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What harmonica overblows more natural?
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Mikeharp
4 posts
Jun 16, 2012
7:32 PM
Now, I play overblow better, but the overblow notes still don't sound as natual as the normal blow and draw notes. I tried on my every harp. No matter how hard I try, it just doesn't sound right. Especially when I play slow pop songs.

I don't know if it's possible to make overblow notes natural. What should I do? much more practice, or find the perfect harmonica for overblow?

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Michael Rubin
571 posts
Jun 16, 2012
9:05 PM
It takes a long time. My favorite overblow harps are Seydel 1847's and Joe Spiers Stage 3. I definitely think a good harp does a lot. But years of practice do a lot as well.
harpdude61
1432 posts
Jun 17, 2012
2:11 AM
Golden Melody has always been considered a good OB harp. Of course I tighten the gaps as much as possible.

I agree with Mr. Rubin. Sounding an OB can come pretty quick. Making a usable, natural blend-in note takes a long time...a long time.
Pistolcat
195 posts
Jun 17, 2012
5:40 AM
My marine band deluxe in Bb OBs very nicely. I have just giving it a basic gapping. My mbd:s (Bb, G) are superior to my crossovers (A, C) lee oskars are useless for overblowing IMHO. So is my promaster in Bb too, but a lot of other players like those so that's just me I guess... I play a lot of 6 OB in my work song video. Some sticks or squeals but a bunch sound ok to my (own) ears. Going from a 6 D with a slight roll-off to the 6OB is the easiest way of getting a nice sounding OB and is natural musical move to in a lot of contexts.

Edit: that said from the perspective of beginner at harp and OB:s.
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Last Edited by on Jun 17, 2012 8:54 AM
The Iceman
349 posts
Jun 17, 2012
7:41 AM
Slow down. Take your time examining the technique and try to play as quietly (using minimal amount of "force") to achieve an OB.

Learn to sustain it at this low level and slowly move your tongue to raise and lower the pitch.

This is the most delicate of all techniques to learn to control.
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The Iceman


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