Harmonica Ensemble

First time here? You might want to watch the video above once or twice and click on the following links.

• Your Official DAY ONE Book: PDF
• Ukulele chord chart: PDF
• Our Harmonica Library
• Our Video Archive
• Weekly Schedule

What type of harmonica should you buy?

You’ll need a diatonic harmonica in the Key of C. Here are some choices in order of price our members have used successfully. The higher priced ones are better.

• (Low Price and Works Well) Folkmaster: Amazon Price
• (Gary’s Favorite) Special 20: Amazon Price
• (Our Group’s Favorite) Crossover: Amazon Price

To play more modern music you’ll need a chromatic harmonica in the Key of C. Here are some choices in order of price our members have used successfully. The higher priced ones are better.

• (Low Price and has all 12 Holes) EastTop Forerunner: Amazon Price
• (Industry Standard but Pricey) Super Chromonica: Amazon Price

How to Play Harmonica

To help teach somebody else how to play, download all these slides HERE.

• Wash your hands.
• Brush your teeth.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Sit up tall and pretty.
• Breathe from your belly.
• Don’t blow too hard.
• Pucker up. Gross!
  • Air needs to go through one hole at a time.
• Kiss the harmonica … what?
  • Use your kissing muscles for your embouchure.
  • Your muscles and tongue also help you bend notes.
• Be ready to “tooo” between every note.
• Cup the harmonica with both hands.
• Move your hands, not your face.
• Harmonica tabs:
  • 4 blow
  • ~4 draw
  • 4* blow with button in
  • ~4* draw with button in
  • (456) use multiple holes for chords
• Our sheet music includes ensemble arrangements for singers, pianists, guitarists, ukulele players, and any trained musician.

You should visit the Harmonica Library after you’re up and running.