Re: [Harp-L] RE: blown out harps

[fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>]

There does seem to be some similarity between singing and playing 
harmonica.  I would imagine that a lot of the techniques cross over but 
not being formally trained in voice I can only venture guesses. Ever 
pick up a harmonica backwards and try to play it?  Remember what 
happened?  for me the note doesn't sound.  Why? Impedance mismatch. 
Mike and I were having an argument something along these lines.  I went 
so far as to use a regulated air stream to sound notes.  Low notes would 
not sound at the same pressure as higher notes and the range of 
acceptable pressures was narrow.  Vern has done similar experimentation 
with a vacuum  source.  A pity that Pat Missin no longer graces us with 
his company.  No doubt he'd have more informed thoughts on this topic 
than I do.  fjm