On Monday, July 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET, ArtistWorks will host a free virtual live-streamed event featuring Grammy-winning harmonica icon, co-founder of Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, and musical educator, Howard Levy.

Are you drawn to the soulful sounds of the harmonica, eager to dive into the world of blues, folk, and beyond? Whether you're a novice or a seasoned musician looking to add a new instrument to your repertoire, the harmonica offers a world of musical possibilities. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about selecting the right harmonicas and equipment to kickstart your harmonica journey and jam effortlessly with friends.

One of the most expressive qualities of the human voice as a musical instrument is its ability to bend notes and glide seamlessly from one pitch to the next. Note bending is a technique that singers employ frequently, and it’s often mimicked as accurately as possible by a variety of different musical instruments. One instrument, in particular, through which you can bend notes and capture this expressive vocal texture is the harmonica.

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