[Harp-L] Re: Bending

[Maka McMahon <makamcmahon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,
 
My simplest practice technique is to play all the notes in hole 3, in order, forwards and backwards, with different start points
 
-3  -3'  -3''  -3'''  +3
 
That way you can hear if the bent note isn't 'right' compared to its neighbours.  Playing forwards and backwards and starting at different places gets you hitting the right note straight away, without having to 'hunt'.
 
Works to a lesser degree on holes 2 and 1
 
Cheers
 
Maka