Detail 01
Key of C
First position plays in C; cross harp (second position) puts you in G, where most blues sits.
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Hohner595BL Blue Midnight Harmonica Key of C
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Diatonic harmonica in the key of C, tuned for standard first- and second-position playing. For a first harmonica or a spare in a gig bag.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Learning first position melodies and second position blues in C
- Playing along with folk and country songs in C or G
- A cheap spare to keep in a case pocket
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Songs in other keys — a diatonic harp plays one key
- Chromatic passages needing every semitone
- Players wanting a wood-comb or brass-reed step up
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Diatonic, 10 holes
Only the notes of one scale are laid out. Notes outside it need bending, which takes practice.
Detail 03
Painted blue cover plates
Cosmetic only. Colour has no effect on tone or airtightness.
Detail 04
Entry-level build
Reeds are set for easy response over long life. Hard bending and heavy overblowing will wear it faster.
Detail 05
Pocket-sized body
Fits a jacket pocket or gig-bag pouch, so it travels as a second instrument without thought.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Key of C only — buy a separate harp for each key you need
- 02No case, holder or mic is included
- 03Neck racks are sold separately if you play guitar simultaneously
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is key of C the right one to start on?
Yes. Most harmonica instruction, tab and play-along material is written for a C harp, so lessons will match what you are holding.
02What key does this play blues in?
G. Blues players use second position, or cross harp, which sits a fourth below the harp's key. A C harp cross harps in G.
03Can I play sharps and flats on it?
Not directly. A diatonic harmonica gives you one scale. Extra notes come from bending, which is a technique you build over time.
04Can I bend notes on this?
Yes. Draw bends on holes 1 through 6 work as on any diatonic harp. They take practice on any instrument, not just this one.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
