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Fri, 07/01/2016 - 07:41
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Would you please explain why my draw notes sound terrible- raspy and snarled? Thank you.

 

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Fri, 07/01/2016 - 07:53
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David Barrett
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Hello kettle. This is a

Hello kettle. This is a common issue for new players... it's your tongue location (specifically your tongue is humped in the back of your mouth, causing the reeds to unintentionally bend, stall and/or squeal). Here is a lesson on the subject http://www.bluesharmonica.com/faq, specifically the video titled "My 2 draw and/or high-end notes sounds flat, airy or not at all!"

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