Masterpieces you’ll want to play on the harmonica. Popular songs that look cool if you can play them.
The harmonica is one of the classic instruments you’ll find at school.
Many of you have probably played it in music class, right?
Because it’s a simple instrument that produces sound just by blowing, even small children can play it easily—that’s the nice part.
This time, we’re introducing famous songs you’ll want to try playing on the harmonica at least once.
We’ve gathered a genre-spanning selection, from long-loved Japanese and Western songs to recent popular J-pop.
If you’re thinking, “I want to play popular songs on the harmonica,” or “I want to perform the harmonica in front of people,” be sure to use this as a reference!
Playlist
| Masterpieces you’ll want to play on the harmonica. Popular songs that look cool if you can play them. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti | play_arrow | “Agehachō” was released in June 2001… |
| 2 | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | “Aoi to…” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 3 | Wherever You AreONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | A song by the rock band ONE OK ROCK… |
| 4 | idolYOASOBI | play_arrow | With a pop, catchy melody, Aka Akasaka... |
| 5 | At all times.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara, whose friendly melodies linger in the heart… |
| 6 | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP | play_arrow | SMAP, with its gentle and warm atmosphere, is so appealing… |
| 7 | cherrysupittsu | play_arrow | One of Spitz’s signature songs, “Che…”. |
| 8 | Lingering Snowiruka | play_arrow | Images of springtime departures, starting with graduation ceremonies... |
| 9 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo | play_arrow | "Hanamizuki" was released by Lily in February 2004... |
| 10 | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts | play_arrow | Creepy N..., which became a global hit |
| 11 | Over the RainbowHarold Arlen | play_arrow | “Beyond the Rainbow” unfolds with breathtaking scenery spreading out before your eyes... |
| 12 | What is it? lolFuji Kaze | play_arrow | A lively piece that incorporates elements of jazz and gospel... |
| 13 | LeoYuuri | play_arrow | Yuri’s popular song “Leo” is depicted from a dog’s point of view… |
| 14 | Bluebirdikimonogakari | play_arrow | A strikingly powerful and refreshing song by Ikimono-gakari... |
| 15 | Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo | play_arrow | Ringo Sheena’s “Marunouchi Sadistic”… |
| 16 | Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji | play_arrow | Yuji Ohno, who is also a jazz pianist, compo... |
| 17 | threadNakajima Miyuki | play_arrow | Try expressing your feelings to someone special with a harmonica... |
| 18 | If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | Released by Yumi Matsutoya in 1974… |
| 19 | TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A sense of wistfulness can be felt within the grand scale—Saza... |
| 20 | Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi | play_arrow | Passionately and deeply singing of aching emotions… |
| 21 | Mela!Ryokushokushakai | play_arrow | Captivating with its rhythmic beats and refreshing melody... |
| 22 | LemonYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Written as the theme song for the drama “Unnatural”… |
| 23 | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka” is a slow-paced... |
| 24 | Goodbye Busyuzu | play_arrow | Yuzu also has a strong harmonica image as artists… |
| 25 | blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Among THE BLUE HEARTS’ songs... |
| 26 | Let It BeBītoruzu | play_arrow | This song is from 1970, when the Beatles split up... |
| 27 | Wandering Love SongNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | Speaking of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi, he plays the harmonica even at his live shows... |
| 28 | Words of FarewellKaientai | play_arrow | Kaientai’s “Okuru Kotoba” feels like it’s speaking directly to you… |
| 29 | Racing into the NightYOASOBI | play_arrow | Definitely play this stylish song on the harmonica! Bo… |
| 30 | broad daylightKing Gnu | play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that leaves a deep imprint on the heart. King Gn… |
| 31 | Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu | play_arrow | The new song by Atarashii Gakko! feels so grown-up... |
| 32 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | Dazzling and stylish sound sensibilities shine through... |
| 33 | Beyond the Night SkySMAP | play_arrow | The first million-selling si— by SMAP, who still have many fans today... |
| 34 | Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi | play_arrow | Lyrics by Ryoko Moriyama, composed by BEGIN… |
| 35 | Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō | play_arrow | When it comes to Taro Hakase, this is the song! Beloved by both young and old... |
| 36 | electric shockYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | The attitude of seeking fleeting beauty and eternity is expressed... |
| 37 | Walking GhostBUMP OF CHICKEN | play_arrow | A high-speed, exhilarating BUMP OF CHICKEN… |
| 38 | Stand by MeBen E King | play_arrow | In 1961, Mr. Ben E. King released “Stand by Me”… |
| 39 | Daydream BelieverZa Taimāzu | play_arrow | A guy who looks a lot like Kiyoshiro Imawano, and the conve… |
| 40 | contrailMatsutōya Yumi | play_arrow | The title of Yumi Matsutoya’s first album... |
| 41 | Amazing GraceHeirī Wesutenra | play_arrow | Lyricist John, a pastor from the United Kingdom, ... |
| 42 | Flowers will bloom.Kanno Yōko | play_arrow | The harmonica is strongly associated with being an instrument played solo... |
| 43 | NautilusYorushika | play_arrow | The rock ba... led by Vocaloid producer n-buna |
| 44 | SubaruTanimura Shinji | play_arrow | One of Shinji Tanimura’s signature songs, with over 600,000 copies sold... |
| 45 | Someday My Prince Will ComeFuranku Chāchirru | play_arrow | Produced by Walt Disney in 1937… |
| 46 | Becoming a Thousand WindsAkiyama Masashi | play_arrow | The version sung by Masafumi Akikawa in 2006... |
| 47 | paprikaFoorin | play_arrow | Looking for harmonica pieces for children to listen to… |
| 48 | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi | play_arrow | If you’re playing the harmonica at a celebratory occasion, this song is pe… |
| 49 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 | play_arrow | MONGOL800 released in 2001… |
| 50 | Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari | play_arrow | This could be called one of Hibari Misora’s signature works from her later period... |
| 51 | Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika | play_arrow | As a signature song of the anime Pokémon... |
| 52 | Country RoadHon’na Yoko | play_arrow | American country singer John Denver... |
| 53 | Sugarcane fieldMoriyama Ryoko | play_arrow | Composer Naohiko Terashima visited Okinawa in 1964 and... |
| 54 | Exploding Brain Girlrereriri | play_arrow | Vocaloid-loving harmonica players, please be sure to chec… |
| 55 | Look up at the stars in the nightSakamoto Kyu | play_arrow | This song is famous as one performed by Kyu Sakamoto... |
| 56 | Carrying YouInoue Azumi | play_arrow | Please perform this famous song that everyone knows, with all your heart. |
| 57 | Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA | play_arrow | A powerful anime song on the harmonica, sounding so cool… |
| 58 | hometownSakkyoku: Okano Teiichi | play_arrow | Published in 1914 as an elementary school song (Jinjō Shōgaku Shōka) … |
| 59 | If I could become a constellationkessoku bando | play_arrow | An impression of a song about the protagonist’s feelings as they gaze up at the night sky… |
| 60 | EdelweissRichādo Rojāsu | play_arrow | This song is a smash hit around the world, and the musi… |
| 61 | Song of the Four SeasonsAraki Toyohisa | play_arrow | Mr. Toyohisa Araki, who is famous as a lyricist, big... |

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