Re: [Harp-L] Holding the XB-40

["lil Buddha" <ltlbuddha@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Anders,

It might be helpful to observe Larry Adler. He worked with chromatic
harmonicas yet managed to achieve tonal variety using his hands despite the
chromatic's larger size.


On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 2:47 AM, Anders Nygaard <anynyg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi all, I find it very difficult to hold the XB-40 correctly, to create the
> airtight cup behind it. Works great for my smaller 10-holes, but on the
> XB-40 the sound is not good and the hand effects are weak. I believe my
> hands are normal size. Can anyone here help. I have only been playing for a
> six months, using the instructions on harmonicalessons.com, so it may be a
> simple solution that I overlooked. I normally play the Hohner Golden
> Melody,
> but find it easier to practise lip blocking on the XB-40.
>
> P.S. I bought the XB-40 before I really knew anything about harps, but it
> is
> great for training and confidence. When I am getting tired of failing bends
> on the Hohner, I switch to the XB and everything works. Nice.
>
> Smile
>
> /Andy
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