Is my harmonica broken? Can it be fixed? 

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I wish it was that easy

excellent :)

Glad I could help you out! :)

glad it helped you out John. :)

Enjoy your harmonica journey :)

yep, that pesky hole 2... glad I could help you out :)

Li'l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine I worked on it all day today!!

Lol same

@@Me-eb3wv I played my harmonica so much on that hole that the Reed has gone bad! 😂

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the notes will all depend on the key of the harmonica you have. What key is your harmonica in, and is it a 10 hole diatonic harmonica? 4 blow would normally signify the key of the harmonica (4 blow on a G harp is the note of G), however 4 draw on a 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of G should be an A note.

Thank for checking in. Correct, a harmonica reed is not made of wood, however there are many ways to 'break' or render a harmonica unplayable. 'reed / metal fatigue' is one of them. Eating a 1KG bag of peanuts and then playing the harmonica immediately afterwards is another. :)

+Pratham Prasoon Thanks!

nope, not normal, it should sound perfect.

I hope the thoughts in my video helped point you to the possible causes. cheers. :)

it's probably 'reed fatigue'...metal fatigue and possibly the end of the road for the harp depending on its quality.

@@lilchucktheonemanskifflema2214 After playing some more its not that its bending the 7th hole constantly but its stuck in draw . when I dissasemble the harmonica I can see that the reed is stuck almost flush with the reed plate.

I reckon its probably down to two things. 1) "Cheap harmonica" please watch this and it will explain a few things ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LFPZMFD9X-c.html 2) Technique, youtube some videos on Harmonica "Embouchure" Hope this helps. Cheers.

Thanks for your question. I am not overly familiar with Suzuki Harmonicas. I am guessing if your harp has replaceable reed plates similar to Lee Oskars, the screws may be tight as they could be 'self tapping screws. See how you go with a well fitting screwdriver and a a bit of elbow grease. :) this may be useful too.. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-38bRLYup0S8.html

Hole 2 isn't any more 'difficult' to play than the other holes, and if you are playing a decent quality harmonica it will not be anything to do with the harmonica itself. It's all about your Embouchure and breath control when it comes to achieving 'perfect' single notes. For some, this technique can take quite a bit practice. I teach it do beginner students all the time. feel free to hit me up for online lessons. alternatively, google / youtube 'hole 2 draw harmonica' and you'll see plenty of information about this subject.

@@lilchucktheonemanskifflema2214 Thank you for the information. However, why does the 2 hole draw require a higher level of skill to play as compared to the other holes?

@@andrewjohn3288 I've no idea about the actual mechanics but the Harmonica is a precision 'tool' that needs to be played with precision in order to achieve many techniques. Good embouchure and breath control is is vital for these.

ok, I can't say without seeing / hearing your harp whether it is stuffed or not but,... I learned bending about 25 years ago in a Hohner big river C harp. Firstly, are you playing a perfect 'single note' with excellent embouchure (tongue block or lip block). Are you trying on hole 4 draw first?... this is generally regarded as the easiest. Check Jon Gindick, Adam Gussow etc lessons on bending on YT. It certainly isn't 'easy' off the bat but it is dead 'easy' if you get the foundations and fundamentals right and you put the practice hours in and are relaxed. Bending should be 'effortless'.. Another option, buy another harp, in any key and you'll soon find out if it's the harp or the player. Trust me, you'll get there :)

Some models are very hard to bend, and the big river is very hard if you are a beginner. Chose a Hohner Special 20, this model is better out of the box to learn to bend, and not expensive.

Hey ask a clarinet player like me make your mouth large or smaller the embaughure should change on a harmonica.

You should be sweet with clean warm water. Most harp reeds are brass, some stainless steel, they can handle it....

Like two blades scraping

No not really, hole 10 usually makes a beautiful noise :)

Then is my harmonica broken

Take it apart and if you have bent the reed you may be able to gently bend it back... my video should explain everything :)

Paul Kemp was

It's in tone

maybe but not intentionally :)

Good Luck :)

Correct, this video is a simple overview.. Thanks for checking in :)

I Ivan, I'm not sure what a 'back plate' is. There are 'cover plates' one on the top and one on the bottom... the harp will still work but it will affect your embouchure without them.

@@lilchucktheonemanskifflema2214 ohhh okk, sorry my bad 😅

The price will depend on the brand of the harmonica. Best to just google ‘replacement reed plates for a ****** harmonica’. Cheers.

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