The harmonica originated in China, about thousands of years ago, and was called the sheng. This musical instrument produced by bamboo reeds quickly became popular in Asia and occupied an important position in traditional music. In the late 18th century, the sheng was introduced to Europe and quickly became popular in the music industry.

One day in 1821, when the German musician Bushmann was walking in the small town of Th?sn, he accidentally discovered a peasant girl sitting at the door playing, with a pair of chubby little hands holding a handful of paper against a hard card. The wooden comb of paper was held to his mouth and he was blowing on it.

After Bushman returned, he carved a "pill tube" harmonica out of ivory based on the pronunciation and playing principles of the ancient Chinese sheng and Roman flute. This is the world's earliest harmonica.

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