Re: [Harp-L] 1 draw bend trouble

[Eric Nielsen <ericbarnak@xxxxxxxxx>]

If this hasn't already been attempted, I would try different key harmonicas
to see if the student can achieve a better 1 hole draw bend on some lower
or higher pitched harp. Then work up or down the keys from there to improve
tone.

Eric N


On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Larry Marks <larry.marks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Michael,
>
> Your student may be forcing this difficult bend by using the front of the
> tongue. If the bend is made more from the back, it should produce a broader
> tone.
>
> -LM
> On Jul 17, 2013 8:53 AM, "Michael Rubin" <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > Help, please.  One of my students has a very pinched sounding one draw
> > bend.  His intonation on all the other bends is real good.  Any
> > suggestions?
> > Thanks,
> > Michael Rubin
> > Michaelrubinharmonica.com
> >
>