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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
You have several options for buying valves.
You can get a valve kit from Hohner, consisting of 14 different sizes with several of each:
http://www.hohnershop.com/high-end-reed-valves-for-chromatic-harmonicas/
You can also get aftermarket valves such as the self-adhesive mylar valves sold by Betty Romel (widow of chromatic custom whiz Bill Romel): http://www.harmonica-workshop.com
For regular valves, you need glue to fasten them. Superglues tend to crack after awhile. Duco cement is preferred by some customizers, while a few folks use fingernail polish.
By the way, Hohner has posted several harmonica servicing and repair videos, including one on windsavers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9-31j2nPgE&feature=share&list=PL875D15BA...