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3' Bend

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Tue, 06/11/2013 - 18:22
Francis
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Hi David. The 3' bend on especially my Bb harp is difficult. I don't have a problem puckering, its tongue blocking.any. advice?

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Tue, 06/11/2013 - 20:29
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David Barrett
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Hello Francis. Assuming that your 3" is good, then to achieve a 3' you'll want hump up more of the front of the tongue, further forward in the mouth... it's about tuning your mouth to a higher pitch, which means a smaller chamber.

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Sat, 06/15/2013 - 15:45
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Yeah, that does help. Nice. Thanks.

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