tongue blocking bending technique licks classic slow blues

It can be difficult to know if what you’re playing is correct when experimenting with variable splits. The most common variable split is the split-4, where you place your lips over four holes and block the two in the middle for what’s commonly an octave. But… the 2/5 (playing the 2 draw and 5 draw at the same time, with the tongue blocking holes 3 and 4) is not an octave and can be hard to hear if you’re playing it correctly due to its dissonant nature. How about when you’re playing an octave on the high draws, such s the 3/7 (split-5). continue reading...

Transcription and MP3 recordings are now up for the new Repertoire Builder song "Take It Easy Now." If you've finished Bending and Tongue Blocking Studies 2 then give this song a try, it's a real nice slow blues in G (C Harmonica in 2nd Position) with tons of great dynamic use.