Posted by jdp on September 06, 2001 at 12:44:37:
In Reply to: Re: making a harp bend notes easier posted by Weekend Bender on September 06, 2001 at 08:53:20:
: : jdp,
: There are some excellent bending tips on the FAQ page here. Try them before you start adjusting reeds.
: Harpon!
: Weekend Bender
thanks... I've read through those and I'm learning
from Jerry Portnoy's (3) CD set but I can't seem to
get the higher pitched/keyed harps to bend consistently.
My "Blue Harp" in A bends as smooth as can be and also my "Special 20"
in Bb. However my "Blues Harp" in C and D won't bend well.
I think (I could be wrong) I've got the technique pretty well.
K-sounds in the throat, vowel sounds etc...
jdp