Harmonica vs Guitar
Harmonica and guitar have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Harmonica | Guitar |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 3 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $30 | $120 |
Choose harmonica if
- Cheaper to start
- Quicker first wins
About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose guitar if
- Costs more to start
- Slower to reward you
About $120 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Harmonica: About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown
- Guitar: Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Tuner Full cost breakdown