They used Harmonicas as firstly they were very cheap and also because they were portable.
A diatonic harmonica can play up to three octaves by using a playing technique called bending; it can thus be used to play any song. It is mostly used to play folk, country and of course blues music.Despite it's toy-look diatonic harmonicas are quite difficult to fully master and require musical theory knowledge and exercise.
In my opinion and in Musical History, The Harmonica has always been used to accompany the acoustic guitar
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Yes, very often. In Like a Rolling Stone and many more of his songs he used a C harmonica.
Early Blues musicians used a combination of harmonica and guitar.
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The original instruments used in blues were the guitar and the harmonica
The harmonica has captivated admirers of folk rock and blues music for years. Because of the instrument's simplicity and affordability, many aspiring musical artists choose the harmonica as their first instrument. Unlike the saxophone or clarinet, it's instantly easy to get a seemingly decent sound out of a harmonica. There are a number important things to consider when learning to play this instrument.Listen FirstBefore running to the music store to buy an instrument, it's important to become aware of the many different styles of harmonica and the genres of music that embrace the instrument. Obviously, many blues bands have harmonica players, so be sure to listen to blues recordings that contain harmonicas.Most music students know that in Bob Dylan's early folk years, the harmonica was a huge part of his sound.Although Dylan's sound was much different from the work of blues harmonic pioneer Little Walter, Dylan's harmonica work is worth listening to. Willie Nelson's band still includes the harmonica of Micky Raphael. This style combines folk, blues and country. Listen to recordings of as many harp players as possible. The style you prefer will quickly become apparent.Visit the Music StoreFind a music store with a knowledgeable and helpful salesperson. Explain your style preferences and check out the harmonica options. The most common harmonicas are made by Hohner. The "Marine Band" model is one the most famous and widely used. It is also reasonably priced. Have the salesperson explain how harmonica keys work. This is important because while experienced players can use a harmonica for a number of songs with different keys, beginners will have problems with this task. Next, purchase the harmonica!Start to PlayListen to a tune that includes your harmonica style. Match the proper harmonica to that song. If you are playing a blues tune, for example, and the song is in the key of E, you will need to use a harmonica in the key of A. As stated previously, the music store salesperson can be a great help with these issues. Now try and imitate the sounds on the recording. After a while, you will realize that you can actually play some of the notes heard!Practice and Practice MoreThe harmonica is a simple instrument, but complicated harmonica licks and are common. Start simply and progress steadily. No one ever became proficient on any instrument without serious practice. Play at least one hour a day and the results will be amazing.
They used Harmonicas as firstly they were very cheap and also because they were portable.
Blues is a style of music and how it is played. Classic blues instruments inclued the guitar and harmonica. Other instruments included in blues are, drums, bass guitar, piano, trombone, trumpet and saxophone. The most important instrument used in blues music (and many others) is the human voice. For a lot of people, vocals are what makes music so great to listen to. Everything else is accompaniment.
Blues is a style of music and how it is played. Classic blues instruments inclued the guitar and harmonica. Other instruments included in blues are, drums, Bass Guitar, piano, trombone, trumpet and Saxophone. The most important instrument used in Blues Music (and many others) is the human voice. For a lot of people, vocals are what makes music so great to listen to. Everything else is accompaniment.
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The term "the blues" refers to the "blue devils", which means sadness.Blues music originated in the United States.Blues music had a major influence over twentieth century music. There are several variations on blues style, mostly based on the geographical region the style originated in. Chicago Blues, Delta Blues, Texas Blues and Blues Rock are the four major kindsThe first recordings of blues music were from the early twentieth century, and the style seems to have originated in the deep south of the United States.The guitar is perhaps the most central instrument of blues music. The main three instruments used are the guitar, Banjo and Harmonica.The most popular piece of blues music is called the 12 bar blues.After the war, when the slaves became free, they congregated in the cities, solidifying their own culture and music.African American music
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Blues has many many different sounds, as there is a huge range of styles within the Blues genre, such as Boogie Woogie, Classic Blues, and Jump Blues. Unlike the common misconception, Blues does not have to have a "sad" or "blue" sound to it, of course it can, but it doesn't always. Boogie Woogie is a good example of a spirited and cheerful style of Blues. It is almost impossible to describe the style of Blues overall, as it is such a diverse genre. Blues uses a major, minor, or hybrid Blues scale, which helps create different qualities of sound in pieces. _____________________________________________________________________ The blues scale that's used: flattened 3rd, 5th and 7th. Although it is essentially a diatonic scale with improvisation using these 'blue notes'. Although it did originate on the fields where black slaves used to work in rhythm to their singing.