suyash_4376
9 posts
Jun 19, 2015
10:51 PM
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My harmonica is hohner bluesharp key of c. I am in the process of learning bending.
When I bend the 2 hole draw to a semitine(Gb) it bends fine. I can even match the pitch a few times. But, when I change my mouth position and pull it a semitone further to F, the note sounds for a short while and then a squeal starts to take over the sound and eventually the bend stops sounding until I try again. Whats happening??
I cant figure out if the problem is with my technique/lack of control or is the harmonica damaged??
Please help!!
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Rustys26
47 posts
Jun 19, 2015
10:56 PM
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I'm not too sure...but maybe try putting the harp further into your mouth
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Pistolcat
782 posts
Jun 20, 2015
12:54 AM
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My guess would be that you bend pass the "floor". The harp is not damaged (still best guessing here).
Everyone goes through this part. Keep at it.
Ps. If your using a visual que as a tuner when checking your bend then my advice would be changing that for a audio que such as a keyboard. Or just using your ears. Close your eyes, shut your nose (!), relax and keep at it.
...and then stay away from it for a day or two and go back. Sometimes stuff need a bit of rest, too! :)
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SuperBee
2701 posts
Jun 20, 2015
1:32 AM
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probably technique, can't totally rule out the harp. had one here recently which behaved exactly as described. badly seated reed twisted. ok until you tried to bend. 1/2 step ok, full step no good, squeal started up and gradually took over. i found with breath control i could drop the original note out altogether and just keep the squeal
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Diggsblues
1856 posts
Jun 20, 2015
3:38 AM
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I'm not a fan of MS harps. Make sure you have a good seal any lost air will make it hard to bend.
I would try dropping the jaw in one movement while increasing the breath. Not subtle but may muscle the bend
and you can refine as you get the feel for the bend.
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arzajac
1652 posts
Jun 20, 2015
4:37 AM
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I think it's likely your technique. Although an airtight harp would make the note easier to hit, you still should be able to hit it with a little effort on a stock harp.
To facilitate developing your embouchure, I suggest you get another harp in the key of D. With two harps in keys that are not to far apart, you may better be able to get the feel for those bends beyond the first semitone (two hole full step bend and the three-hole bends)
The key of D is pretty common anyway, you may as well just jump in! Next thing you know, you'll own dozens of harps!
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