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Harmonica

The harmonica is a free reed wind instrument. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes. The pressure caused by blowing or drawing air into the reed chambers causes a reed or multiple reeds to vibrate creating sound.

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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.

What is a harmonica like instrument beginning with the letter a?

An accordion? what is the name of a harmonica like instrument beginning with the letter "A" ?

What key is used on the harmonica in life is a highway by tom cochrane?

The Key of the Song is F. But to play F cross harp you need a B-flat harmonica. Not the A harmonica as previously suggested. That would be used to play songs in the key of E.

What family does the harmonica belong to?

The harmonica is regarded as a wind instrument and free reed instrument. Free reed instruments produce sound as air flows past a vibrating reed, and other examples include pitch pipes and accordions.

Who is the best harmonica player ever?

There is a dedicated young man who is a virtuoso harmonica player in both the diatonic and chromatic harmonicas by the name of MaestroPhil. Through his thorough knowledge of music he has mastered the instrument and made a name for himself worldwide. All the eyes are upon him in the harmonica world because of his dexterity, clarity and extraordinary use of bends and rhythmic anomalies. Maestrophil is considered by Harmonica Player Magazine as the best ever and is a member of their Hall of Fame.

What is the key of the harmonica that Bruce Springsteen plays in the song Nebraska?

Looking at the tabs, Nebraska seems to be in the key of A. Cross-harp for A would be D.

Try a D harp.

How many decibels are there when you play a harmonica?

That depends how close you measure to the harmonica. The closer - the louder! The distance is very important if you measure with a sound pressure level meter.

What type of harmonica does Stan ridgway use?

On "Don't Box Me In" Stan uses a chromatic harmonica. You can see it in several YouTube videos. Don't know the brand though.

How long is a harmonica?

Type your answer here... 5 inch

Where can you buy a harmonica in NYC?

Manny's and Sam Ash on 48th St., Manhattan sell harmonicas

HarmonicaLessonsNYC.com

Harmonica sounds good with what other instrument?

In my opinion and in Musical History,

The Harmonica has always been used to accompany the acoustic guitar

What cleft does the harmonica play in?

It depends on the Harmonica. I have a G Major harmonica, my Dad has an A Major harmonica, my brother has a C major harmonica and my Grandpa has several in different keys as well.

If you weren't told what key your harmonica is in when you bought it, you can figure it out with a piano.

How do you play hot cross buns on the harmonica?

on a c harmonica the tabs are

5 -4 4 5 -4 4

hot cross buns, hot cross buns,

4 4 4 4 -4 -4 -4 -4 5 -4 4

one a pen-ny, two a pen-ny, hot cross buns

In what songs does Bruce Springsteen play the harmonica?

The Ghost of Tom Joad

This Hard Land

Promised Land

Devils and Dust

Born to Run (Acoustic)

The River

Thunder Road

Terry's Song

Across the Border

Blood Brothers

On The "Nebraska" Album

Nebraska

Mansion on the hill

Johnny 99

Atlantic City

Used Cars

My Father's House

Reason to Believe

What key harmonica does Tom Petty play in the song you dont know how it feels?

1st its E in straight harp then A in crossharp then back to

E for straight harp

Whats the most common harmonica key?

C is the most common key hermonica, it is also a very harsh sounding key for blues/rock and doesn't sound as good as the others.

When playing harmonica do you need to suck in air?

When you play a harmonica, each hole can create 2 tones. One note is created when you blow out, and another when you breathe in.

What harmonica key is best for beginners?

The best harmonica key for beginners is typically the key of C. This key is widely used in instructional materials and is compatible with many popular songs, making it easier for newcomers to learn. Additionally, the C harmonica has a balanced range of notes, which helps beginners grasp fundamental techniques and play along with other musicians.