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From: Mike Curtis
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1996 20:28:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Beginner/childs harmonica



There are some good cheapies like the Old Standby, etc., that come only in
the key of C, but are good "professional" quality harmonicas. I personally
think beginners on a budget are better off with a cheapie, because they
usually ruin them from poor technique. By the time they've messed it up,
they have a good idea whether they're serious about it, and if they are,
then investing in a good harp such as a Lee Oskar makes sense.

If a little extra cost isn't an issue, and/or you KNOW you're serious about
it, you can't go wrong with an Oskar. I think they're easier to learn on
(but I've been playing for 40 plus years and have to go on others peoples
opinions on this one - my students like them), and they outlast by a wide
berth any harmonica made by any company that begins with an "H" or "S" :-)
(I think that covers 'em all :-)

-- IronMan Mike Curtis