1, polyphonic harmonica
This kind of harmonica can play multiple sounds at the same time. It has two reeds in each hole, one for playing and the other for absorbing sound. Each reed can make two sounds, one octave higher and one octave lower. For beginners, the polyphonic harmonica is easy to use, and you can play some simple songs without much skill, but you can't play semitone, you can only play the tune.
2. Ten-hole harmonica
This harmonica can only play one sound. It also has two reeds in each hole, one for playing and the other for absorbing sound, but each reed can only play one sound. However, the expressive force of harmonica can be changed by special techniques, such as bending, blowing and sucking, sliding and so on. For beginners, as long as they master the skills of bending and super-blowing and super-sucking, the ten-hole harmonica can play any tune.
3. chromatic harmonica
This kind of harmonica can play a single tone or two parts. It has four reeds, two tones and two sound absorption in each hole, one of which is a normal diatonic scale and the other is a chromatic scale. Therefore, chromatic harmonica can switch between diatonic and chromatic scales by pressing keys, thus playing all chromatic scales.
Chromatic harmonica can also sound two reeds at the same time by pressing the key, forming a two-part effect. For beginners, chromatic harmonica can play all semitones, which is suitable for pop, classical and jazz styles.
Precautions for purchasing harmonica:
1, determine your favorite music type: different types of harmonicas are suitable for playing different styles of music, and also have different difficulties and skills. You can choose the appropriate harmonica type according to your preferences, goals and level.
2. Determine the budget and brand: the price and quality of harmonicas vary greatly. Generally speaking, imported harmonicas are more expensive than domestic ones, but their workmanship and timbre are also better. You can choose the right brand and model according to your own economic ability and requirements for sound quality.
3. Check the appearance and material of the harmonica: When buying the harmonica, pay attention to check whether the appearance of the harmonica is smooth, scratch-free and rust-free, especially whether the mouthpiece is soft and burr-free. In addition, we should also pay attention to whether the harmonica material is durable, easy to maintain and not easy to deform. Generally speaking, metal harmonica is better than plastic or wooden harmonica.