| 摘要 |
Harmonica structures designed for enhancing harmonica play are disclosed. In one aspect, a reed comb is provided with a common bridge having reeds formed integrally therewith. The reed plate has a plurality of reed slots formed therein and is adapted to receive the reeds of the reed comb into corresponding slots formed in the reed plate. A stepped portion formed in the reed plate is adapted to receive a reed of the reed comb therein to permit substantial encasement of the reed within the reed slot. A key benefit of this arrangement is to resist leakage of air between the reed plate and the flanks of the reed during harmonica play. The reed plate can also include a first stepped portion upon which the roots of the reeds are positioned and a second stepped portion positioned adjacent to the tips of the reeds. Other structures are disclosed that include a radiused surface formed on a portion of the reed or on the surface of the reed slot in which the reed is positioned. A substantially wedge-shaped comb having angled top and bottom surfaces can also be provided. The height of the comb and the thickness and structure of the reed plates can also be adjusted to achieve a variety of acoustical objectives. The width of the cells in the comb can also be adjusted to vary cell volume. In addition, substantial axial alignment of the roots of a given pair of reeds can be made to provide different acoustical results for the harmonica. The walls of the cells in the comb can also be tapered to alter acoustical effects. A flexible structural member can also be used in conjunction with the reed plate to enhance harmonica play.
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