Harmonicas by Hohner & Lee Oskar

We stock Lee Oskar and Hohner harmonicas in most keys. Learn to play harmonica with our large range of harmonica tutor books. Buy a harmonica holder if you are playing guitar at the same time.

What's the best harmonica for a beginner?

Most beginners start with a diatonic, or blues harp, in the key of C. This is the most popular harmonica and probably the easiest one to learn to play. Harmonica tutor books are usually written in the key of C.

How much will it cost to buy a harmonica?

It is possible to buy a Johnson diatonic harmonica for $7.50. This is a good introduction to the harmonica. You could buy one in several keys.

For $55.00 you can buy a professional quality harmonica which will sound better, last longer and will leak less air, making it easier to play.

Which key to buy a harmonica in?

Virtually all harmonica tutor books are written in the key of C, which is an easy key to understand as it doesn't have any sharps or flats. The C harmonica is used for playing blues in the key of G.

If you want to play with other musicians, you will probably want to buy harmonicas in several different keys, depending on the songs you're playing. G, A and D are popular choices of harmonica when playing along with a guitar. For more serious players we have replacement reed plates for Lee Oskar harmonicas in 14 keys.

Below is a selection of our most popular harmonica products. You can shop for harmonicas and buy online.