Best Harmonica Songbooks of 2025

The Harmonica Primer Book for Beginners with Video Access by Tom Wolf is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn how to play the harmonica. It covers everything from basic techniques to more advanced concepts like scales, chords, and bends. The book also includes access to online video lessons and audio tracks for each exercise and song, making it easy to follow along and practice. With over 30 songs to learn, including classics like Amazing Grace and Oh When the Saints…, this book is a great way to get started on your harmonica journey. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in learning how to play the harmonica.

This book, titled "First 50 Songs You Should Play on Harmonica" by Hal Leonard LLC, is a great resource for those new to playing the harmonica. The book includes easy-to-read harmonica tab, standard notation, basic lyrics, and chord symbols for popular songs in various styles. The book offers a carefully selected and arranged list of songs for the 10-hole C diatonic harmonica. The book is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to learn the harmonica, and the diverse selection of songs makes it a valuable addition to any harmonica player's library.

The Easiest Harmonica Songbook Ever!: 100 Songs for Blues Harp in C is a perfect guide for beginners who want to learn to play the harmonica. The book contains 100 note-free songs that can be played by following the harmonica tablature. With the help of the included chord symbols and chord diagrams for guitar, anyone can join in the fun. All that is required is a harmonica in C. The book is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica quickly and easily.

The Absolute Beginners Harmonica Book/Online Audio is a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica. With step-by-step pictures, practical advice, and tips, this book covers everything from setting up and playing to maintenance. The accompanying audio can be streamed or downloaded through Hal Leonard's MyLibrary system and includes a multi-functional audio player. This book is perfect for absolute beginners who want to learn at their own pace. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn how to play the harmonica.

The "Country & Blues Harmonica for the Musically Hopeless" book and CD set by Jon Gindick is a revised version of a best-selling harmonica guide. Gindick's fun and engaging teaching style make this an excellent resource for beginners and experienced players alike. The book covers essential blues techniques, including bending and tongue-blocking, and provides easy-to-follow instructions for playing train whistles and chugs. With the included CD, readers can learn how to play along with bands and put their newfound skills to the test. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to improve their harmonica skills and learn from one of the best-known teachers in the world.

Rock n' Blues Harmonica: A World of Harp Knowledge, Songs, Stories, Lessons, Riffs, Techniques and Audio Index for a New Generation of Harp Players is one of the most complete harmonica books ever written. Jon Gindick's method uses fact, fiction, illustration and notation to teach Music Theory 101, chord progressions, and techniques like puckering, tongue-blocking, headshakes, and vibrato. The book also provides secrets of great tone and much more. This is not an instant harmonica book but a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to learn the art of harmonica playing.

The Ultimate Harmonica Songbook is a comprehensive resource for every harmonica player. With 114 songs from various genres, presented in different formats, this book covers everything from riffs to melody lines to harp lines with solos. It also includes major and minor pentatonic scales in different positions. Published by Hal Leonard LLC, the world's largest source of music performance and instructional materials, this book represents many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. Overall, this book is a must-have for harmonica players of all levels and genres.

This harmonica songbook, titled "100 Harmonica Tabs for Beginners," is a comprehensive guide for those who are new to playing the 10 hole C diatonic harmonica. The book features 100 carefully selected songs, including classics like "You Are My Sunshine" and "Hallelujah," with each song arranged with the beginner harmonica player in mind. The book also includes 200 pages filled with beautiful harmonica photos, making it a visually pleasing addition to any harmonica player's collection. Overall, this book is a great resource for beginners looking to expand their repertoire and improve their harmonica skills.

The Chromatic Harmonica Songbook by Thomas Balinger is a comprehensive guide for beginners to intermediate-level players. With 70 popular songs featuring harp tablature for 12 channel models, chord symbols for guitar, ukulele, or piano, and chord diagrams for guitar, this book is perfect for those who want to play their favorite tunes on their chromatic harmonica. The note charts for 8, 10, 14, and 16 channel harmonicas in the appendix are a great addition. The book is well-organized, easy to follow, and offers good sound and playability. Overall, this is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn to play the chromatic harmonica.

The Thomas Balinger Harmonica Songbook Hymns & Songs of Worship is a great collection of hymns and worship songs arranged for Blues Harp. The book is suitable for beginners to intermediate players, with all songs arranged for easy playing, and additional harp tablature included for those who don't read standard notation. Guitar chords and chord diagrams are also provided, making it easy to play with guitar-playing friends. The book features popular hymns and worship songs such as "Amazing Grace," "Holy, Holy, Holy," and "Joy to the World." Overall, it's an excellent resource for harmonica players who want to play hymns and worship songs on their instrument.