The harmonica is a musical instrument that has been loved by people of all ages, from elementary school students to senior citizens. There are several types of harmonicas, however I am going to talk about three standard types: the chromatic harmonica, the tremolo harmonica, and the 10-hole harmonica. They are used in a wide range of genres, from classical music to pop.
Since there are so many types of harmonicas that differ in their intended usage, I’m going to list all of the 2022 top 5 harmonica recommendations at Sound House with product descriptions so that you can choose one based on what best suits you.
5.SUZUKI SCX-48 12-Hole 48-Note Chromatic Harmonica
The SCX-48 is easy to blow in and has a quick response. This chromatic harmonica is especially popular among musicians who are trying out a chromatic harmonica for the first time. The 12-hole harmonica has three octaves that allow you to play songs from most genres. The SCX-48 produces a light spacious sound, which means that it is more suitable for light pop music rather than classical music. The SCX-48 is recommended for a wide range of musicians, from beginners to experienced harmonica players.
4.SUZUKI / S-64C 16-Hole 64-Note Chromatic Harmonica
Unlike most harmonicas with plastic bodies, the Sirius series harmonica is characterized by a sound that spreads out from the body to the entire instrument. The S-64C uses a slide action so it gives the sound a good start and clarity for a powerful tone while this harmonica also allows players to produce beautiful delicate tones to solid clear tones.
3.SUZUKI / SU-21 Humming Tremolo Harmonica
The SU-21 tremolo harmonica can play a good sound simply by blowing lightly. It can be used for a wide range of genres from pop songs to children’s songs. This popular series is so simple to play that it can even be played by beginners. The SU-21 is available in a wide variety of keys, so you can just choose the right harmonica according to the key of your song!
2.TOMBO / Tombo Premium 21 #3521 Tremolo Harmonica
This Tombo Premium 21 has excellent tone thanks to the newly designed resin. The resin gives this harmonica outstanding durability that is not easily affected by humidity or other types of weather and it still has a high-quality tone. Maintaining the harmonica is also easy so it will stay in great condition for a long time.30 keys in total are available from this series.
1.SUZUKI / HAMMOND HA-20 10-Hole Harmonica
The HAMMOND HA-20 is a 10-hole harmonica that features a black coated cover, which is rarely seen on many other harmonicas. It produces a solid clear sound and is suitable for those who play pop and rock music. This model uses plastic reeds, making it very comfortable to play.
How was it? Please choose a harmonica that best suits the song you want to play! SUZUKI and TOMBO harmonicas were ranked in the top, but HOHNER and our original brand PLAYTECH harmonicas are also great brands that did not make it to this ranking but they’re definitely worth taking a look at our store. If you have never played a harmonica before, this could be your chance to start now!