Subject: RE: [Harp-L] The silent harmonica

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

Opening UP a wall isn't usually a choice for those in an apartment,  but 
there are definitely options available for soundproofing connecting walls.  
I've read of various systems in Popular Mechanics' Magazine and other Home  
Design online sites for those with this very problem. 
 
The home-made designs usually involve some type of thick  batting covered 
with a more attractive material facing on the contiguous  wall of one main 
room (later removable without damage to the wall) -  where you can also put 
bookcases up against that wall to add to and help conceal  the soundproofing - 
and play to your heart's delight with no sound bleeding  through. You're 
obviously not the first to run into this problem.
 
Here's something along the lines of the commercial systems I've  seen - of 
course you'll have to research a similar source within your own  
Country/area:
 
_http://www.audimutesoundproofing.com/sound-absorber-soundproof-blanket.aspx
_ 
(http://www.audimutesoundproofing.com/sound-absorber-soundproof-blanket.aspx) 
 
There are other sources describing how to use furring strips,insulation or  
batting and face material to achieve a similar end.
 
Here's a link with some alternate suggestions:
 
_http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-make-a-room-soundproof.htm_ 
(http://www.wisegeek.com/how-can-i-make-a-room-soundproof.htm) 
 
Hanging anything on the wall can help minimize sound, including carpeting,  
an oriental rug, heavy drapes, etc. 
 
Cork tiles or panels (the thicker the better)
 
_http://www.widgetco.com/3-8-cork-wall-tiles-squares_ 
(http://www.widgetco.com/3-8-cork-wall-tiles-squares)  
 
might also be a fairly attractive and much less expensive option since  
they're a natural sound reducer.
 
Elizabeth
 
"Message: 8
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:37:55 +0000
From: "Degregorio,  Jeffery" <jeffery.degregorio@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: [Harp-L]  The silent harmonica
To: martin oldsberg <martinoldsberg@xxxxxxxxx>,  "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx"
<harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>


My brother has a  house and he puts some type of foam material in various 
places on the wall. This  might help the acoustics. You might want to 
research this  option.

-----Original Message-----
From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx  [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On 
Behalf Of martin oldsberg
Sent:  Tuesday, November 22, 2011 4:34 PM
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L]  The silent harmonica

Becuse of a move to a new apartment I´m faced with a  nasty problem: it´s 
not sound proof here. I´ve been spoiled for many years with  blasting away on 
my harmonica, record player, or various instruments day and  night 
regardless of neighbours. Never had a complaint: either the´ve been deaf,  scared of 
me or just un-disturbed. (Probably the latter, due to a solid house  
construction.)

Different story now, and I´m not planning to make my next  door neighbour 
an enemy: he seems rather a nice guy, but it´s apparent that he  hears too 
much of me, even in the daytime.
My only solution so far is playing  the music I´m playing along with 
(that´s my usual way of practicing; also it  drowns some of the harmonica 
shrillness) at a more moderate volume, and wrapping  the harp in a T-shirt or 
something. Awkward. But it still sounds too  loud.

Any ideas here are welcome. You who have your own houses, garages,  attics, 
basements, woodsheds or simply Mother Nature at your disposal can just  
lean back in your easy chairs and keep smiling, but if you want to live in the  
heart of a city this is something you have to take into the  equation.

Cheers,
from
Martin,
in downtown Gothenburg,  
Sweden."