Harmonica structure
The harmonica is a wind and pocket instrument that consists of three main parts: a piece called the mouthpiece, a blade called a slide, and strips called wind saver valves. The tapes vibrate when the wind is blown through the mouth of the instrument. These straps are attached to the body at one end and are free at the other. The sound of the harmonica is very similar to other instruments of its family such as Melodica, Concertina, and Accordion. The similarity in the structures and the way the sound is produced has led to this similarity. The mouthpieces are divided into several groups based on their capabilities and the sound they produce, the most important of which are: • Thermo and octave oral instruments for folk and pop styles • Diatonic mouth instrument for folk, Irish, country, blues, and pop styles • Chromatic mouth instrument for Irish, jazz, classical, and pop styles • Bass and chord oral instrument for classical and pop styles The most famous oral musicians are Steve Wonder, Little Walter, Tutt Tillmans, John Popper, Bob Delaney, etc.
Music in St. John
St. John still has the highest number of bars of any place in Canada, which is a strong arena for academic art and music in the city. Compared to much larger cities, St. John's may not be comparable in size. However, the city has continued to grow its music scene, attracting many internationally acclaimed artists to its beaches over the past decade, contributing to the region's development. St. John's and Smith Square are the two most important music venues in the city. St John's most prominent musicians include Tim Baker (musician), Heather Bambrick, Mary Berry, David Bennett (musician), Martin Bennett, Johnny Burke (Newfoundland songwriter), and Dean Berry.