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5 Hole Draw Octave

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Tue, 05/05/2015 - 21:09
marcgraci
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Hi, David:

Not really a question, but something I found helpful while working on 5 hole draw octaves. I have two A harmonicas. On one of them, I put some tape over holes 4,5,6. Then I try the 3-7 draw octave and I can train my ear without having to worry too much about tongue position. Then I try to put my tongue out and block as much as possible without changing the sound. Finally, I switch to the untaped harmonica and see if I can replicate it.

Useful for any players who have more than one of the same key.

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Tue, 05/05/2015 - 23:40
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David Barrett
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Thanks for sharing Marc

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