Virtual harmonica: play the mouth organ online
Play a harmonica, also called a mouth organ or blues harp, with your number keys. Choose a standard, blues, chromatic or tremolo harmonica and play its eight holes.
The blues harp adds a natural pitch bend for that classic blues sound, and song guides for Happy Birthday and Amazing Grace help you get started.
How to play the harmonica with your computer keyboard
- Number keys 1–8 play holes 1 to 8.
- Pick the blues harmonica for automatic note bends.
- Adjust breath intensity and tone colour in the sound controls.
What you can do on the virtual harmonica
- Standard, blues, chromatic and tremolo harmonicas
- Automatic blues bends on the blues harp
- Breath intensity and tone colour controls
- Song guides for Happy Birthday and Amazing Grace
- Record your playing
4 harmonica types to choose from
- Standard Harmonica: The everyday diatonic mouth organ for folk tunes and first melodies, played with the number keys.
- Blues Harmonica: A gritty, expressive tone for blues licks and wailing bends.
- Chromatic Harmonica: A smooth, full tone used for jazz and classical melodies.
- Tremolo Harmonica: Paired reeds tuned slightly apart give its wavering, shimmering sound, loved in East Asian folk music.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play harmonica on a keyboard?
Press the number keys 1 to 8 to play the eight holes of the harmonica.
Is the virtual harmonica free?
Yes. The harmonica is free to play in your browser with no download and no sign-up. You can record and save favourites without an account; a free sign-in adds music rooms and Google Drive backup.
Is a harmonica the same as a mouth organ?
Yes. Mouth organ is another name for the harmonica, common in India and the UK. Blues players often call it a harp.