Re: [Harp-L] The Ashby Method for Overbending



What if you play the harp numbers down, do you recommend tilting and angling opposite directions? 

> On Nov 1, 2014, at 8:09 AM, "Harmonicology [Neil Ashby]" <harmonicology@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> The "Ashby Method for Overbending" has now received positive support from several leading instructors of harmonica.
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> [The following is (C)opyright 2014 -- All Rights Reserved by Neil Ashby II]
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> The Ashby Method for Overbending:
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> Now ANYBODY can learn to overbend in 5 minutes using the Ashby Method; this method will work for even the absolute novice harmonicists:
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> "Try starting the normal hole-5 blow note GENTLY with an upward angle for the harmonica of 25 to 30 degrees [known as the lip-block embouchure] and while GENTLY continuing that note then smoothly lower the angle of the harmonica and direct the airflow diagonally towards the right; as soon as the blow reed stops ['chokes' or reaches equilibrium] then the overblow note can be easily heard."
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> The "Ashby Method for Overbending" works equally well for overblows and overdraws; for overdraws just follow the Ashby Method as above but direct the airflow diagonally FROM the right to choke the draw reed and reveal the overdraw note.
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> /Neil Ashby II
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