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Tagged: old Hohner ECHO
I want to learn more about a harmonica that belonged to my husband. It is an ECHO by Hohner, possibly made in the 1950s or 60s. Has a wooden comb with 14 double holes. I think the tone is beautiful. The bottom side has engraved trademarks and says it was made in Germany. The holes are not numbered. There is nothing like it on the Hohner website. Can anyone help me figure out more about it? What model it might be? What key is it in? My lungs were damaged by long covid and I’m thinking that learning to play would be a fun way to help rebuild my lungs. Thanks
Hello Ruth
Cant help you with the ECHO ,but i can tell you about the seydel harmonica which may help your recovery.
Im just a beginner so i have nothing to do with seydel , i just saw this on their website.
All the best Brian
Hello Ruth,
This might sound like a silly suggestion, and maybe you have already tried this, but have you contacted Hohner directly with your question?
Hi Ruth,
What a great idea, bringing some fun into exercising your lungs through the harmonica works well. I’ve seen great results first hand with some of my students. The key is to do regular practice everyday, and slowly increase the strength of your lungs and importantly the muscles around them too.
Deep breathing, holding your breath (comfortably) and increasing both these over time will do the trick!
This can be done by playing long notes on the harmonica, in and out, or by playing one of the many chugs I teach, such as the train I show in the first lesson.
As to your harmonica it’s called a tremolo harmonica and the notes on the top holes are the same as the notes on the bottom holes, just with a different temperament which is what causes the ‘tremolo’ effect. It’s designed for playing melodies.
To follow my course you would also need a blues harp aka diatonic harmonica in the key of C. You’ll end up using both a lot if you enjoy yourself!
All the best!
Mitch
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