Re: F# on a C Major Diatonic

[Rob Frantz <rfrantz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, an F# can be blown on a C major diatonic, but not by a blow bend on 
hole 6. First of all, on a ten hole C major diatonic, there are 3 octaves 
and 3 F#s are indeed possible. On the lowest octave, a light draw bend on 
#2 will get an F#. In the middle octave, an F# is obtainable by overblowing
hole #5 (teaching overblows and overdraws is beyond this text). This is a 
tough one and some harmonicas are easier than others to obtain a #5 
overblow. The other method, also beyond this text, is to retune your
harmonica by raising the #5 draw a half-step to F# (an F natural can be 
obtained then by a draw bend)-this is my preferred method. Lastly, on the 
high octave, an F# can be obtained by a blow bend on #9. Hope this helps.
I'm open to further questions. Keep harpin'.      ROB FRANTZ 

On Thu, 9 Dec 1993, Abel Chow wrote:

> >>>>> "TM" == Tim Moody <timm@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> 
> TM> Hire a chauffeur!
> 
> Well, I use one of those harmonica holders so I can drive and play the
> harp at the same time.  It's usually pretty dark when I go home so I
> doubt people see me.  <grin>
> 
> Anyhow, this is my first post to the list (``Hi!'')--I subscribed a
> couple of days ago and have read through all the archives.  Anyhow,
> I've been playing the harp all of maybe six months.  Two friends gave
> to me a harp (Huang Bac-Pac Harp), a holder, and ``Bending the Blues''
> as a graduation present.  Anyhow, I'm stilling blowing . . .
> 
> For the life of me, I haven't figured out how to play an F# on a C
> harp.  It's been driving me nuts (for playing in G).  It's a blow
> bend on hole 6, right?  How long did it take you guys to get bending
> down?  Anyhow, thanks to all on the mailing list for providing me
> motivation to keep on harpin'.
> 
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