The Dannecker Legacy: Craft, Lineage, and the Harmonicas That Remain

From Hohner’s Engineering Floors to Handmade Modern Classics There are harmonicas that are bought. And then there are harmonicas that are kept, the kind that feel less like an object and more like a small, precise…

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Harmonicas from the Heart of Galway: Discovering the Distinctive Models of Hohner’s Loughrea Factory

Hohner Harmonica Models Produced in Loughrea Photographic evidence confirms several distinctive harmonica models were manufactured at the Loughrea facility, offering valuable insights into the factory’s range, branding, and export strategy: Lancer Harmonica – A diatonic…

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The Art of Tongue Blocking: Essential Techniques for Harmonica Players

Experimental studies by Drs. Henry T. Bahnson and James F. Antaki, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Surgery. Mission: to see inside stuff inside the mouth when you play the harmonica. ca 1992

Photo credit: Experimental studies by Drs. Henry T. Bahnson and James F. Antaki, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Surgery. Conducted around 1992, their mission was to explore what happens inside the mouth while playing the…

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Getting Started: Part 3 of 3 – How to Choose Your First Tremolo Harmonica

Getting Started: Part 3 of 3 – How to Choose Your First Tremolo Harmonica Welcome to the last instalment in our three-part series on selecting the right harmonica. If you’ve already explored the world of…

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Getting Started: Part 2 of 3 – Choosing Your First Chromatic Harmonica

Getting Started: Part 2 of 3 – Choosing Your First Chromatic Harmonica Embarking on the journey of playing the chromatic harmonica opens a world of musical possibilities. At Harmonicas Ireland, we specialize in offering a…

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Getting Started: Part 1 of 3 – How to Choose Your First Diatonic Harmonica

Getting Started: Part 1 of 3 – How to Choose Your First Harmonica Embarking on a harmonica journey opens the door to a world of music. With its portability and expressive sound, the harmonica suits…

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