David asked me to post this here and under Winslow's...
...section of the forum as to what is going on with the harp, ie. what the reeds are doing when:
"David, I'm starting to have some success at bending, but when, for instance, I hold the 4 draw bend for a while, sometimes I get a really high pitched metallic screeching like feedback. Am I playing too hard, or maybe bending a little beyond, (lower), than I need to. Or maybe both. Is this what's producing this phenomenon? It sort of hurts my left ear a little."
He then wants me to report back to him
I fired up HarpNinja and noticed that I've definitely been bending further than need be. It showed way into the red. When I backed off a little and bent just enough to get into the green, the squealing ceased. I guess I've been eating more Wheaties than I should:)
fyi; it's my understanding that HarpNinja is undergoing a makeover by its creator. Unclear as to what will change.
Greg
Hi Greg, in the meantime, use another "tone reference", such as; keyboard, guitar, Metronome and/or Tuner with audible pitch voicing.
Like the HarpNinja, the goal is to play a note that matches your tone engine. If you hear an occilating note (vibrating) you are out of tune ;o)
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Ha 57, if it hurts your ears, how do you think your family and pets are responding?
Can you send me a sound clip, so I can assess the situation.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya