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Free Sample Lessons
After watching the BluesHarmonica.com overview video, try one of the lessons below to experience a lesson at BluesHarmonica.com.
- 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
Hello K, here is a reprint from an earlier post:
Well first off, that's why most of us play diatonic harmonicas--NO WINDSAVERS! Just messin' around ... I think the chormatic harmonica is a wonderful piece of engineering ... except those damn wind savers ;o)
Regarding the bent windsavers, review my Thu, 01/01/2015 - 15:16 posting. Here I instruct you how to "iron" your wind saver flat (smooth out the crease). While you're at it, search the Forum archives (using the search engine) for: WIND SAVERS.
Don't forget to check out the interview David had with Anneliese "Sissi" Jones (formerly Chromatic Technician with Hohner USA).
If none of the techniques remedy the problems, you will have to remove and replace the damaged and/or pesky windsaver, I recommend you try those offered by Seydel Harmonica Company (P.T. Gazell contributed to their development). You will have to scrap off the old cement and reapply PLIOBOND, marketed by W.J. Ruscoe Company.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya