Re: [Harp-L] 2 draw beginner question

[David Harris <snakehead_1@xxxxxxxxx>]

Michael,

Ok, What was the difference between the two harps' number 2 reeds curve and offset?

I cc'ed harp-l so they will see this discussion.

Dave




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From: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
To: David Harris <snakehead_1@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 4:05:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] 2 draw beginner question

Thanks, I did it before I even asked the question on harp -l but it
makes me wonder about if there is anything that can be done to harps
across the board to help absolute beginners.

On 2/19/10, David Harris <snakehead_1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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
>
> www.myspace.com/superdharris
>
> ________________________________
> 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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