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2 Draw

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Thu, 08/24/2017 - 19:39
teresa
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 the 2 draw has always been a challenge for me.  I used to not get any sound at all.  Now I can get a good note, but it goes low, to the first bend (F# on C harmonica).  I can't seem to get my tongue to relax to get the G note. 

Do you have some strategies to help?  Also, it is OK to continue to substitute the 3 blow (G note) in the songs until I can reach that G on the 2 Draw?

Teresa

 

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Fri, 08/25/2017 - 07:57
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David Barrett
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Hello Teresa. This is very

Hello Teresa. This is very common, you're not alone. Go to this page https://www.bluesharmonica.com/faq and watch the first video on the subject. Yes, it is okay to substitute, but work on this each practice session, you'll need that 2 draw as time progresses. Keep at it, you'll get it.

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