Re: [Harp-L] overblows

["John Kerkhoven" <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

However, on the higher harps, the overblows start to get dicey. The reeds
are short and more prone to squealing.

Hey, don't take it from me.

Fifth paragraph under "overblows":
http://www.levyland.com/blowsanddraws.php

Notice, however, that whereas Tinus and I are referring to the
characteristics of the reeds, Levy is referring to technique. The technique
has to accommodate the reed characteristics, and is more difficult at the
extremes.

John

>
> Yes It is easier to overblow higher pithed harmonicas.
> Choking the blowreed is easiest when the reeds don't have that little
> double thickness at the tip that you see on the low notes.
>
> The low reeds are very spingy and mostly need to be gapped pretty wide,
> this makes them difficult to choke.
>
> Tinus
> http://www.overblow.com
>
>
> > Okay, here it is. My dumb question for April. Is it easier to
> > overblow on a higher pitched harp as opposed to a lower
> > pitch? Example: F harp or A harp? I'm asking because i need a
> > 6 hole overblow for a song i'm learning and i've never
> > attempted one. Thanks in advance.
> >                         Mike
>
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