Re: [Harp-L] 2 draw beginner question

[David Harris <snakehead_1@xxxxxxxxx>]

Michael,

Why don't you open up both Special 20 harps and compare the 2 blow and 2 draw reeds?  

We could all speculate about the differences between the two harps but only you have access to them.

I beleive the differences between the reed's curve and offset will make the difference for beginners.

I have been making adjustments to my harps using Richard Sleigh's techniques in "Turbocharge Your Harmonica".

I think he has resolved the reed response problem with his suggested adjustments to reeds.

In fact, if you adjust the problem harp for her I bet she will play it as well as the other one.

David Harris

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From: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Andrew Grzybowski <drewblood@xxxxxxxx>
Cc: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Mon, February 15, 2010 1:54:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] 2 draw beginner question

Andrew,
You are missing my point.  I am well aware of the 2 draw beginner's
trouble.  What is interesting about this case is the same student is
having an easy time on one C special 20 and a difficult time on
another C special 20.  Same brand harp, same key, same student, 2
different results.  It makes me think that there is a subtle
difference in reed gapping or other mechanical element coupled with
the beginner's embouchure that makes students have trouble or ease
with 2 draw.  If we can identify what will make it easier, we can help
other beginners by resetting their harps.  I do not think we will ever
eliminate the 2 draw beginner's trouble, but we could help.
Michael

On 2/15/10, Andrew Grzybowski <drewblood@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I've had a lot of beginning students that have trouble with draw 2. Try getting your student to open her mouth wider and play 123 draw together, sustaining the chord for a bit, then narrow down to just draw 2...
>
> > Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:06:23 -0600
> > From: michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx
> > To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [Harp-L] 2 draw beginner question
> >
> > I have a beginning student who owns two different C harps. I can play
> > 2 draw nicely on both. She unintentionally bends on one of them, but
> > can get a beautiful 2 draw on the other harp. Is there something more
> > about the beginner's 2 draw problem than we previously thought?
> > MIchael Rubin
> > Michaelrubinharmonica.com
>
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