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Harp Tech Study 5 - Reed Replacement

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In our fifth study harp tech expert Kinya Pollard walks you through how to change reeds on the harmonica.

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This lesson video is for all skill level players.

Support Material

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Introduction to Reed Replacement

Why Replace a Reed?

Identifying a Bad Reed

Finding a Donor Reed

Reed Remouval - Method 1

Reed Remouval - Methods 2 and 3

Preparing the Reed Plate and Tapping - Method 1

Preparing the Reed Plate and Tapping - Method 2

Preparing the Reed Plate and Tapping - Method 3

Preparing the Reed Plate - Level 2: Setting up a Work Station

Preparing the Reed - Level 1: Wood Block and Hand Drill

Preparing the Reed - Level 2: Hand Vice

Installing the Reed

Reed Alignment and Cutting Bolt

Sanding Reed Plate Pad Area

Reed Replacement Closing Words