Diatonic
You’ll need a diatonic harmonica in the Key of C. Here are some choices in order of price our members have used successfully. The higher priced ones are better.
- EastTop (Low price and works well.): Amazon Price
- Special 20 (Gary’s favorite.): Amazon Price
- Crossover (Favorite wooden harmonica.): Amazon Price
- You should eventually buy a “Low F” harmonica to make those 8s, 9s, and 10s sound mellower when you’re playing solo.
Chromatic
To play more modern music you’ll need a chromatic harmonica in the Key of C. Here are some choices in order of price our members have used successfully. The higher priced ones are better.
- EastTop Forerunner (Low Price. I use mine daily.): Amazon Price
- Super Chromonica (The famous Hohner.): Amazon Price
- Hohner CX-12 (My really good one.): Amazon Price
Accessories
- Music Stand: At the studio I sell the best one in history, but it’s $90, so kinda pricey. This one at Amazon is inexpensive and can be used at your kitchen table, or taken on the road. Seems like a good choice.
- Water Bottle: You already have a cabinet full of them. Who knows where they come from?!