Posted by Bill Phelb (209.179.139.94) on June 20, 2000 at 00:02:55:
In Reply to: Bending posted by Nate on June 19, 2000 at 19:19:53:
: All right,
: I've tried everything on this site that tells you how to bend the notes. Even tilting the darn thing doesn't make a bit of difference in the sound of the note! Any ideas?
Make sure that the harmonica is as far into your mouth as possible while still getting your single notes. It also really helps to have the bent note sound in your head first. I know they plan to add sounds to the site here soon, that should help a lot. The main point is to not give up, it took me months to get it for the first time but I've seen people bend within a few minutes. Everyone is different. Try to bend notes with your body in a different position like lying flat on the floor. Try to do what you haven't tried before, something will work!
Bill