Re: [Harp-L] Choking the reeds -- harmful?

[IcemanLE@xxxxxxx]

When you minimize the force used to create the maximum result in sound on a  
harmonica, as well as learning to control the bends so that you don't slam the 
 note created through bending technique down to what I call the "floor" 
(which is  actually almost 1/4 tone flat of the true pitch), the reeds will last a 
very  long time with minimal need for tuning or replacing.
 
The trick is to understand and absorb the above mentioned factors into your  
playing - not letting yourself go emotionally into overdrive and trying to  
compete volume wise by using force.
 
The Iceman
 
 
In a message dated 4/21/2008 11:56:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Philharpn@xxxxxxx writes:

Is there  any evidence that "skillful" bending and overblowing damaged reeds 
and  shorten the reed life?




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