Re: Reed Tuning/wondering pitch

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

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From: "Fernando Bresslau" <bresslau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> I work on a project at my job for which I have the obligation of analyzing
> different reeds and their response to extreme low and extreme high flows.
> The lowest flow that makes that reed vibrate (an 8.2 mm long and 0.15 mm
> thick reed) is about 2 LPM (liters per minute), and a normal flow is about
> 6-8 LPM.

Thanks for this quantitative information.  If you know the approximate flow,
and the pressures required ( .5 to 12 inches of water for the full dynamic
range, You can calculate all of the airflow parameters of interest in a
harmonica.

Vern

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