Chords: The importance of playing chords and their rhythmic and percussive nature

Playing chords on the harmonica is a fundamental skill that allows harmonica players to create a rhythmic and percussive sound. Chords are easy to play and provide a good starting point for beginners. They can be used to imitate train sounds, create shuffle grooves, and add depth to an ensemble. Different techniques such as breath pulse, tone pulse, tongue articulation, and diaphragm control can be utilized to achieve various rhythmic effects with chords.