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Harmonicas

Harmonicas

Welcome to Bajaao, your ultimate destination for harmonicas! Whether you're a beginner venturing into the world of harmonica or a seasoned professional looking to add to your collection, we have the perfect instrument for you. Explore our extensive range of harmonicas from popular brands at budget-friendly prices.

Diverse Selection:
At Bajaao, we take pride in offering a diverse selection of harmonicas to cater to various preferences and skill levels. Our collection features harmonicas from renowned brands, ensuring high-quality and reliability in every purchase.

Best Prices:
We understand the importance of affordability, especially for beginners. That's why we strive to provide the best prices on harmonicas without compromising on quality. Our budget-friendly options make it easier for everyone to embark on their harmonica journey without breaking the bank.

For Beginners and Professionals:
Whether you're just starting or are a seasoned professional, we have the right harmonica for you. Our carefully curated selection includes models suitable for beginners looking to learn the basics and advanced harmonicas that meet the demands of professionals seeking precision and performance.

Different Styles and Designs:
Express yourself with our harmonicas that come in various styles and designs. From classic to modern aesthetics, we have harmonicas that not only sound great but also look fantastic. Choose the one that resonates with your personal style and musical preferences.

Harmonicas come in various configurations, and the number of holes is a key factor that determines the instrument's range and versatility. The two most common types of harmonicas are:

Diatonic Harmonicas:

  • Typically have 10 holes.
  • Each hole produces two different notes, one when inhaling (drawing) and another when exhaling (blowing).
  • Diatonic harmonicas are often used in specific keys and are popular for playing in blues, folk, and country music.

Chromatic Harmonicas:

  • Typically have 12, 14, 16, or even 16+ holes.
  • Equipped with a button or a slider that allows the player to access all the chromatic notes in the Western musical scale.
  • Chromatic harmonicas are versatile and suitable for various musical genres, including jazz and classical music.

While 10-hole diatonic and 12-hole chromatic harmonicas are the most common, there are also harmonicas with other hole configurations, such as 14, 16, or even more holes. The number of holes affects the range of notes the harmonica can produce and, consequently, its suitability for different styles of music and playing techniques.

Harmonicas FAQS

What are the different types of Harmonicas?

There are many types of harmonicas but the most popular types are :-

Diatonic Harmonicas, Chromatic Harmonicas, Tremolo Harmonicas & Octave Harmonicas.

What is the difference between Diatonic & Chromatic Harmonicas?

Diatonic Harmonicas -  These are the most common types of Harmonicas, especially for beginners. Diatonic Harmonicas are scale-specific, i.e. They only play notes of the scale they are based on, which means there is a different harmonica for every scale. These are mostly used in Blues, Indian Film Music, Country & Rock Music genres. 

Chromatic Harmonicas -  They can play all musical notes and are not scale-specific. This offers greater range, but is also why they are not preferred by beginners. Chromatic harmonicas have a slider/ scale shifter which when pressed,  sharpens the note and give the player access to all chromatic notes. (e.g. C-C#-D-D#-E-F-F#-G- etc)

As a beginner, how many holes do I need on my Harmonica?

A 10 hole Harmonica is perfect for beginners to start with. The most common options available include 10 holes, 12 holes and 14 holes. 

Which key should I buy my Harmonica in?

C-Scale Harmonicas are most popular for beginners, This depends on the kind of music/song you’re playing. however. G and E scale harmonicas are also common.


How is a Tremolo Harmonica different from other Harmonicas?

Tremolo Harmonicas have 2 Reeds per note, so they create 2 Sounds of the same note, which results in the thicker sound and a vibrato effect. Their overall sound signature is close to that of an organ.

 

Due to hygiene issues, Harmonicas are not returnable unless they have a product defect or malfunction. To ensure 100% customer satisfaction Bajaao suggests that you call its Product Specialists at +912242035353 to get all your harmonica questions answered. In addition, https://www.bajaao.com/collections/harmonicas  has a very helpful filter and sort function, so you can browse its entire harmonica catalog based on the features and budget.