Skip to main content

Chromatic harmonica bend

3 replies [Last post]
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 04:51
Norlo28
Norlo28's picture
Offline
Joined: 12/29/2023

Hi David! Do you have a lesson on how to properly bend the chromatic harmonica? If not, any advice? Thanks!!

Top
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:18
#1
David Barrett
David Barrett's picture
Offline
ExpertHead InstructorTeacher 10Level 10
Joined: 12/20/2009
Hello Norlo28. No, but the

Hello Norlo28. No, but the technique is the same as the diatonic. One thing about the chromatic though is that it will stall easily, so keep your bending very forward in your mouth, using more of the front of your tongue (like blow bends... in Bending Study 6).

Top
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 14:25
#2
Norlo28
Norlo28's picture
Offline
Joined: 12/29/2023
Thanks David! You are

Thanks David! You are awesome! I'm trying to practice chromatic a bit but I'm really hooked practicing bends with tongue blocking technique. I'm following your etudes closely and having a lot of fun. Sorry for flooding your forum with questions all the time!

Top
Thu, 04/25/2024 - 14:25
#3
Norlo28
Norlo28's picture
Offline
Joined: 12/29/2023
Thanks David! You are

Thanks David! You are awesome! I'm trying to practice chromatic a bit but I'm really hooked practicing bends with tongue blocking technique. I'm following your etudes closely and having a lot of fun. Sorry for flooding your forum with questions all the time!

Top