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Bending 2 draw

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Sun, 07/17/2011 - 19:37
Taylor Ward
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David,

OK. I'm getting the 3 draw down to a half step with relative consistency but am now having the opposite problem with 2 draw. I can get it down a half step but having a tough time getting it to budge any lower. Any magic tips for that one?

-Taylor

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Mon, 07/18/2011 - 06:27
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David Barrett
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Wow, that was quick for the 3... good for you... you learn fast! For the 2". Follow the curvature of the roof of your mouth more... finishing in a "K" like position VERY far back in your mouth.

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Mon, 07/18/2011 - 12:36
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The only problem on the 3

The only problem on the 3 draw half step is that I'm occasionally getting this airy high pitched squeal that sounds like feedback. I tried it on multiple harmonicas and it's the same so I'm guessing it's me and not the harp. It's probably one of those things that will go away with time. Any ideas on what's causing that though?
-Taylor

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Mon, 07/18/2011 - 21:44
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Yes, time...

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