Tremolo
Wed, 03/13/2019 - 08:53
Hello David,
Two questions regarding tremolo:
- I can play tremolo on holes 1-5, both draw and blow, and holes 6-10 blow. It's far from perfect, but the basics are there. However I can't play tremolo on holes 6-10 draw. Once I try it, the tone bends and the reed stucks. The key of a harmonica doesn't matter. Is this usual? How to handle this?
- Does it make sense to practice tremolo with a metronome? I've been trying that to keep tremolo consistent and to increase its speed, but I am not shure, if it is the best way to learn it.
Thank you very much,
Marek
Hello Marek.
#1 is a typical issue. Go to https://www.bluesharmonica.com/faq and watch "My 2 draw and/or high-end notes sounds flat, airy or not at all!"
No need to practice with a metronome... allow it to be the speed it wants to be. Your goal is to just have it be consistent (the throat pops evenly spaced).