13 best affordable harmonica

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Winner of a Parents' Choice Gold Award, Apple Apple is the third family music CD from The Harmonica Pocket. Catchy songs about babies, a bird with a fear of heights, and even a diaper-wearing superhero make Apple Apple perfect for families with young children. This truly green recording was produced at The Harmonica Pocket solar-powered studio on a tiny island in Washington State's Puget Sound. The Harmonica Pocket is part of the acclaimed Seattle area ''Kindiependent'' collective of family-centric musicians. Fellow Kindiependent artists Chris Ballew (aka Caspar Babypants) and Jack Forman (of Recess Monkey fame) and Johnny Bregar (whose songs are featured on Putumayo Kids CDs) appear as guest artists on Apple Apple.

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CD ALBUM

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These twelve pieces were inspired by the ancient Pythagorean conception of the Universe. This musical journey begins at Earth, and travels through the planets to the Great Beyond; passionate and mystical, reveling in the wonders of the Cosmos. "Music of the Spheres" incorporates a wealth of musical symbolism based on almost a year of William's research into ancient through modern astronomy and astrology. The fundamental concept of the album is to portray the soul's final journey from life on Earth, ascending through the planetary spheres to the Afterlife.

The original concept of the "Music of the Spheres" is credited to Pythagoras (c.569-475 BC), a musical-mathematical-mystic, but its first surviving written account appears in Plato (c.427-347 BC). At the end of his Republic, Plato gives a tour of the afterlife and a view of the planetary spheres. But for Plato they aren't true spheres, they are giant "hemispheres", nested inside of each other with just the rims exposed, all rotating on a spindle of light. A Siren is assigned to each rim, singing a single note. In short, in Plato's view, the Cosmos is an enormous glass armonica in the sky! If Plato's Sirens had merely touched the hemispheres' rims with moistened fingers instead of singing, we'd be crediting Plato with the invention of the glass armonica instead of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790).

Composed for glass armonica and accompanied by harp, wine glass chorus, and gentle percussion.

About the Artist

William Wilde Zeitler has been a professional pianist and composer for over twenty years, with a degree in music from the California Institute of the Arts. His media credits include NPR, PBS, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, and many radio & television appearances across the country. He has worked with a wide variety of orchestras and ensembles, and appears on the sound track to the motion picture The Wooly Boys, starring Peter Fonda and Kris Kristofferson.

Having been trained as a classical musician, he was surprised to learn that both Mozart & Beethoven had composed for an instrument he’d never heard of until then: the glass armonica. Intrigued by its unusual history (it was invented by Benjamin Franklin), he commissioned one to be custom built in 1996. He fell in love with its sound, and since then has been performing and composing exclusively for the glass armonica. To date he has produced five CDs of original music written for it.

For those interested in the rich history of this instrument, more information can be found on William’s web site.

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With an attractive dark finish and included zippered case, Hohner's Piedmont Blues set is the perfect seven-piece starter set for those serious about taking up the harp. Seven great blues harps in an eye-catching matte black finish with gold trim. Click to enlarge. Includes zippered carrying case for your next gig. About the Piedmont Blues Set Piedmont Blues, or East Coast Blues, was born in the American Southeast during the 1900s. Out of its diverse influences arose some of Americas most well known blues harmonica players. What better way to recognize its ongoing influence than with a set of unique harps? The Piedmont Blues set presents the beginning harmonica player with an affordable way to sample playing in seven different keys (G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F). Each harmonica has an eye-catching matte black finish with gold trim. Packaging includes a cardboard sleeve with printed instructions and a key chart to get you started, and the entire set comes in a zippered carrying case for easy transport to your next gig.

• Piedmont Blues Harmonicas in keys of A, Bb, C, D, E, F and G
• Zippered carrying case
• Each harmonica has a matte black finish with gold trim
• Includes key chart

User questions & answers

Question:	Are these harps the standard diatonic or something else
Answer:	Compared to a metal harmonica the plastic set is no match. I bought the peidmont blues set to get an ear for each key but after a month or so I ended up buying a set of Hohner Special 20's. The sound of the special 20's is far superior to the peidmont set. The plastic body leaks more air, and the reeds are of lesser quality and are very difficult to use for bending and actual playing. I would tell you to spend more and buy a set of special 20's, but if you want a decent case only then the piedmont set should suffice. Bottom line is you're better off spending more on better quality harmonicas. Or even just spending 10 bucks more on one special 20 and not even buying this piedmont set.Happy Harpin'! - Mark
Question:	should piedmont blues blow hard
Answer:	This harmonica set contains harps in the following keys: A, B-Flat, C, D, E, F and G.
Question:	how is this plastic set compared to metal harmonica
Answer:	Hello, this silicone grip doesn't cover the triggers, it does not affect the operation of the controller
Question:	what keys are the harmonicas
Answer:	i am not sure how much it weighs but it does not weigh too much and it does not make the controller heavy

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Solo tuning with 3 complete diatonic octaves. Stainless steel covers mounted with screws. Available in C-major only.

• Solo tuning with 3 complete diatonic octaves
• Pear wood comb
• Available in C-major only
• Stainless steel covers mounted with screws
• 24 Classic reeds / 12 channels

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it made in in Germany
Answer:	3 complete C-major scales
Question:	does this include a case? what type? thanks
Answer:	from what I've read I guess there diatonic ...there blow and draw harmonicas the great harmonicas for the price... :)
Question:	how many different keys available in 12 hole diatonic
Answer:	Bought me a set, gave them to grandkids. They don't have the quality of the Blues Harps, and as much as I am a blowhard, I couldn't get them to do much.

• 💖 Richter Tuned Diatonic Harmonica: A key of C harmonica with 10 holes and 20 notes. It creates beautiful sounds that kids and adults love. It can be used to play blues, pop and folk music. It’s impressively good condition will be appreciated by everyone. With an ASTM F963 International Toy Standard and CPSIA Certificates, these toys are worry free.
• 💖 Portable Small Musical Instrument Adults and Kids: It’s suitable for everyone age 5 - 85. It’s also ideal for beginners since it’s not too complicated, simple press on the lips and play. It’s mini sized at 5 x 2.10 x 1.40 inches and lightweight at .20 pounds so it can be carried everywhere and is a perfect palmtop harmonica.
• 💖 Top Quality Materials: Made with phosphor bronze reed with stainless steel covering and ABS resin comb, it has a full sound and comfortable to the lips when played. There are no sharp edges and everything is smooth and easy to wash and clean. It’s hermiticity tested so it minimizes air leakage.
• 💖 Complete Mini Music Gift Kit: A stably tuned with rich tone harmonica that comes with a storage pouch, a microfiber cleaning cloth to keep the harmonica clean and shiny, and a simple instructions guide to get you started, at a very affordable price. It can be played at school, at home, in the car, or anywhere.
• 💖 Perfect Gift for Mini Musicians: It’s the perfect gift and small toy for toddlers; boys and girls who love music this holiday season. Kids can learn and entertain themselves while they are staying indoors. It’s an ideal Christmas stocking stuffer and Easter basket filler.

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Best Harmonica for Beginner Kids and Adults

Harmonicas have been popular for centuries. It’s a great musical instrument to relax and create beautiful sounds and music. It’s easy to play and is very portable and handy. Introduce this awesome musical instrument to kids and even adults with Small Fish Diatonic Harmonica

Musical Instrument for Toddlers and Adults

It’s great for beginners age 5 to 95. It is also the perfect gift for your mini musicians and for learning a new talent. Let them relax and reduce technology and electronic induced stress.

Strengthen lungs, throat, and lips

Using small fish’s harmonica is great for kids to increase their lung power and capacity as well as control their mouth and throat. It can also improve their breathing and concentration.

Mouth Organ That’s Tuned to Perfection

It’s Richter tuned and hermeticity tested to give you the best harmonica that produces great sounds and music.

Top Notch Materials

The covering is made of stainless steel that won’t rust and is easy to clean. The reed is made of phosphor bronze and the mouthpiece and comb are made of ABS plastic that is smooth and comfortable to the mouth. The harmonica is easy to wash and clean.

Portable Musical Toy

It's pocket-sized and can be brought to the school, in the car or bus, in the park, or anywhere. Play music and entertain everyone with this awesome french harp.

Specification

• Diatonic
• Richter Tuned
• 10 holes
• 20 brass reed plates
• ABS comb
• Stainless steel cover
• 5*2.1*1.4 inches
• .20 pounds

• Rich sound, responsive, airtightness - Precision-made phosphor bronze reeds with welded, brass reedplate with electroplate, brass cover with black paint, ABS comb goldern colour mouth piece with 1.2mm thickness reed plate is easier to get the higher pitch, rich sound and timbre. The reed plate with electroplating antirust, the hole, reed gap is better after electroplating.
• Round mouth piece design- You will feel comfortable when playing, easy to use the skill , giving the performer a new experience.
• Pocket size and easy to bring-You can put it into your pocket, it can be played everywhere, such as party, school, office and trip etc.
• Beautiful packaging- The package is exquisitely small and can be used as a birthday present, a gift for further study, a holiday souvenir or a business meeting gift and wedding anniversary etc.
• Package includes 1x harmonica ; 1x manual and 1x cleaning cloth. We are the harmonica manufacturer of the East top brand. Backed Up with East top 30 Days Unconditional Money Back . You can rest assured to buy our products.

User questions & answers

Question:	Windsavers are dying. Do you sell spare windsavers
Answer:	it is made in China and to be honest I was not 100% satisfied with the response of the reeds . I allready had bought very good instruments from easttop so I was a little bit disappointed I am a professional player !
Question:	Will the brass comb tarnish or oxidize? Or will the electroplating prevent this
Answer:	If its the notes or certain notes that are stuck, then its likely a wind saver issue. If its the slide that is getting stuck, that's another issue. Both can be solved by letting the harmonica warm up before playing. Put in pocket or under your arm to warm it up. When played cold, your breath will create moisture which can cause the windsavers to sometimes stick. Be sure not to drink sticky stuff before playing. After playing, tap out the mouthpiece and set the harmonica mouthpiece down to dry out. Don't put it in the case right after playing. Let it dry out first. Hope this helps.
Question:	where is it made
Answer:	I have not found a label that says "Made in Germany," either on the harmonica or in the information sheet that came with it. However, because Hohner is a German company, I assume the harmonica is either manufactured in Germany or if it is made somewhere else, it is to rigorous German specifications. It's a fine instrument.
Question:	I bought 12 holes easttop it sounds good when you play first time. It is stuck when you continue to play. Is it wind saver problem
Answer:	Yes.This Hohner Marine Band 364-Soloist Harmonica comes with a carrying vinyl snap case with 2 snap buttons (mine is dark red/maroon color).

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About Our Company

Jiangsu East Musical Instrument Co.,Ltd was set up in 1997, has more than 400 employees,set up three harmonica production bases, to produce separately different grades, different quality,different brands of harmonicas, melodicas ,recorders and tambourines etc. Our company adopts advanced automatic equipment to produce, a accurate tuning method, imported welding and pitch equipment, make sure all products can meet the international standards. Quality is our core element to ensure quality improved and production increased.

About Our Products

So far through our well-built brand “EASTTOP” harmonica, it’s with full range and rich in products. The tremolo, chromatic, blues, alto, octave, bass, chord, Disheng ect harmonica, have great tone, strong representation and long service life, it’s accepted by more and more domestic and international harmonica players, which can be compared with imported harmonicas. Many famous harmonica team already used EASTTOP harmonicas instead of imported one, and have received excellent performance reception.

We are selected “TOP 50 of China Musical Instrument Industry” by China Musical Instrument Association many times, EASTTOP brand is Jiangsu famous brand, Bee brand harmonica,EASTTOP harmonica is Jiangsu famous brand product. Our company Win the national hi-tech enterprise.

Standardized Work

Our company use advanced automatic equipment to produce, a accurate tuning method, imported welding and pitch equipment, make sure all products can meet the international standards. Quality is our core element to ensure quality improved and production increased.

We have used international advanced technology for standardized operations very early, and each process is carefully polished, and we are constantly updating the technology. In the future, we will make better and better harmonica instruments for the world.

Popular Internationally

In recent years, Oriental Musical Instruments has cooperated with international and domestic harmonica musicians and harmonica groups to initiate and successfully hold two Chinese Harmonica Art Festivals, organize the compilation and publication of school-based textbooks of "Harmonica", and publish "Chinese Harmonica" magazine, which is distributed to Malaysia, Singapore, and China's Hong Kong and Taiwan regions. Filled up the domestic gap. Good social effects have been received. In 2018, as one of the organizers, it will host the 12th Asia-Pacific Harmonica Festival, making positive contributions to promoting the development of harmonica music in my country.

Looking to the future, east musical instrument factory, will continue to follow the traditional craftsman’s heart, in a good attitude, to the better of technology,to create better quality and higher output musical instruments

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Explore the exciting world of chromatic harmonica with the Chrometta 12, the first in this series to offer the full three octave range of our more expensive models. It’s the perfect entry level instrument for the advanced student who really wants to get to grips with the chromatic harmonica.

• Plastic injection molded comb
• Wider channel openings make it easy for the beginner to play single notes
• Stainless steel covers
• Key of C
• 48 notes, 3 octave range

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this Hohner 255 Chrometta 12 Harmonica, Key Of C Major made in China? In the photo itself says Made in Germany
Answer:	YES is Hohner 255 Chrometta 12 Harmonica, Key Of C Major
Question:	what is the layout of the notes
Answer:	I purchased it for my Mother for her 99th Birthday as a replacement for one she wore out. I purchased it new, how old it was, no idea. It was exactly like Mom's and it had to be 20 plus years old.It is a very good model - Mom swears by it.
Question:	Hi, is this Hohner 255 Chrometta 12 Harmonica, Key Of C Major made in Germani
Answer:	Hi, There's no link for sell the spare windsavers,can you tell us your address,receiver name and tele number,our factory can send the windsavers to you. Thanks Best regards East top harmonica
Question:	When was the 12 maid. what year
Answer:	I am a profesional player and play a lot ....mine changed the colour a little bit ....itś a slight patina and it does not look bad at all....and I am pretty sure if I polish it a little then it would look like new ....

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Combining the affordability of our popular folk master with our world famous Pro master, the new blues master is an easy to play, easy to own professional harmonica. Stainless steel covers are durable and ergonomically designed for easy handling. Inside, phosphor bronze reeds and an ABS plastic comb give superb sound projection and tonal clarity. The rugged new blues master is virtually indestructible! Look good, sound good, feel good, with the blues master by Suzuki.

• Key of BB
• An easy to play, easy to own professional harmonica
• Stainless steel covers are durable and ergonomically designed for easy handling
• Inside, phosphor bronze reeds and an ABS plastic comb give superb sound projection and tonal clarity
• The rugged new blues master is virtually indestructible!

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This new Harmonica vinyl zip pouch by Harmo is the ideal harmonica case to replace your standard harmonica plastic box used by most harmonica brands. It is lighter and sturdy. If fits all the following 10 and 12 hole chromatic harmonica models : Hohner Chromonica 270, Hohner Chromonica 270 Deluxe, Hohner Chromonica 260, Hohner CX-12 black, Hohner CX12-Jazz, Hohner CX12 Gold, Hohner, Discovery 48, Hohner Chrometta 10, Hohner Chrometta 12, Hohner Larry Adler 12, Hohner Toot's Thielemans Mellow Tone, Hohner Toots Thielemans Hard Bopper, Hohner Amadeus, Hohner Ace 48 Suzuki SCX-48, Suzuki Sirius 48, Suzuki Fabulous 48 Seydel Chromatic De Luxe, Seydel Chromatic De Luxe Steel, Seydel Sampler Harmo Angel 12 and any other standard 12 hole chromatic harmonica dimensions : Includes a cleaning cloth. Harmonica Not included

• Harmonica player owned brand based in Idaho, USA
• Designed and quality checked in the Usa
• Fits all 12 hole chromatic harmonicas by Hohner, Suzuki, Seydel, Harmo.
• Black Vinyl zip pouch, sturdy, lighter and slimmer than plastic harmonica box
• 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee

User questions & answers

Question:	Will these fit a Hohner CX
Answer:	Asian, I have heard rumors about Hohner letting some of its harps be made in China. However, the one I bought from Amazon, the 255 Chrometta 12 in the key of C, says on the side plates and on the plastic case "Hohner Chrometta 12" and there is a "C" stamped on the side plate. Nothing about China. One thing you could do before buying is to contact the seller via Amazon on the internet, and ask. That would be your best bet. If they lie and send you one made in China, you can always give a bad report on the company that sold it to you via Amazon, and you can return it. I also think you can ask Amazon to intercede for you to help you get a genuine Hohner. Now about the 255 Hohner, since you are in the market and since I own one - understand that the holes are square, not round, and the body including the holes is made of black plastic, not chrome-plated metal. If you look carefully at the picture you can see the black plastic body, although the side plates are chrome plated. I personally disagree about the German Hohner being superior to the Chinese Swan brand or the Japanese Suzuki brand; I can tell no difference. I spent most of my life playing a Hohner 64-Chromonica with 16 round chrome plated holes, and now I own a Swan made just the same way. I wore my old Hohner out with its wooden body, but I don't think I will ever wear out my Swan because its body is black plastic and not made of wood. The Hohner 255 has a black plastic body, and does NOT have the chrome plated round holes; they are square holes in the body of black plastic, although the innards are of course made of quality metal.In my experience, round holes are easier for blowing several notes at once, making a chord. Square holes seem to me to make it easier to sound individual notes. Also, with only 12 holes instead of 16, your range of notes is limited, making it necessary to go up an octave at times instead of continuing down toward lower notes. However, again, it depends on what you want. If it's classical or popular tune music, perhaps you would want the larger one; if it's blues, perhaps you would want the square holes. It depends on the individual manner and method of playing. I own a Suzuki Chromatix SCX-48 with 12 round Chrome plated holes which I got from Amazon, and I prefer it for certain types of song involving chording; while I prefer the Hohner 255 for others. The square holes seem to be a little harder on the corners of your mouth. The Hohner 255 has a square shape where the holes are, and the playing area is not rounded as with other Hohner models, which can make your mouth sore if you are used to playing with your mouth wrapped around it instead of puckering when you play. Although I much prefer my Swan 1664 Chromatic, made in China, with its 16 round holes for public performance, when I am alone I am just as liable to pick up my Hohner 255 with 12 square plastic holes as I am my Suzuki Chromatix 12 round holes. Hope this helps!
Question:	Does this have a belt loop
Answer:	it's a standard chromatic tuned harmonica CDEFGABC soloist tuning all the way

• Professional quality 12 hole Chromatic harmonica
• Designed and quality checked in the Usa
• Acrylic white comb | Phosphore bronze reeds
• Ideal for beginners, intermediate and advanced players : Blues, Pop, Jazz, Classical
• Round holes, Smooth edges | Easy to play

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this harmonica have windsavers
Answer:	The face plate is 5-5/8 inches long. The harmonica is 1-1/4 inches thick. In contrast, the Hohner equivalent is 5-1/2 inches long and 1-1/8 inches thick. dh
Question:	harmo 12 cleaning kits
Answer:	5-1/2 inches, same as a Hohner 270.
Question:	What's the length of the body of this harmonica in (not counting the slider)? I've got small hands, and I'm trying to find a chroma that I can cup
Answer:	It will be very tight but it fits I just tried to make sure
Question:	What's the length of the body of this harp in inches (not counting slider)? I've got small hands. I'm trying to find a 12 hole chroma I can cup
Answer:	Yes on the back and it's pretty tight

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Professional Chromatic Harmonica

• 12 Hole chromatic harmonica
• Round edges
• Designed in the USA

Delivered in a white box with a wiping cloth

• White acrylic comb
• Phosphore bronze reeds
• Stainless steel covers

Deisgned in USA

• Quality slider
• Round and clear sound
• Great tone for ballads,>

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From his first career steps in a blues band, through the days with Black Sabbath up to his incredible, ongoing solo career, one instrument has always been Ozzy´s companion – a Hohner harmonica.



Ozzy Osbourne and Hohner have now teamed up to deliver the world´s hardest rocking harmonica. Be part of the Prince of Darkness’ journey and follow in his musical steps with this instrument, including 30 days of free online harmonica lessons.



50 Golden Tickets are randomly hidden in the Ozzy Osbourne Harmonicas. Find a ticket to win one Special Edition harmonica, signed and played by Ozzy.



Features:

MS-Series harmonica with black gleaming comb and black covers with golden Ozzy Osbourne Logo

Unique metal box in coffin shape

Key of C

Made in Germany

Including access code for 30 days of free online harmonica lessons by bluesharmonica

• MS-Series harmonica with black gleaming comb and black covers with golden Ozzy Osbourne Logo
• Unique metal box in coffin shape
• Key of C
• Made in Germany

User questions & answers

Question:	Where was this particular piece manufacturered
Answer:	Yes. Model was only made in such key. It has been discontinued. These are the last pieces. Thanks, Beagle Music Online.
Question:	What key is this in
Answer:	SURE, THE CASE IS A COFFIN AND IT'S ABOUT SIX INCHES LONG AND FOUR INCHES FROM TOP TO ABOUT TWO INCHES TO BOTTOM. YOU MUST OF LOVED THAT MOUSE, TELL ME, WAS HIS NAME OZZIE. GOOD LUCK AND SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FRIEND.
Question:	Is the only key available C
Answer:	Like all professional chromatic harmonicas yes it does!
Question:	Would the case make a good casket to bury a pet mouse
Answer:	What do you mean by cleaning kit? What we recommend is to always tap the harmonica holes facing down after you've played it and leave it like this for a couple minutes (helps get the saliva out) Always store the harmonica in its box (that helps a lot!) Then if you need to remove saliva solids (maybe every 2 months) you'd have to take it apart and remove those bits with a toothpick or small flathead screwdriver Do not use any water, soap ... Once you're done removing all those small saliva bits you can use a Qtip with a touch of mouthwash mixed with water and gently wipe the areas where it's needed (mouthpiece and where the covers meet the comb You don't need any special tools for this Harmo makes a tool kit for repair and adjusting the harmonica.