The harmonica is a joyful and simple instrument for anyone to get started in their music journey. The bar to entry is low and getting started playing familiar tunes is easy with tabs. Tabs are a simplified version of musical writing that only indicates the notes being played, but not for how long. There are…
If you want to ensure that your harmonica lasts you a long time, you need to make sure you keep it clean. A harmonica is a small but powerful instrument that can get dirty easily if you constantly use it. Many human contaminants can cause your harmonica to deteriorate faster if you do not properly…
Asthma can make many of your everyday life activities a challenge, but it still shouldn’t stop you from doing the things you love. Whether it’s physical exercise or playing a musical instrument like the harmonica, you should still be able to participate in the activities you love. It is possible for you to play harmonica…
The harmonica is a very classic instrument to learn to play. It is one of the easiest to use and the smallest and lightest to carry. The harmonica can play music in a wide range of tones and keys. If you are interested in learning how to play the harmonica, you may be wondering which…
Knowing how to play an instrument is a gift able to give on forever, offering you the feat of producing your own musical tunes if you are skilled enough. While the price and space an instrument needs cause hesitation from some people, harmonicas bring their A-game to eliminate those issues for anyone looking for the…
A diatonic harmonica has come into your possession. You know that blowing into it produces sound and that there’s a way to make melody with it. However, you are new to this instrument, and you would like to know how to play a diatonic harmonica. Maybe your harmonica was a gift, or perhaps you decided…
Whether you’re just starting and learning to play the harmonica or are a seasoned player looking to refine your style, there are specific breathing techniques you can learn to improve your playing and comfort. Since there are numerous breathing techniques to utilize while playing harmonica, we will discuss several of the most common and most…
Learning to play an instrument is not only impressive, but it also an excellent way to exercise the brain. The harmonica is a beautiful, bluesy-sounding instrument that stands perfectly on its own, or while accompanying other instruments. So, how long does it take to learn to play the harmonica? It usually takes a few months…
Playing harmonica with your nose is a fascinating chore to undertake. Normally the breath from your mouth creates the notes and tones, while controlling the breath creates the cadence of the song. How do you play the harmonica with your nose? Playing the harmonica with your nose is a task that takes hours of practice…
If you are considering buying a harmonica, you may already know that there are two common types: diatonic and chromatic. There are pros and cons to each one, so it is important to learn about them before making a purchase. Deciding between a diatonic and chromatic will depend on the type of music being played,…
An out-of-tune harmonica will ruin that solo you’ve worked so hard to perfect. One note that is less than pitch-perfect is all it takes to ruin an otherwise flawless performance. What can you do about a harmonica that has gone out of tune? You can tune your harmonica by filing down the reed that is…
The blues harmonica, better known as the blues harp, is integral to the classic driving sounds of soul-ripping blues and urban blues. It is even responsible for the beginnings of acid rock. Icons throughout the last 125 years have made the blues harp synonymous with soul, grit, and inspiration. The blues harp greats like Little…
Harmonica is an exciting instrument with a unique learning curve. While almost anyone can get one to make noise, getting the right notes to play is another story. The difficulty in this instrument lies in the skills needed to master it. Harmonica is a relatively easy instrument for beginners. Since it is a mouth instrument,…