Hohner Speedy Rainbow

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Hohner Speedy Rainbow

Hohner

Speedy Rainbow

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 589434
Brand: Hohner
Model: Speedy Rainbow
Price: $8.69

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The Speedy Rainbow is a fantastic entry point for kids or absolute beginners wanting to explore the harmonica. It’s bright, easy to hold, and the color coding really helps grasp the basics. Don't expect a professional-grade tone, but for the price, it's a solid introduction to blues and folk music.

Product Description

  • Hohner Speedy Rainbow
  • Diatonic Harmonica for Children
  • Key: C major
  • Number of reeds: 8
  • Reed plates: Brass
  • 0.9 mm
  • Comb: Plastic
  • Length: 105 mm
  • Tones colour-coded for easier learning
  • Colour: Red/White
PROS
  • • Colour-coded notes significantly ease learning for beginners, especially children.
  • • Plastic comb resists moisture and warping, extending the instrument's lifespan.
  • • Lightweight construction makes it comfortable for smaller hands and extended play.
  • • Brass reed plates offer a brighter, more responsive tone than cheaper materials.
CONS
  • • The plastic comb lacks the tonal complexity of wood, sounding somewhat 'flat'.
  • • Limited range; only 8 notes restricts playing more complex melodies.
  • • Thin reed plates can be prone to bending or damage with rough handling.

Product Video

Key Features

Key C Major
Holes 10
Reeds 8
Cover Material Plastic
Comb Material Plastic
Weight 65g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, the color-coded notes are specifically designed to make learning simple for complete beginners.
It's a budget-friendly option, so the tone is simpler and less nuanced than higher-end models with wooden combs and more reeds.
While limited in range, it can certainly play simple blues and folk melodies; just don't expect the depth of a full-sized, more advanced harmonica.

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