| Hello Indiana, One single harmonica riff is often credited with the instrument's amazing popularity.
It's the start of this classic song. I'm sure you recognise it! Lennon's opening to Love Me Do introduced a generation to the harmonica. Of course, the modern harmonica had been around for a hundred-odd years before that. But John Lennon belting out that riff – just as the popularity of The Beatles and pop music in general was exploding – had a major effect on its popularity.
This was helped along by the likes of Bob Dylan, with his famous harp holder!
Now, I'm not saying these guys were incredible harpists – they weren't. But kids seeing their musical heroes playing a small, affordable and sweet-sounding instrument was huge.
(Maybe something like this started you off on your own harping journey…) The harmonica is now the world's No.1 best-selling musical instrument. But here's the thing. Not many people take it seriously. They buy a harmonica. Maybe get one as a gift. Play around with it a bit. Then discard it into a dusty box.
A real shame. But the fact you're reading this tells me you're different.
You DO take your harp playing seriously. And you want to improve.
So, I'm going to let you in on the secret to getting better with the harmonica. I'll reveal all in my next email. Keep an eye out for it. Happy harping!
Tomlin
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