Harp Ninja and playing in tune
I just started using Harp Ninja and am having an extremely difficult time managing to play in tune. I try changing the shape of my mouth, my embouchure, tonge position, playing louder, playing softer and I don't come anywhere near the center - especially on the four hole blow and draw (not bent). I set it at 10%. Have you got any tips? Thanks for all your great lessons!
Standard draws and pulls. Tongue blocking.
Thanks for the info. I have noticed that standard draws and blows are sharp a little bit for me as well. Ignore it if this is the case for you as well. If your notes are flat, that is more of a concern... this would mean that your technique needs some work (if so, go to https://www.bluesharmonica.com/faq and watch "My 2 draw and/or high-end notes sounds flat, airy or not at all!"). The designer of the app is very responsive in my past experience. If you feel that your technique is good, then contact him and see what he says.
Thanks for the info and help. Yes, I'm mostly slightly sharp. I'll watch the lesson you suggest and keep on working at my technique. For the rest of my life......BJ
That's good news... that's just a program thing (your technique is fine). Some harmonica manufacturers tune their harmonicas quite sharp (443, rather than the common 441), so he must have used a fairly sharp harmonica as his baseline when designing the program.
Hello BJPalm. I'm glad you're enjoying your lessons. Are you speaking of when bending, or when playing standard draws and blows?