Just received my low F in the mail . It’s my first experience with a low range harmonica , other than my standard G . I am enjoying the hell out of it ! I’m sure if you have one you are aware of this already. And if you don’t, I hope you can get your hands on one soon .
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Hi @Timbo500, I have a Low D. It sure takes some getting used to, but I think it’s helping with my breathing. I really only mess about with it, using it much like a pulmonica or playing a couple of funky tunes, parts of the Good, Bad and Ugly and Godfather themes. What do you play on yours?
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I have been playing train chugging a great deal ha ha . And playing with different blues backing tracks in C . I really dig the way you can make the I , IV , V cord sound with different articulations . You can feel it in your bones . The G was similar, but this seems like another level . A nice medium blues shuffle, or funk backing track have been some of my favorites. Maybe I should give your low D a try next it sounds like a winner . Have a blast Sir !
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Which brand low D do you have ? I see Hohner rocket has them and Lee Oscar also have them and they are priced a lil better ? I have heard good things about the rocket , and my first experience with the Oscars were not that good to be honest . Thanks in advance
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Thanks @Timbo500 Yes, they’re fun to play, but I think one low tuned harmonica is probably enough.
Mine is a rocket low. (Yes, it was relatively expensive) I like the rockets; I have a couple of amps also. I haven’t tried any Lee Oscars. Amazing how it reverberates for a while after I’ve removed it from my mouth. My lips, lungs and bones seem to reverberate for a while too. I think it’s cured my cough.
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I may get a few of these later on, it’s nice to have a lot of arrows in your quiver
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That’s great that your cough was cured with the music vibrations from these low range harmonica’s . Music is amazing ! I watched some YouTube reviews on the Horner low rockets and they are very popular. But I might have to disagree about only one being enough ha ha ha . But then again, I am from New Orleans, La and moderation has never been my strong point ha ha ha . Have a great week ahead .
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I am betting you would enjoy the hell out of them ! And that’s the whole point right ? I think I am going to try the Hohner low rocket in D next ? Coming from playing a tenor sax , these are about the same price as two boxes ( 5 in a box ) of reeds . When you pick one up , let us know how you feel about them ? Have a great week Sir !
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Has anyone tried Seydel session standard low tuned harmonicas? In Canada, they seem to cost less and Lee Oscar or others offering low tunings. I’d like to try a low tuned harmonica but I need to watch my budget. So wondering if anyone has experience with these?
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Hi @dptufts
Assuming you mean the Seydel Blues Session that has brass reeds, all I can say is that my low D plays very nicely. The volume is not very strong (typical for lower keys), so if you play with others you will usually need at least a small portable amp plus microphone.
The other Seydel harps that I have in lower keys (G and low F) are all 1847 Classic models with wood combs and cost about twice as much as the Seydel Blues Session with brass reeds. These more expensive models have terrific sound. Again, the volume is lower than when playing, for example, a harp in the key of C or higher.
If your budget is tight, go for the Seydel Blues Session with brass reeds.
Regards,
– Slim 
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I received a low F Seydel 1847 as a birthday present and it is a fabulous instrument! The tone is beautiful- very deep and round….and very physically connecting. The sound just wraps itself around you.
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I got a low D Lee Oskar about 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. My first low-tuned harp, so nothing to compare it with (yet!) but I might now be hooked on low harps …
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Thanks Slim! You’re correct, Seydel blues session standard (not blues session steel) with brass reads is indeed the harmonica I was referring to. It costs so much less than other low tuned alternatives, I was sceptical of the quality. Glad to hear that you like it. Your experience and insight is greatly appreciated!
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Based on the number of Low harmonicas, I guess I’ve been playing for too long. A combination of Suzuki Manji’s and Brendan Power Bass Blues harmonicas in C D Db E Eb F F#.
Great for backing other players and soloing in place of using a plain E, Eb, or F – because I don’t care for their pitch.
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