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Brass is soft enough to vibrate with an easy blow, but rigid enough to retain its shape. Also it can be made into thin sheets to keep the harmonica small. Stainless steel can be used also, because of this thinness and ability to retain its shape. Phosphor bronze also, but wears out faster. Woodwind type reeds would require a lot more space and material. Wood can be used and still is used for the body.
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Why does the saxophone not belong to the brass family?
The saxophone is actually a member of the woodwind family because it produces sound through a reed vibrating against the mouthpiece, similar to other woodwind instruments like the clarinet. While it is made of brass, its classification is based on its method of sound production rather than its material.
Differences between harmonica key A and key C?
The main difference between a harmonica in the key of A and a harmonica in the key of C is the pitch range they produce. A harmonica in the key of A is lower in pitch compared to a harmonica in the key of C. This means that the chords and notes played on a harmonica in the key of A will sound lower than those played on a harmonica in the key of C.
What is the adjective of brass?
The adjective form of brass is "brassy." It is used to describe something that is bold, harsh, or resembling the color or properties of brass.
How do you clean a chromonica harmomica?
To clean a chromatic harmonica, start by removing the top cover plate and gently tapping out any debris. Use a cotton swab or soft brush to clean the reed plates and comb, being careful not to bend the reeds. You can also wipe down the cover plates with a cloth dampened with mild soap and water. Allow all components to fully dry before reassembling the harmonica.
What brass is a drum?
Drums are not brass. Brass constitutes trumpets, trombones, tubas, etc.
Do brass instruments all have reeds?
Brass instruments do not have reeds, some woodwind instruments do.
Could a harmonica have reeds?
yes
How do you fix a damaged harmonica reed?
They don't have reeds
How many reeds are there in a harmonica?
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.
Is the harmonica in the brass family?
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What musical family is the harmonica in?
brass
What vibrates in a harmonica?
I don't know exactly what you are asking. But your hand can vibrate the harmonica with a sort of fluttering motion.
Do brass instruments have wood mouthpiece?
Instruments with wood mouthpieces, or mouthpieces containing wooden reeds, are called woodwinds, regardless of the material used to make them - and many are made of brass. "Brass" instruments - trumpets, tubas and other horns - have metal mouthpieces without reeds.
Can you tune a harmonica and if so, how do you do it?
Yes, you can tune a harmonica by adjusting the reeds inside the instrument. This is typically done by using a small tool to make the reeds longer or shorter, which changes their pitch. Tuning a harmonica requires precision and patience to ensure each note is in tune with the others.
Why does the harmonica belong to the reed family?
The harmonica belongs to the reed family because it uses reeds to produce sound. When air flows over the reeds in the harmonica, they vibrate and create musical notes. This is a characteristic feature of instruments in the reed family.
What part of harmonica vibrates to produce sound?
It has multiple, variably-tuned brass or bronze reeds which are secured at one end over an airway slot into which it can freely vibrate. The vibrating reeds repeatedly interrupt the airstream to produce sound. The player selects the notes by the placement of his or her mouth over the proper airways. These holes are usually made up of discrete holes in the front of the instrument. Each hole communicates with one or more reeds, depending on the type of harmonica. Because a reed mounted above a slot is made to vibrate more easily by air from above, reeds accessed by a mouthpiece hole often may be selected further by choice of breath direction (blowing, drawing). Some harmonicas, primarily the chromatic harmonica, also include a spring-loaded button-actuated slide that, when depressed, redirects the airflow.
What vibrates on a harmonica to make sound?
Metal reeds inside the harmonica vibrate when air is blown through the instrument, producing sound. The reeds are attached on one end and are free to vibrate on the other, creating different pitches depending on their length and tension.
