Air Leaking
Hi David,
I have been a member of Blues Harmonica for 1 year 47 weeks . And took on the challenge to be a full time TB from a pucker player. And have found the transition quite a challenge, but totally embraced the fact that I am starting from scratch again. The issue I have is that I have had hearing aids fitted about six weeks ago and have now noticed due to everything being amplified by my hearing aids that when moving down from hole 4 I leak air from thr left side of my mouth on the first two holes. Something that due to my slight hearin loss I hadn't noticed. Therefore is it a issue that I TB everything from hole 3 up or can you suggest a solution to stop the air leaking. Thanks
Tony
Hi David ,
Yes I do . Can I send you a video clip ? On here?Thanks
Tony
Hi David ,
Yes I do . Can I send you a video clip ? On here?Thanks
Tony
That's okay, I don't need the video, but thank you. The upper cover plate of the harmonica commonly has a small gap where the metal is folded together. Using a tilted embouchure, I too will notice some air leakage there. I take the cover plate off and place a piece of tape on the underside of the plate to cover that gap. I trim off any excess tape that may be sticking out the front edge or ears of the plate and then reinstall it back on the harmonica. Give this a try and see if it helps.
Hello Tony. You tongue block hole 2 with your tongue to the left and for hole 1 you tongue switch to have your tongue to the right? Also, do you tilt the face of the harmonica downwards (like you see me doing in the videos)?