Re: [Harp-L] Help! How should I teach left handed players to hold their harmonica?

[Ken Hildebrand <airmojoken@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Ben,

I look at the harp like I would look at a piano... low keys on the left, going to the higher keys on the right.

That said, I would always recommend holding the harp with the left hand, due to the better tone that resonates from a cupped or partially cupped hand with the lower notes, and the right hand to use for more effects, wahs, and more complete cupping.

Plus a lefty should feel more natural holding a mic with this left hand as well as the harp.

Ken H in OH




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 From: Ben Hewlett <ben@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:16 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Help! How should I teach left handed players to hold their harmonica?
 

I am teaching a left handed harmonica player, but being right handed I just don't know the best way for them to hold the darn thing.

Does anyone have any advice on how I should teach this?

Many thanks

Ben
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