Little Lady - First musical instrument played in space (thanks Wally Schirra! - Gemini 6). Got one on tied to my dog tags and it grabs everyone's attention. Only other harp I got here is a Seydel Big Six. Love this one. Stainless steel reeds make a difference and it's really smooth to play considering I'm used to playing a 10 hole harp. Nice vid mate. Cheers.
Indeed. I take it everywhere to play with and though decent volume when close it doesn't carry out super far so I don't have to be embarrassed about my bad playing.
The Seydel Big Six is amazing. I have a Blues one and a Folk one, both in C. Buy them. They really are mini Seydel Classics, and with 6 holes, a steal at less than half the price of a ten-hole.
The blues version has the first six holes of a standard diatonic. Good for 2 position playing and bending. The folk version has holes 4 to 9 of a standard diatonic. Good for 1st position tunes. I have a blues version and retuned it to Melody Maker so it now plays melody better.
Thanks for sharing this video..didn't know there's little lady and it sounds much better than mini harp :) love the songs from the different harmonica!
@@shamell32 If you buy a Seydel Big Six brand new then it should come in a sealed tin with a ring pull. You can use the tin for effects while playing. It also comes with a lanyard. And it's good enough to wear without fearing it'll drop off. Had my Big Six for a few months and I wear the lanyard. It's a brilliant harp to carry round. Ken is right though. It's a proper harp. Not a toy.
Mel Lee Completely disregard what the other guy said. In my opinion, the best harmonica teacher is Tomlin Leckie, He has hundreds of great tutorials for free on TH-cam. And don’t get a cheap harmonica, it will only make you not want to play as it will be very difficult to play. I would recommend theHoner Special 20. Really though, as long as the harmonica is over $30, it is most likely a quality instrument. Your comment is pretty old so I am sure that you have already started on your harmonica journey, but I hope some of the stuff I said is still useful for you, or other beginners. And if you haven’t started playing, I hope that I’ve encouraged you to finally start.
I just got a little lady and there is a lot of air escaping through the leading edge of the cover plates (not seating properly against the comb/reed plate groove) way do they make it with a gapy cover plate?
They don't it's perfectly fine. Also get the Suzuki N-1200 if you want the most sealed one. Mando in Australia still sells them as does Canadian Amazon. Bit trickier to find it in the USA these days.
This isn't as "mini" but the babyfat 7 hole is quite a good harp and is a bit easier to play. You can get one for under $20 on sale from time to time in different keys and tunings.
Ken, did you find that your Suzuki Metal Major takes more air power to play than the other miniature harps? I really like the extra range that the fifth hole provides, but it sure seems to take considerably more air to play than my other miniature harps (Seydel Mini & Suzuki N-1200). I don't know if I just bought a defective one, or if that's typical of the Metal Major.
I quickly blew the reeds off on "The Little Lady and Puck". "The Little Lady" was fairly expensive but didn't last long. That's really why I will avoid these small harmonicas in the future -- they are fun and sound OK but don't last worth a damn.
Had my Little Lady for about 4 years and still going strong. Although in fairness I always carry around my Special 20 so I don't play the little 'un much. Always attracts attention when I do use it though. I never blow or draw hard on it. But I'm also a crap player so that might have something to do with it.
The big six is a real harp and will last. The others are novelty instruments. I use a mini Suzuki, not the Metal Major, every year in a Christmas show for a couple minutes. Folks always smile when it comes out. I get close to the mic and don't play it hard.
I bought a Mini Hohner the other day for about £3.99 (say about US$6-7) from a ukulele shop and I have a half-mind to go back and return it; it's not worth it in the slightest.
Little Lady - First musical instrument played in space (thanks Wally Schirra! - Gemini 6). Got one on tied to my dog tags and it grabs everyone's attention. Only other harp I got here is a Seydel Big Six. Love this one. Stainless steel reeds make a difference and it's really smooth to play considering I'm used to playing a 10 hole harp. Nice vid mate. Cheers.
Thank you. I love Seydel big 6 best, probably the most expensive.
Little lady rocks!
Indeed. I take it everywhere to play with and though decent volume when close it doesn't carry out super far so I don't have to be embarrassed about my bad playing.
Fantastic review!
The Seydel Big Six is amazing. I have a Blues one and a Folk one, both in C. Buy them. They really are mini Seydel Classics, and with 6 holes, a steal at less than half the price of a ten-hole.
If you can't meme, you can't dream What’s the difference between the blues and the folk harmonicas?
The blues version has the first six holes of a standard diatonic. Good for 2 position playing and bending. The folk version has holes 4 to 9 of a standard diatonic. Good for 1st position tunes. I have a blues version and retuned it to Melody Maker so it now plays melody better.
Bought the Seydel Big SIc Folk, tuning C, today. Lovely instrument!
thank you for uploading
Thanks for sharing this video..didn't know there's little lady and it sounds much better than mini harp :) love the songs from the different harmonica!
You really convinced me to get a Seydel Big Six. Can you make a short video tutorial on how to play the bit of blues that you did on it?
Can it fit on a necklace
Mel Lee I wouldn't wear it as a necklace, I feel like it's too big and heavy for that. I keep it in my jeans pocket next to my pen.
@@shamell32 If you buy a Seydel Big Six brand new then it should come in a sealed tin with a ring pull. You can use the tin for effects while playing. It also comes with a lanyard. And it's good enough to wear without fearing it'll drop off. Had my Big Six for a few months and I wear the lanyard. It's a brilliant harp to carry round. Ken is right though. It's a proper harp. Not a toy.
I want a piccolo!
I'm trying to learn harmonica what are some good resources
Howard Levy ftw he is the best at harp. Also buy the cheapest harp in store cuz beginner always destroys their first harmonicas
Mel Lee Completely disregard what the other guy said. In my opinion, the best harmonica teacher is Tomlin Leckie, He has hundreds of great tutorials for free on TH-cam. And don’t get a cheap harmonica, it will only make you not want to play as it will be very difficult to play. I would recommend theHoner Special 20. Really though, as long as the harmonica is over $30, it is most likely a quality instrument.
Your comment is pretty old so I am sure that you have already started on your harmonica journey, but I hope some of the stuff I said is still useful for you, or other beginners. And if you haven’t started playing, I hope that I’ve encouraged you to finally start.
Helpful, thanks!
real good stuff Ken thank you.
I just got a little lady and there is a lot of air escaping through the leading edge of the cover plates (not seating properly against the comb/reed plate groove) way do they make it with a gapy cover plate?
They don't it's perfectly fine. Also get the Suzuki N-1200 if you want the most sealed one. Mando in Australia still sells them as does Canadian Amazon. Bit trickier to find it in the USA these days.
Good presentation!
Thankyou Sir, can you please share the notes for the tunes you played.. :)
Which one would you get for a six-year-old?
landztranz for a 6 year old I recommend a SUZUKI Air wave. Google it Perfect for kids. Very safe
Tnx so much! I actually bought a Puck because it looked really cute and it played, but I think the Airwave would be better for my granddaughter.
Looks good, but are you familiar with the Suzuki Play 365 Days Harmonica? It's also for kids. Please comment; my wife and I have to decide.
landztranz I am familiar .. get the Airwave !!!!
Thanks very much! I'm buying an orange one for her!
This isn't as "mini" but the babyfat 7 hole is quite a good harp and is a bit easier to play. You can get one for under $20 on sale from time to time in different keys and tunings.
Right you are. I have a whole set of baby fats. They didn’t exist when I made this video
Great video with a difference, Great stuff!!
i like the picalo - seems can do some Irish folk with that
How much yamaha mini are monica
thank ytou ken!!!
u played a classic song
what is that song called at 6:07
It's little piece of the Can-Can song
What is the song of minute 3:23 ??
Reville isa bugle call from the military that wakes up soldiers in the morning. This is followed by some blues
Ken, did you find that your Suzuki Metal Major takes more air power to play than the other miniature harps? I really like the extra range that the fifth hole provides, but it sure seems to take considerably more air to play than my other miniature harps (Seydel Mini & Suzuki N-1200). I don't know if I just bought a defective one, or if that's typical of the Metal Major.
It play pretty well
I quickly blew the reeds off on "The Little Lady and Puck". "The Little Lady" was fairly expensive but didn't last long. That's really why I will avoid these small harmonicas in the future -- they are fun and sound OK but don't last worth a damn.
Had my Little Lady for about 4 years and still going strong. Although in fairness I always carry around my Special 20 so I don't play the little 'un much. Always attracts attention when I do use it though. I never blow or draw hard on it. But I'm also a crap player so that might have something to do with it.
The big six is a real harp and will last. The others are novelty instruments. I use a mini Suzuki, not the Metal Major, every year in a Christmas show for a couple minutes. Folks always smile when it comes out. I get close to the mic and don't play it hard.
Cool... THX
I bought a Mini Hohner the other day for about £3.99 (say about US$6-7) from a ukulele shop and I have a half-mind to go back and return it; it's not worth it in the slightest.
@Lucky Frank 🍀 Something that was at least tuned.
? how old is a Koch mini harmonica?
have a c dur puk , ok for 3 mintues a year .