Diatonic or Chromatic? How to Decide Which Harmonica Should Be Your Next Instrument
Browse any music shop or online catalog and you will quickly see that harmonicas come in two main families: diatonic and chromatic. Both are played by blowing and drawing air through reeds, and both can sound wonderful in the right hands, yet they feel very different to play and suit very different kinds of music. Knowing how each one works makes it far easier to choose the instrument that fits your goals. Comparing Diatonic and Chromatic Harmonicas A diatonic harmonica is tuned to a single key and most commonly has ten holes. It is small, affordable, and built around the […]