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"Sjoberg Harp Tuner" TIP OF THE WEEK 8.22.13

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Thu, 08/22/2013 - 09:10
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Hello Harp Techs
For those of you who own a Sjoberg Harp Tuner, try this:

I found it imperative to tune the octaves with S2 (Super Suck) breath. This means, you will draw as hard as you can on your Harp Tuner hose--without passing out--to purposely create a "beat" (oscillation).

From there, tune the second reed (the first reed is your reference), until the beat disappears. Use your chromatic tuner to determine if your second reed of that octave is flat or sharp.

You will be amazed at how well your octaves will sound when you play your harmonica.

Your Harpsmith
Kinya

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