David's Tip of the Day: 4-Point Hold on Harmonica = Less Fatigue, Part 1

Yes, you can just pick up the harp and play, but since we're studying how to play well, why not use a hold that's more stable and minimizes fatigue? Let's start today by looking at the basic 2-Point Hold (Pic 1 - 2 Points Contact.jpg). Note the position of the forefinger (A) on the top and thumb (B) on the bottom. Look at this, and then look at your hold and study how other parts of your hand (we're only talking about your left hand right now) may assist you in this hold. Tomorrow we'll look at another contact point that most players are not aware of, but makes the harp much more stable and easier to hold. You can see the picture here: https://www.facebook.com/bluesharmonica