Harmonica World is distributed six times a year at the beginning of February, April, June, August, October and December. It is delivered free to all NHL members. Some back issues are available.

The magazine usually has between 28 to 32 A5 pages and provides interviews with harmonica players, information about all NHL events and contests, some world wide events, blues and jazz jams, people of interest, CD and book reviews, technical and repair information, news and material about anything related to the harmonica. You write it and we print it. It also includes advertisements and it can put you in touch with suppliers of goods and services who are hard to discover. The material submitted is filtered only by the availability of space and by editorial policy.

Copy deadlines are the end of February, April, June, August, October and December. Contact Roger Trobridge for contributions or queries about the magazine, and Gerry Ezard about advertising in it. The design and layout is done by Paul Gillings.

Here are some recent issues.

	Main Contents - Apr/May 2008 Little Walter inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Details of the upcoming Spring Festival Pat Missin takes a look at Lee Oskar How to run a local harmonica group Brendan Power's visit to the NAMM music trade show in California Cheng Jang Ming interviews Willi Burger Steve Shaw's Irish Harmonica tuition CD & DVD reviews
	Main Contents - Feb/Mar 2008 Cyril Davies Tribute Night to be held on March 1st Willi Burger's concerts in Singapore & Hong Kong Steve Shaw looks at two Hornpipe tunes Keith Parker looks at the harp players lost in 2007 Interview with Nobuo Yagi, the great Japanese player CD & DVD reviews Tuition pieces from Pat Missin How to use Band In A Box
	Main Contents - Dec/Jan 2007/8 The harmonica in Africa Cheng Jang Ming on how to hold the harmonica Steve Shaw on Irish music on the harmonica A list of all the NHL members Paul Gillings takes a snapshot of H2007 Article on the Japanese player: Nobuo Yagi Report from the Harmonica Masterclass Workshop Review of the Planetone Harmonica
	Main Contents - Oct/Nov 2007 Harmonica 2007 preview. For more info on the festival see: H2007 Brendan Power reports from the SPAH festival Stateside by Rob Paparozzi Tongue blocking versus puckering How to make it as a harmonica player, by Tom Ball Review of Paul Lamb's new tuition DVD Review of the Hohner Highlander harmonica, as played by Donald Black
	Main Contents - Aug/Sep 2007 Harmonica 2007 preview. For more info on the festival see: H2007 Article on Willi Burger, an artist at H2007 Chromatic weekend review Joe Powers on tango music on the harmonica Information on the 4th Harmonica Masters Workshops Article on bluesman Duster Bennett Review of Seydel Hyperamp HA 1510 REV Irish music by Steve Dooley
	Main Contents - Jun/Jul 2007 Brendan Power has joined forces with Suzuki Rob Paparozzi on working with Divas Review of the recent Spring Festival Steve Shaw on modifying your harp for Irish music The second installment from Keith Parker's Spanish travels Details on the upcoming annual festival in Bristol: H2007 Tango harmonica by Joe Powers Reviews of the new Seydel 1847 harmonica & lots of CD reviews Tuition: go to the music page for examples
	Main Contents - Apr/May 2007 Brendan Power tells of his recent harmonica travels Rob Paparozzi takes an in-depth look at Howard Levy's new tuition DVD News on the upcoming NHL Spring Festival A new column by Steve Shaw on Irish harmonica Another new column, from Keith Parker on his Spanish travels Reports on the trio of international harp stars to recently perform in the UK: Mickey Raphael, Toots Thielemans & Howard Levy Tuition: by Les Henry, formerly of Cedric of the Three Monarchs Reviews of harmonicas & CDs
	Main Contents - Feb/Mar 2007 A look at harmonica maestro Howard Levy Fancy taking a harmonica exam? Review of the Harmonix Modular Harmonica Ben Felton reviews jazz album 'Murmures' Tuition: Introduction to Overblows Music download: music & scores for 'Meditation' All your favourite regular columns
	Main Contents - Dec/Jan 2006/7 Feature on the much acclaimed H2006 at Bristol First article by French maestro Ben Felton Interview with female harmonica player Annie Raines Harmonica puzzles! Reviews of all the goodies you want for Christmas Where to locate the burgeoning set of harmonica get togethers around the country Tuition: from Mox Gowland & Ben Hewlett
	Main Contents - Oct/Nov 2006 News on Harmonica 2006 in Bristol this October An article on Joe Filisko, playing at Harmonica 2006 How to assess a chromatic harmonica by Chang Jang Ming. Go to the music page to download the full article Frank Eatwell: the end of an era All the news & reviews for you to peruse Tuition: learning to use bent notes effectively: by Steve Baker(also playing at Harmonica 2006)
	Main Contents - Aug/Sep 2006 News on Harmonica 2006 in Bristol this October New Suzuki Harmonicas Tuition from Mick Kinsella Reports on Spring Festival, Blue Saturday & Chromatic Weekend The usual CD reviews & the Competition Brendan Power on Iron Lung
	Main Contents - Jun/Jul 2006 How to get to Carnegie Hall by Rob Paparozzi Tuition: Greg Szlapczynski: improvising without bending: part 2 Latest reviews of DVDs by Howard Levy & on Harmonica Repair plus reviews of the latest albums Suzuki SCX-48 chromatic review The Dror Adler Classical Project - hear music samples and read more 35 years of the Con Brio Trio The Douglas Tate Memorial Service
	Main Contents - Apr/May 2006 Poster of the World Harmonica Festival Tuition: Greg Szlapczynski on how to improvise without bending Latest reviews of albums by Fred Yonnet, Junior Wells, Willi Burger & more Information on the NHL Spring Festival Review of Seydel's new superlow harps Playing staccato with Cheng Jang Ming And much more!
	Main Contents - Feb/Mar 2006 Dedicated to Douglas Tate: 1934-2005 Features: Douglas Tate Cheng Jang Ming on Douglas Tate Brendan Power - Which Harp to choose Rob Paparozzi - Tuition in a Canyon Tuition by Douglas Tate Music from Douglas Tate is available on the music page. Reviews & competition
	Main Contents - Dec/Jan 2005/06 A look back at Harmonica 2005 Douglas Tate: 1934-2005 Regular columns by Rob Paparozzi & Cheng Jang Ming Howard Levy Harmonica Camp, by Ben Hewlett Donald Black plays Scottish Mouth Organ Tuition: playing counter melodies by Pat Missin.     Hear the slowed-down Pufferbillies Reviews of the latest harmonica CDs, books & DVDs NHL Membership list, 2005
	Main Contents - Oct/Nov 2005 Brendan Power on how to choose the right harp for you All you need to know about Harmonica 2005 A look at the 60s at 60: as appearing at the festival Rob Paparozzi on The Bonfiglio Chromatic Seminar A new column on classical chromatic playing A European Blues Association week A review of the Suzuki MR-200 Harpmaster The harmonica day in Sible Hedingham Tuition: Band-in-a-box. View the BIAB page here
	Main Contents - Aug/Sep 2005 All you need to know about the October festival Contest information Brendan Power on the evolution of the harmonica Rob Paparozzi on session work Obituary of Willy Dannecker A review of the Suzuki Tremelo Chromatic Part three of Keith Parker's trip to Chicago Harry Pitch concert Tuition - Dixon of Dock Green & He Ain't Heavy Album reviews Save money on your NHL subscription
	Main Contents - Jun/Jul 2005 For music files & internet links click here Information on the October festival Report on the Spring Festival Gerry Ezard makes a record Mickey Raphael plays Georgia On My Mind A review of Marine Band Deluxe Carlos Del Junco album review Rob Paparozzi on Charlie Leighton New owners for Seydel Tuition - Ashokan Farewell Plus all your favourite regulars!
	Main Contents - Apr/May 2005 Spring Festival - Birmingham Jig Jazz on Roy Preston - Click for music & tuition files Stateside with Rob Paparozzi Jim Hughes plays on Uncle Frank session Serrano Amps Marine Band Deluxe CD Reviews Sonny Terry files tuition Competition
	Main Contents - Feb/Mar 2005 Jig Jazz Jim Conway Feature - Thailand’s Harmonicas The Little Miracle Asian Mouth Organs Making Khaens in Thailand Harmonica Masters Workshop Pat Missin on Super TAB Click here for the music files of the Mozart Concerto. Review of DVDs by Nine below Zero, The Blues Band, Paul Lamb Competition for Nine Below Zero DVD
	Main Contents - Dec/Jan 2005 Rick Epping on his visit to our Festival. Obituary for Max Geldray. Review of Harmonica 2004, in Bristol, Oct 29-31. Reviews of "Harmonica Swing" and Four in Accord CDs. A Christmas Stocking of new CDs. News, and the Events diary. Some Christmas music with midi files. The announcement of SuperTab
	Main Contents - Oct/Nov 2004 Brendan Power on the Asian Championships. Jens Bunge on the Asian Championships. Full details of Harmonica 2004, in Bristol, Oct 29-31. Reviews of the New Suzuki Suprano, Alto and Baritone harmonicas. Reviews of Rev Doc and the Congregation CD. News, and the Events diary. Competition for Jefferson Gonçalves CD, Gréia. Click here for the midi file for The Lark in the Clear Air on Page 27.
	Main Contents - Aug/Sept 2004 Brendan Power on Harmonicall, France. Eddie Armer on the Harmonica France festival. Details of Harmonica 2004, in Bristol, Oct 29-31. Interview with Charlie Musselwhite in London. Reviews of Charlie Musselwhite and Alan Glen CDs. Events diary. Competition for Charlie Musselwhite's CD, Sanctuary.
	Main Contents - June/July 2004 Brendan Power on the Denmark festival and Flip Jers. Spring Festival in Birmingham. The Boomerang reissue and new harmonicas from Seidel. More from the Windy City pilgrimage. CD and DVD reviews. Bill Nighy - Harmonica Actually. Events diary. Competition for Harmonica Manufacturers book. Click here for the music files for Exercise 2 on Page 27.
	Main Contents - April/May 2004 Brendan Power on Rick Epping and Mick Kinsella. Spring Festival in Birmingham. Dave Barrett - Practising for success. Report on his Harmonica Masterclass. CD and DVD reviews. XB-40 bending exercises. Events diary. Competition for Tommy Morgan CD. Click here for the music files for Exercise 1 on Page 26.
	Main Contents - Feb/Mar 2004 Keith's homage to the Windy City. Button Boxes and moothies. New harp mic harness. Christmas Quiz Answers. CD and DVD reviews. Moothie for beginners. Events diary
	Main Contents - Dec/Jan 2003/4 Harmonica 2003 Festival Report. Send in your Subscriptions for 2004. Christmas Quiz. Xmas Stocking Fillers. First XB-40 Review. Click here for the midi files for In Dulce Jubilo music on Page 19.
	Main Contents - Oct/Nov 2003 Harmonica 2003 Programme. SPAH 2003. Chugging with Ben Hewlett. Robert Bonfiglio. Steve Baker Review
	Main Contents - Aug/Sept 2003 Corky Siegel Live. Harmonica 2003 - Festival Preview. Long Distance Learning. Win a Tommy Reilly CD.
	Main Contents - June/July 2003 Spring Festival Report. New Hohner XB-40 Harp. Music for the Stella Artois Advert. William Galison visit to UK. Click here for the midi files for the Stella Artois article on Page 27.
	Main Contents - April/May 2003 Spring Festival Preview. New Suzucki Harmonicas Reviewed. Harmonicas in Schools Special. Tuition - Harmonica Note Layouts. Click here for the midi files for the Sam Hall article on Page 27.
	Main Contents - Feb/Mar 2003 Photos from Harmonica 2002. Dates for Spring Festival 2003. Brendan Powers Asian Tour. Advice on Practicing. Click here for the midi file for the Amazing Grace music on Page 24
	Main Contents - Dec/Jan 2003 AGM reports Harmonica 2002 report Interview with Carey Bell Blue Saturday report
	Main Contents - Oct/Nov 2002 Interview with Steve Jennings Pt3 Harmonica 2002 programme and arrangements CD and video reviews
	Main Contents - Aug/Sept 2002 Obituaries for Pete Petersen and John Walton. Interview with William Galison by Cathi Norton. Review of the Spring Festival in Birmingham. Details of the annual festival in Bristol, Oct 18th -20th 2002. Interview with Steve Jennings. Contest and Postal Competition Forms Brief reviews of French and Dutch Festivals
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	Main Contents - work in progress
	Main Contents - work in progress
	Main Contents - work in progress

Editorial policy is to let the enthusiasts write about their interests. This has led to a balance of interest in the magazine that caters for all tastes. Policy is also to let contributors style stand, which makes for a more varied and interesting read. Editorial changes are made only if absolutely necessary.

In order to make the magazine interesting for readers, the harmonica community, including the club members, is invited to submit articles of up to 1000 words for publication. Reviews, interviews and people profiles should be accompanied by a photograph of the person - portrait is preferred (meaning tall) rather than landscape. Generally photographs (or machine readable versions) are welcome. Space is often limited, so material might not always be used, but the editor likes to have a choice. Text should be PC machine readable, and there is a strong preference for plain text or real text format (rtf). Text can be cut and pasted into an email, or sent as an attachment.

The magazine is printed in black and white, on gloss paper.

The size and number of pages of Harmonica World is basically fixed by the weight steps imposed by the postal charges.

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