price on harmonicas like the hohner 758264 super 64 chromonica chromatic harmonica at musicians friend. Hohner echo harmonica recently my mother and i were going through my fathers things and found a box with my name on it.
Apr 07, 2010 the hohner super 64 chromonica is a nice chromatic harmonica. Hohner 758264 super 64 chromonica chromatic harmonica. The minimum purchase order quantity for the product is 0. Chromonica is a term that hohner uses for several different ones. Chromatic harmonica history historic information on chromatic. Suzuki ha20c promaster hammond professional 10hole diatonic harmonica, key of c. When it came on the market in 1938, the 64 chromonica was the first chromatic to boast a range of over four octaves. Little brother of the chromonica 270 this one has only 10 holes. Alaska, and pr just email me with a zip code and i will get you a shipping quote. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. This harmonica is named the 64 chromonica 4 chromatic octaves professional model c and was made by the m. Which has gold stamping that readshohner chromonica 270 made in germany, snaps shut and weighs about 9 ounces. Andoer swan chromatic harmonica 10 holes 40 tones key of c silver with exquisite box. Chromonica hohner super chromonica hohner 64 chromonica hohner super 64x.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Soundtest of a hohner super 64 which had been customized a bit by airtightening, and fitting of kettlewell frictionless mouthpiece slider. Hohner chromonica super 64 harmonica the harmonica company. Ive just received a hohner 64 chromonica harmonica with absolutely no idea how to play it. The original hohner super 64 has embodied the high end chromatic harmonica since it first came on the market. Chromonica 64 280 first conceptualized in 1938 and improved in numerous details throughout the 20th century. Have been playing as an amateur many types of diatonic harmonicas. The 64x looks and feels luxurious, but this is a much more practical instrument in my view. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. How to dissassemble and clean a hohner super 64 chromonica.
Four complete octaves extending above and below middle c give you limitless options for expression. Hohner the 64 chromonica harmonica first look youtube. A dear old relative who could really croon, but whose slobber and old food bits i dont care to inhale or smell while playing. Yvonnick prene is a fixture in the harp community here in new york, and he gives us a quick rundown of everything he likes about the hohner super 64 performance. It also has a much shinier and sleeker look, with extra shiny stainless steel covers. Hohner m758501 super 64 performance chromatic harmonica. The 16hole version comes in the traditional 64 280 version, the super 64 introduced approx. Get the guaranteed best price on harmonicas like the hohner 28064 chromonica 64 chromatic harmonica at musicians friend. Shop for the hohner 28064 chromonica 64 chromatic harmonica and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. It had a lot of antique cameras and pictures and a lot of things i would love but was holding onto for my wedding. It features an extra octave in the lower register below middle c, which makes it possible to play advanced repertoire,reeds 64 reed plates brass 1. A 16 hole chromatic harmonica has a range from c3 which is the c below middle c on a piano, up to a d7. Do not sound like their chromonica 280 c isnt it most obvious.
Some of you have musical training, and you may be curious what the note range is on a 16hole chromatic harmonica, in terms of a piano keyboard. Vintage german m hohner chromonica harmonica with case. Explore our product section and find your perfect hohner instrument. However, having a history of great tone, performance and overall reliability with hohner harps, i wasnt ready to throw in the towel and cry refund. The 12hole version is the super chromonica, or 270. Since its foundation, hohner has manufactured a wide range of instruments, such as kazoos, accordions, recorder flutes, melodicas, banjos, electric, acoustic, resonator and classical guitars. Since its foundation, hohner has manufactured a wide range of instruments, such as kazoos, accordions, recorder flutes, melodicas, banjos, electric, acoustic, resonator and classical. Today, the hohner chromonica is still the blueprint for all modern chromatic harmonicas. In addition to the excellent handling, the chromonica 64 offers fast response in all octaves. Hohner 64 chromonica harmonica features at a glance. I figure this harmonica will be as good as i can play, and thanks to a couple of great harmonica books, it already sounds better than. The hohner chromonica 64 was first conceptualised in 1938 and improved in numerous details throughout the 20th century.
Covering four complete chromatic octaves, this harmonica extends above and below middle c, giving you limitless options for musical expression. Therefore i decided to try a chromatic harmonica and now i am very happy with the decision made. See more ideas about harmonica hohner, hohner, harmonicas. A top quality 4 octave chromatic for professionals and semi professionals. This hohner chromonica 64 was described as plays great and only listed minor cosmetic defects. He started out with the 64 chromonica, then went to the super 64 and finally the super 64x. Swan, new 16 holes 64 sounds, chromatic harmonica, key of c, w1664 3. I havent tried the cheaper chromonica 64, but looking at the cover plates, i suggest this is a much more comfortable instrument to play. Chromonica 260 hohner harmonica a 10 hole chromatic harmonica by hohner. Stevies approach initially developed playing the c chromatic and the super 64 comes only in c is c, but not by playing the major scale or using the.
If only the slide could be made with a shorter action. Hohner chromatic harmonica c on it and the flip side readstrade mark gesetz geschl made by m. Which has gold stamping that reads hohner chromonica 270 made in germany, snaps shut and weighs about 9 ounces. First hohner chromatic harmonica and the dm48 midi controller harmonica. The backside of this harmonica has a small dent on the cover on the m. Hohner collection, is quite simply unique and tells the hohner history like no one else. Richter harmonicas and one 64reed chromatic harmonica or accessories. There are relatively few books written about the history of the harmonica and.
If you have a very good condition old hohner marine band, or 64 chromonica, then there could be a player prepared to pay a reasonable price for it. Mandoharp hohner chromatic harmonica 26040 chromonica 10. Sep 19, 2019 soundtest of a hohner super 64 which had been customized a bit by airtightening, and fitting of kettlewell frictionless mouthpiece slider. Find downloads, videos, and artists, or join myhohner for discussions, information, and exclusive content. Harmonicas recommended to buy diatonics, hohner, lee oskar.
It is a top quality 4 octave chromatic for professionals and semiprofessionals. There is a commonly held belief not completely without basis in fact that hohner harmonicas made before wwii are better than more recent ones. The 64 chromonica is a fourfulloctave harmonica in the key of c. Stevie wonder, plays both hohner the 64 chromonica and super 64 with fouroctave range on all his records since the 1960s.
Hohner the 64 chromonica harmonica throughout the years, this has been stevie wonders preferred style of harmonica and with good reason ultimate sonic capability. Suzuki scx64c chromatix series harmonica key of c, 64 reeds, 16 holes. This is a 1950s era, hohner the 64 chromonica 4octave professional model. Dec 20, 2012 ive just received a hohner 64 chromonica harmonica with absolutely no idea how to play it. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. The hohner 64 chromonica, as the name suggests, is a chromatic mouth harp. This harmonica has exceptional reed response and a great bright tone across all of its four octaves. Soundtest of hohner super 64 after airtightening with. The roots of the hohner firm are in trossingen, badenwurttemberg. Kg is a german manufacturer of musical instruments, founded in 1857 by matthias hohner 18331902. Nowadays, although he remains a hohner endorser, hes likely to be spotted playing a suzuki sirius 64. Mandoharp hohner chromatic harmonica 26040 chromonica. Based on hohners original chromatic, the chromonica 40 was fully developed by 1938 and apart from some minor modifications has been built in the same way ever since.
The chromatic harmonica was revolutionary when it was first released over 100 years ago and its unmistakable sound has helped define jazz, blues, pop and classical music ever since its inception. With 64 reeds on a plastic comb, it boasts an extra octave below the middlec note, giving it an accentuated versatility. Some time ago, i purchased a very nice book of beautiful chinese harmonica. Chromonica 280 cwhy hohner upgraded 16 holes chromatic harmonica models. The hohner chromonica super 64 has a stable construction and ergonomic design, which make it a benchmark in manufacturing of high quality chromatic harps with a 4 octave range. Unfollow hohner 64 chromonica to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Hohner professional chromatic c key harmonicas for sale ebay. Customized hohner super 64 16 hole c solo tuned harpairtightened by sanding. Suzuki scx64c chromatix series deluxe 16hole harmonica, key of c. With the new super 64, hohner upgrades this iconic instrument with a breathtaking design and a whole range of innovative features. However, having a history of great tone, performance and overall reliability with hohner harps. Thanks to the additional bottom octave, it took the tonal range of the harmonica into registers where it had never before been heard, as well as brought many pieces from the classical repertoire within the reach of the instrument. Hohner company in germany sometime between 1950 and 1970. Hohner super 64 performance chromatic quicklook youtube. Hohner 28064 chromonica 64 chromatic harmonica musician.
Hohner 28064 chromonica 64 chromatic harmonica musicians. The best players in the world go with the 64 chromonica because of the extra octave in the lower register right below middle c that lets you play advanced repertoire. This is a superior sound,enhancing the musical expressivity. Like the hohner 64, its a chromatic, but this is like the upgraded and improved version. It has a full 16 holes, allowing it to cover 4 complete octaves. The 64 chromonica is preferred by professionals and semi professionals for its excellent reed response and bright tone over all four octaves. Hohner diatonic harmonicas are top quality musical instruments with excellent response and a great sound. The chromonica, chromatic harmonica, made by m hohner germany c, and the numbers 110.
Its the ideal instrument for jazz and classical music. In this video i take my time to get acquainted with the instrument, and then give it a bit of a blow. They recently revamped their super 64 chromatic harmonica line with a new design. In a time of ever shorter product cycles, the chromonica is one of the timeless hohner inventions which have shaped harmonica history over the past century. The hohner super 64 chromonica is a nice chromatic harmonica.
The cx12 is a 12hole, 48reed chromatic, uniquely designed with a onepiece plastic housing and a more ergonomic slide button. I like symphonic music and improvisations on different leitmotiven. Hohner chromonica 64 harmonica the harmonica company. Making music has a positive impact on child development. With the hohner step by step set for chromatic harmonica, anyone can. Throughout the years, this has been stevie wonders preferred style of harmonica, and with good reason ultimate sonic capability. Chromatic harmonicas offer all tones of the chromatic scale at the touch of a button, making it easier to play in all keys. Check out the 64 chromonica, the pro and semipros choice. Hohner 28064 chromonica 64 chromatic harmonica guitar center. Search super hohner chromonica c includes book by phil duncan. Stevie wonder recorded many of his greatest hits on the super 64. Its unique sound can be both soft and powerful, equally.
If you have a very good condition old hohner marine band, or 64 chromonica. One side of the harmonica has the wordssuper chromonica m. It has round holes, which make it comfortable to play. You can learn to play the chromatic harmonica, with our book love of chromatic harmonica.