Very rare paper roll playing harmonica. Metal body. From the late 1920's or early 1930's.

How the harmonica became known as the 'mouth harp'

Another of the beautiful "Luxe" harmonicas that combined unusual colour combinations.

Grey Shrikethrush,

Colluricincla harmonica.

The harmonica player

Key of F

NYC

See it on FLUIDR. (Just click any photo to enlarge)

The subject for today in Our Daily Challenge was Something You Play. I'm not claiming I played it well, but there were a few pieces I could belt out at a slightly higher than beginner level. Still can. See the story below.

My harmonica.

I barely can play it. :)

Nautical themed harmonica.

Czechoslovakian made tremolo harmonica. Beautiful colours. Produced in four different colour combinations.

My newest acquisition ... Harmonica 'Hohner Golden Melody' in C. A great instrument! Ah! Also a mini harmonic for use on a necklace. Top!

Minha mais nova aquisição... Harmonica 'Hohner Golden Melody' em C. Um grande instrumento! Ah!, também uma mini harmônica, para uso em um colar. Top!

These small 4 and 5 hole harmonicas come in so many shapes and yes, they all play.

My friend Julia practising with her harmonica as the sun starts to set in Kurrajong, Cape Range National Park.

This one didn't come out very well.

Heigh ho...

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO

Lake Itasca Family Music Festival

Photo credit: Vivian Kellen

This brown and cream harmonica comes from Switzerland's most famous harmonica manufacturer, Thorens.

Dick Flinn 90 yrs old playing his harmonica

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL M.25mmF1.8

These coloured harmonicas are some of my favourites. Mostly from the 1930's.

This harmonica is from the 1930's. The brass horn adds some amplification and allows the player to use the "wah-wah" effect.

You can tell the type was laid with Letraset rub-down letters. By a drunk guy. Who can't spell.

Detail on a Harmonica.