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Five Star Reviews: | 69% Great for learning September 19, 2017 Great for learning. It turns out learning harmonica is harder than I thought it would be, so this might become a kids' toy... but hey, the price is right for child or adult play. Better than I Thought! June 18, 2017 Gave to my husband as a gag joke on Father's Day. Who knew he would love it! I've had to order a Kindle book for him to learn how to use it. It was worth seeing him enjoy this little reminder from his childhood. :)) Good stuff May 22, 2017 I don't know a thing about harmonicas but I bought this for my 4 year old who loved his grandfather's so much that I had to get him his own.my son loves it. I would recommend. Just learning to play the harmonica and this the perfect starter. Great price February 8, 2016 Just learning to play the harmonica and this the perfect starter. Great price, great sounds. With practice a person can really pound out some quality sounds. For the price point, I am more than satisfied. I don't think you can go wrong with starting with the Blues King. Lots of fun. and this is the perfect one to start on August 8, 2015 I've always wanted a harmonica, and this is the perfect one to start on. It's easy enough to learn, and nothing keeps me out of a funk more than hearing this played. Be careful when purchasing though. Accidentally ordered purple! That's alright though because I absolutely love it. This Harmonica is a Prized Possession December 30, 2013 I got this for my son's 5th birthday and it has been a prized possession ever since (1 year later). The sturdy plastic case is perfect for carrying it in backpacks when we go out and he loves performing for anyone willing to listen. It plays well for the average non-musician but I can't say how it holds up to a true professional model. For the price, it's amazing and the sound quality is very nice. For something so small and seemingly fragile, I'm amazed that it's still in one piece, let alone the same condition as when we bought it. | 67% Great book for harmonica beginners and to refresh reading tabs for all music November 8, 2017 Beginning musicians need lots of books & videos to shorten the learning curve & practice time for any instrument - This book is a winner for the harmonica - well worth adding to your collection - you'll be playing a simple song after an hour of practicing from this book. Use the CD to get a feel of the rhythm and learn the basics. A few sips (not too much!) of wine (or any beverage) to relax a bit and keep your lips moist and you will be surprised at the music you can make in such a short time with this book. If you have grandchildren (I have two) they make a great audience for a short time. The older we are, the longer it takes to learn music, this book helps to get you playing faster. New to the Harmonica, a must purchase June 14, 2017 Perfect first book for learning to play. CD is helpful lessons are easy to follow. ... haven't used the CD yet but the book is wonderful! February 8, 2017 I haven't used the CD yet but the book is wonderful! | 78% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 63% There are no reviews yet |
Four Star Reviews: | 14% For the price it was made well and will be fun to try his hand at something new July 27, 2017 Bought this for our son for a little present. For the price it was made well and will be fun to try his hand at something new. Fits in a pocket. Recommend for typical or special needs kiddos! April 2, 2017 I bought this for my son who is special needs. He has very high sensory needs, and is particularly an oral sensory seeker. While the metal on the harmonic was bent from my son playing with it, the harmonica still works and plays just fine. I plan on buying another one to put in his sensory bag, and would definitely recommend this product to anyone with typical or special needs kids! Overall great buy March 19, 2017 Produces good sound. It does feel a little cheaper than other harmonicas but that's because it is cheap. Overall great buy Great, low-cost, entry-level harmonica! March 14, 2017 If you are interested in experimenting with a quality harmonica without spending a lot, buy this, as it compares favorably to models selling for 4 times the price. I bought this and a starter book and fell in love with the instrument! Since then, I've purchased this model for multiple family members, handed out entry books and played with love ones for real family fun! If you are like me, you'll progess faster with higher - end Hohner Big River or Special 20 models - plan on buying in C and A - which will be in my pocket from now on. and it's perfect for that exactly November 13, 2016 Bought this in order to teach myself the harmonica, and it's perfect for that exactly: learning the instrument. There are definitely better options for the very serious, but if you are looking to start out, this is probably the best choice for it's price. Great for the price—I've noticed a bit of air leak September 27, 2016 Great for the price—I've noticed a bit of air leak, but unlike a more expensive model, I'm happy to toss this one in my bag/pocket and take it anywhere, so I expect I'll be using it more often than a pricier model! | 17% A lot of songs July 23, 2017 Have been trying to play for a while so I thought I would get a book with more songs. good selection of songs. Time will tell. Four Stars January 22, 2017 This accompanied the harmonica I got my son in law for Christmas. The CD promises to be helpful. Simple book January 17, 2017 The book seems simple enough. I will just have to wait to see how much I am able to learn. This book is very nice, I bought it for my 11 year old ... January 10, 2017 This book is very nice, I bought it for my 11 year old and he's been able to read through it and use it to start playing. | 10% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 21% There are no reviews yet |
Three Star Reviews: | 7% U get what you pay for... July 20, 2017 Got it as a heap harp when my more expensive Suzuki is worked on. Next time I would spend a little more. I may have also gotten a dud. Not bad but you get what you pay for. July 13, 2016 Good sound, but take a lot more effort than my other ones. No wonder it was so enexspensive--cheap. December 14, 2015 The engravings are scribbles. Not smooth designs, not flowers, not music notes, just these little scribbles that look like a kindergartener got ahold of it. still a good May 2, 2015 Watch out!!!! It's this BIGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!Whatever, still a good instrumentww good for a throw down harp to carry around or ... December 8, 2014 Cant go wrong for the money spent. It plays well with reasonable volume. good for a throw down harp to carry around or to give to friends who are interested in playing. Does not play as well as a high dollar harp, so what, it isn't. Very adequate however. | 9% Three Stars October 10, 2016 CD is very difficult to follow. Barely any pauses and keeps running on. so its hard to follow. Not best for 100% beginner August 11, 2016 Good book but i feel it might be better for someone that already has some musical background. might be better learners book out there.. February 23, 2016 It's ok for learning notes- songs you learn are not exactly what the hubby was expecting... | 3% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 11% There are no reviews yet |
Two Star Reviews: | 6% Too small for adults. September 28, 2017 If you compare this to better known brands like Hohner and Lee Oskar, you'll see it's a little smaller than most other harmonicas. This makes it much more difficult to play a single note. Good for kids. June 6, 2017 This is a good selection for children; not adult beginners. I should have known that, but live and learn! there are better harmonicas out there... March 13, 2017 Perhaps my Johnson was a dud (pun intended), you will be able to find a higher quality harmonica for about the same price as this one. Mine was simply not tuned properly. With this type of instrument, you get what you pay for. Try a Swan and then go to the Hohner Special 20 if you really are serious about playing a harmonica.All opinions expressed in this review are my own. Product ratings are based on performance, durability, construction, and overall value. This product arrived quickly and was safely and discretely packaged. If you have any questions, just post them and I'll be happy to answer as best I can. If this review was useful to you, please feel free to click "yes" that you found it helpful. Has a lifespan of maybe a week December 8, 2016 After a few days of use, it became difficult to blow holes 7 and above and impossible to draw through them. It's now useless. | 3% Disappointment! February 4, 2017 I am very disappointed in this book. A waste of money. The songs are strange and very few that I would expect to be able to play from a beginners book. Don't waste your money. I'm gonna look for better deals out there for a book that has many harmonica songs at the beginning level. No float for my boat. April 30, 2016 The book is very short. The CD won't play. The 15 pages of written instructions are clear and simple, but rigid ("hold your harmonica as shown in your left hand"). Several songs besides. Good for absolute beginners maybe - I'm returning after decades of not playing - needed tips on making the seal and moving on the harp with false teeth and slow hands - nada. The book looks fine enough, but the cd is missing August 5, 2015 The book looks fine enough, but the cd is missing. Would have been nice to know this since the talk about the cd in the description. It would have been nice to have the option of whether or not I wanted the cd. If you are going to advertise it with a cd it should have the cd! So annoying! | 7% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 4% There are no reviews yet |
One Star Reviews: | 4% Bad quality. April 10, 2017 Some of the reeds didn't work just a few minutes after having it. Spend a bit more to get a better one. it plays worse than my worn out harp July 18, 2016 Some of the reeds do not work at all. New, out of the box, it plays worse than my worn out harp. I would not recommend this. Out of tune harmonica August 9, 2015 This harmonica from The Music Link was horribly out of tune. I cannot tune it; when I opened it, the tip of the 10th reed was chipped off. | 4% Incomplete shipment. August 7, 2017 The lesson format is "listen, then play." I received the book but not the CD. Looks like you could learn fairly quickly, providing you had both of the required materials. Very disappointed! Wrong handbook. May 3, 2017 I bought a chromatic harmonica and Amazon advised me to but this book. Now I can see the book is for diatonic harmonica. Be careful. CD is blank! August 12, 2016 CD is blank, book info looks good, but will probably have to send both back. Disappointed!. All screwed up. March 1, 2016 It may have been personalized but it was personalized by an inscription that read something like "personalized stainless steel Hohner" and was thereby made useless for me. | 2% There are no reviews yet | 0% There are no reviews yet | 1% There are no reviews yet |
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Article Number | 0840246006295 | 9780711974319 | 9781495050220 | 0840246009548 | 9780793515592 |
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Author | - | - | Hal Leonard Corp. | - | Patrick Byrne |
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Brand | Johnson Guitars | Music Sales America | Hal Leonard | Johnson Guitars | Hal Leonard |
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Creator | - | Hal Leonard Corp. | - | - | - |
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Currency | USD | USD | USD | USD | USD |
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Edition | - | Pap/Com | - | - | - |
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Formatted Price | $6.99 | - | - | - | - |
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Height | 39.4 in | 472.4 in | 472.4 in | 39.4 in | 295.3 in |
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ISBN | - | 0711974314 | 149505022X | - | 0793515599 |
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Label | - | Music Sales America | Hal Leonard | The Music Link (AXL) | Hal Leonard |
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Language | - | English, Published, English, Original Language, English, Unknown, | English, Published, English, Original Language, English, Unknown, | - | English, Published, English, Original Language, English, Unknown, |
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Length | 177.2 in | 354.3 in | 354.3 in | 177.2 in | 334.6 in |
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Manufacturer | The Music Link (AXL) | Music Sales America | Hal Leonard | The Music Link (AXL) | Hal Leonard |
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Model | BK-520-C | AM92619 | - | BK-520-G | - |
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MPN | BK-520-C | AM92619 | 152493 | BK-520-G | 330046 |
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Number of Items | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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Number of Parts | BK-520-C | AM92619 | 152493 | BK-520-G | 330046 |
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NumberOfPages | - | 40 | 80 | - | 96 |
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Product Group | Musical Instruments | Book | Book | Musical Instruments | Book |
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Product Type | BRASS_AND_WOODWIND_INSTRUMENTS | ABIS_BOOK | ABIS_BOOK | BRASS_AND_WOODWIND_INSTRUMENTS | ABIS_BOOK |
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PublicationDate | 2011-11-21 | 1999-10-01 | 2016-01-01 | 2011-11-21 | 1993-03-01 |
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Publisher | The Music Link (AXL) | Music Sales America | Hal Leonard | The Music Link (AXL) | Hal Leonard |
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Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Release Date | - | 1999-12-31 | - | - | 1993-03-01 |
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Score | 8.8 | - | 9.2 | - | - |
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Studio | The Music Link (AXL) | Music Sales America | Hal Leonard | The Music Link (AXL) | Hal Leonard |
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Title | - | Absolute Beginners - Harmonica | First 50 Songs You Should Play on Harmonica | Johnson BK-520-G Blues King Harmonica, G | Instant Harmonica: Quick and Easy Instruction for the Beginner |
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Warranty | 90 days | - | - | 90 days | - |
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Weight | 0.1 oz | 1.6 oz | 2.3 oz | 0.1 oz | 1.6 oz |
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Width | 78.7 in | 7.1 in | 9.4 in | 78.7 in | 10.6 in |
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Feature | Brass Reeds Individual Plastic Case and Cloth Available in all 12 Major Keys Individually or in a Set with Featherweight Case | Music Sales America | Series: Harmonica Format: Softcover - TAB Artist: Various Inventory #HL 00152493 ISBN: 9781495050220 UPC: 888680093884 Width: 9.0" Length: 12.0" 80 pages If you're new to the harmonica, you are probably eager to learn some songs This book provides easy-to-read harmonica tab, standard notation, basic lyrics and chord symbols for the most popular songs in a wide range of styles Each song was carefully selected and arranged for the 10-hole C diatonic harmonica Songs include: Ain't No Sunshine • Blowin' in the Wind • Edelweiss • Isn't She Lovely • Jambalaya (On the Bayou) • Kum Ba Yah • Let It Be • Michael Row the Boat Ashore • My Girl • Puff the Magic Dragon • Ring of Fire • The Sound of Silence • Sweet Caroline • What a Wonderful World • You Are My Sunshine • and more | Brass Reeds Individual Plastic Case and Cloth Available in all 12 Major Keys Individually or in a Set with Featherweight Case | Song list: Act Naturally Amazing Grace Blow The Man Down Bury Me Under The Weeping Willow |
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