Re: Chromatic octave tips?

["G." <gigs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2003 19:18:18 -0500
From: Dina Janzen and Jim Rossen <dlj@xxxxxx>
Subject: Chromatic octave tips?

The big stretch needed for octaves on the chromatic is pretty uncomfortable.
Any technique advice for making the embroucher more comfortable?  Any
particular instrument/mouth piece easier for beginners?

Thanks-
Jim r
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Hi there,
yes its tricky to begin with, but with persistant practice it'll become
easy.

I've written a fleshed out section on playing Octaves on chromatic harmonica
here:
http://www.angelfire.com/music/HarpOn/technique.html#octaves

Cheers
G.