Select Key of Harmonica - Available in 14 Keys
C Major Diatonic
Key labeled in 1st Position (Straight Harp)
guitar C chord
blow notes
1st Position C
2nd Position G
key of C

The Major Diatonic harmonica is the traditional, standard tuning for playing Blues, Folk, Rock, Country and Pop. To play simple Folk music and melody lines, 1st Position (straight harp) is used, which accents blow notes. To achieve greater expression and a bluesy sound, 2nd Position (cross harp) is used, which accents draw notes.

guitar C chord
blow notes
draw 1 - G sharp Chord
draw 1 chord - harmonica
draw 2 - G 7 Chord
draw 2 chord - harmonica
draw 3 - G 9 Chord
draw 3 chord - harmonica
draw 4 - B minor 7 flatted 5 Chord
draw 4 chord - harmonica
draw 5 - D minor Chord
draw 5 chord - harmonica