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Which key of harmonica is more easier to be draw bent?

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Mon, 02/06/2017 - 12:54
Jeff Zen
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Which key of harmonica is more easier to perform draw bending?

I am the beginner for bending.

I would like to pick that one to practice my bending. Do you think it make sense?

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Mon, 02/06/2017 - 14:14
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David Barrett
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Hello Jeff. Not one harmonica

Hello Jeff. Not one harmonica is easier than the other to learn how to draw bend on. Experimenting with different holes is a good idea though. You may find one of the holes will give you better movement. If you find the 4 draw to be easiest for example, work on that one for a while and then work up the harmonica, using more of the front of your tongue, further forward in your mouth. Then work on the 4 draw again to get a feel for where your tongue is, then move down the harmonica, focusing on using more of the back of your tongue further back in your mouth. It's a process over time to learn how to bend... work hard, but be patient.

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