Harmonica

Harmonica

The harmonica is a free-reed aerophone used in many different musical genres such as American folk music, blues, and country. It was invented in mid-19th century Germany by Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann. its sound is produced when the player inhales or exhales into the holed side while moving the instrument back and forth across the player’s lips.

Courses: COCO 20, MUS 17.04, ENGS 17.04

Component 1: Comb

Alternative material 1: Softwood

Alternative material 1.1: Plastic

Process 1: Injection molding, thermoplastics

Component 2: Cover plate

Material 2: Metal

Alternative material 2: Brass

Component 3: Reed plate

Alternative material 3: Brass

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Record number: 3262