Harmonica and method of playing same

Details Harmonica and method of playing same Harmonica and method of playing same

1992-05-21

1998-04-14

Spyrou, Cassandra C.

Music

Instruments

Wind

G10D 712

Patent

active

057394466

ABSTRACT:
A harmonica including damping means for producing pure overblow and/or overdraw tones and making such tones less difficult to produce. The harmonica includes at least one slide which damps at least one blow reed corresponding to a draw reed which vibrates during an overblow procedure. The harmonica may also include a second slide, a draw reed slide which damps at least one draw reed to allow vibration of a blow reed during an overdraw procedure. A method of overdrawing and overblowing is also disclosed.

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