At Harmonicas Direct, we have been specialising in the sale of harmonicas since the earlry 1990's and we were the first UK specialist harmonica company on-line.

Britain's biggest harmonica club...The National Harmonica League
Their main, annual event will be taking place at the Bristol Folk House on the 28th to the 30th of October. Meet friendly and enthusiastic harmonica players. Main events, harmonica workshops, competitions and evening concerts.

Welcome to the...Crossroads Blues Club Blues open mic sessions, guest artistes and Blues jams on Thursday nights at the Tower of Song venue in Cotteridge, Birmingham

Congratulations to Shaun Monument-May for creating an amazing harmonica blog site...
World Of Harmonica Also check out Shaun's brand new blog site... UK Harmonica

In the future, we'll be adding more links to other harmonica clubs, festivals, events and harmonica tutors. So if you run a harmonica club or are a harmonica tutor, etc, please email us with your details and we'll add you to this page.


Spotlight on David Barrett

Submitted by Peter Blyth on Sat, 21/01/2012 - 11:22

David Barrett is the world's most prolific author of harmonica tuition books, Cd's and DVD's, published by Mel Bay Music. David, of the USA, has been playing and teaching blues harmonica since his mid teens. He is the founder of the Harmonica Masterclass Company, which hosts blues harmonica workshops around the world, he fronts his own band and played harp with most of the world's best known players. Harmonicas Direct stocks a good selection of books by David Barrett http://www.harmonicas-direct.com/books/blues?page=2


January's Newsletter

Submitted by Peter Blyth on Fri, 20/01/2012 - 23:01

If you didn't receive January's Newsletter, please click this link http://createsend.com/t/r-3C52A07A85F7C592


101 Harmonica Tips

Submitted by Peter Blyth on Mon, 16/01/2012 - 19:52
101 Harmonica Tips, by Stephen Cohen, is one of the most informative books I have seen. It's a must for all harp players. http://www.harmonicas-direct.com/books/blues/101-harmonica-tips-book-cd

Happy New Year

Submitted by Peter Blyth on Fri, 30/12/2011 - 19:56
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! From Peter and the team at Harmonicas Direct

Stock Availability

Submitted by Peter Blyth on Fri, 25/11/2011 - 20:02
Harmonicas Direct stock the most extensive range of harmonicas and usually despatch on the same working day as the order. If ordering from other stores, always check if it is in stock!

Minstrels Music

Submitted by Peter Blyth on Tue, 15/11/2011 - 18:24

Minstrels, the music shop, was established in 1986, out of which Harmonicas Direct evolved. We are pleased to announce that it is now on-line.  Minstrels Music presently stock, ukuleles, recorders, guitar and general accessories. In the near future more items will be added, including other instruments and sheet music.
www.minstrels-music.com


Harmonica Terms

Submitted by Peter Blyth on Tue, 04/10/2011 - 13:27

The Richter Tuning.
Richter tuning, refers to the tuning of the reeds in the harmonica. It is named after Joseph Richter, a 19th century Bohemian instrument maker who adopted the tuning for his harmonicas. Most diatonic (blues type) and many tremolo harmonicas use this tuning.
Joseph Richter is also credited with inventing the harmonica blow/draw system, this allows the harmonica to play different notes when the same hole is either drawn or blown.


New Blog

Submitted by Peter Blyth on Tue, 04/10/2011 - 13:12

These are the first items in my new blog. In the following days and weeks, I’ll be adding further blogs about, playing techniques, harmonica maintenance, general news and advice. If you would like to contribute to this blog with any of your tips and advice, or if you spot any errors, please contact me peter@harmonicas-direct.com Peter Blyth...Harmonicas Direct


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Harmonicas Direct have been specialising in harmonicas since the early 1990's and were the first UK, on-line harmonica company. We stock the most extensive range of harmonicas and usually despatch on the same working day as the order. If ordering from other stores, always check if it is in stock!

We send harmonicas all over the world -- from Baltimore to Barnsley, from Paris to Preston, from Scunthorpe to Singapore, Rotherham to Rio De Janiero and Halifax to Hong Kong... In the following pages, which we hope you will take a few minutes to explore, we will expand on the different styles and brands of harmonicas available from Harmonicas Direct. From the Blues to Bach; whatever your musical preferences; we hope you find something to interest you!

We stock an extensive range of the major harmonica brands, including Hohner, Lee Oskar, Seydel, Suzuki, Tombo and Turbo Harps. Our range covers Diatonic, Chromatic, Tremolo, Octave and Orchestral harmonicas and also accessories that are essential for the harmonica player. The accessories include Lone Wolf effects pedals, Marble Amps, harmonica microphones, harnesses and cases. If you are new to the harmonica or want to improve your playing technique, an extensive range of books and DVDs are available for all playing levels.

If you are new to harmonica playing or are thinking of starting up playing, don't be daunted by the vast selection on our site, just go to the starting up page where we explain what you need to get you started, also see the starting up packs designed especially for beginners.

In the future, we'll be adding links to harmonica clubs, so if you are a member of a harmonica club please email us with details and we'll add your details to this page.

Peter Blyth

Harmonicas Direct


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