Harmonicas make cool and simple gifts for any musician. The harmonica is a great gift surprise, and not necessarily something a musician would think of buying themselves. Harmonicas are portable and easy enough to learn to play for children and beginners. Even if the person hasn't any previous music training, the harmonica is an easy instrument that anyone can learn quickly. Harmonicas come in a presentation case already to give as a present.

You may be looking for an inexpensive gift harmonica, say under $10.00. The Johnson Blues Harmonica has a good tone and is very responsive. It comes in different keys but one in the key of C is good for a beginner. A harmonica necklace is a novel gift and with just 4 holes it is the smallest harmonica which is playable in the key of C! A learn to play harmonica book will inspire the budding musician. For someone who has learned the basics on a C harmonica, and now wants to progress on a selection of other keys, the Hohner 7 Piece Blues Harmonica Set is a good choice.

For something to give an experienced harmonica player as a present, you might want to look at the Lee Oskar or Hohner harmonicas. These quality made harmonicas are great for bending notes and leak less air. The harmonica could be engraved to make it more personal. If the harmonica player wants to play with other musicians, you will probably want to buy harmonicas in several different keys. G, A and D are popular keys when playing along with a guitar. A harmonica holder is a useful gift for the harmonica playing guitarist.

See more harmonicas and harmonica books at Crescendo Music, Perth.

Learn to Play Harmonica

Hohner vs Lee Oskar Harmonicas