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 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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Are Harmonica Influencers Spreading Misinformation?

A Critical Look at Early YouTube Adopters and Influencers by  Cathal Johnson  BA in Applied Music,  Certified Hohner Technician  and  Founder of Harmonicas Ireland Introduction The harmonica world may seem small compared to mainstream music…

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How to Clean Your Harmonicas

Cleaning Harmonicas By Cathal Johnson, Harmonicas Ireland How to Clean Chromatic, Tremolo and Diatonic Harmonicas To properly clean or sanitize a chromatic harmonica—especially one assembled with nails, like Hohner’s 260 and 270 chromatics, the Marine…

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🎶 Host a Harmonica Workshop – Bring Music to Your Event! 🎶

🎶 Host a Harmonica Workshop – Bring Music to Your Event! 🎶 Looking for an engaging, fun, and educational activity to add to your event lineup? Our Harmonica Workshop offers a unique and interactive experience…

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