Re: [Harp-L] harp-tech, where to start
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- From: Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:08:29 -0800 (PST)
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My book, Harmonica For Dummies, has a chapter on basic repair and customization, geared toward the novice at taking a harmonica apart and doing things to it.
http://www.amazon.com/Harmonica-For-Dummies-Winslow-Yerxa/dp/047033729X/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
Harp tech Richard Sleigh sells a set of harmonica tools and a book on tuning, with some basic advice on gapping:
http://rsleigh.com/turbocharge-your-harmonica/
Winslow Yerxa
Author, Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5
Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS
Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7
Resident Harmonica Expert, bluesharmonica.com
Instructor, Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance
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From: Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 12:38 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] harp-tech, where to start
For someone who wants to educate themselves on the requisite harp tech
concepts/skills, where is a good place (website/book/etc) to start?
I don't want to become an expert or customizer, right now I'm focusing on
practicing and developing my playing/repertoire. That said, I'd like to
be able to maintain my own instruments, and tweak them as needed. For
example, I can get consistent overblows on the 7 and 8, but the 9 and 10
are elusive...I'm thinking there's something I can do to make those holes
bend to my will a bit more.
It's becoming apparent to me with all the jargon (half-valving, ebossing,
etc.) that gets thrown around in casual harp conversation, that learning
these things isn't really an option....so I might as well start learnin'.
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