r/harmonica
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A question for the collectors...
A bit of an esoteric question. I'm on my third Hohner. What would I notice most if I switched to another brand like Easttop or Seydel. Anything? I know there are a million variables involved in this question, but just interested to hear people's thoughts!
u/Double_Ear_5998 — 6 hours ago
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How to swiftly switch through tabs?
Hi, im a newbie here. I am struggling in switching between tabs whilst playing. For example i can't go from a 4 to an 8 fastly, how am i supposed to do this? Am i supposed to move the harmonica, or move my head? And if i continuously blow in or out when going from 4 to 8 i am forced to play the inbetween notes briefly, is this supposed to happen or am I to develop the intuition of knowing where every note is so i can just glide my lips there. Also, am i supposed to disconnect my head ever from the harmonica or should it remain intact to my head the whole time. Sorry for my bad english it is not my first language, thank you.
u/SnooBeans8045 — 5 hours ago
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What’s a good budget friendly mic? Or is that something you don’t want to cut corners on?
Any recommendations
u/edmonds-j_4 — 7 hours ago
▲ 3 r/harmonica
How to avoid this lip
I’m new to harmonica and this small lip is sharp and feels like it will cut. Is it my technique or is there anything I can do about it? It’s a hohner pro harp
u/Agreeable-Tree9550 — 4 hours ago
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what type of harmonica is this?
hi guys my dad got me this harmonica and i was just wondering what type of harmonica is this? i’ve tried to search but i’m still confused
thank you in advance!
u/kthseung — 9 hours ago
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What am i doing?
I have tried following tutorials on bending and could not get a bend. Got frustrated and just kept messing around with the harp. I found i can make this sound when i inhale, but i dont think it sounds like a bend. Or am i half way there?
Id like to play the super mario theme, but its got goddamn bends in it. Argh and thanks.
u/jugglingjellybeans — 1 day ago
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How should i clean my harmonica after playing?
Hi, im a newbie. I was wondering what should i do to keep my harmonica clean after playing it? Thank you.
u/SnooBeans8045 — 14 hours ago
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Trying to work on playing and harping, also learned about third position today
u/edmonds-j_4 — 20 hours ago
Mouth organ love
I love playing mouth organ and live in Dubai near JLT? Is there a place where I can meet people with similar vibe.
u/Nearby-Word-3180 — 1 day ago
▲ 18 r/harmonica
Found it back at home
Salut tout le monde !
Que pensez-vous de ces deux-là ?
Ils sont en do.
J’aimerai simplement savoir si pour un débutant, ils sont bien et si la qualité est bonne également.
Merci !
u/AIbatard — 1 day ago
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My favourite hobby is playing the harp to cows, they love it and spend hours watching me. Anyone else tried this?
u/Double_Ear_5998 — 1 day ago
Got one yesterday
Going through different online beginner classes to try and find one that suits me in learning.
u/BrewskisAllDay — 2 days ago
▲ 33 r/harmonica
Chugging Riff
Harmonica Mondays #3
Chugging Riff
Kongsheng Sunrise G (2nd Position)
Fast version up top, then I break it down and slow it down at the end (around 2:16).
Lemme know if you try it.
Tab:
1 Chord
-2” -1 (123) (123) -3 -2 (123) (123)
-2” -1 (123) (123) 3 (slap) 3 (slap)
4 Chord
-3 -2 (123) (123) 4 (slap) -3 -2 (123)
-3 -2 (123) (123) 4 (slap) (slap)
5 Chord
-5 (slap) -4 4 (slap) (pull)
-4 (slap) -4 (slap)
4 (slap) -3 -2 (123) 4 (slap) 4 (slap)
Ending
-2” -1 (123) (123) -3 -2 (123) (123)
-4 (slap) (pull) -3 -2
u/Chaihigh-2 — 2 days ago
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solo ideas - help!!
hello! Some context: I have been practicing harmonica for a month or two now, my main instrument is the violin (classical) which I've been playing for years. I'm part of a junior orchestra and we have a concert in about 3 months. The conductor was asking for anyone who plays any 'unusual' or funky instruments and my friends mentioned I play harmonica (badly). I now have a concert in July that I have a small harmonica solo for - but I don't know what to play!
My harmonica is C major diatonic and I can bend notes and play single notes as well as the general chords. I have a pretty good grasp of music theory. I'd prefer something country style, that's easy enough for me to not panic and mess up playing but sounds impressive. Any ideas? Thank u so much!!
u/crispy_skys — 2 days ago
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Does anyone sell major diatonic harmonicas in this tuning? 1D up 3 semitones, 1B down 2 semitones, 7D down 1 semitone. (Tuning used in “B Thing”)
I know this is a custom tuning that Lee Oskar and Carlos Del Junco use to get a nice jazzy tone
(Like in the song “B Thing”), but I don’t trust myself to custom tune and am afraid I will end up ruining an otherwise good harp in the attempt.
Major Diatonic Harp:
1 draw - tuned up 3 semitones
1 blow - tuned down 2 semitones
7 draw - tuned down 1 semitone
Do any companies or individuals sell this tuning out of the box? I love the sound and am hoping to find something!
u/McChickieTendies — 2 days ago
Just had my first ever gig...sort of.
Sat down in the park, making a right mash of some country and western tune from page 1 of a John Gindick book. Two girls pull up and sit immediately in front of me, 'this is good, can we follow you on Instagram'. Erm, proof that any idiot can make some racket on this thing that *sounds* good. Trust me ladies, I do not do this professionally....
u/Double_Ear_5998 — 3 days ago
Our next meeting
I hope you can join us for the next in-person meeting of the Garden State Harmonica Club.
Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ.
Parking is available behind the church, and we will meet in a classroom on the first floor.
u/gardenstateharmonica — 3 days ago
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Just a Beginner 💁♂️
And yeah obviously it will be piano man. 😆
u/Lemon29_ — 1 day ago