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Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:10
sharlenereynolds
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I can't seem to hold the harmonica correctly to get the wa sound. Would it ever be because I have smaller hands? The entire back of the harmonica doesn't need to be covered correct? 

 

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Fri, 12/19/2025 - 05:44
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Hello sharlenereynolds You'll

Hello sharlenereynolds

You'll be able to get a good cup on the harmonica using the standard hold... what I call "The Pinch" in this lesson: https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/cupping_hand_effects

With The Pinch, it's about crating the chamber, not encasing the entire harmonica.

Also take a look at https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/intro_lesson_1_18_harmonica_insights, Joe Filisko has a slightly modified version of that hold that you may like.

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