[Harp-L] Bending on a Diatonic Harmonica Using a Pitch Pipe to Test Accuracy

[Jim Peters]

As a hearing impaired person, I cannot rely 100 % on my ears.  One size does not fit all. I say that if there is a technological tool available, and people want to use it, they should try it. I vote to be more inclusive rather exclusive.

Jim

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> On Oct 19, 2021, at 7:35 AM, Rick Dempster <rickdempster33 at xxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I agree, Iceman. I also think harp tabs are worse than useless; merely
> avoiding listening and training your ear.
> RD
> 
>> On Mon, 18 Oct 2021 at 22:20, The Iceman via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Best to learn the sound of correct bending pitch without using a tool that
>> you have to look at for verification. Let your ear do all the work.
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dr. George Miklas <harmonicat at xxxxx>
>> To: bluesharpteacher at xxxxx
>> Cc: Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
>> Sent: Sat, Oct 16, 2021 7:39 pm
>> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Bending on a Diatonic Harmonica Using a Pitch Pipe
>> to Test Accuracy
>> 
>> A tuner app on your smart phone is very intuitive and gives realtime
>> feedback on the pitch. This is my recommendation for all of my students,
>> even chromatic students, since a change in embouchure can result in
>> lowering a pitch. It also aids new students by reminding them to “Just
>> Breathe!”
>> 
>>> On Sat, Oct 16, 2021 at 6:12 AM <bluesharpteacher at xxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Bending on a Diatonic Harmonica Using
>>> a Pitch Pipe to Test Accuracy
>>> 
>>> https://youtu.be/dwmUTNh0S-s
>>> 
>> --
>> 
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> *Dr. George Miklas <http://www.georgemiklas.com/>, **Harmonica Specialist
>> - **Scholar, **Educator, **Performer*
>> *Harmonica Gallery Sales Repair & Studio <http://www.harmonicagallery.com/
>>> *
>>