Having trouble with #3 draw
Im a beginner And I'm not sure If the Reed is stuck or if I'm drawing wrong. When if i go to draw #3 I get the G note on 3 blow and 2 draw according to a tuner that I downloaded on my phone.
Yes the key is "C" The model is the MS-Series Blues Harp. And yes I've gone through the tutorials. I am working on the first study song. The Tuner that I'm using is called Harmonica Tuner on Android.
Turns out I wasn't drawing hard enough.
Hi Jason, the MS (Modular System) group of harmonicas are built with slightly larger reeds (read: beasty) than those found on the Hohner Special 20, Rocket, Marine Band et.al., (the reeds come from Hohner's line of Chromatic harmonicas I believe). This also makes your harmonica slightly larger. Here's my thinking, you have two good choices:
- Retire the Blues Harp for the moment and pick up a Hohner Rocket or Special 20 harmonica, or
- Lower the gaps of both your Blow #3 and Draw#3. There is a symbiotic relationship between two reeds in the same chamber, therefore, it is wise to adust as a pair. If you are handy with small parts "under the hood", check out: https://www.bluesharmonica.com/harp_tech_study_4_reed_gapping
Let us know what your decision was!
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Hello Jason, welcome aboard!
So I know how best to respond to you, please let me know the following:
Your Harpsmith, Kinya