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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

special 20 key of B- tough to play

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Sat, 05/16/2015 - 13:28
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I receintly bought a new  Hohner special 20 harp in the key of B.  I have difficulty playing this  harp.  Its harder to perform the bends and harder to play any note- even the blow notes. I have to blow or draw harder to sound the notes.  I have no issues with bends or anything on the special 20 in   C or Bb or any other key.   Is there something different about a B harp that makes it more difficult to play?

Mark 

 

 

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Tue, 05/19/2015 - 01:37
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Never mind!  Just viewed all

Never mind!  Just viewed all of Kinya's videos on gapping.  I think the gaps are too wide. I am going to check this out and adjust gaps.  Thanks for excellent videos. 

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Wed, 05/20/2015 - 08:05
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Hi Hoffman You beat me to it.

Hi Hoffman

You beat me to it. The seven Harp Tech series that David and I filmed are chocked full of tips and proven techniques ;o)

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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