Re: [Harp-L] Forces on the slide

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

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From: "George Leung" <gleung4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 2:51 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Forces on the slide


> >From Harp-on:
> > When you go to play your chromatic you may find the slide is stuck...
> > There are a few things you can do to free up the slide action: *Give a 
> > gentle but firm push on the button, but don't force it.
>
> Okay, how do I know if I used too much forces, and what may happen if I 
> did?

Too much force can buckle or bend the slide between the button and the 
mouthpiece. After that, the slide will bind against its mating parts. A 
little soaking in a shallow pan of with water a tad deeper than the mp, or 
drizzling some water down the slide is much safer.

Vern
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