[Harp-L] Soul and Harmonica

Joseph Leone 3n037@xxxxx
Tue Jan 17 19:36:26 EST 2017


In Russia……….harmonica plays…..YOU

> On Jan 17, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Vern <jevern at xxxxx> wrote:
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> This is more true of the harmonica than any other musical instrument.
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> In stringed instruments, the sound must be transmitted through the bridge and soundboard before producing a sound wave in the air.  Because the sound that reaches your ear does not pass through them, the materials of the comb and covers of the harmonica play no part in the production and transmission of the sound.
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> In wind instruments, there is a resonant cavity that greatly affects the sound.  The cavities of the harmonica are much too small to resonate within the range of the instrument.
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> An apt analogy to a harmonica is a person whistling or singing.  All of the resonances of the embouchure are in play with the reed replacing the singer’s vocal cords or the whistler’s pucker.
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> Assuming reasonably good construction and freedom from leaks, a harmonica’s sound is more a function of the player than of the instrument.
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> Vern  
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>> On Jan 17, 2017, at 7:15 AM, Aongus Mac Cana <amaccana at xxxxx> wrote:
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>> …. when you play …  the harmonica you are part of the instrument……..
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