Harmonica Manufacturing and Components

The video tutorial provides a detailed walkthrough of the harmonica manufacturing process. It begins with an introduction to the materials used, such as brass strips, and the initial steps of cutting and creating reed plates. The process continues with the creation of reeds, which are essential for producing sound. The tutorial then covers the assembly of the harmonica, including attaching reeds to the reed plates and assembling the comb and covers. Finally, the video explains the tuning process to ensure the harmonica produces the correct notes. The tutorial concludes with the final assembly, resulting in a completed harmonica.

Who did the narrator meet at the harmonica factory?

• Rebecca Comb

• Bill Katt

• Chris Harmon

• Maria Reed

What material is used to start the harmonica manufacturing process?

• Aluminum

• Brass

• Steel

• Copper

What is the purpose of the machine that cuts the brass?

• To make holes in the brass

• To create reed plates

• To attach reeds

• To polish the metal

What are the small pieces of brass metal called that are stamped out?

• Covers

• Plates

• Combs

• Reeds

What do the long reeds in a harmonica produce?

• High notes

• No sound

• Low notes

• Medium notes

What tool is used to tune the harmonica?

• Hammer

• File

• Screwdriver

• Saw

What is the comb in a harmonica?

• A tuning tool

• A plastic part

• A metal cover

• A reed holder

How many reed plates are needed to make one harmonica?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the final step in assembling the harmonica?

• Stamping the reeds

• Adding the covers

• Attaching the comb

• Tuning the reeds

What tool is used to secure the harmonica parts together?

• Wrench

• File

• Hammer

• Screwdriver