Best-selling Top 3 Harmonicas

This section will introduce the best-selling Top 3 10-hole harmonicas, double harmonic harmonicas, and chromatic harmonicas at Sound House, as well as their features and differences. Let's find a harmonica that suits your playing style if you want to start playing harmonica, or if you haven’t played one in a long time!

Harmonicas can be played by anyone immediately, and they can be played solo or in combination with other instruments such as guitars.

They’re small and convenient to carry, and it doesn't matter where you practice.

■ 10-hole harmonica

As the name suggests, there are 10 holes. They are often used for rock, blues, and pop songs, and one hole plays a different sound when sucked. If you blow in two holes, you can also make heavy sounds! They are also called Blues Harps after the popular HOHNER model.

3rd place SUZUKI/ MANJI M-20

The body is made of wood fiber-filled resin that has both a natural sound and excellent durability. The reed is adjusted with emphasis on the sound of chords, and is recommended for blues and rock. It also features a low key and country tone models as well as major and minor keys.

Body: Solid body with natural wood fiber
Cover: stainless steel
Tones: major 18, other scales 28

2nd place HOHNER/ MARINEBAND 1896 / 20X

The Marine Band Classic with a history of over 100 years. It has also been the standard for all harmonicas since 1896. In addition, the thin mouthpiece is suitable for powerful sound, and is favored by artists who love blues and rock.

Body: wood
Tones: 13 major, 12 minor
C、D、D♭、E、E♭、F、F♯、G、A、A♭、B、B♭、（HighG）

1st TOMBO Dragonfly / MAJOR BOY (No.1710)

This is a classic of 10-hole harmonicas! ! It’s famous for having been used by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi and Yuzu. A model that uses a resin body with excellent durability and ease of blowing, and has been highly praised by artists around the world. The pitch is slightly elevated and features a dignified sound that will not be buried during live shows.

Body: resin
Cover: stainless steel
Tones: 12 major, 12 minor
C、D、D♭、E、E♭、F、F♯、G、A、A♭、B、B♭

■ Polyphonic harmonicas

Also called tremolo harmonicas, they are recommended for emotional melodies such as singing and enka. The upper and lower two rows have a slightly shifted pitch, which together produce one sound. By blowing these holes at the same time, beautiful tremolo can be obtained from the pitch difference.

3rd place SUZUKI / SU-21 Humming

A harmonica characterized by overwhelming sound even with light breath. Excellent durability is provided by the resin body. With the position mark that tells you the position of "do", you can play without losing the sound position.

Body: resin
Cover: Brass, chrome plated. Overtones are richer than stainless steel.
Tones: 14 major, 14 minor
C、D、E、F、G、A、B、C♯、D♯、F♯、G♯、A♯、HighD、HighD#

2nd place TOMBO / Special Dragonfly Band # 1521

The long-selling “Special Dragonfly Band” loved by harmonica players around the world The wooden body features a warm tone. Since it can cover not only nursery rhymes but also famous songs from around the world including tango and chanson, it is ideal for concerts.

Body: wood, domestic maple Cover: Brass, chrome plated. Overtones are richer than stainless steel. Tones: 14 major, 14 minor, 12 natural minor

1st TOMBO / Tombo Premium 21 Dragonfly Premium 21 # 3521

Speaking of a classic double tone harmonicas, the Dragonfly Premium 21! One of the most popular for its high quality sound that is as good as a wood harmonica even though it is a durable, resin body. Because it can cover various playing styles, it can be used satisfactorily by beginners as well as advanced players.

Body: resin
Cover: Brass, chrome plating Overtone richer than stainless steel.
Tones: 12 major, 12 minor
C、C♯、D、D♯、E、F、F♯、G、G♯、A、A♯、B

■ Chromatic harmonicas

Many models are called slide-able harmonicas because they can produce a chromatic scale by pressing a lever. Used for jazz and classical music.

3rd place HOHNER / CHROMONICA 280/64

4-octave range with plastic body. A harmonica that is played by Stevie Wonder.

Number of holes: 16mm round holes
Number of notes: 64 4 octaves
Slide action: long stroke (cross arrangement)
Body: resin
Cover: Brass, nickel-plated Overtones are richer than stainless steel.

2nd Place HOHNER / Super Chromonica 270 / 48X Chromatic Harmonica / C

The long-selling Chromonica model, which can be said to be a synonym for chromatic harmonicas. It has a wooden body and is loved by many musicians.

Number of holes: 12 square holes
Number of notes: 48 3 octaves
Slide action: short stroke (straight arrangement)
Body: wooden
Cover: Brass, nickel-plated, Overtones are richer than stainless steel.

1st place SUZUKI / SCX-48

SUZUKI chromatic harmonica standard model. A harmonica with excellent cost performance loved by professional musicians.

Number of holes: 12mm round holes
Number of notes: 48 3 octaves
Slide action: long stroke (cross arrangement)
Body: resin
Cover: Brass, chrome plated. Overtones are richer than stainless steel.

■ Conclusion

The top three popular 10-hole harmonicas, double tone harmonicas, and chromatic harmonicas at Sound House were introduced. The harmonica is a small instrument that can be played by anyone, from children to adults, and has a melancholic, beautiful tone.

If you are considering buying a harmonica, I would be happy if you referred to this top-selling ranking to see which models everyone is choosing!

Please refer to the "Harmonica Start Guide" for the types of harmonica and how to select them!