Playing Harmonica
The articles here are for anyone interested in harmonica. I've been playing harmonica 30 years. Some of my experience is outlined here, but I still have much to learn from the harmonica community. Those playing for only 30 days are part of this community, with different goals to those with more experience. These articles may help your journey.
The articles are divided into three sections: Harmonica Technique, Harmonica Gear and Maintenance and Harmonica Performance. The articles are mostly by me, with other contributors as indicated. Some of the articles are for beginners, some for more advanced players, some are for everyone. A few of the articles are located on my companion Harmonica Academy teaching site
Just Intonation Tuning for Harmonicas - by Richard Sleigh
Harmonica Technique
What are the notes on a harmonica?
Which Key Harmonica Should I Use?
Harmonica Holder - A Practical Guide for using the Rack to play Harmonica and Guitar
Harmonica Chords - a practical guide
C harmonica- why beginners usually start with a harmonica in the key of C
Harmonica Two Hole Draw Problems - It's not the Harmonica, It's You..
Harmonica Gear and Maintenance
Microphones and the Acoustic Harmonica - Getting a Good Stage and Studio Sound - Tom Ball
Learning Diminished Harmonica Tuning with Phrase Maps - Brendan Power
Recording Harmonica for free with Audacity
Retuned Harmonicas - Major Cross and other Alternate Harmonica Tunings
Harmonica Stage Equipment - Easy Ways to get a great Harmonica Sound
Custom Harmonicas - what they are, why people like them
Harmonica Maintenance - Fixing Common Harmonica Problems
Alan G Bates Harmonica Collection at the National Music Museum at the Univerity of South Dakota
Harmonica Performance
Beginning Harmonica Players - joining the music community
Diversity - Surviving as a Professional in the Harmonica Business - Tom Ball
Harmonica Jazz - Roger Trobridge
Busking - Paid Harmonica Performance Practice
Listening - play harmonica better by hearing others more