| Start out with a 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key | | | | Taking care of your harmonica will increase the life of |
| of C. (The key is stamped somewhere on the | | | | the harp. |
| harmonica). If you have any questions on choosing | | | | There are 10 holes in the harmonica play one note |
| your harmonica, feel free to call Harmonicas and | | | | when you blow and another when you draw. |
| Stuff for help. Unfortunately, sate health laws prohibit | | | | There are several ways to hold a Harmonica. Here is |
| the return of harmonicas because they are placed on | | | | one example, |
| your mouth. | | | | 1. With the holes facing you numbered 1 to 10 going |
| There are two simple rules in caring for your | | | | from left to right, cup your right hand around the |
| harmonica: | | | | harmonica. |
| 1. Always play with a clean dry mouth | | | | 2. Let the left side of the harmonica rest against |
| 2. When you finish playing the harmonica, tap it out | | | | your left hand with the fingers cupped around the |
| several times to remove any moisture from the | | | | harmonica. |
| reeds. | | | | 3. Do not block any of the holew with any part of |
| This is really all you need to do to maintain your | | | | your hand and don't squeeze the harmonica. |
| harmonica (also know as a harp). Never run water | | | | Harmonicas come in many different keys. We |
| through your harmonica, this may help you unstick an | | | | recommend starting out with a key of C, and if you |
| old reed, but too much water may cause the wood | | | | want to play a song in the key of A or D or any |
| to swell, and this is not easy on the lips. | | | | other key, then simple purchase those keys. |