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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

gapping?

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Mon, 07/30/2018 - 18:54
dsaccucci
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Hello Kinya,

 

I have a new hohner crossover in the key of G(out of the box).  I am working an a solo study that has a fast passage on the low end and requires a lot of bending.  I was wondering if I make the gaps on the lower end a little tighter woud that make the response time faster and less effort to acheive the bends? if so what amount of gap should I use?  

 

Thank you 

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Wed, 08/01/2018 - 17:15
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Hi dsaccucci. Thanx for

Hi dsaccucci. Thanx for checking in

The answer is yes, but be mindful of gapping both the blow and draw reeds. I strongly recommend you spend a few moments reviewing Harp Tech Studies #4 Gapping video.

Go to top of your screen and select EQUIPMENT, then scroll all the way down to HARMONICAS, then select Harp Tech Studies #4 Gapping.

Let us know how it worked for you!

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Wed, 08/01/2018 - 20:59
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Thank you.

Great I will check out that series.  

Thanx again. 

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