1. I have completed the master class videos, and I've been working on all fundamentals for about 3 weeks now. Feeling pretty good with most stuff..... Where would you recommend I go from here? Is there a video, song or series of videos you'd recommend next for a beginner?
2. In the master class videos, there was never much discussion about brething technique. Is there a standard technique with diaphragm breathing?
Thanks for the fast reply, and for clarifying the 4 and 5 draw bends. I have anotther question.... Is it possible to pull the 5 draw out of tune, by drawing too hard? The pitch on the 5 hole draw has dropped flat in pitch, and I can no longer play a clean 5 draw note in tune. I know it's out of tune, and not a sign of bad technique. I can easily play a diaontic major scale up and down the harp. The harp is a Hohner Marine Band, key of A, and it's only a couple of weeks old.
Thanks for this incredible lesson tutorial. I am a beginner. I have a pretty good handle on 1, 2,3, and 6 bends. For some reason, I am having such a tough time with the 4 and 5 hole bend. I can only bend the 4 hole a half step, and the 5 bend simply isn't working yet. Any other pointers you might recommed for getting results?
Hi Jerry,
I have 2 questions for you.....
1. I have completed the master class videos, and I've been working on all fundamentals for about 3 weeks now. Feeling pretty good with most stuff..... Where would you recommend I go from here? Is there a video, song or series of videos you'd recommend next for a beginner?
2. In the master class videos, there was never much discussion about brething technique. Is there a standard technique with diaphragm breathing?
Thanks
Andrew
Hey Jerry,
Thanks for the fast reply, and for clarifying the 4 and 5 draw bends. I have anotther question.... Is it possible to pull the 5 draw out of tune, by drawing too hard? The pitch on the 5 hole draw has dropped flat in pitch, and I can no longer play a clean 5 draw note in tune. I know it's out of tune, and not a sign of bad technique. I can easily play a diaontic major scale up and down the harp. The harp is a Hohner Marine Band, key of A, and it's only a couple of weeks old.
Hi Jerry,
Thanks for this incredible lesson tutorial. I am a beginner. I have a pretty good handle on 1, 2,3, and 6 bends. For some reason, I am having such a tough time with the 4 and 5 hole bend. I can only bend the 4 hole a half step, and the 5 bend simply isn't working yet. Any other pointers you might recommed for getting results?
Thank you for your time
Andrew
Hi Andrew,
You're doing just fine. The 4 hole only bends a half step and the 5 hole doesn't really have a true bend - just maybe a quarter step.