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Tongue Blocking - 3 Draw Bends

Posted Wed, 12/23/2009 - 06:58 by Harmonica Hank

Hello,

I'm having trouble with 3 draw bending. For the last 10 years of my casual harmonica playing, I always had trouble with and avoided hole 3, whole step bend and step and 1/2 bend. No problem with hole 3 1/2 step bend. With the lower keys, I can kind of get there but KEYS F, C and D, Filisco would shoot me.

Any helpful hints?

Harmonica Hank

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Tongue Blocking draw

Posted Tue, 12/22/2009 - 14:41 by jpyou127

I seem to be able to tongue block on the blow and get a good solid note albiet my breath seems high in the chest. But when I draw I get no sound. Am I missing something in the instructions/technique? Thanks in advance for the help! Peyton

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Congratulations and Merry Christmas

Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 10:45 by hank stefaniak

Congratulations Dave on getting to this point. I'm really looking forward to working with you through these lessons. Merry Christmas to all participants - Have a safe and merry holiday!

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Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 03:21 by bukem

Well I for one am looking forward to Christmas. I have a full 3 weeks of work to practise (if the wife will let me), and I have my fingers crossed there might even be a couple of new harps in my stocking this year !!!!

Merry Xmas everyone & a Happy Harpin New Year

Martin