Collection: Delta Blues

Delta blues harmonicas play a crucial role in capturing the essence of the genre. They are typically diatonic harmonicas, commonly in the key of C, and are favored for their ability to produce soulful, wailing tones. Delta blues harmonicas are often played in cross-harp style, where the harmonica is played in a key different from the song's key, creating a unique, bluesy sound. Musicians like Sonny Boy Williamson, Son House, and Robert Johnson popularized this style, using harmonicas to convey the deep emotions and experiences of the Delta blues. The harmonica's mournful notes became an integral part of the rich tapestry of Delta blues music.