RE: [Harp-L] The Ashby Method for Overbending



Playing "upside down" should not make any difference, other than reversing the direction of the air flow (to the appropriate side of the hole) to achieve overblows, if that technique is, indeed as effective as claimed. I've played "upside down" from day 1 and I manage to bash out a tune or two, incorporating all traditional blow and draw bends and octave splits as necessary, without getting thrown out of any bars (or bands!).  
B

-----Original Message-----
From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Harmonicology [Neil Ashby]
Sent: 02 November 2014 19:36
To: harp-l
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] The Ashby Method for Overbending

(1) Below is among the comments I received that was not "cc:" to Harp-L:

"That's amazing.  I've been playing for 55 years and the one technique that has baffled me, despite various suggestions from my customizers is the overblow.
I tried this and had instant gratification.  Many thanks.
"

(2) Pertaining "playing the harp numbers down" then I consider that to be a non-standard embouchure and would not bother to comment. Somebody on YouTube performs with the harp backward in his mouth and selects the notes via covering holes with his fingers; that is another non-standard embouchure and he ought even not consider overbends. 

/Neil





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