How to fix a stuck reed on the chromatic harmonica

This is how you can fix a stuck reed on the chromatic harmonica. All you need is a screwdriver and a tooth pick. Be gentle, careful and don't stress. Be easy on the hand.
Sometimes it is this easy, sometimes it requires more work.
Best,
Filip
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[@douglashalliday8235]

Good instruction. Thanks.

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@peterlaughton388]

Thanks. ..really useful and just what I needed to see as I've a sticky reed..I have the same harmonica too...without the wood cover!

[@FilipJersMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cyounesful]

Thks so much❤❤❤

[@FilipJersMusic]

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[@wmeelod]

Thank you. This is what I am looking for to fix my new chromatic harmonica.🤩

[@FilipJersMusic]

Perfect!

[@4tune889]

What a fantastic little useful video

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnseward9929]

Hey Filip! I recently purchased a brand new Suzuki SCX-64. I must say it is INCREDIBLE! However one of the notes is not working and I took a look at the reed plates inside but there was nothing stuck inside. It was literally brand new. I’ve done everything in the video that I could. Any tips?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Which note is it?

[@johnseward9929]

@@FilipJersMusic Second Octave E.

[@FilipJersMusic]

Hard to give feedback just by comments... The 6 hole blow is located on the inside of the reed plate. So you need to unscrew the whole harmonica and plate, then use a tooth pick or light screw driver, push very light on the reed and see if it moves. Try to plink it, see if you can make it sound. If it moves in the reed slot, it is not the harmonica, then it is a matter of technique.

[@johnseward9929]

@@FilipJersMusic Thank you. I plinked it but I still can’t get a sound out if it. I can play just fine on the other holes so I’m not sure what’s up. You have been so helpful and I appreciate enjoy your content. If only there was a way to send you a video or something…

[@johnseward9929]

Interestingly enough I can indeed hear the blow and draw of the note but only when I open and breathe through my nose and mouth together. I know it’s strange but it seems to negate the problem a little.

[@dennisferrell3662]

The problems I tend to find with my new chromatics (as with the Suzuki SCX 58 I just bought) is that the highest notes (the 9 and/or 10 holes) don't produce any sound. I take it apart and don't see anything obvious, but they just make no sound, or only do so when I blow very hard, which I don't want to do of course. Any thoughts?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Try moving around your tongue in the oral cavity. It can be a thing with resonance. Add a little "ta" articulation and see if that that can help the note kick in. Also experimentet with air pressure, try playing just short notes or long tones, that can help.

[@fulviovalsecchi3420]

I've resolved this problem buying a NONSLIDER SEYDEL I'm an alpinist and in open air for me was very difficult play our loved instrument !!! Nonslilder is whitout wind savers just like a diatonic 😁

[@FilipJersMusic]

Ah cool, I never tried the Non Slider, sounds interesting.

[@dineshbelgali]

Can we remove the valves and play. Is it possible for valved harmonica?. Please share ur expert advise..

[@landztranz]

Thanks, Filip, for this important instructional video! I will check to see why one of my notes is not working and another note sounds hoarse. Two more things: (1) I think the term you were searching for is "paper clip," and (2) A question: How do pieces of paper get in there? Do you have unusual eating habits?

[@davidwilmothall]

You have to admire the commitment of a cat who 'sheds on his lunch break at the confetti factory

[@FilipJersMusic]

Happy to help! 1 - yes, 2 - I put them there for the video. But these things can end up there!

[@anilwadhwa4594]

Need your advice on how to overcome the irritating problem of note sticking in winter and rainy periods. I use scx48

[@FilipJersMusic]

Hi! Use a small heating pad, put on medium temperature. Heat before and after playing.

[@bilbowaggins3036]

Any advice on how to get rid of flapping noises from windsavers? I hear a very audible flapping sound on my lowest three holes and im not sure how to fix it

[@FilipJersMusic]

Always warm up the harmonica before playing and work on your breathing technique, use less force but with the right speed of the air.

[@sureshkhandare8810]

Tnx..Nice info

[@JamesReily]

That looks like a Gregoire Maret. Is that what it is? And if so how do you like it?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Hi, it is a SCX48 in C with the Maret cover plate. The reeds, slider, body is a SCX. So it is a hybrid. The beauty with Suzuki harmonicas, you can often switch parts between the models. I really like this harmonica!

[@JamesReily]

@@FilipJersMusic Yes I love my SXC56. Also love my Sirius. I've been curious about the Gregiore Maret.

[@charlieburns1385]

Thanks👍

[@FilipJersMusic]

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[@nicolafurio3797]

Where you bought windsaver and sticker [colla]. Italy

[@FilipJersMusic]

Hi! I got them from a friend actually. I think they are Hohner windersaver. Fits perfect.

[@gastonpiget1034]

Thanks for the lesson in courage. Sometimes I slip damp coffee filter papers between reed and valve to clean out accumulated gunk.

[@FilipJersMusic]

Great tip!

[@fulviovalsecchi3420]

Suzuky harmonicas are fantastic but I need a chromatic harmonica to play in mountain

[@dennisferrell3662]

Is anyone else wondering how those little pieces of paper found their way underneath those reeds?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Haha!

[@dennisfrye8240]

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