Note Reference Chart

Complete note layout for a standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Click any hole to see its details.

Click a hole to explore

↑ C
↑ E
↑ G
↑ C
↑ E
↑ G
↑ C
↑ E
↑ G
↑ C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
↓ D
↓ G
↓ B
↓ D
↓ F
↓ A
↓ B
↓ D
↓ F
↓ A

Complete Note Chart

Hole12345678910
Blow ↑CEGCEGCEGC
Draw ↓DGBDFABDFA

Beginner Tips

↑

Blow Notes

Exhale gently through the harmonica. Start with holes 4-7 for the clearest sound.

↓

Draw Notes

Inhale gently through the harmonica. Keep your mouth relaxed and your throat open.

1

Single Notes

Pucker your lips or use tongue blocking to isolate a single hole. This is the most important skill.

C

Key of C

Key of C is the most common. Most beginner songs use this key.