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Free Sample Lessons
After watching the BluesHarmonica.com overview video, try one of the lessons below to experience a lesson at BluesHarmonica.com.
- Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
- Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills
Hi Brett, good to hear from you.
As a rule, the 10 draw reed is already set to close tolerances ... remember the 10 reed is the "shortest" (smallest) reeds on your harmonica; therefore, positioning your tongue as forward as possible, to reduce the air cavity in your mouth is essential.
To determine if the problem is with the player vs. the instrument--remove the cover plates, expose the bottom (draw) set of reeds, then--with the reed plinking tool, carefully bounce (start with x3) the tip of the 10 draw reed into the reed plate slot. Next replace the cover plates and play the harmonica--if it solved the issue, STOP and go make some music. If it's close, but not enough--repeat the above process.
Let us know how you did.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya