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"One more thing when tuning octaves" TIP OF THE WEEK 9.2.13

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Mon, 09/02/2013 - 19:13
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Hello Harp Techs
Similar to tuning guitar strings--where you stretch off impurities and other hanger ons--don't forget to tune "past" the point where you had erased the beat. This means you should hear the beat again. Finally, tune the opposite end of the reed to eliminate the beat for good ... well at least until you had a chance to blow the heck out of your harmonica!

I recommend viewing Harp Tech Study #7 for a review.

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Kinya

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