Re: 3 Hole Blow problem

[Buzz Krantz <buzzo@xxxxxxxxx>]

> 1. Your blowing to hard.
> 2. Learn to setup your reeds so they don't lock up.
> 3. Turn the band down.
> 4.Buy lots of harps because your going to bust lots of reeds. You are 
> playing to hard. Work on your technique.
> Oh yeah. Do not play the 3 blow if your playing blues.  It is a very 
> bad habit. It has taken me years to get out of that habit.
>            good luck
>                       buzz.............
>                  See you all at Buckeye!!!!!!!



David Roberts wrote:

> I've been playing for the past year or so on my own and in a small 
> band with some friends for the past couple of months. Ive noticed 
> recently as the collective band volume levels have gone up (to match 
> our growing confidence!) that when blowing hard on the 3 hole (mainly 
> on an A harp) the sound cuts out completely. I know I should really be 
> using the 2 hole draw instead and am currently working on correcting 
> this bad habit, but for now was wondering if this is a common problem? 
> Is it down to my technique or is it just one of those things that happen?
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Dave