Re: [Harp-L] teaching to bend

[Special20 <special20harp@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ask the student if he can whistle inward.  Then ask him to move to a lower
note.  If he can do that, he can bend a note on a harmonica; it is the
same embouchure.

This works almost every time.

Cheers!

-Spec20

On Dec 17, 2007 1:25 AM, drori hammer <drori_hammer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi -
>  I have been playing harp for many years, but I am self-taught, and
> therefore not a very good teacher. However, I keep getting asked to teach
> harmonica lessons, so I am trying to improve...
>  My main problem is teaching begginners how to bend - I mean basic 1-4
> draw bends. I have tried the syllable method I heared on Jerry Portnoys
> excellent masterclass (EE-OO)
>  but it dos'nt seem to work for me. Any suggestions from you experienced
> teachers out there would be greatly appreciated
>  Hammer
>
>
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