What key are most harmonica songs in?

Key of “C” harmonicas are the most common, and they also make understanding music theory much easier. Should I buy other key diatonic harmonicas as well?- As you improve and begin to play with others or start playing along with CDs, you will want to pick up some of the other key diatonics.

How long does a harmonica last?

With steady playing, a harmonica should go at least 6 months before a reed goes bad. Modern harmonicas seem to last much longer than the older ones. The next step is a harmonica repair kit.

Do you need to read music to play harmonica?

Do I need to be able to read music to play harmonica? No. We mostly use a system for notating harmonica music called tablature or “tabs”.

What kind of tabs do you use on a harmonica?

The tablature I use is the arrow system – up arrows for blow notes and down arrows for draw notes. Learn more about different tablature systems in this article: “How to read harmonica tabs”

Which is the easiest harmonica song to learn?

“What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong | Tab 1 | Tab 2 | Tab 3 | Video At first glance, the harmonica appears to be an easy and simplistic instrument. But mastering it will take time and effort just like any other instrument.

How are the notes played on a 10 hole harmonica?

However, on a 10 hole diatonic harmonica you have to play each separate hole, and the harmonica players call it playing “clean” single notes. First, make a “U” shape with your lips with the harmonica resting on the lower lip, as if drinking from a bottle and the upper lip just resting in a relaxed position on the top cover plate of the harmonica.

When do you use syllables on a harmonica?

It is also advisable to apply articulations using syllables like “TA” and “DA” when doing repetitions of blow and draw notes, respectively. These articulations separate the notes and give them a more defined starting sound or accent.