Hohner Diatonic Harmonica Hard Case, Holds 12

Harmonicas

Harmonicas are sold for Profesional musicians, for amateurs and even for beginners, in diatonic or chromatic, the highest-quality brands such as Hohner, Suzuki, and Lee Oskar, in cheaper brands of good quality, like Swan.

To get started, it's best to purchase a harmonica best suited to the type of music you prefer. In general, we can choose the Diatonic for fans of the following music: Blues, Folk, Country, Ethnic ... and Chromatic for the fans of Classic, Jazz, Variety, Pop ... We can also use the tremolo harmonica or double rows for accompanying folk music.

The Diatonic is a harmonica that can reach all the chromatic notes, which allows it to be used in playing many different genres including Jazz. To choose a diatonic harmonica, you must consider the following points: the water resistance of the instrument, whether it is provided with tightening screws, and whether it features a plastic base. With brands such as Lee oskar and Suzuki, you will be able to find your preference. You can also choose a metal base and wood as with Hohner and Suzuki. The prices are higher, but provide perfect quality.

For the Chromatics, it will be better to focus on harmonicas with 12 holes instead of 10, which are more limited - the 14 or 16 holes bring a length that adds difficulty. The whole price range is available in chromatic, and with different types of construction, however the three most recommended brands for manufacturing quality and their extended range, are Hohner, Suzuki and Lee oskar