Advice to buy Harmonica: 1) Versatility - Chromatic with slider, not Diatonic. 2) Budget - low budget because can damage as a beginner. 3) Number of holes - 16 hole has 4 octaves, 24 holes has 3 octaves. Start with 12 holes. 4) Scales - For Beginner take C scale. Then for Intermediate - A and G scale. 5) Design - Holes round or rectangular. Mouth piece thin or broader. Comb wooden or plastic. Valve reduces your effort but creates problems in playing as a beginner. So avoid as a beginner. Buy chromatic, 12 holes, C scale, without valve, low budget as a beginner.
As a bigner , Today is my first day to watch video on Harmonica. Sirji / Pajji, really, We as bignner r very much thankful for making this knowledgeable video. As a engineer, u have explaned nicely. Good thing, that u said UR PERSONAL VIEWS . Grt. I wil request u, try to answer d question at earliest . This creates gd bonding. Sirji / Pajji, Mahe guru, Sasriyakal. 🙏🙏
Excellent ...precise point wise explanation .i have gained a clear knowledge today after 45 yrs...when i used to play diatonic chineese Hero Harmonica way back in 1974-75 as a beginer...thanks to Dr Doordarsini...now i am retired , wish to pursue my hobby , buy a 12 holes, Chromatic, key of C, sejio tordini, or East Top King Dreams , both are within a budget of 5k.
The way you present in depth concepts of Harmonica is incredible. Shayad isiliye hal hee ek youtuber ne apne video mein aapko " hamare pyare Sardarji " se sambodhit kiya
Sir mene harmonica 10 whole wala liya hai shonk bahout hai is liye mene bohut vedio dekhi par satisfaction apki vedio dekh kar hee hui so useful thanks sir
सर, नमस्ते! इस म्युझिक क्षेत्र में, आप के जैसा माहीर और मददगार इंसान मैने आज तक नहीं देखा। आप का यह व्हिडीओ, मेरे लिये तो बहुतही खास है, क्यू की मैं C और G स्केल के दो हार्मोनिका लेने जा रहा हूं..(esttop12 & cx12) इसके चलते मैं जरा कन्फ्युज था, मगर अब आप के गाईडन्स की वजह से राहत मिल गयी...मेरे जैसे और सब के लिये, आप के सुझाव बहुमुल्य है...आप का तहे दिल से शुक्रिया सर..!🙏😍
Very nice info Sir jee , ❤️❤️❤️ Please make a vdo following subjects ...on track making , and choice of songs as per function ... Mike , filters , synchro of voice of track n voice of mo ... Vamping effect , vamping on sustained notes ... Importance of happpy songs , and sad songs ... Right time to play mo ... Right physical n mental conditions ... Silence while recording.... How to focus on words .... Silent and abrupt words ... Inserts by RD ...
Excellent precise knowledge Shared sir.its useful for all types of players.excess saliva Is common among all types Of players,of course some players can manage better Than others.yet it's there. Another common problem With valves harmonicas is Blockage in winters.However these can in Managed to some extent. Exposing them to sunlight. Since harmonicas don't get Overheated due to less heat Radiated by the sun.many senior players are already Aware of this.or keeping the Harmonicas covered in thick Cloth covered hot water bottles.the safest solution to This problem. A humble request from you sir.I was considering to purchase a 14 hole harmonica. Earlier I had purchased a 16 Hole chromatic harmonica and Was very disappointed as the Response was very poor. I like playing on lower octaves,I would like your guidance If I should buy 14 hole harmonica.should I go for budget harmonica Or a high end model. Regards
Sir, thank you for another video giving good, sound, reasonable and logical guidance. Thanks a lot. Sir, one thing I really miss (at least in Delhi) is that there is no place where one may go and select a harmonica after trying it, either the seller would not allow to open the box or not let you play the harmonica, so one is left with no option. Either one would only go by the heard name or hit and try funda. Sir, if you know any seller who would allow to let one try before purchasing do let us know. It would be of great help to many. 🙏🙏
I think no seller should allow to try before buying and if someone is doing so, dont buy from him. In my experiance, trusted brandes have good quality checks.
Ji Sir, that why I mentioned hit and try method. We can only see suitability only after purchasing it, whether round or rectangular holes, type of mouth piece, tone etc. Also Sir, even you have very correctly said that lot a things are personal choices hence there can hardly be any thumb rule.
One more thing, during these pandemic days, one should desist from trying to play a mouth organ which you do not own. Playing someone else instrument can be dangerous during Covid time.
@@pradeepkumarjain9785 Yes Pradeep ji, you are of course correct in these present time, but my concern was of general times i.e. when Pandemic was not there or when it's over. Even if we are not playing it, we should be able to at least check the variety.
Good points, completely agree. Newbie (and maybe stupid) question, as I do not have any experience with anything except my 24 hole budget harmonica. On these valve harmonicas, if a valve sticks because of moisture, will the associated reed still produce it's note (minus the benefit of the valve) or is it as good as a stuck reed?
I have been playing harmonica since the age of about 10 yrs. I played Hohners’ Comet, Echo, Marineband and Puck. Quite early I zeroed on Puck C due to low consumption of breath and I have been playing it since 1960. In between I had the opportunity to play my friend’s harmonica with slider but I couldn’t purchase one due to its price. Now my daughter got me one Hohner’s Chromatic 12 holes C scale model. I request your guidance as to how can I learn it easily.
Very good explanations and advice. I want to purchase super chromonica 270, c scale,12 holes. Pl advice, is it OK? If yes, where from I will get it. With thanks and respect. S.mukherjee Bangalore.
Good morning sir. I am intrested to learn harmonica, but due to my duties and unavailability of a teacher I am unable to do it. But your video again inspired me. So plese, please guide me, how can I learn form you, and which harmonica ( with company and model) is best for me. And thanks again for your inspiring video. Please guide me.
I am a beginner who has been learning for the last 5 months only. I started with 12 holes chromatic C scale only but when I started practicing to play the chromatic notes, i was advised to go for reversed slider. I now practice with a C scale harmonica with the slider reversed. I will be immensely benefitted if you let me know what is your expert opinion about it?
SIRJI, can you please provide address fro purchasing microphone harmonica which can be attach to harmonic. in USA very bulky microphone harmonica are available.
Sirji i m a beginner amd want to learn harmonica can you please suggest me which one to buy as you have mentioned ctype 12 chromatic ..can you mention some name of the company so which i can buy?? Please
Dr sb, I am not a beginner nor expert, I am having Tower and wish to buy a chromatic Harmonica of 12 holes range 5000±. I am little confused. Pl advise. Rgds
Sir, I want to surprise my father with a gift of harmonica. I'm watching various videos to understand the concept. I know very little about it. He can play one called tower chromatic 24 holes. I'm thinking of easttop 10 holes 40 tune, should I go for it, or please suggest something effordable.
Tku so much sir ..yes this guidance is very useful...sir last time u gave me one link to buy scale A harmonica..I couldn't trace and whenever I asked them scale a harmonica they shows only c scale chromatic harmonica even I daily search on Ali Express or Amazon they also show only C scale or G scale harmonica but I couldn't not locate A scale harmonica..hope sir u wl reply..with regards
You need to contact seller directly for that. In lower budget range, A scale is available in Sergio Tordini and you may check with Mr Peter for that. Otherwise Hohner 270, CX12, Suzuki SCX48 etc have A scale
दुदर्शी गो मुझे हिंदी गानों का बहुत शौक है। मैं उन गानों को हारमोनिका पर बजाता हूं। मेरे पास जुज़ुकी हारमोनिका है। एक रंगीन प्रकार महंगा है। मैं एक गरीब व्यक्ति हूं। कृपया मुझे निःशुल्क रंगीन हारमोनिका देकर सूचित करें। मैं आपका दोस्त निहाल हूं। नमस्ते जी.
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Advice to buy Harmonica:
1) Versatility - Chromatic with slider, not Diatonic.
2) Budget - low budget because can damage as a beginner.
3) Number of holes - 16 hole has 4 octaves, 24 holes has 3 octaves. Start with 12 holes.
4) Scales - For Beginner take C scale. Then for Intermediate - A and G scale.
5) Design - Holes round or rectangular. Mouth piece thin or broader. Comb wooden or plastic.
Valve reduces your effort but creates problems in playing as a beginner. So avoid as a beginner.
Buy chromatic, 12 holes, C scale, without valve, low budget as a beginner.
That seems like last chapter of PhD thesis, results and conclusions 😄
As a bigner , Today is my first day to watch video on Harmonica. Sirji / Pajji, really, We as bignner r very much thankful for making this knowledgeable video. As a engineer, u have explaned nicely. Good thing, that u said UR PERSONAL VIEWS . Grt. I wil request u, try to answer d question at earliest . This creates gd bonding. Sirji / Pajji, Mahe guru, Sasriyakal. 🙏🙏
yes sir,
your suggestions are essential for
a harmonica player. you are great.
Wow, a much-needed video. So beautifully explained. Thank you Sir for this in-depth study...
Excellent ...precise point wise explanation .i have gained a clear knowledge today after 45 yrs...when i used to play diatonic chineese Hero Harmonica way back in 1974-75 as a beginer...thanks to Dr Doordarsini...now i am retired , wish to pursue my hobby , buy a 12 holes, Chromatic, key of C, sejio tordini, or East Top King Dreams , both are within a budget of 5k.
Thanks for information
Very clearly, explained .Thank you. Thinking of buying one.
The way you present in depth concepts of Harmonica is incredible. Shayad isiliye hal hee ek youtuber ne apne video mein aapko " hamare pyare Sardarji " se sambodhit kiya
You have raised a valuable suggestion . I prefers to go for Chromatic Harmonica.
Sir mene harmonica 10 whole wala liya hai shonk bahout hai is liye mene bohut vedio dekhi par satisfaction apki vedio dekh kar hee hui so useful thanks sir
Dr saahab , wonderful information. Thank you very much
Thanks for the important information sir. It is too much useful 🙏🙏
सर, नमस्ते! इस म्युझिक क्षेत्र में, आप के जैसा माहीर और मददगार इंसान मैने आज तक नहीं देखा। आप का यह व्हिडीओ, मेरे लिये तो बहुतही खास है, क्यू की मैं C और G स्केल के दो हार्मोनिका लेने जा रहा हूं..(esttop12 & cx12) इसके चलते मैं जरा कन्फ्युज था, मगर अब आप के गाईडन्स की वजह से राहत मिल गयी...मेरे जैसे और सब के लिये, आप के सुझाव बहुमुल्य है...आप का तहे दिल से शुक्रिया सर..!🙏😍
Sir bahath help full tha mere liye thank you sir apney samey diya hamei 🙏
Very good thanks for your good guidance
What a perfect explanations and guidance for us.Thanks Dr.Sir.
Very nicely explained. Thanks a lot
thank you sir .. this video helped me a lot
Thank you Dr Singh for sharing very useful information and points to consider before buying a good harmonica.
Keep rocking Sir
🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wt a beautiful explanation ! Thank you so much Respected Sir⚘
Dear Sir,
This video of yours is certainly going to help many, in taking a better decision.
Excellent program sir...your effort is excellent god bless you
Thanks for advice
सर जी, ये महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी देने के लिये आपका मनःपूर्वक धन्यवाद
1955. I am finding learning mouth organ. Till not succeeded. Mr. Bhandari also said me. Try and try. Vv. Reply. Tower comet. Echo. Old .
Very thankful video
Thanks for information about this sir ji....🙏🏻💐💖💯👍🏻⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
very nice points...thank you
Good Information Dr. Thanks a ton. 👌🏻🙏🏻🌹
Very nice info Sir jee , ❤️❤️❤️
Please make a vdo following subjects ...on track making , and choice of songs as per function ... Mike , filters , synchro of voice of track n voice of mo ... Vamping effect , vamping on sustained notes ... Importance of happpy songs , and sad songs ... Right time to play mo ... Right physical n mental conditions ... Silence while recording.... How to focus on words .... Silent and abrupt words ... Inserts by RD ...
Very good information
Sir, very appropriate words 👏
Excellent precise knowledge
Shared sir.its useful for all types of players.excess saliva
Is common among all types
Of players,of course some players can manage better
Than others.yet it's there.
Another common problem
With valves harmonicas is
Blockage in winters.However these can in
Managed to some extent.
Exposing them to sunlight.
Since harmonicas don't get
Overheated due to less heat
Radiated by the sun.many senior players are already
Aware of this.or keeping the
Harmonicas covered in thick
Cloth covered hot water bottles.the safest solution to
This problem.
A humble request from you sir.I was considering to purchase a 14 hole harmonica.
Earlier I had purchased a 16 Hole chromatic harmonica and
Was very disappointed as the
Response was very poor.
I like playing on lower octaves,I would like your guidance If I should buy
14 hole harmonica.should
I go for budget harmonica
Or a high end model.
Regards
Please keep playing 12 hole. It's sufficient
Very nice information sirji.
Quite informative. 🙏🙏🙏
Bahut sunder sir
Please guide best harmonica brands with price for begginers
My first video on harmonica. Very professional guidance. Thank u.
Very genuine person ❤❤❤
Dear DDD, U r doing good service. Keep it up. ❤❤❤❤
Sir ji you have raised 🙏 Alitalia points in regard to purchase of harmonica.
Please review conjurer 10 hole harmonica
Sir please review conjurer 10 hole harmonica available in Amazon 👍❤️
Sir, thank you for another video giving good, sound, reasonable and logical guidance. Thanks a lot. Sir, one thing I really miss (at least in Delhi) is that there is no place where one may go and select a harmonica after trying it, either the seller would not allow to open the box or not let you play the harmonica, so one is left with no option. Either one would only go by the heard name or hit and try funda. Sir, if you know any seller who would allow to let one try before purchasing do let us know. It would be of great help to many. 🙏🙏
I think no seller should allow to try before buying and if someone is doing so, dont buy from him. In my experiance, trusted brandes have good quality checks.
Ji Sir, that why I mentioned hit and try method. We can only see suitability only after purchasing it, whether round or rectangular holes, type of mouth piece, tone etc. Also Sir, even you have very correctly said that lot a things are personal choices hence there can hardly be any thumb rule.
One more thing, during these pandemic days, one should desist from trying to play a mouth organ which you do not own. Playing someone else instrument can be dangerous during Covid time.
@@pradeepkumarjain9785 Yes Pradeep ji, you are of course correct in these present time, but my concern was of general times i.e. when Pandemic was not there or when it's over. Even if we are not playing it, we should be able to at least check the variety.
Great.
Good to know , u r an engineer, me too ( industrial Engineering branch from ramaiah college Bangalore
Pl help to find who can tune Reed.
Sirji where can i get SUZUKI SONG STAR 24 HOLE C SCALE M ORGAN.
Bilkul sahi
Aap hormonica bjana sikhaeye
Good points, completely agree. Newbie (and maybe stupid) question, as I do not have any experience with anything except my 24 hole budget harmonica. On these valve harmonicas, if a valve sticks because of moisture, will the associated reed still produce it's note (minus the benefit of the valve) or is it as good as a stuck reed?
The volume will be low and as soon as valve seperates, the sound will be clear
wow Dr Sir
I have been playing harmonica since the age of about 10 yrs. I played Hohners’ Comet, Echo, Marineband and Puck. Quite early I zeroed on Puck C due to low consumption of breath and I have been playing it since 1960. In between I had the opportunity to play my friend’s harmonica with slider but I couldn’t purchase one due to its price. Now my daughter got me one Hohner’s Chromatic 12 holes C scale model. I request your guidance as to how can I learn it easily.
You may start with few basic alankars.
Thank you sir🙏
Walled harmonica means ?
Very good explanations and advice. I want to purchase super chromonica 270, c scale,12 holes.
Pl advice, is it OK?
If yes, where from I will get it.
With thanks and respect.
S.mukherjee
Bangalore.
Yes it's a good model
For beginners Tower harmonica (chromatic) is best
Good morning sir. I am intrested to learn harmonica, but due to my duties and unavailability of a teacher I am unable to do it. But your video again inspired me. So plese, please guide me, how can I learn form you, and which harmonica ( with company and model) is best for me.
And thanks again for your inspiring video. Please guide me.
U may go for any basic chromatic model like Eastop Forerunner or a ten hole chromatic etc. Rest for details u may call me
@@doordarshisingh thank you Sir.
@@guharajaraja which harmonica will you suggest to me? Did you learned?
@@doordarshisingh our nos?
Sujuki songstar most probably 2018 me production stop kar diya gaya.
I am a beginner who has been learning for the last 5 months only. I started with 12 holes chromatic C scale only but when I started practicing to play the chromatic notes, i was advised to go for reversed slider. I now practice with a C scale harmonica with the slider reversed. I will be immensely benefitted if you let me know what is your expert opinion about it?
Well there is no harm in that, i mean if u started learning with reversed slider.
वो श्याम बाजाके डिजीये
Which cheomatic harmonica is best to buy conjurer 1248 or east top1248. Pls reply ji🙏
Both are similar
E-commerce site ...se koi recommendations beginners ke liye
I prefer to buy directly from the sellers.
Tremolo harmonica ke review dijiye sir 🙏🙏
Plz check my this vdo
ruclips.net/video/BZrTPIuQdjk/видео.html
Guru ji pranam. If I want ask my questions, but not related to the current uploaded vedeo, how I would ask ?
Plz mail me at ddharmonica@gmail.com
It means I have to start with honner ocean star (Diotenic)
I never suggested that
SIRJI, can you please provide address fro purchasing microphone harmonica which can be attach to harmonic. in USA very bulky microphone harmonica are available.
A microphone was specially designed for harmonica by Mr Yogesh Tamta. You may search online or just inbox me I will send u his contact details
Sirji i m a beginner amd want to learn harmonica can you please suggest me which one to buy as you have mentioned ctype 12 chromatic ..can you mention some name of the company so which i can buy?? Please
U may check Eastop forerunner, it's a good model
Hello sir If I want play Indian classical when which harmonica is best ?
Any chromatic harmonica
sir tremmelo harmonica ke bare me bataye
ruclips.net/video/BZrTPIuQdjk/видео.html
Plz check my this vdo
Does Forerunner 2.0 key of C has 2 holes in slider to make it reverse slider.
No. But u may ask ur seller if he can do. I got it from Harmonyyard. They sent with this option
Shirt achha lag rahahai DD 😀
Sat Sri Akaal sir ji 🙏 Sir maine C scale 10 holes diatonic harmonica Amazon se mangvaya hai , Kya uspar Ye haseen vadiyaan song baja sakte hain ?
For most of the nollywood songs we need chromatic Harmonica
@@doordarshisingh Ok sir , Thanks a lot 🙏
Dr sb, I am not a beginner nor expert, I am having Tower and wish to buy a chromatic Harmonica of 12 holes range 5000±. I am little confused. Pl advise.
Rgds
I think its better if we talk. My contact no is 7986157595
❤❤
Sir, I want to surprise my father with a gift of harmonica. I'm watching various videos to understand the concept. I know very little about it. He can play one called tower chromatic 24 holes. I'm thinking of easttop 10 holes 40 tune, should I go for it, or please suggest something effordable.
Yes 10 hole is good. U can get it for abt 1500
@@doordarshisingh thank you so much
Tku so much sir ..yes this guidance is very useful...sir last time u gave me one link to buy scale A harmonica..I couldn't trace and whenever I asked them scale a harmonica they shows only c scale chromatic harmonica even I daily search on Ali Express or Amazon they also show only C scale or G scale harmonica but I couldn't not locate A scale harmonica..hope sir u wl reply..with regards
Go to harmony yard website
You need to contact seller directly for that. In lower budget range, A scale is available in Sergio Tordini and you may check with Mr Peter for that. Otherwise Hohner 270, CX12, Suzuki SCX48 etc have A scale
@@paragkudlikar651 ji sir I wl try..regards
@@doordarshisingh ji sir I wl try sir ...can you please share Mr.Peter contact no. Regards
12 hole A scale is available with few vendors. Please search online.
Sat sri Akkal sardarji. Sir slide usage ke bari mein be vedio banayiye
Namaskar
Plz check my other videos. I have made many videos on this topic
What about insignia 24 holes chromatic hormonica
I have never played it.
I want to buy one. Should I go for 12 holes or 24
12 hole chromatic
Sir in Delhi is there any place who can tune the harmonica Reed.
You may contact Mr Rajeev Ranjan ji or Mr Rohit Sahay of harmonyyard.com
@@doordarshisingh sir can I have there mob no or whatsapp.
Sir, i want to learn harmonica from you. Pls guide
Plz go through my series of harmonica learning. In case of any query, feel free to contact.
Sir how to control salaiva
Plz watch my exclusive video on controlling saliva
Sir..main agar "B" scale harmonica ko sharp kardiya to kya wo c major tune me bajega ?? please help..
Yes. It will become C major
@@doordarshisingh Thankyou..sir
Sir have been playing harmonica for some time using tower..now I want to switch over to other 12 hole harmonica.. please suggest sir
What is your budget
@@doordarshisingh below 10k
Sir 12 hole me budget me koi bata do for beginners please❤
Eastop forerunner is a good option
Sir forerunner mere liye expensive he abhi k liye
To kya me tower 24 hole chromatic se suru kar sakta hu
Sir 12 holes me mujhe koi mere budget me nahi mila sab 3500+ se start ho rahe he
U r an engineer from wh college and wh batch
Sir ap hi bta dijiye koi online product jo 700 ke andar. Aa jaye
Tower harmonica
@@doordarshisingh ok thanks for your reply sir
Hiii sir I loved your content...Can you plz suggest some Mouth organ to me...
Chromatic
12holes
C-scale
Not valve....Trchnical specifications
In non valve category, Eastop Forerunner is a good low budget option
Sir do you provide training classes ?
Yes
Sir can we connect then? Please let me know how to connect
@@Randomlycapture u may contact me at 7986157595
Hello Sir, Iam a 69 year old trying to learn Mouth Organ. If I require some help, how to contact you. Thanks.
Mail me at ddharmonica@gmail.com
आपको संपर्क कैसे कर सकते है please बताइये सर
Plz mail me at ddharmonica@gmail.com.
Abhi ke time konsa le ?
Budget???
@@doordarshisingh
Beginner level upto under 1500 or 2k
Sir k k sir song
Yaron dosti
Lesan tips
I m super beginner 😢 i want to learn.
From which city you belong
@@doordarshisingh I m from Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh)
@@doordarshisingh sir meko order Krna h sir 12 hole 24 me difference hai? mai 0 se start kr rhi to Smjh ni aa rha plzz help kriye 🙏🏻😇
@@tripathinidhi1314 Hi I am from Banda , Near to your city..You can buy towar harmonica or blueberry harmonica:)
Everything in 1 video
Guru ji pranam.
As Suzuki songstar is not available in market, I plan to steal yours.
😂😂
Sir I am confuse kon sa harmonica lu mai begnieer hu plzz sir
Buy a basic 12 hole chromatic Harmonica
@@doordarshisingh sir plz provide product link under 500to800 plzzz
@@abhishekbharti6379 I don't think any 12 hole chromatic will be available in this range
@@doordarshisingh sir I am a student my maximum buget is 800 KOi harmonica nahi milega basics sikhne kooo
@@abhishekbharti6379 you may check for 24 hole chromatic tower Harmonica. Must be around 500 I think
Sardargi overcomplicate ker rahe hain. Just get a 24-hole tremolo harmonica, if Suzuki is not available then go for some good quality Chinese one.
Janaab 24 hole tremolo pe sabhi geet nahi bajenge. U need a chromatic.
दुदर्शी गो
मुझे हिंदी गानों का बहुत शौक है। मैं उन गानों को हारमोनिका पर बजाता हूं।
मेरे पास जुज़ुकी हारमोनिका है। एक रंगीन प्रकार महंगा है। मैं एक गरीब व्यक्ति हूं। कृपया मुझे निःशुल्क रंगीन हारमोनिका देकर सूचित करें। मैं आपका दोस्त निहाल हूं।
नमस्ते जी.