Archives for January 2008
20 January 2008
How does one adjust the gap of the reeds ?
The reed gap is dependant on both the material and each player’s different ways of blowing. One should adjust the gap approximately, according to the strength of the reed. Begin by increasing the pressure blowing hard, (with attack) increasing the distance, (or gap) so that the note does not stick. Then try to blow the 
18 January 2008
To what pitch should a classic harmonica be tuned?
As far as I know the large orchestras and therefore their pianos tune to 443 and have been doing so for a very long time. Sometimes even higher tunings are required. The reason? To Improve tonal quality. Sometimes singers require this to be done. In principle I tune to 443, since I tune to my piano and it is tuned to 443. However, there are some owners who do not enjoy having their expensive pianos tuned down, and then a day later have it tuned up again.
12 January 2008
The new ones………..
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Hohner Germany introduces the CX12 Jazz
The mouthpiece of the Standard Hohner CX12 has been altered, adapted to the
6 January 2008
Hoodoo by Hohner joins the NAMM
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Hohner USA has discovered a gap in the market which will