[PDF] Harmonica I

Is the harmonica hard to play?

Is a harmonica hard to play? Compared to other wind instruments, the harmonica is a relatively easy instrument to learn. Players that bend notes are required to change the pitch by locating their tongue and tuning the mouth to the desired pitch, which is difficult to achieve even for harmonica players that have been studying for years.

How can I learn to play the harmonica?

a. USE YOUR IMAGINATION: Close your eyes, imagine placing the harmonica in your mouth, and… play! Studies show that practicing in the imagination is often more helpful than actually doing for real. Sometimes I lie down on the bed and let go of my busy day by visualizing myself playing harmonica.

What is the harmonica about?

The harmonica, also known as a French harp or mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used worldwide in many musical genres, notably in blues, American folk music, classical music, jazz, country, and rock.The many types of harmonica include diatonic, chromatic, tremolo, octave, orchestral, and bass versions. A harmonica is played by using the mouth (lips and tongue) to direct air into or ...

Is the harmonica also known as the harp?

The harmonica, also known as a French harp or mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used worldwide in many musical genres, notably in blues, American folk music, classical music, jazz, country, and rock. The many types of harmonica include diatonic, chromatic, tremolo, octave, orchestral, and bass versions. How do you use a mouth harp?