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A Harmonica has one reed for each hole it has. For example, a Diatonic Harmonica has ten holes, ten pitches, and thus ten reeds.
Longer reeds have lower pitches. The reeds tend to be metal. If a reed bends, the corresponding pitch will not work.
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Could a harmonica have reeds?
yes
How do you fix a damaged harmonica reed?
They don't have reeds
How a harmonica works?
AnswerThere are many types of harmonicas. I will describe to you how a diatonic harmonica works.A harmonica has a chambered body with each chamber containing 2 small metal reeds. The reeds are flipped in alignment from each other.As you blow into one of the chambers air passes over the first reed and causes it to vibrate and this vibration causes the sound you hear. As you draw air in through a chamber ("suck on a harmonica") the air passes through the chamber in reverse and causes the second reed to vibrate. because the reeds are aligned oppisately - the air direction will determine which reed vibrates.Harmonicas use a series of reeds lined up from longer to shorter. The shorter the reed - the higher the pitch of the note sounded.Some harmonicas use a wood body and some use plastic. There are also synthetic and metal reeds, which affects the pitch.
How does a harmonica work?
AnswerThere are many types of harmonicas. I will describe to you how a diatonic harmonica works.A harmonica has a chambered body with each chamber containing 2 small metal reeds. The reeds are flipped in alignment from each other.As you blow into one of the chambers air passes over the first reed and causes it to vibrate and this vibration causes the sound you hear. As you draw air in through a chamber ("suck on a harmonica") the air passes through the chamber in reverse and causes the second reed to vibrate. because the reeds are aligned oppisately - the air direction will determine which reed vibrates.Harmonicas use a series of reeds lined up from longer to shorter. The shorter the reed - the higher the pitch of the note sounded.Some harmonicas use a wood body and some use plastic. There are also synthetic and metal reeds, which affects the pitch.
Is a blues harmonica a brass instrument?
No. The Harmonica is a small instrument and is blown through, and the harp is a large instrument that is held between the legs and plucked. The other instrument that is played with mouth is the Jews Harp this is often confused with the Harmonica
Do the air channels in harmonica combs vary in size for different keys?
No, the air channels are the same size, it is the reeds which are in different sizes.
Why do the reeds on my harmonica keep breaking?
You're either probably breathing incorrectly or playing too hard. Slow down and work on technique instead of power.
How many reeds does a bassoon have.?
it only has one reed but the have double-reeds
How many reeds does a penny whistle have?
None. Whistles do not have reeds.
How many reeds are on a quarter?
U.S. quarters have 119 reeds.
How many reeds on the outside of a dime?
There are 118 reeds on a dime.
How many reeds does the trombone have?
Zero. None. Trombones use no reeds.
