bending harp harmonica 1 2 3 4 5 6 depth deep full strong

It is the size (volume) of the tonal chamber in your mouth that creates the pitch that the reed responds to for a bend. Reminder... the higher the bend (e.g., 6 draw bend) the further forward your bend is controlled in the mouth, using more of the front of the tongue... the lower the bend (e.g., 2 draw bend) the further back your bend is controlled in the mouth, using more of the back of the tongue. continue reading...

Take a look at this very cool footage of the inside of the mouth while playing the harmonica. Make note of what you see... I'll discuss this as the week goes on.

Physiology of Playing the Harmonica, by Henry T. Bahnson, MD - heart surgeon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTEXSb6duVs&feature=player_embedded