Cheek puffing? Blues Harmonica Fundamentals
Tue, 11/06/2018 - 14:12
I'm on day 3 of my harp journey.
In the Blues Fundamentals, we learn single notes 4+ to 6+. My quality of single notes is getting a lot better every day, but I've noticed that I tend to puff my cheeks a bit. I heard your advice NOT to breath (blow) too hard, and I don't think I am. There seems to be a good bit of resistance when blowing a single note (through my Hohner Crossover in A). It makes sense to me, trying to breath through ONE reed. As opposed to Ex.2 - Playing Chords, breathing through 3 holes is much easier.
So, is a bit of cheek puff normal?
Hello Stephen, welcome to the harmonica. Yes, a bit of cheek puff is normal. It sounds like you're going about everything well, so I'm sure it will all get better soon for you.