| Although harmonics are traditionally associated with | | | | also feature a leather flap so that your harmonicas |
| the blues and folk music, harps have long been | | | | are completely covered. |
| played in music genres as varied as classical, rock, | | | | Harmonica Waist Wraps: A harmonica waist wrap has |
| and even hip hop. The harmonica is the musical | | | | two major advantages: you can slide your own pants |
| instrument for choice for many people both because | | | | belt through the slots at either end, making it a "one |
| of its portability and because you don't have to learn | | | | size fits all" leather harmonica case, and it's open so |
| to read music in order to learn to play the harp. | | | | you can easily access your harps. A waist wrap |
| For players who like to carry their harmonicas with | | | | typically holds six harmonicas. |
| them, there are a variety of leather harmonica cases | | | | Harmonica Belts: If you don't normally wear a belt, |
| that serve to protect harps in style. Here are some | | | | but want your harmonicas within easy reach, these |
| of the most popular: | | | | leather harmonica belts offer the best of both |
| Harmonica Holster with Loop: Perfect for carrying in | | | | worlds. Lined with Velcro, the ends are easy to |
| your pocket or in your luggage, the harmonica holster | | | | adjust, as well as to put on and take off. Harmonica |
| is backed with a leather loop for sliding onto your | | | | belts are typically offered in three sizes, and fit |
| belt. These leather harmonica cases come in two | | | | waists from 28 inches to 44 inches. |
| sizes, and are made to carry either a 10-hole diatonic | | | | Combination Straps: If you play a stringed instrument |
| harp or a 12-hole chromatic harmonica. You can even | | | | as well as the harp, combination straps are perfect. |
| attach multiple holsters to your belt if you want to | | | | Typically, these are adjustable leather guitar straps, |
| carry more than one harmonica. | | | | banjo straps, and mandolin straps that have four |
| Multi-Slot Leather Harmonica Cases: If you want to | | | | pockets for harmonicas. |
| carry several of your favorite 10-hole diatonic harps, | | | | Briefcases: Although harmonica briefcases aren't |
| a multi-slot case will fit your needs perfectly. These | | | | typically made from leather, they do come in handy |
| types of cases come in several different sizes, to | | | | for professional harp players who need to transport |
| hold varying numbers of harmonicas. A four-slot case | | | | a dozen or so of their harmonicas to gigs. |
| will hold four harps, a six-slot will hold six harmonicas, | | | | The best leather harmonica cases are made from |
| and a twelve-slot will hold twelve harps. A unique | | | | leather tanned in the U.S. and then cut, formed, and |
| feature of some multi-slot harmonica cases, like | | | | buffed by hand. Over time, the leather softens and |
| those made by Buckeye Leather or Pullman, is that | | | | almost becomes an extension of your harp - or at |
| you can wet the pouches in order to custom fit the | | | | least a comfortable home for those times when |
| case to your favorite 10-hole diatonic harps. They | | | | you're not playing it. |