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- Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
- Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills
Hi John, the pathology of harmonica reed tuning is relatively simple;
If the reed tuning is too SHARP (#), then you must slow down the vibration by removing reed material from the back of the reed (stationary rivet end)
If the reed tuning is too FLAT (b), then you must speed up the vibration by removing reed material from the front of the reed (free end)
Similar to the 'ol time Metronome, sliding the weight up and down the meter shaft will shift the weight. When the weight is moved closer to the bottom, the meter shaft tick-tocks at a fast clip, and conversely, when slid to the free end of the meter shaft, the rate of tick-tock is greatly reduced. This is why I call reed tuning "shifting the weight".
Recommended TOOLS for Reed Tuning:
Wiha #262/PZ0 x50 PoziDriv Precision Screwdriver
Adrew Zajac's Basic Tool Kit https://rockinronsmusicsd.com/andrew-zajac-basic-tool-kit-grobet-version.html
ClearTune chromatic tuner app
Your Harpsmith, Kinya